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【题目】 On April 5, Queen Elizabeth II gave a short but powerful speech to inspire (激励) the British people. The UK, like many countries around the world, has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic (冠状病毒流行) . Many people have to stay at home and many businesses have been closed.

In her speech, the Queen thanked people of all walks of life (各行各业) for both following stay-at-home rules and making efforts to help their neighbors. She also thanked the country’s medical workers as they continue to fight the virus.

The Queen talked about her first-ever radio broadcast—delivered in 1940—when she and her sister Margaret spoke to children who had been evaluated ( 撤 离 ) from their homes during World War II. Fearing that German bombing ( 轰 炸 ) would kill people in the cities, millions of children in England were sent to safer places in the countryside.

“Echoes (再现) of that struggle of the 1940s, which for so long defined (定义) Britain and its self-image, ran through the broadcast,” the BBC said.

She ended the speech with a familiar phrase: “We will meet again.” It’s a reference ( 引 用 ) to Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again, a song that encouraged unity (团结) and optimism (乐观) among Britons during the World War II. With her speech, the Queen hoped to encourage national unity.

【1】A short but powerful speech was given by Queen Elizabeth II on April 5 to ________.

A.stop the coronavirus pandemic

B.inspire the British people

C.ask people to stay at home

D.see many businesses closed

【2】The key words and phrases for each part of the Queen’s speech are ________.

A.follow, deliver and end the speech

B.efforts, safer places and a familiar phrase

C.thank, look backwards and encourage

D.fight, evaluate and meet again

【3】What is something in common between the Queen's first speech and the one on April 5?

A.The queen still spoke with her sister.

B.The world war II was 80 years ago.

C.They were given to the whole world.

D.Both happened in a serious situation.

【4】What do you think Vera Lynn might be according to the text?

A.A BBC reporter.

B.A famous singer.

C.A medical worker.

D.A brave fighter.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】

本文主要向我们介绍了英国女王伊丽莎白二世就冠状病毒发表的演讲，感谢各行各业人士的努力并鼓励人们要团结和乐观。

【1】

细节理解题。根据第一段中“On April 5, Queen Elizabeth II gave a short but powerful speech to inspire (激励) the British people.”可知，4月5日，英国女王伊丽莎白二世发表了简短而有力的演讲去激励英国人。故选B。

【2】

段落大意题。分析二、三、五段内容可知，第二段主要是感谢各行各业人的付出与努力，所以本段中心词是“感谢”；第三段主要是回顾二战时期的经历，所以本段中心词是“回顾”；第五段主要是鼓励人们要团结和乐观，所以本段中心词是“鼓励”。故选C。

【3】

推理判断题。分析女王的首次演讲和4月5日的演讲可知，首次演讲是在二战时期，4月5日的演讲是在冠状病毒爆发期间，所以可推知两次演讲的共同之处是都发生在严重的情况下。故选D。

【4】

推理判断题。A：一位BBC记者；B：一位著名的歌手；C：一位医疗工作者；D：一位勇敢的斗士。分析最后一段中“It’s a reference ( 引 用 ) to Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again, a song that encouraged unity (团结) and optimism (乐观) among Britons during the World War II.”可知，女王的话引用了维拉·林恩的歌，是二战期间鼓励人们团结和乐观。所以推测维拉·林恩是一位歌手。故选B。