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【题目】Cuba's former leader, Fidel Castro，died at the age of 90，according to a November 25 announcement on Cuban state television. The death marks the passing of a controversial figure who made a major impact on international affairs during his long rule.

The Cuban government declared nine days of official mourning. On Monday, thousands of Cubans lined up near Havana’s Plaza of the Revolution to pay their final respects to their leader. On Wednesday，Castro’s ashes will begin a three-day journey across Cuba to Santa Ifigenia cemetery in Santiago de Cuba.

Castro was born into a middle-class family on August 13 1926. He spent his childhood alongside the laborers on his father’s plantation (种植园）. In 1945, Castro entered the University of Havana as a law student. He later joined groups that sought to end dictatorships in Latin-American countries.

On July 26. 1953，Castro staged an unsuccessful revolt(叛乱) against Batista’s government. He and his brother Raul were captured and imprisoned for two years. After they were freed, the brothers went into exile in Mexico, On November 25, 1956，Castro set out once again to overthrow Batista. His revolution grew in strength. On New Year s Day 1959, Batista fled from Cuba. Castro took absolute power on January 8.

The U.S. viewed Castro's relationship with the Soviet Union as a threat. In 1961，President John F. Kennedy approved the invasion of Cuba by 1,500 Cuban exiles. They landed on April 17 at the Bay of Pigs, but with little U. S. military support. Cuban troops smashed the attack within a few days.

In October 1962，Castro confronted Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis， during which he allowed the Soviet Union to place nuclear-capable missiles in Cuba. By that time, the U. S. had cut all relations with Cuba.

After the Soviet Union collapsed(崩溃）in 1991，Cuba lost its economic support. To fuel the economy, the Cuban government allowed outside investment in hotels and resorts, but that created inequality. Meanwhile, Castro continued to crack down on any opposition. After undergoing intestinal surgery in 2006，Castro handed Cuba's presidency to Raul. The transition of power became official in 2008.

【1】Where did many Cubans line up to pay their final respects to Fidel Castro on Monday?

A. In Cuban Television Station.

B. Near Havana’s Plaza of the Revolution.

C. In Santa Ifigenia cemetery.

D. Along the streets of Santiago de Cuba.

【2】When did Fidel Castro control the power of Cuba completely?

A.In 1956.B. In 1959.C. In 1991. D. In 2008.

【3】What did the Cuban Missile Crisis result in directly?

A. Batista fled from Cuba.

B. The U. S. cut all relations with Cuba.

C. The U. S. viewed the Soviet Union as a threat.

D. President John F. Kennedy approved an invasion of Cuba.

【4】What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A. The end of Fidel Castro’s Era.

B. The transition of power in Cuba.

C. Fidel Castro’s economic policies.

D. The collapse of the Soviet Union.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】B

【4】A

【解析】

试题分析：古巴前领导人Fidel Castro去世，本文介绍了这位有争议的人物的生平以及他所发生的重要事件。

【1】B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句On Monday, thousands of Cubans lined up near Havana’s Plaza of the Revolution to pay their final respects to their leader.可知，在Near Havana’s Plaza of the Revolution表达他们最后的敬意，故选B。

【2】B 细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句On New Year’s Day 1959, Batista fled from Cuba. Castro took absolute power on January 8.可知,是在1959年卡斯特罗完全掌控了古巴，故选B。

【3】B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段By that time, the U. S. had cut all relations with Cuba.可知，古巴导弹危机导致美国切断了与古巴的所有关系。故选B。

【4】A 段落主旨题。最后一段主要讲述了菲德尔卡斯特罗逐渐退出政治舞台，将权力交给他弟弟，故A项The end of Fidel Castro’s Era.为正确答案。