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一、题文

A sea of green gardens surrounds Windsor Castle （温莎城堡） in the English countryside. It looks out onto the River Thames and sits next to a hunting ground. It was built just outside of London to protect the capital from enemies on the west side. Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied （在使用的） castle in the world. It was built just after 1066. The castle has a long， rich and troubled history. If the castle walls could talk， they"d have many stories to tell. Kings were born and died here. It"s been used as a home for kings and queens for centuries. However， it was also used as a prison during the English Civil War （1642-1651）. King Charles I was even a prisoner there. During World War II， theroyal family secretly slept at Windsor Castle because it was safer than London"s urban areas. All of the windows were blacked out. Today， Windsor Castle is the private home of Queen Elizabeth II. When she is not meeting guests at Buckingham Palace， she stays at Windsor Castle. But that"s not all. Windsor Castle is open to the public. It is now one of England"s most popular attractions. Visitors can look at some of the world"s finest works of art， including the paintings of Rembrandt （伦勃朗）， as well as enjoy its well-kept gardens. What better way to learn about England than to enjoy some of the country"s finest scenery？（1）. Which of the following is TRUE about Windsor Castle？______A. It was built to protect London.B. It is the oldest castle in the world.C. It was built before 1066.D. Its walls can talk.（2）. The Windsor Castle was used as all of the following EXCEPT______.A. a prisonB. a private home for Queen Elizabeth IIC. a home for kings and queensD. a shelter （避难所） for the royal family（3）. What"s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word "royal"？______A. 忠诚的B. 普通的C. 皇室的D. 疯狂的（4）. What can visitors do in Windsor Castle？______A. They can have parties to meet guests.B. They can watch the paintings of Da Vinci.C. They can enjoy its well-kept gardens.D. They can have dinner with Queen Elizabeth II.（5）. What is the story mainly about？______A. The Windsor Castle"s influence on England.B. A brief introduction to the Windsor Castle.C. The reasons why Windsor Castle is famous.D. The royal families who lived in Windsor Castle.

二、解答

（1）B.细节判断题。根据 Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied （在使用的） castle in the world. 可知温莎城堡是世界上最古老和在使用的的城堡。故选B.（2）D.细节判断题。根据 It"s been used as a home for kings and queens for centuries. However， it was also used as a prison during the English Civil War （1642-1651）.几个世纪以来，这里一直是国王和王后的家。然而，在英国内战（1642-1651）期间，它也被用作监狱。以及Today， Windsor Castle is the private home of Queen Elizabeth II.今天，温莎城堡是伊丽莎白女王二世的私人住宅。因此可知ABC都是温莎城堡有过的用途。故选D.（3）C.词义猜测题。根据 It"s been used as a home for kings and queens for centuries.几个世纪以来，这里一直是国王和王后的家。以及 During World War II， the royal family secretly slept at Windsor Castle because it was safer than London"s urban areas.可知二战期间，____家庭秘密睡在温莎城堡，因为那里比伦敦市区更安全。根据前后文含义以及结合选项可知，此处royal 意为"皇室的"，故选C.（4）C.细节理解题。根据 Visitors can look at some of the world"s finest works of art， including the paintings of Rembrandt （伦勃朗）， as well as enjoy its well-kept gardens. 可知游客可以欣赏到一些世界上最好的艺术作品，包括伦勃朗的画作， 以及享受其精心养护的花园。故选C.（5）B.主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据Today， Windsor Castle is the private home of Queen Elizabeth II. When she is not meeting guests at Buckingham Palace， she stays at Windsor Castle. But that"s not all. Windsor Castle is open to the public. It is now one of England"s most popular attractions.今天，温莎城堡是伊丽莎白女王二世的私人住宅。当她不在白金汉宫会见客人时，她就住在温莎城堡。但这还不是全部。温莎城堡对公众开放。它现在是英国最受欢迎的景点之一。可知本文主要是对温莎城堡的简要介绍。故选B.

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