Question

【題目】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 (雙層的) 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.

【5】From the passage, we can know that ________.

A. more than 300 different languages are spoken in London

B. the Globe Theatre has less than 300 years' history

C. the Big Ben is a 320foothigh clock

D. London is the biggest city in Europe

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】B

【3】B

【4】D

【5】A

【解析】文章介紹了倫敦的語言，文化和名勝古跡。

【1】句意：倫敦的人口是多少？根據(jù)London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people.故選C

【2】句意：倫敦有多少博物館？根據(jù)One important museum is British Museum.和There are two main art museums in London故選B

【3】句意：英國的皇室成員住在---。根據(jù)Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace. The members of royal (皇家的) family of England live there.故選B

【4】句意：哪個沒被提到？根據(jù)It sits by the River Thames.可知A提到了；London has a history of more than 2000 years.可知B提到了；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.可知C提到了；故選D

【5】句意：我們知道---。根據(jù)More than 300 different languages are spoken in London.可知選A