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1、2021学年高考英语上学期期中测试卷（新高考卷）05第一部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ABuckingham PalaceIt is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II in London. The architectural core of Buckingham Palace is the former Buckingham House,built in 1703. You can visit the state r
2、ooms from August to October when the Queen is on holiday. It is one of the worlds most familiar buildings. It has 775 rooms. During the summer the famous Changing of the Guards takes place at the front of the palace at 11:30 and is a popular event for visitors to the capital.Big Ben and Westminster
3、PalaceIt is one of Londons best-known landmarks. Big lien is the name of the clock inside the Clock Tower. It lies at the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Westminster Palace is one of the largest parliaments in the world. It was built between 1840 and 1880.The Tower of LondonThe Tower
4、of London is a historical monument in Central London on the north bank of the river Thames. It was founded by William the Conqueror. It was a palace and a prison (for Queen Elizabeth I for example).There you can see strange guards called “the Beefeaters”. Since the beginning of the 14th century, the
5、 Tower of London has been the home of the world famous British Crown Jewels-they are a must of your visit!Trafalgar SquareIt was named in 1835 to give honour to the memory of the British victory over the French at Trafalgar in 1805. There is a huge statue of Admiral Nelson (the British hero killed d
6、uring the battle) in the middle of the square. It is a popular tourist attraction with the four lion statues.1.Which has the second longest history?A.Trafalgar Square.B.The Tower of London.C.Westminster Palace.D.Buckingham House.2.What is The Tower of London noted for in the world?A.Its strange guar
7、ds.B.Its British Crown Jewels.C.Its founder.D.Its geographical site.3.Why was Trafalgar Square built?A.A battle happened here.B.It could be good for tourism.C.Admiral Nelson was horn here.D.Four lion statues had been built.【参考答案】1.D2.B3.A【解析】【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了伦敦的五个著名景点（白金汉宫；大本钟；威斯敏斯特宫；伦敦塔和特拉法尔加广场）的地理
8、位置和历史以及用途等。1.细节理解题。根据选项的建造历史可知,具有最长历史的是The Tower of London,从14世纪开始,“帝国皇冠”就放在这里了。第二个是建于1703年的前白金汉宫。故选D。2.细节理解题。根据“Since the beginning of the 14th century, the tower of London has been the home of the world famous British Crown Jewels- they are a must of your visit!”可知,自14世纪初以来,伦敦塔一直是世界著名的英国皇冠珠宝的存放之地-
9、它们是你参观的必到之处！故选B。3.细节理解题。根据“It was named in 1835 to give honour to the memory of the British victory over the French at Trafalgar in 1805.”可知,Trafalgar Square 是纪念 1805 年英国在特拉法加战胜法国这个历史事件。故选A。BIt was an amazing feeling to be acknowledged for the Pride Of Britain award at No 10 Downing Street.The last
10、thing you expect when doing something as ordinary as picking your son up from a sleepover is to end up saving three peoples lives in a plane crashbut thats exactly what happened to me in May this year.I think I was acting unconsciously. I jumped out, leaving Giacomo in the car.The plane was upside d
11、own and flames were coming out of the drivers seat and I could hear screaming. I think there must have been roughly half a minute between getting the first and last person out. Then another guywho turned out to be Joel Snarrarrived on the scene to help at just the right time. I dont think Id have be
12、en able to get the pilot outhe was a big guy. There is no way he would have survived if Joel hadnt been there. I could tell straight away Joel had a military background by how he conducted himself. Wed just got all three of them to a safe distance when the aircraft was completely swallowed by the fl
13、ames.Giacomo and I stared at each other, almost laughing in relief.The emergency services arrived pretty quickly, and we were at the scene for a couple of hours while they dealt with the fire and cleared the roads. Afterwards I spoke to the family,and that was the first time the emotion of the whole
14、 thing hit me.I kept randomly bursting into tears.Thankfully, Stuart Moore, the pilot, and his nephew and niece Jack Moore, 19, and Billie Manley, 16, have all since made a full recovery. Jack and Billie were suffering a lot more than I was. Although they were safe, the memory of being inside that b
15、urning plane would have been more of an emotional scar.4.What do we know about the author?A.He prided himself on being helpful.B.He regretted having saved the family.C.He was overcome by fear and despair then.D.He was well equipped with first-aid knowledge.5.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about
16、?A.Joel Snarrs character.B.The importance of teamwork.C.The rescue process.D.An investigation of the air crash.6.Why did the author and Giacomo laugh in relief?A.It was a narrow escape.B.They both appreciated Joels help.C.They both survived the crashing plane.D.The emergency services arrived in time.7.What is the best title for the text?A.An Unforgettable Award.
