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Travel around London
There are many places you can visit in London.
The River Thames
The River Thames runs through London. It divides the city into two parts. It’s very interesting to take a trip on the river. In this way, you can see almost every landmark of London.
The London Eye
The London Eye opened in 1999. It is 135 meters high. It stands on the bank of the River Thames. You can see the whole city from it. The London Eye has 32 capsules. There are even air conditioners inside them.
The big wheel goes around very slowly. It takes about 30 minutes to go all the way around.
Big Ben
Big Ben stands at the north of Westminster Abbey. Every hour, the bongs of Big Ben tell us the time. It’s the largest four-faced clock in the world. It celebrated its 150th birthday on May 31, 2009.
()1. Which river runs through London?
A. The Yangtze River.
B. The River Thames.
C. The Rhine River.
D. The Severn River.
()2. How long does it take the London Eye to go all the way around?
A. In 1999.
B. 135 meters.
C. 32 capsules.
D. About half an hour.
()3. What do we know about Big Ben?
A. It opened in 1999.
B. It is no longer used these days.
C. It stands on the bank of the River Thames.
D. It’s the largest four-faced clock in the world.
()4. Visitors may see the whole London from .
A. The River Thames B. The London Eye
C. Big Ben D. Westminster Abbey
There are many places you can visit in London.
The River Thames
The River Thames runs through London. It divides the city into two parts. It’s very interesting to take a trip on the river. In this way, you can see almost every landmark of London.
The London Eye
The London Eye opened in 1999. It is 135 meters high. It stands on the bank of the River Thames. You can see the whole city from it. The London Eye has 32 capsules. There are even air conditioners inside them.
The big wheel goes around very slowly. It takes about 30 minutes to go all the way around.
Big Ben
Big Ben stands at the north of Westminster Abbey. Every hour, the bongs of Big Ben tell us the time. It’s the largest four-faced clock in the world. It celebrated its 150th birthday on May 31, 2009.
()1. Which river runs through London?
A. The Yangtze River.
B. The River Thames.
C. The Rhine River.
D. The Severn River.
()2. How long does it take the London Eye to go all the way around?
A. In 1999.
B. 135 meters.
C. 32 capsules.
D. About half an hour.
()3. What do we know about Big Ben?
A. It opened in 1999.
B. It is no longer used these days.
C. It stands on the bank of the River Thames.
D. It’s the largest four-faced clock in the world.
()4. Visitors may see the whole London from .
A. The River Thames B. The London Eye
C. Big Ben D. Westminster Abbey
答案
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. B
2. D
3. D
4. B
解析
【分析】本题为英语阅读理解的细节理解题，需根据题目关键词定位原文对应信息，逐一匹配选项得出答案。第1题关键词为“river runs through London”，第2题关键词为“London Eye...go all the way around”，第3题关键词为“Big Ben”，第4题关键词为“see the whole London”，分别定位原文内容即可选出正确选项。
【解析】1. 定位原文“The River Thames runs through London.”，可知流经伦敦的是泰晤士河，对应选项B；2. 定位原文“The big wheel goes around very slowly. It takes about 30 minutes to go all the way around.”，可知伦敦眼转一圈约需半小时，对应选项D；3. 定位原文“It’s the largest four-faced clock in the world.”，可知大本钟是世界上最大的四面钟，对应选项D；4. 定位原文“The London Eye...You can see the whole city from it.”，可知从伦敦眼能看到整个伦敦，对应选项B。
【答案】1.B 2.D 3.D 4.B
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节信息查找
【点评】本题围绕伦敦景点展开，均为细节理解类题目，解题关键是准确定位原文对应信息，难度较低，适合巩固基础的学生练习。
【难度系数】0.8
【解析】1. 定位原文“The River Thames runs through London.”，可知流经伦敦的是泰晤士河，对应选项B；2. 定位原文“The big wheel goes around very slowly. It takes about 30 minutes to go all the way around.”，可知伦敦眼转一圈约需半小时，对应选项D；3. 定位原文“It’s the largest four-faced clock in the world.”，可知大本钟是世界上最大的四面钟，对应选项D；4. 定位原文“The London Eye...You can see the whole city from it.”，可知从伦敦眼能看到整个伦敦，对应选项B。
【答案】1.B 2.D 3.D 4.B
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节信息查找
【点评】本题围绕伦敦景点展开，均为细节理解类题目，解题关键是准确定位原文对应信息，难度较低，适合巩固基础的学生练习。
【难度系数】0.8
