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二、阅读理解。
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in the UK. It is a large clock tower in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. Many people visit London just to see this amazing tower. Big Ben is not just a clock, but a symbol of London and British history.
Big Ben was built in 1859. The tower is very tall, standing about 315 feet high. That is almost as tall as a 30-story(层）building! At the top of the tower, there is a huge clock. Each number on the clock is about two feet tall. The clock has four faces, so you can see the time from any side of the tower.
Big Ben is famous for its sound. The sound is so loud that you can hear it from far away. The bell inside the tower is actually called “Big Ben”, while the tower itself is called “the Elizabeth Tower”. It was renamed in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee(登基60周年庆典).
Big Ben is not just a pretty building. It has also been a symbol of London for over a century. It has seen many important events in British history. Today, Big Ben is still working and chiming(敲钟)every hour. It reminds(提醒) people of London's past and its fine traditions.
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A. To see Queen Elizabeth II.
B. To see pretty buildings.
C. To see Big Ben.
D. To learn British history.
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A. Because it is a symbol of British history.
B. Because it is the tallest building in London.
C. Because it is the only clock in London.
D. Because it is a place for tourists to eat.
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A. It's less than 100 years old.
B. It's less than 150 years old.
C. It's 200 years old.
D. It's more than 150 years old.
(
A. Its name.
B. Its faces.
C. Its sound.
D. Its numbers.
(
A. Big Ben is in the USA.
B. Big Ben is a famous clock tower.
C. Big Ben is 345 feet high.
D. The tower itself is called “Big Ben”.
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in the UK. It is a large clock tower in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. Many people visit London just to see this amazing tower. Big Ben is not just a clock, but a symbol of London and British history.
Big Ben was built in 1859. The tower is very tall, standing about 315 feet high. That is almost as tall as a 30-story(层）building! At the top of the tower, there is a huge clock. Each number on the clock is about two feet tall. The clock has four faces, so you can see the time from any side of the tower.
Big Ben is famous for its sound. The sound is so loud that you can hear it from far away. The bell inside the tower is actually called “Big Ben”, while the tower itself is called “the Elizabeth Tower”. It was renamed in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee(登基60周年庆典).
Big Ben is not just a pretty building. It has also been a symbol of London for over a century. It has seen many important events in British history. Today, Big Ben is still working and chiming(敲钟)every hour. It reminds(提醒) people of London's past and its fine traditions.
(
C
)1. Why do many people visit London according to the text?A. To see Queen Elizabeth II.
B. To see pretty buildings.
C. To see Big Ben.
D. To learn British history.
(
A
)2. Why is Big Ben important to London?A. Because it is a symbol of British history.
B. Because it is the tallest building in London.
C. Because it is the only clock in London.
D. Because it is a place for tourists to eat.
(
D
)3. How old is Big Ben?A. It's less than 100 years old.
B. It's less than 150 years old.
C. It's 200 years old.
D. It's more than 150 years old.
(
C
)4. What is Big Ben famous for?A. Its name.
B. Its faces.
C. Its sound.
D. Its numbers.
(
B
)5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. Big Ben is in the USA.
B. Big Ben is a famous clock tower.
C. Big Ben is 345 feet high.
D. The tower itself is called “Big Ben”.
答案
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B
解析
【分析】
做这类英语阅读理解选择题，需先通读原文把握大意，再针对每个小题的问题，定位原文对应段落，对比选项与原文信息，排除错误选项，选出最佳答案。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段“Many people visit London just to see this amazing tower.”，该tower指代Big Ben，对应选项C，故选C。
2. 定位原文第一段最后一句“a symbol of London and British history”，对应选项A，故选A。
3. 定位原文第二段“Big Ben was built in 1859”，当前年份2024，2024-1859=165年，超过150年，对应选项D，故选D。
4. 定位原文第三段第一句“Big Ben is famous for its sound”，对应选项C，故选C。
5. 逐一核对选项：A选项原文为UK，错误；B选项符合原文；C选项原文为315英尺，错误；D选项原文塔叫Elizabeth Tower，错误，故选B。
【答案】
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节信息提取、推理判断
【点评】
本题围绕伦敦大本钟展开，考查学生快速定位原文细节、判断信息正误的能力，题型常规，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7
做这类英语阅读理解选择题，需先通读原文把握大意，再针对每个小题的问题，定位原文对应段落，对比选项与原文信息，排除错误选项，选出最佳答案。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段“Many people visit London just to see this amazing tower.”，该tower指代Big Ben，对应选项C，故选C。
2. 定位原文第一段最后一句“a symbol of London and British history”，对应选项A，故选A。
3. 定位原文第二段“Big Ben was built in 1859”，当前年份2024，2024-1859=165年，超过150年，对应选项D，故选D。
4. 定位原文第三段第一句“Big Ben is famous for its sound”，对应选项C，故选C。
5. 逐一核对选项：A选项原文为UK，错误；B选项符合原文；C选项原文为315英尺，错误；D选项原文塔叫Elizabeth Tower，错误，故选B。
【答案】
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节信息提取、推理判断
【点评】
本题围绕伦敦大本钟展开，考查学生快速定位原文细节、判断信息正误的能力，题型常规，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7
