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。
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Here are four must-see places for you to visit in England.
Windsor Castle
Not only is it the world’s largest continuously inhabited (有人居住的) castle, it’s also the oldest. And it is also one of the Queen’s main residences—she spends most of her private weekends here, so some parts can be closed, depending on the time of year.
Admission: Adults $27 , Children under 17 $15.75
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen and Prince Philip, opens to the public when the royals are on summer vacation. You won’t be able to look around the whole palace.
A Royal Day Out ticket gives access to the Queen’s Gallery, the Royal Mews and the Changing of the Guard, plus a walk in the Garden. An audio (音频的) guide is included in the price.
Admission: Adults $52, Children under 17 $29
Westminster Abbey
You can walk the same floor as Kate did on the day of her wedding to Prince William here. And you can know things about 16 more weddings, 17 tombs of the kings and queens of England and the coronations of almost every king and queen for over 1,000 years.
Admission: Adults $28, Children 16 and under $11.50. Tickets are cheaper online.
Kensington Palace
It’s now the official London home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It was where Diana, Princess of Wales lived until she died. The White Garden here was created in memory of her. You can visit the King’s State Apartments, the Queen’s State Apartments and gardens.
Admission: Adults $20, Children under 16 Free. Tickets are cheaper online.
1. What will you do in Buckingham Palace?
A. See the Queen walking in it. B. Walk around the whole palace.
C. Have an audio guide. D. Visit the White Garden.
2. How much should a couple with a child aged 9 pay to visit Kensington Palace?
A. $20. B. $36. C. $40. D. $56.
3. What do we know about the four places?
A. Their online tickets are cheaper. B. They are related to the British royals.
C. They are open to the public in summer. D. They don’t charge little children for admission.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了四处在英国值得一看的景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Buckingham Palace部分中“An audio guide is included in the price.(音频导览包含在票价里)”可知，白金汉宫会给游览者提供音频导览。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Kensington Palace部分中“Admission: Adults $20,Children under 16 Free.(门票：成人20美元，16岁以下儿童免费)”可知，一对夫妇和一个9岁的孩子只需要支付20+20=40美元。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Windsor Castle部分中“And it is also one of the Queen’s main residences—she spends most of her private weekends here, so some parts can be closed , depending on the time of year.(它也是女王的主要住所之一，她大部分的私人周末都在这里度过，所以根据一年中的时间，有些地方可能会关闭)”；Buckingham Palace部分中“Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen and Prince Philip, opens to the public when the royals are on summer vacation.(白金汉宫是女王和菲利普亲王在伦敦的官方住所，王室成员在夏季度假时向公众开放)”；Westminster Abbey部分中“You can walk the same floor as Kate did on the day of her wedding to Prince William here. And you can know things about16 more weddings, 17 tombs of the kings and queens of England and the coronations of almost every king and queen for over 1,000 years.(在这里，你可以像凯特和威廉王子婚礼那天一样走过同一层楼。你还可以了解另外16场婚礼，17座英格兰国王和王后的坟墓，以及1000多年来几乎所有国王和王后的加冕礼)”以及Kensington Palace部分中“It’s now the official London home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It was where Diana, Princess of Wales lived until she died.(它现在是剑桥公爵和公爵夫人在伦敦的官方住所。威尔士王妃戴安娜生前就住在这里)”有关四处景点的介绍可知，它们都与英国王室有关。故选B。
