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【题目】Things to Do in London

For things to see and do, visitors to London have endless options. Whether you’re visiting for several days or just wanting a taste of this great city, here’s how to make the most of your time.

The London’s Eye

The London’s Eye is a 135-metre-high observation wheel. Opened in 2000, it immediately became one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks（地标）. Thirty-two capsules, each holding up to 25 people, take a gentle half-hour round trip. On a clear day, the Eye affords a unique 40-kilometre view, which sweeps over the capital in all directions.

Location: South Bank of the River Thames

The British Museum

The British Museum was established in 1753 to house the collections of the physician Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753), who also helped create the Chelsea Physic Garden. Sloane’s collections have been added to by gifts and purchases from all over the world. Robert Smirke designed the main part of the building, but the architectural highlight（亮点）is Norman Foster’s Great Court, with the world-famous Reading Room at its centre.

Location: Great Russel Street

Houses of Parliament（国会）

For over 500 years the Palace of Westminster has been the seat of the two Houses of Parliament. The building was designed by architect Sir Charles Barry. Westminster Hall is the only surviving part of the original Palace of Westminster, dating back to 1097.

Location: Westminster

The national Gallery

In 1824 the British government was persuaded to buy 38 major paintings, and these became the start of a national collection. Today, it has a collection of some 2,300 Western European paintings. The mian gallery building was designed by William Wilkins and finally opened in 1838.

Location: Trafalgar Square

【1】We know from the text that Sir Hans Sloane .

A. designed the Chelsea Physic Garden

B. loved to read in the British Museum’s Great Court

C. contributed to the foundation of the British Museum

D. bought many collections after the British Museum opened

【2】If you want to enjoy an overall view of London, you may go to .

A. South Bank of the River Thames

B. Great Russell Street

C. Trafalgar Square

D. Westminster

【3】Which of the following has the longest history?

A. The London Eye.

B. The British Museum.

C. The National Gallery.

D. Houses of parliament.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】A

【3】D

【解析】文章主要为游客介绍了伦敦的著名建筑伦敦眼，大英博物馆，国会大厦以及国家美术馆。

【1】细节理解题。根据第三段“The British Museum was established in 1753 to house the collections of the physician Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753), who also helped create the Chelsea Physic Garden.”大英博物馆在1753年建立是为了收藏汉斯·斯隆爵士（1660-1753）的藏品，他还帮助创建了切尔西草药园。选项A设计了切尔西草药园，A项正确；选项B喜欢在大英博物馆内阅读，根据题意大英博物馆建于1753年是在汉斯斯隆爵士去世之后，选项B错误；选项C为大英博物馆的建造做出了贡献，根据题意，选项C错误；选项D在大英博物馆开放后他购买了大量的收藏品，根据题意，选项D错误。故选A。

【2】细节理解题。根据文章“On a clear day, the Eye affords a unique 40-kilometre view, which sweeps over the capital in all directions.”在晴朗的日子，在伦敦眼上可以看到40英里以内的景色，伦敦的景色尽在眼下。故选A。

【3】细节理解题。根据“The London’s Eye is a 135-metre-high observation wheel. Opened in 2000”伦敦眼在2000年开放；“The British Museum was established in 1753”大英博物馆建于1753年；“dating back to 1097.”可知国会可以追溯到1097年；“The mian gallery building was designed by William Wilkins and finally opened in 1838.” 主馆建筑的设计是由威廉·威尔金斯建造的，在1838年开放。可知历史最悠久的是国会。故选D。