Question

ith its 775 rooms, Buckingham Palace makes regular houses look tiny. Now home to Queen Elizabeth II, it’s been the British Monarchy’s official London digs since 1837. National Geographic Kids slipped behind the guarded gates to find the palace’s coolest features.

1. FANCY FEAST

For special dinners, a team of 21 chefs whips up dishes that are served on solid gold plates. Even Her Majesty’s pet dogs receive meals of lamb and cabbage in silver bowls. Good thing the kitchen is well stocked--- the Queen welcomes about 50,000 dining guests every year.

2. CLASSY COACH

The Queen’s most attractive ride may be the Gold State Coach, parked in the palace’s Royal Mews building and used in the crowning of a king or queen, since 1821. Covered with heavy gold, it’s pulled by eight horses.

3. MOVIE NIGHT

The royal family hosts private screenings of movie in their very own cinema, sometimes seeing new films before they hit theaters.

4. WHAT’S UP, DOC?

Forget a medicine cabinet (药品柜). Buckingham Palace houses a doctor’s office run by the Queen’s physician. And surgeons have performed operations in other parts of the palace. In 1902, for instance, doctors operated on King Edward VII in a room facing the garden.

5. BEDROOMS

The palace has 52 bedrooms. Rooms such as those inside the Belgian Suite contain chandeliers(枝行吊灯),gold-gilded mirrors, fireplaces, canopy beds, and more.

6. TOP- SECRET TUNNELS

Rumor has it that secret underground tunnels connect the royal residence to other buildings in London. The paths were reportedly built during World War II when enemy bombs regularly pounded the city. Weaving deep under London’s busy streets, the tunnels would have provided the royals safe passage during an attack. But even now officials won’t reveal much about these under- the- radar routes.

1.The underlined part “whips up” probably means_______.

A. enjoys B. selects C. cleans D. cooks

2.According to the text, in Buckingham Palace________.

A. there are eight horses altogether

B. stocks of food in the kitchen hardly run low

C. the Queen’s pet dogs are fed with simple meals

D. there’s no suitable place to perform operations

3.What do we know about the tunnels in Buckingham Palace?

A. They are not well- protected.

B. They were heavily bombed.

C. They are not open to the public.

D. They are linked with other cities in Britain.

Answer 1

1.D

2.B

3.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要讲了，儿童国家地理杂志的记者摆脱守门，进入英国王宫的白金汉宫，从而发现了白金汉宫辉煌。全文主要从华丽的盛宴，优雅的教练，电影之夜，医师办公室，卧室，顶级的秘密隧道等方面，描述了白金汉宫的华丽和辉煌。

1. FEAST这一自然段中，由For special dinners, a team of 21 chefs whips up dishes that are served on solid gold plates.意思是：对于特殊的晚餐，21个人一组的厨师，烹饪那些盛在纯金餐盘里的菜肴。故选D。

2. FEAST这一自然段中，由Good thing the kitchen is well stocked--- the Queen welcomes about 50,000 dining guests every year.意思是：厨房储备的食物是很充分的。女王每年接待约50000位宾客用餐。故选B。

3. SECRET TUNNELS这一自然段中，由But even now officials won’t reveal much about these under- the- radar routes.意思是：即使是政府也不会在雷达监测下，揭示太多关于这条秘密的顶级隧道。可知白金汉宫的秘密通道并不对公众开放。故选C。

考点：考查说明文阅读。