学易金卷：2021学年高考英语上学期期中测试卷（新高考卷）05

2021学年高考英语上学期期中测试卷（新高考卷）05 第一部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分) 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。 A Buckingham Palace It is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II in London. The architectural core of Buckingham Palace is the former Buckingham House，built in 1703. You can visit the state rooms from August to October when the Queen is on holiday. It is one of the world’s most familiar buildings. It has 775 rooms. During the summer the famous Changing of the Guards takes place at the front of the palace at 11:30 and is a popular event for visitors to the capital. Big Ben and Westminster Palace It is one of London’s best-known landmarks. Big lien is the name of the clock inside the Clock Tower. It lies at the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Westminster Palace is one of the largest parliaments in the world. It was built between 1840 and 1880. The Tower of London The Tower of London is a historical monument in Central London on the north bank of the river Thames. It was founded by William the Conqueror. It was a palace and a prison (for Queen Elizabeth I for example).There you can see strange guards called “the Beefeaters”. Since the beginning of the 14th century, the Tower of London has been the home of the world famous British Crown Jewels-they are a must of your visit! Trafalgar Square It was named in 1835 to give honour to the memory of the British victory over the French at Trafalgar in 1805. There is a huge statue of Admiral Nelson (the British hero killed during the battle) in the middle of the square. It is a popular tourist attraction with the four lion statues. 1.Which has the second longest history? A.Trafalgar Square. B.The Tower of London. C.Westminster Palace. D.Buckingham House. 2.What is The Tower of London noted for in the world? A.Its strange guards. B.Its British Crown Jewels. C.Its founder. D.Its geographical site. 3.Why was Trafalgar Square built? A.A battle happened here. B.It could be good for tourism. C.Admiral Nel