As a palace, the Tower of London．was a great place to live．As a prison, it, wasn't so nice ——especially since so many prisoners lost their heads．Today tourists can explore 5the Tower in the
United Kingdom．Here are some reasons why the Tower was and still is a cool place．
Ravens（渡鸦） are like superheroes．
Well, sort of．Legend says if the ravens that live on the Tower grounds ever leave, the Tower will fall apart．No one knows when the ravens first showed up, but Charles II took the legend so seriously that in the 1670s he gave an official order that six ravens be kept there all the time．Today
there are still always six．
You might have lived at a zoo．
In 1204, King John kept a collection of animals, including lions and elephants．About 50 years later, King Henry III received a polar bear．the bear was kept on a piece of rope so it could fish from the Thames River that flows by the Tower．
If you lived at the Tower today, your mom or dad might be in charge．
The 35 Yeoman Warders（伦敦塔卫士）and their families are among the few still allowed to live at the Tower．Established in 1509 a;? bodyguards! for the king, today they give tours and manage the day-to-day details of the Tower．They're called "beefeaters," possibly because their job once allowed them to eat beef from the king's; table．
You need a secret password at night．
Called the "Word," the password changes every 24 hours and is a must-have to enter the Tower
after hours．It's written on a piece of paper and delivered to the Yeoman on duty for, the night．
You could find buried gold．
In 1662, a goldsmith（金匠） named John Barfcstead supposedly hid more than $40,000 worth of stolen gold somewhere on．the Tower grounds．Many have searched for the gold, but it has never
been found．
1.Charles II decided to keep six ravens in the Tower probably because ____,． ;
A．he loved animals a lot
B．he believed ravens helped protect the Tower
C．he wanted to train the ravens to watch the prisoners
D．he thought the Tower was a cool place for the ravens to live
2.According to the passage, the Yeoman Warders ______．
A．have to part from their families to work at the Tower
B．are currently working as bodyguards for the king
C．sometimes serve as tour guides
D．are fond of eating beef
3.Which of the following is TRUE about the Tower of London?
A．King Henry III kept lions and elephants in it．
B．It stands on the bank of the Thames River．
C．Nobody is allowed to enter it at night．
D．It is also used as a prison nowadays．
科目：高中英语 来源：青海西宁市十四中2009-2010学年度高一下学期期中考试试卷（英语） 题型：阅读理解
From early times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the world’s art treasures. Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre（罗浮宫）in Paris, France. The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries. It is the biggest art museum in the world. The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort（堡垒）. In 1190, it was the king’s castle with high walls and a round tower. It had a moat（护城河）to keep out the enemies. Over the years, the number of buildings around the castle grew. By 1350, the castle no longer needed a fort. The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens.
During time of peace, new treasures were brought in. During the days of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged.
When FrancisⅠbecame king of France in 1515, he brought in many artists from other countries. One of the artists was Lenardo da Vinci from Italy. Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” is the best known painting in the museum today.In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum. It is a place where art treasures are kept for everyone to enjoy. Every year millions of people from all over the world come to the Louvre to see the masterpieces.
46. How long has the Louvre been a museum?
A. For over 800 years. B. Since1350 C. Since1515 D. For over 200 years
47. Most of works of art in the Louvre have been collected probably by _______.
A. the French people B. FrancisⅠ C. Leonardo da Vinci D. people of the world
48. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.Da Vinci once stayed in France.
B. “Mona Lisa” is kept in the Louvre.
C. The Louvre was once a church as well as a palace.
D. The Louvre is a place of interest to different people from all over the world
49. Why is it good for the works of art to be kept in public museums?
A.Works of art will not be stolen
B. Works of art will not be damaged
C. Artists can study the works of art.
D. Everyone has a chance to enjoy the works of art.
50. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Louvre is always a museum since it was built.
B. All the art treasures in the Louvre have been destroyed in the war.
C.Louvre was once the king’s castle in history.
D. There is still a fort near the Louvre now.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2011届云南省昆明市第一中学高三上学期第五次月考英语卷 题型：阅读理解
As a palace, the Tower of London．was a great place to live．As a prison, it, wasn’t so nice ——especially since so many prisoners lost their heads．Today tourists can explore 5the Tower in the
United Kingdom．Here are some reasons why the Tower was and still is a cool place．
Ravens（渡鸦） are like superheroes．
Well, sort of．Legend says if the ravens that live on the Tower grounds ever leave, the Tower will fall apart．No one knows when the ravens first showed up, but Charles II took the legend so seriously that in the 1670s he gave an official order that six ravens be kept there all the time．Today
there are still always six．
You might have lived at a zoo．
In 1204, King John kept a collection of animals, including lions and elephants．About 50 years later, King Henry III received a polar bear．the bear was kept on a piece of rope so it could fish from the Thames River that flows by the Tower．
If you lived at the Tower today, your mom or dad might be in charge．
The 35 Yeoman Warders（伦敦塔卫士）and their families are among the few still allowed to live at the Tower．Established in 1509 a;? bodyguards! for the king, today they give tours and manage the day-to-day details of the Tower．They’re called "beefeaters," possibly because their job once allowed them to eat beef from the king’s; table．
You need a secret password at night．
Called the "Word," the password changes every 24 hours and is a must-have to enter the Tower
after hours．It’s written on a piece of paper and delivered to the Yeoman on duty for, the night．
You could find buried gold．
In 1662, a goldsmith（金匠） named John Barfcstead supposedly hid more than $40,000 worth of stolen gold somewhere on．the Tower grounds．Many have searched for the gold, but it has never
been found．
【小题1】Charles II decided to keep six ravens in the Tower probably because ____,． ;
| A．he loved animals a lot |
| B．he believed ravens helped protect the Tower |
| C．he wanted to train the ravens to watch the prisoners |
| D．he thought the Tower was a cool place for the ravens to live |
| A．have to part from their families to work at the Tower |
| B．are currently working as bodyguards for the king |
| C．sometimes serve as tour guides |
| D．are fond of eating beef |
| A．King Henry III kept lions and elephants in it． |
| B．It stands on the bank of the Thames River． |
| C．Nobody is allowed to enter it at night． |
| D．It is also used as a prison nowadays． |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2012-2013学年安徽省无为开城中学高二下学期第二次月考英语卷（带解析） 题型：阅读理解
India has a very vast history and heritage. The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.
Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval（中世纪的）, modern India and contemporary India. Some of the historical travel packages are:
Forts and Palaces
The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.
India Heritage Tours
The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy（遗产）. The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.
South India Historical Tours
The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists’ destinations in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.
【小题1】The main purpose of this passage is
| A．to report some important events in the history of India |
| B．to introduce some tours that they can explore the history of India |
| C．to help study the culture and history of India |
| D．to tell us how to explore the history of India |
| A．modern India has little to study |
| B．Indian people have an interesting lifestyle |
| C．its culture is greatly influenced by its history |
| D．India’s history is longer than that of any other country |
| A．honor the kings | B．act as a palace for queens |
| C．keep enemies away | D．attract tourists |
| A．is a famous fort in India | B．is one of the heritages in India |
| C．has a history of no more than 200 years | D．lies in South India |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届浙江省宁波市高一上学期期末英语试卷（解析版） 题型：其他题
The Amber Room was first designed as a palace for Frederick I. When first finished, it was in the f 1.style and was d 2.with gold and jewels. Then the next king of Prussia, Frederick William I, gave it to Peter the Great as a gift. In r 3., he was given a troop of soldiers. The room s 4.as a small reception hall at that time. After that, Catherine II, asked her artists to add more d 5.to the Amber Room, which made it one of the w 6.of the world. Later, the Amber Room b 7.to Katherine was missing and it was said to have been stolen by German Nazi. However, what happened to the Amber Room remains a m 8.. Recently, the Amber Room has been r 9.by the artists by studying old photos of the former one. It was made to c 10.the 300th birthday of the city of St Petersburg.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2014届安徽省高二下学期第二次月考英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
India has a very vast history and heritage. The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.
Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval（中世纪的）, modern India and contemporary India. Some of the historical travel packages are:
Forts and Palaces
The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.
India Heritage Tours
The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy（遗产）. The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.
South India Historical Tours
The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists’ destinations in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.
1.The main purpose of this passage is
A．to report some important events in the history of India
B．to introduce some tours that they can explore the history of India
C．to help study the culture and history of India
D．to tell us how to explore the history of India
2.Many tourists prefer to travel to and explore because
A．modern India has little to study
B．Indian people have an interesting lifestyle
C．its culture is greatly influenced by its history
D．India’s history is longer than that of any other country
3.Most forts were built in order to
A．honor the kings B．act as a palace for queens
C．keep enemies away D．attract tourists
4.According to the passage, Rajput heritage .
A．is a famous fort in India B．is one of the heritages in India
C．has a history of no more than 200 years D．lies in South India
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