C
A sea of green gardens surrounds Windsor Castle in the English countryside. It looks out onto
the River Thames and sits next to a hunting ground. It was built just outside London to protect the
capital from enemies on the west side.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied (在使用的) castle in the world. It was built
just after 1066. The castle has a long, rich and troubled history. If the castle walls could talk, they'd
have many stories to tell.
Kings were born and died here. It's been used as a home for kings and queens for centuries.
However, it was also used as a prison during the English Civil War (1642-1651). King Charles I
was even a prisoner here. During World War Ⅱ, the royal family secretly slept at Windsor Castle
because it was safer than London's urban areas. All of the windows were blacked out.
Windsor Castle was the private home of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ. When she was not meeting guests
at Buckingham Palace, she stayed at Windsor Castle. But that's not all. Windsor Castle is open to
the public. It is now one of England's most popular attractions. Visitors can look at some of the
world's finest works of art, including the paintings of Rembrandt (伦勃朗), as well as enjoy its well-
kept gardens. What is a better way to learn about England than to enjoy some of the country's finest
scenery?
() 56. Which of the following is true of Windsor Castle?
A. It was built to protect London.
B. It is the oldest castle in the world.
C. It was built in 1076.
D. Its walls can talk.
() 57. What wasn't Windsor Castle used as in the past?
A. A prison.
B. A private home for King Charles I.
C. A home for kings and queens.
D. A shelter for the royal family.
() 58. Which has the opposite meaning of "urban areas" in Paragraph 3?
A. Countryside.
B. City.
C. Town.
D. Central areas.
() 59. What can visitors do in Windsor Castle today?
A. They can watch documentaries about Windsor Castle.
B. They can look at some of the world's finest sculptures.
C. They can enjoy its well-kept gardens.
D. They can enjoy the paintings of Van Gogh.
() 60. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Windsor Castle's influence on England.
B. A brief introduction to Windsor Castle.
C. The reasons why Windsor Castle is famous.
D. The royal families who lived in Windsor Castle.
A sea of green gardens surrounds Windsor Castle in the English countryside. It looks out onto
the River Thames and sits next to a hunting ground. It was built just outside London to protect the
capital from enemies on the west side.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied (在使用的) castle in the world. It was built
just after 1066. The castle has a long, rich and troubled history. If the castle walls could talk, they'd
have many stories to tell.
Kings were born and died here. It's been used as a home for kings and queens for centuries.
However, it was also used as a prison during the English Civil War (1642-1651). King Charles I
was even a prisoner here. During World War Ⅱ, the royal family secretly slept at Windsor Castle
because it was safer than London's urban areas. All of the windows were blacked out.
Windsor Castle was the private home of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ. When she was not meeting guests
at Buckingham Palace, she stayed at Windsor Castle. But that's not all. Windsor Castle is open to
the public. It is now one of England's most popular attractions. Visitors can look at some of the
world's finest works of art, including the paintings of Rembrandt (伦勃朗), as well as enjoy its well-
kept gardens. What is a better way to learn about England than to enjoy some of the country's finest
scenery?
() 56. Which of the following is true of Windsor Castle?
A. It was built to protect London.
B. It is the oldest castle in the world.
C. It was built in 1076.
D. Its walls can talk.
() 57. What wasn't Windsor Castle used as in the past?
A. A prison.
B. A private home for King Charles I.
C. A home for kings and queens.
D. A shelter for the royal family.
() 58. Which has the opposite meaning of "urban areas" in Paragraph 3?
A. Countryside.
B. City.
C. Town.
D. Central areas.
() 59. What can visitors do in Windsor Castle today?
A. They can watch documentaries about Windsor Castle.
B. They can look at some of the world's finest sculptures.
C. They can enjoy its well-kept gardens.
D. They can enjoy the paintings of Van Gogh.
() 60. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Windsor Castle's influence on England.
B. A brief introduction to Windsor Castle.
C. The reasons why Windsor Castle is famous.
D. The royal families who lived in Windsor Castle.
答案：56. A
57. B
58. A
59. C
60. B
57. B
58. A
59. C
60. B
解析：
56. 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“It was built just outside London to protect the capital from enemies on the west side.”可知，温莎城堡的建造目的是保护伦敦（capital指代London）。B选项缺少原文的“occupied (在使用的)”，表述不准确；C选项原文是“just after 1066”而非1076；D选项是虚拟语气，并非事实。故选A。
57. 细节理解题。根据第三段“King Charles I was even a prisoner here.”可知，查理一世是这里的囚犯，而非将其作为私人住宅。A选项文中提到英国内战期间被用作监狱；C选项提到几个世纪以来是国王和王后的居所；D选项二战时王室在此避难，均符合原文。故选B。
58. 词义猜测题。“urban areas”意为“城区”，其反义词是“乡村”，对应选项A的Countryside。B“城市”、C“小镇”、D“中心区域”均与“urban areas”含义相近或无关。故选A。
59. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Visitors can look at some of the world's finest works of art, including the paintings of Rembrandt (伦勃朗), as well as enjoy its well-kept gardens.”可知，游客可以欣赏维护良好的花园。A选项的纪录片、B选项的雕塑、D选项梵高的画均未在文中提及。故选C。
60. 主旨大意题。文章依次介绍了温莎城堡的地理位置、历史背景、过往用途以及如今对公众开放的情况，是对温莎城堡的简要介绍。A选项的“对英国的影响”、C选项的“著名原因”、D选项的“居住的王室”均只是文章部分内容，并非主旨。故选B。
57. 细节理解题。根据第三段“King Charles I was even a prisoner here.”可知，查理一世是这里的囚犯，而非将其作为私人住宅。A选项文中提到英国内战期间被用作监狱；C选项提到几个世纪以来是国王和王后的居所；D选项二战时王室在此避难，均符合原文。故选B。
58. 词义猜测题。“urban areas”意为“城区”，其反义词是“乡村”，对应选项A的Countryside。B“城市”、C“小镇”、D“中心区域”均与“urban areas”含义相近或无关。故选A。
59. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Visitors can look at some of the world's finest works of art, including the paintings of Rembrandt (伦勃朗), as well as enjoy its well-kept gardens.”可知，游客可以欣赏维护良好的花园。A选项的纪录片、B选项的雕塑、D选项梵高的画均未在文中提及。故选C。
60. 主旨大意题。文章依次介绍了温莎城堡的地理位置、历史背景、过往用途以及如今对公众开放的情况，是对温莎城堡的简要介绍。A选项的“对英国的影响”、C选项的“著名原因”、D选项的“居住的王室”均只是文章部分内容，并非主旨。故选B。