A sea of green gardens surrounds Windsor Castle in the English countryside.It looks out onto the River Thames and sits next to a bunting ground.It was built just outside of London to protect the capital from enemies on the west side.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied 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 1 was even a prisoner there.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.
Today，Windsor Castle is the private home of Queen Elizabeth II.When she is not meeting guests at Buckingham Palace，she stays 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，as well as enjoy its well-kept gardens.What better way to learn about England than to enjoy some of the country's finest scenery？
（1）Which of the following is TRUE of Windsor Castle？ BB
A．it was built to protect London.
B．It is the oldest building in the world.
C．It was built in 1076.
D．Its walls can talk.
（2）The Windsor Castle was used as all of the following EXCEPT DD.
A．a(chǎn) prison
B．a(chǎn) private home for Queen Elizabeth II
C．a(chǎn) home for kings and queens
D．a(chǎn) shelter for the royal family
（3）Which word has the same meaning as "urban" in Paragraph 3？ CC
A．town.
B．countryside.
C．city.
D．central.
（4）What is the passage mainly about？ BB
A．The Windsor Castle's influence on England.
B．A brief introduction to the Windsor Castle.
C．The reasons why Windsor Castle is famous.
D．The royal families who lived in Windsor Castle.
【答案】B；D；C；B
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