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1、The castle was home to kings and queens. Queen Margaret died here in 1093, and Mary, Queen of Scots, gave birth to James VI in the royal palace in 1566. From the 1600s onwards the castle was a military（军事的） base. Later it also held prisoners of war. Parts of the castle are still a military base, but

2、 it is now a worldfamous visitor attraction.Opening HoursThe castle opens daily at 9：30 am. Closing time varies seasonally.1 April30 September：It closes at 6 pm.1 October31 March：It closes at 5 pm.The castle is closed on 25th and 26th December. On January 1st it is open from 11 am. to 5 pm. and norm

3、al hours start from January 2nd.Last admission is 1 hour before closing.Ticket Types and PricesBeat the queues and book ahead online using our web store for fasttrack entry at no extra cost. Members do not need to queue at the ticket office, and simply need to show their card at Visitor Information.

4、PricesAdult（1659 years） 16.50Child（515 years） 9.90Special（60years and unemployed） 13.20Children under 5 years old go free. They must be accompanied by an adult.Guided ToursA guided tour is included in your ticket priceour guides love sharing their stories.They are experienced, knowledgeable and are

5、always happy to answer questions, so its a great way to discover the castles amazing past. Guided tours take place throughout the day and the meeting point is through the Portcullis Gate past the audio booth by the clock.【解题导语】该文主要介绍了去爱丁堡城堡游览的相关事宜。1What can be inferred about Edinburgh Castle from th

6、e text?AIt was used as a prison in the 1 500s.BIt now works only as a tourist attraction.CIt was the birthplace of Queen Margaret.DIt was once owned by nonScottish people.D解析：推理判断题。根据第一部分的“In 1314 it was retaken from the English in a sudden night attack by Thomas Randolph, nephew of Robert the Bruce

7、.”可知，爱丁堡城堡曾经被英国人占领和控制，故选D。2When can visitors visit Edinburgh Castle on New Years Day?A4 pm.6 pm. B3 pm.5 pm.C10 am.12 am. D9 am.11 am.B解析：细节理解题。根据第二部分的“On January 1st it is open from 11 am. to 5 pm. and normal hours start from January 2nd.”可知，新年这天可以参观爱丁堡城堡的时间是上午11点到下午5点，结合选项可知选B。 3How much should jo

8、bless Jack and his twin grandchildren aged 5 pay in all to visit Edinburgh Castle?A 13.20. B 16.50.C 33.00. D 36.30.C解析：结合题干并根据第四部分关于门票的价格可知，应该付的数目是13.29.9233.00，故选C。4What does the text say about guided tours of Edinburgh Castle?AThey cost no extra money.BThey are provided only at certain times.CQue

9、stions arent welcomed during them.DThey are provided only at the Portcullis Gate.A解析：根据最后一部分的“A guided tour is included in your ticket price”可知，导游的费用包含在票价里，不需要花费额外的钱，故选A。B（2018湖北武汉高三调研）I felt like I had clicked my heels three times and come to a country away from home every morning as I walked throu

10、gh the doors at the Embassy of Australia in Washington.Musical Aussie accents and Aboriginal art exhibits made me wonder if I had entered without a visa. In fact I was a temporary employee，a public affairs unpaid intern（实习生） for three months during the summer in order to engage myself in the culture

11、 of the country where I planned to study the next spring. During the summer I read the Australian news every day. Working at the embassy allowed me to escape the US.for six hours per day and learn about what was going on across the planet.After reading the daily Australian and US.news I usually help

12、ed prepare a PowerPoint presentation for school kids who visited the embassy as part of a school activity. Depending on whether an embassy event was going on，I would attend weekly meetings to listen to planning and see what I could do to help.Usually there were smaller tasks to be done such as creat

13、ing visitors guides. The most fantastic event in which I participated was the visit of the Australian Prime Minister. As the only American among countless Australian media and staff, I felt comfortable and was kept busy taking pictures and recording doorstop interviews at famous sites such as the Ca

14、pitol. As an intern, you will not be exposed to topsecret information, but you are on the inside when it comes to special events.Government work is a useful addition to ones experience. As an embassy employee you will gain invaluable knowledge while spending your summer in a culturally diverse workplace.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者为了要到澳大利亚学习提前在位于华盛顿的澳大利亚驻美国大使馆实习的经历。5What is the author talking about?AHer embassy internship.BHer trouble in finding a job.CHer foreign culture experience.DHer preparation for future employment.A