题目
For the first time， a woman captain led Britain's Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Canadian officer Megan Couto made history on June 26 by commanding the troops guarding Queen Elizabeth's London home. Couto， 24， led her Canadian unit in the ceremony， which is witnessed by thousands of visitors to London each year. Her unit is the Second Battalion， Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry （步兵），also known as "The Patricia's". The British Army said Couto was the first ever female infantry officer to lead the ceremony. "We look forward to seeing a British Army female infantry captain of the queen's guard when roles are opened up to women by the end of next year，" a statement read. Women were barred from serving in the British infantry and other fighting roles until the military changed the rule last year. Canadian Captain Megan Couto made history by becoming the first female Captain of the Queen's Guard as she took part in the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London， Monday， June 26. The Canadian unit was invited to Britain to mark Canada's upcoming 150th anniversary. Canada Day is celebrated on July 1. Canada was established on July 1， 1867， when Britain approved the British North America Act. The act established the Canadian Confederation out of three British colonies（殖民地）. Canada，along with several other nations， still belongs to the British Commonwealth（英联邦）. Queen Elizabeth still serves as the country's official head of state. Many celebrations will be held throughout Canada to mark the country's 150th birthday. Among the activities will be parades，musical and cultural performances and fireworks. Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are to spend three days visiting Canada to mark the anniversary. In Britain，people plan to gather in London's Trafalgar Square to take part in a celebration for Canada Day. The event will feature musical performances， Canadian food， sports and other activities. It is predicted that there will be thousands of foreign visitors coming to enjoy the event.（1）What is special about the Changing of the Guard ceremony this time？ ____ A. It didn't include Britain soldiers.B. It was commanded by a female.C. It was led by a British officer.D. It was held in Canada.（2）Why did the Canadian soldiers come to Britain？ ____ A. To honour the British queen.B. To guide the British queen.C. To attract foreign visitors.D. To celebrate Canada Day.（3）What was Canada like before it was established？ ____ A. It was part of Britain.B. It was the same as it is today.C. It belonged to the USA.D. It was out of the British Commonwealth.（4）What is the last paragraph mainly about？ ____ A. Delicious food on Canada Day.B. Celebrations to be held in Canada.C. Foreign visitors to enjoy the event.D. Activities to be held for Canada Day.
For the first time， a woman captain led Britain's Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Canadian officer Megan Couto made history on June 26 by commanding the troops guarding Queen Elizabeth's London home. Couto， 24， led her Canadian unit in the ceremony， which is witnessed by thousands of visitors to London each year. Her unit is the Second Battalion， Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry （步兵），also known as "The Patricia's".
The British Army said Couto was the first ever female infantry officer to lead the ceremony. "We look forward to seeing a British Army female infantry captain of the queen's guard when roles are opened up to women by the end of next year，" a statement read.
Women were barred from serving in the British infantry and other fighting roles until the military changed the rule last year.
Canadian Captain Megan Couto made history by becoming the first female Captain of the Queen's Guard as she took part in the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London， Monday， June 26. The Canadian unit was invited to Britain to mark Canada's upcoming 150th anniversary. Canada Day is celebrated on July 1.
Canada was established on July 1， 1867， when Britain approved the British North America Act. The act established the Canadian Confederation out of three British colonies（殖民地）. Canada，along with several other nations， still belongs to the British Commonwealth（英联邦）. Queen Elizabeth still serves as the country's official head of state.
Many celebrations will be held throughout Canada to mark the country's 150th birthday. Among the activities will be parades，musical and cultural performances and fireworks. Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are to spend three days visiting Canada to mark the anniversary. In Britain，people plan to gather in London's Trafalgar Square to take part in a celebration for Canada Day. The event will feature musical performances， Canadian food， sports and other activities. It is predicted that there will be thousands of foreign visitors coming to enjoy the event.
（1）What is special about the Changing of the Guard ceremony this time？ ____
A. It didn't include Britain soldiers.
B. It was commanded by a female.
C. It was led by a British officer.
D. It was held in Canada.
（2）Why did the Canadian soldiers come to Britain？ ____
A. To honour the British queen.
B. To guide the British queen.
C. To attract foreign visitors.
D. To celebrate Canada Day.
（3）What was Canada like before it was established？ ____
A. It was part of Britain.
B. It was the same as it is today.
C. It belonged to the USA.
D. It was out of the British Commonwealth.
（4）What is the last paragraph mainly about？ ____
A. Delicious food on Canada Day.
B. Celebrations to be held in Canada.
C. Foreign visitors to enjoy the event.
D. Activities to be held for Canada Day.
The British Army said Couto was the first ever female infantry officer to lead the ceremony. "We look forward to seeing a British Army female infantry captain of the queen's guard when roles are opened up to women by the end of next year，" a statement read.
Women were barred from serving in the British infantry and other fighting roles until the military changed the rule last year.
Canadian Captain Megan Couto made history by becoming the first female Captain of the Queen's Guard as she took part in the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London， Monday， June 26. The Canadian unit was invited to Britain to mark Canada's upcoming 150th anniversary. Canada Day is celebrated on July 1.
Canada was established on July 1， 1867， when Britain approved the British North America Act. The act established the Canadian Confederation out of three British colonies（殖民地）. Canada，along with several other nations， still belongs to the British Commonwealth（英联邦）. Queen Elizabeth still serves as the country's official head of state.
Many celebrations will be held throughout Canada to mark the country's 150th birthday. Among the activities will be parades，musical and cultural performances and fireworks. Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are to spend three days visiting Canada to mark the anniversary. In Britain，people plan to gather in London's Trafalgar Square to take part in a celebration for Canada Day. The event will feature musical performances， Canadian food， sports and other activities. It is predicted that there will be thousands of foreign visitors coming to enjoy the event.
（1）What is special about the Changing of the Guard ceremony this time？ ____
A. It didn't include Britain soldiers.
B. It was commanded by a female.
C. It was led by a British officer.
D. It was held in Canada.
（2）Why did the Canadian soldiers come to Britain？ ____
A. To honour the British queen.
B. To guide the British queen.
C. To attract foreign visitors.
D. To celebrate Canada Day.
（3）What was Canada like before it was established？ ____
A. It was part of Britain.
B. It was the same as it is today.
C. It belonged to the USA.
D. It was out of the British Commonwealth.
（4）What is the last paragraph mainly about？ ____
A. Delicious food on Canada Day.
B. Celebrations to be held in Canada.
C. Foreign visitors to enjoy the event.
D. Activities to be held for Canada Day.
题目解答
答案
（1）B．细节理解题。根据第一段第一句For the first time， a woman captain led Britain's Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace.（这是英国第一次由一名女上尉领导在白金汉宫举行的卫兵换岗仪式。）可知，这次卫兵换岗仪式的特别之处在于女性第一次当指挥官。故选B.
（2）D．细节理解题。根据第四段第二句The Canadian unit was invited to Britain to mark Canada's upcoming 150th anniversary.（加拿大部队应邀前往英国庆祝加拿大即将到来的150周年纪念日。）可知，加拿大士兵来到英国是为了庆祝加拿大国庆日。故选D.
（3）A．推理判断题。根据第五段第二句The act established the Canadian Confederation out of three British colonies （该法案建立了由三个英国殖民地组成的加拿大联邦）可知，加拿大在建立之前，还是英国的殖民地。故选A.
（4）D．段落大意题。根据本段第一句Many celebrations will be held throughout Canada to mark the country's 150th birthday.（加拿大各地将举行许多庆祝活动来庆祝国家的150岁生日。）和本段的内容可知，本段谈论了加拿大国庆日期间，分别在英国和加拿大举行的各种活动。故选D.
（2）D．细节理解题。根据第四段第二句The Canadian unit was invited to Britain to mark Canada's upcoming 150th anniversary.（加拿大部队应邀前往英国庆祝加拿大即将到来的150周年纪念日。）可知，加拿大士兵来到英国是为了庆祝加拿大国庆日。故选D.
（3）A．推理判断题。根据第五段第二句The act established the Canadian Confederation out of three British colonies （该法案建立了由三个英国殖民地组成的加拿大联邦）可知，加拿大在建立之前，还是英国的殖民地。故选A.
（4）D．段落大意题。根据本段第一句Many celebrations will be held throughout Canada to mark the country's 150th birthday.（加拿大各地将举行许多庆祝活动来庆祝国家的150岁生日。）和本段的内容可知，本段谈论了加拿大国庆日期间，分别在英国和加拿大举行的各种活动。故选D.
解析
步骤 1：理解问题背景
文章讲述了加拿大军官Megan Couto成为首位女性指挥官，领导英国卫兵换岗仪式。同时，加拿大士兵被邀请到英国庆祝加拿大国庆日。
步骤 2：分析问题
（1）问题询问卫兵换岗仪式的特别之处。
（2）问题询问加拿大士兵来英国的原因。
（3）问题询问加拿大建立前的情况。
（4）问题询问最后一段的主要内容。
步骤 3：解答问题
（1）根据文章第一段，这是英国第一次由一名女上尉领导卫兵换岗仪式。
（2）根据文章第四段，加拿大士兵被邀请到英国庆祝加拿大即将到来的150周年纪念日。
（3）根据文章第五段，加拿大在建立之前，是三个英国殖民地组成的加拿大联邦。
（4）根据文章最后一段，主要描述了加拿大国庆日期间，分别在英国和加拿大举行的各种活动。
文章讲述了加拿大军官Megan Couto成为首位女性指挥官，领导英国卫兵换岗仪式。同时，加拿大士兵被邀请到英国庆祝加拿大国庆日。
步骤 2：分析问题
（1）问题询问卫兵换岗仪式的特别之处。
（2）问题询问加拿大士兵来英国的原因。
（3）问题询问加拿大建立前的情况。
（4）问题询问最后一段的主要内容。
步骤 3：解答问题
（1）根据文章第一段，这是英国第一次由一名女上尉领导卫兵换岗仪式。
（2）根据文章第四段，加拿大士兵被邀请到英国庆祝加拿大即将到来的150周年纪念日。
（3）根据文章第五段，加拿大在建立之前，是三个英国殖民地组成的加拿大联邦。
（4）根据文章最后一段，主要描述了加拿大国庆日期间，分别在英国和加拿大举行的各种活动。