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Queen Elizabeth IⅡhas led Great Britain through many tough times throughout her68-year sovereignty(在位)But never,during her reign(統(tǒng)治),has an issue disrupted the British public as much as the current pandemic of coronavirus.
By April 6,the UK had had 47,806 confirmed cases.Among them,crucially,is British Prime Minister Boris Johnson,who has recently been hospitalized.With the country entering its peak infection period,the Queen made only her fifth televised address to the nation,aside from her annual Christmas broadcast,on April 5.The four other times she has made such an address have been to mark the Gulf War,the death of Princess Diana of Wales,the death of her mother and her Diamond Jubilee(登基六十周年紀(jì)念).
According to Jonny Dymond,the BBC's royal correspondent(通訊記者), "The Palace could have played it safe,stressed unity and given thanks.But this[speech]was…designed to reassure(重拾信心) and inspire. "
In her pre-recorded statement,the Queen focused on the dedication(奉獻(xiàn))of her subjects. "We have seen heart-warming stories of people coming together to help others,be it through delivering food parcels and medicines,checking on neighbors,or converting(轉(zhuǎn)變)businesses to help the relief effort. "
As well as thanking front line workers,she pushed a message of comfort and motivation. "Together,we are tackling this disease,and I want to reassure you that if we remain united and resolute,then we will overcome it. "
"We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure,better days will return:we will be with our friends again;we will be with our families again;we will meet again. "
Following the speech,people throughout the country voiced their admiration for her moving words.London Mayor Sadiq Khan praised the Queen's focus on front line health-care workers,and councilor(議員) Oliver Cooper wrote, "Nobody could have rallied(振作)the country,the Commonwealth,and the world the way the Queen did. "
Some internet users even shared how they cried after the speech,while others wrote the words of the national anthem(國歌),God Save the Queen.
Indeed,the wisdom of Britain's93-year-old monarch(君主)offered hope to the millions of Britons under lockdown.
(1)What role does the second paragraph play? DD
A.To offer the latest information about the pandemic in the UK.
B.To inform the reader of the Queen's televised address.
C.To explain why the address was delivered via television.
D.To indicate the importance of the Queen's recent speech.
(2)What does the phrase "her subjects" in Paragraph 4 refer to? DD
A.Her family.
B.The stories she told.
C.The topics in her speech.
D.The citizens under her rule.
(3)What are Paragraphs 7-9 mainly about? BB
A.The focus of the Queen's speech.
B.The public's reaction to the Queen's speech.
C.How the Queen delivered the speech.
D.To whom the speech was addressed.
(4)What can we conclude from the text? CC
A.The UK has never experienced a tougher time.
B.The palace should have played it safe.
C.The Queen's speech has served its purpose.
D.The Queen was calling on the whole world to unite against coronavirus epidemic.
【答案】D;D;B;C
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