中考英语一轮复习阅读与填空训练十.docxVIP

中考英语一轮复习阅读与填空训练十 APrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, passed away on the morning of April 9, 2021, at the age of 99. He was the longest-serving royal consort (亲王) in British history and his death was a historic moment for the UK. When I first saw the news online, I thought it was fake. But after I checked the news, I realized it was true.News said that Prince Philip “inspired the lives of countless young people”. At first, I was puzzled at how he had inspired young people, but then I remembered the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, which I am part of. These awards, founded by Prince Philip, focus on helping young people and encouraging them to build skills, confidence, and resilience (坚韧). It shows that education should not only be about academics (学术成绩), but also extracurricular (课外的) activities.I started taking part in the DofE awards in Year 9, beginning at the awards’ first level – Bronze – and I am currently doing the Silver level in Year 10. To earn a DofE award, you need to complete at least three months’ worth of activities in three areas: volunteering, physical and skills, as well as going on a camping trip that you plan in groups. The awards are for young people between the ages of 14 and 25. Personally, I found the camping trip to be the most important because it teaches you how to work with people and how to plan things. All of my friends who have taken part in the DofE awards think they are incredibly motivational (有激励作用的).?The royal family has always faced criticism (批评), but many people support them because they have made valuable contributions (贡献) to charity and education not just in the UK, but in other countries as well.Choose the answer:?1. How did the writer react to the news about Philip’s death at first?A. She felt sad about his death.?B. She didn’t believe it was real.?C. She considered his death to be a historic moment.D. She realized he was the longest-serving British royal consort. 2. What do we know about the Duke of Edinburgh Awards?