LONDON (Reuters) ―The design for an official commemorative (紀念性的) coin to mark the engagement of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton was unveiled on Thursday, but not everyone might recognize the bride-to-be.
The depiction，based on photographs of the couple at a sporting event，bears some resem?blance to William but less to his fiancee(未婚妻) .
Royal watchers said she appears much fuller in the face on the coin than she is in real life.
"This coin is of historical importance―to get it so wrong seems ridiculous," Editor-in-Chief of Majesty magazine, Ingrid Seward, was quoted on the Sky News website as saying.
The design was approved by the 28-year-old couple and by William's grandmother Queen Elizabeth.
The Royal Mint,which produced the collectors' item,said it had no intention of changing the design.
"It is quite a subjective issue， ”a spokesman for the Mint，based in Llantrisant，south Wales, told Reuters.
"It is always challenging to engrave(雕刻) profiles and features onto something as small as a coin，particularly the features of young people.”
Prince William, second-in-line to the throne after his father Prince Charles, announced his engagement to his long-term girlfriend in November, and the couple will marry on April 29.
Production of the coin has yet to begin, and it is not clear how many will be struck,but or?ders have been taken.
The Royal Mint has created many commemorative medals and coins to mark special occa?sions ,including the 2012 London Olympics as well as other royal events, but this is the first time it has created a commemorative royal engagement coin.( ) 5. What's wrong with the coin?
A.One of the figures doesn't look like the real person.
B.Nobody can recognize the woman on the coin.
C.The royal family are not satisfied with the design.
D.It was rejected on the collection market.
( ) 6. How did the Royal Mint react to the problem?
A.They apologized and promised to correct it.
B.They explained but insisted on making it as it is.
C.They denied all criticism about the coin.
D.They admitted it was their fault but refused to redesign it.
( ) 7. What is the purpose of making the coin?
A.To provide a new item for the collectors.
B.To announce the marriage of Prince William.
C.To commemorate the Olympic Games in the UK.
D.To mark an important event of the royal family.
5—7 ABD
B英國皇家造幣公司新推出的威廉王子與凱特訂婚紀念幣引起了人們的爭論。一些人認為紀念幣中的凱特與她本人不像。
5.A細節理解題。根據前三段可知，紀念幣上Kate形象與本人不太像。
6.B細節理解題。根據第六到八段內容可知， The Royal Mint并不打算改變原來的設計，并對此作出了解釋。
7.D細節理解題。根據第一段中的The design for an official commemorative coin to mark the engagement of...可知制作紀念幣的目的。
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( ) 1. A. strongest B. oldest C. richest D. wisest
( ) 2. A. time B. news C. knowledge D. plan
( ) 3. A. words B. requests C. expressions D. advantages
( ) 4. A. field B. hill C. forest D. beach .
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( ) 17. A. method B. idea C. reason D. question
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Around a quarter of the species on Dr Denton's list are beetles. Two of the beetles listed, as well as a spider, have never previously been recorded in Britain until discovered by Dr Den?ton.
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Species spotting is only one of his many hobbies. He also has a collection of 1,600 model aircraft, 100 model trains and 100 toy tanks and trucks. He also says, "I don't go to pubs and don't drink. You'd be amazed how much time people waste doing those sorts of things.”
( ) 1. What can we learn about Telfer?
A.He will offer an award to the winner.
B.He also competes in the species spotting race.
C.He reports Denton's and Gibbs' progress timely.
D.He exhibits Britain's 10,000 species on his website.
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A. 2. B. 3. C. 5. D. 10.
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A.The blackbird. B.The brown hare.
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B.To travel to Berkshire's fields.
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( ) 1. Girls are giving up on studying because . .
A.the lessons at school are not valuable enough
B.they prefer to watch TV shows
C.they want immediate wealth or success
D.they can become wealthy more easily
( ) 2. Under the influence of Wag lifestyles, girls want to .
A.work hard to become successful
B.become wealthy by marrying sportsmen
C.become successful in the field of sports
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B.She became wealthy by marrying a sportsman.
C.She won a TV talent show once.
D.She can influence girls in a positive way.
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A.give more practical lessons to students
B.influence the relationship between girls and their parents
C.are misleading girls
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