ALIFE WITH BIRDS
For nearly 17 years David Cope has worked as one of the Tower of London's Yeoman Warders, (41) known to tourists as Beefcaters. David, 64, lives in a three-bedroomed flat right at the top of the Byward Tower, one of the gatehouses. "From our bedroom we have a marvellous view of Tower Bridge and the Thames. says David The Tower of London is famous (44) its ravens, the large black birds which have lived there for over three centuries. David was immediatcly fascinated by the birds and when he was (45),the post of Raven Master eight years ago he had no (46) in accepting it. The birds have now becotnc my life and I'm always aware of the fact that I am (48) a tradition. The legend says that if the tavens leave the Tower, England will fall to enemies, and it's my job to make sure this doesn't happen!"
David (50) about four hours a day to the care of the ravetns. He has grown to love them and the (51) that he lives right next to them is ideal. I can keep a close eye on them all the time, and not just when I'm working." At first, David's wife Mo was not keen on the idea of life in the Tower, but she too will be sad to leave when he retires next year. 'When we look out of our windows we see history (55) around us, and we are taking it in and storing it up for our future memories
Cau 41. A. more B. better C. sooner D. very
Cau 44. A. For B. because C. of D. by
Cau 45. A. award B. applied C. presented D. offered
Câu 46. A, regret B. delay C. hesitation D. choice
Câu 48. A. holding B, maintaining C. surviving D. lasting
Câu 50. A. devotes B. spends C. passes D. provides
Câu 51. A. reason B. chance C. opportunity D. fact
Câu 55. A. every B. all C. hesitation C. pleased
