时间:2019-01-25 作者:英语课 分类:英语听力精选进阶版


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The Yeoman Warders are a very select group of military guards, who are the ceremonial guardians 1 of the Tower of London. They are nicknamed ‘The Beefeaters’, which probably originates from their food ration 2 of meat, back in the 15th century. The Yeoman Warders have existed since 1485.


Originally, the Beefeaters job was to guard the prisoners kept in the Tower and the Crown Jewels – the valuable collection of royal jewellery and regalia which includes the crowns worn by the monarch 3 at their coronation.


However, these days the Tower of London is a tourist attraction, not a working prison, and the Beefeaters are tour guides and a tourist attraction themselves.


In order to become a Yeoman Warder, a person must have retired 4 after serving at least 22 years in the armed forces. They must also have achieved various military medals.


The Beefeaters live in accommodation inside the Tower. They wear a special navy and red uniform which is valued at over £1000 (15,000RMB), and have another dress uniform valued at over £3000 (45,000RMB) for special events involving the King or Queen.


On 3rd September, the first female Beefeater took up her duties. Moira Cameron beat five male candidates for the job, which was awarded on merit. The Chief Yeoman Warder John Keohane said that this appointment reflected the important role of women in the armed forces these days.


Moira said that she was used to working in a male-orientated environment after her 22 years in the forces. However, she admitted that the uniform large pockets are perfect for carrying a lipstick 5 and mirror!


As part of her training for the job, she will learn all about the Tower of London’s 900-year history.


She described becoming a Beefeater as “a great privilege” and “a wonderful job”.


GLOSSARY 词汇表


select 选择


ceremonial 庆典的


guardians 监护, 守卫


originates 起源于


ration 配给


regalia (如王冠等)王位的标志


monarch 帝王,君主


coronation 加冕(仪式)


serving 服役


armed forces 部队 


accommodation 住宿


dress uniform 制服 


candidates 候选人, 报考者


awarded on merit 择优录取 


appointment 任命


male-orientated 以男性为主 


privilege 特权



监护人( guardian的名词复数 ); 保护者,维护者
  • Farmers should be guardians of the countryside. 农民应是乡村的保卫者。
  • The police are guardians of law and order. 警察是法律和秩序的护卫者。
n.定量(pl.)给养,口粮;vt.定量供应
  • The country cut the bread ration last year.那个国家去年削减面包配给量。
  • We have to ration the water.我们必须限量用水。
n.帝王,君主,最高统治者
  • The monarch's role is purely ceremonial.君主纯粹是个礼仪职位。
  • I think myself happier now than the greatest monarch upon earth.我觉得这个时候比世界上什么帝王都快乐。
adj.隐退的,退休的,退役的
  • The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
  • Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。
n.口红,唇膏
  • Taking out her lipstick,she began to paint her lips.她拿出口红,开始往嘴唇上抹。
  • Lipstick and hair conditioner are cosmetics.口红和护发素都是化妆品。
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