Prince Harry announced Tuesday he is to leave the British army after 10 years' service that has seen him fight on the front line twice in Afghanistan.
The 30-year-old said it had been a "really tough decision" to conclude his military service in June, but added that he was looking forward to a new chapter in his life.
His decision will come as a surprise to many royal-watchers as the prince was living out his boyhood dream and seemed quite content with the army life.
"I am considering the options for the future and I am really excited about the possibilities," he said.
"After a decade of service, moving on from the army has been a really tough decision," he said.
"The experiences I have had over the last 10 years will stay with me for the rest of my life. For that I will always be hugely grateful."
"So while I am finishing one part of my life, I am getting straight into a new chapter. I am really looking forward to it."
"This is Prince Harry's first visit to New Zealand and we are very keen to show him as much of the country as possible," he said.
William, his wife Kate and their infant son Prince George were given a rapturous welcome when they toured the two countries last year.
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1.When did Harry say he was going to leave the army?
A On Sunday.
B On Monday.
C On Tuesday.
D On Thursday.
解析:选C。C 细节理解题。根据文章第1段第1句“Prince Harry announced Tuesday he is to leave the British army after 10 years' service”可知。
2.How old is he now?
A 25.
B 27.
C 30.
D 35.
解析:选C。C 细节理解题。根据文章第2段第1句“ The 30-year-old said it had been a "really tough decision".”可知。
3.How many years has he been in the army ?
A 7.
B 8.
C 9.
D 10.
解析:选D。D 细节理解题。根据文章第6段第1句“The experiences I have had over the last 10 years will stay with me for the rest of my life.” 可知。
4.What does the underlined word option mean in Chinese?
A 选择.
B 希望.
C 想像.
D 发明.
解析:选A。A 词义猜测题。根据第4段第1句“for the future and I am really excited about the possibilities,”可知,对将来选择的多种可能性,我感到很开心。
5.What’s the best title of the passage?
A Harry will leave the army.
B Harry, a great man
C Harry visited New Zealand
D Harry’s happy family
解析:选A。A 主旨大意题。 从第3段“His decision will come as a surprise to many royal-watchers as the prince was living out his boyhood dream and seemed quite content with the army life”.可知。他将要离开军队。