In the same ceremony, the Order of the White Lion was also presented to his grandson Nicholas Soames in honor of Sir Winston Churchill. They are the only British citizens to receive the award, after Margaret Thatcher and the Queen. Presenting the award, the Czech President, Milos Zeman said, “It is a great pleasure to present this award to two great personalities of the UK. I am only ashamed it has been awarded so late—but better late than never. ”

　　【文章大意】尼古拉斯·温顿爵士是一位英国人, 他曾从纳粹手里救出669名儿童。他在本周二被捷克共和国授予了最高的平民荣誉。

　　1. Why has Winton been called “the British Schindler”?

　　A. Because he rescued 669 children before World WarⅡ.

　　B. Because he joined the army in World WarⅡ.

　　C. Because he made great contributions after World WarⅡ.

　　D. Because he saved 669 Jewish children before World WarⅡ.

　　【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第三段的Winton, who has often been nicknamed “the British Schindler”, organised the transportation and settlement of 669 children. . . 可知, 温顿常被人称为“英国辛德勒”, 是因为在1939年9月爆发的第二次世界大战之前的9个多月里, 他为669名儿童安排了运输工具和栖息之所。

　　2. According to Winton, we can infer ________ .

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