[题目]Athens the birthplace of western civilization.A. are known as B. is known asC. are known for D. is known for 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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【题目】Athens __________ the birthplace of western civilization.

A. are known as B. is known as

C. are known for D. is known for

【答案】B

【解析】句意：雅典作为西方文明的发源地而闻名于世。Athens雅典城,单数；be known as作为……而著名；be known for因为……而著名。

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