题目内容
Machu Picchu is considered to be a truly extraordinary archaeological(考古学的) discovery and is one of South America’s largest tourist sites. As many as one thousand visitors visit the ancient Ionian(印加文化的)ruins daily. What draws vacationers and adventurers to this remote location high in the Andes Mountains of Peru(秘鲁)?A large part of the attraction is the mysteries that surround
The “city in the clouds”,Machu Picchu’s lasting beauty comes from the careful blending of its striking architecture with its mountaintop environment. Its greatest skill shows are in the stone structures,which equals t hat of the ancient Egyptians. The stone blocks were so appropriately cut that they fit together without the need for mud. The largest stones at
For many of the mysteries of Machu Picchu being unsolved,it is clear why Machu Picchu remains “the most famous ruins in all of South America”.
64. Which of the followings is NOT a mystery of
A.
B. Machu Picchu remains “the most famous ruins of South America”.
C.
D.
65. The underlined word “interlock” probably means
A. put B. fit C. meet D. 1ie
66. From the passage we can learn that .
A.
B. all of the mysteries of
C. the city has never been discovered by people outside
D.
67. The purpose of writing the passage is to .
A. ask us to pay a visit to
B. show us the beauty of
C. introduce
D. make the ancient Incan ruins known
Machu Picchu is considered to be a truly extraordinary archaeological(考古学的) discovery and is one of South America’s largest tourist sites. As many as one thousand visitors visit the ancient Incan(印加文化的) ruins daily. What draws vacationers and adventurers to this remote location high in the Andes Mountains of Peru(秘鲁)? A large part of the attraction is the mysteries that surround Machu Picchu. For example, Machu Picchu is considered “the lost city” of the Incas because it was never found by Spanish invaders and was known to only a few local peasants for almost four hundred years.
The “city in the clouds”, Machu Picchu’s lasting beauty comes from the careful blending of its striking architecture with its mountaintop environment. Its greatest skill shows are in the stone structures, which equals that of the ancient Egyptians. The stone blocks were so appropriately cut that they fit together without the need for mud. The largest stones at Machu Picchu weigh as much as fifteen tons! It has been difficult to explain how the huge blocks were transported. The buildings, including many that have survived lots of earthquakes, contain stones which interlock so perfectly that a knife cannot be forced between them. When compared to other ancient civilizations, it is difficult to understand how Machu Picchu could have been missed by the Spanish and lost from history for four hundred years.
For many of the mysteries of Machu Picchu being unsolved, it is clear why Machu Picchu remains “the most famous ruins in all of South America”.
【小题1】Which of the followings is NOT a mystery of Machu Picchu?
A.Machu Picchu is called the “city in the clouds”. |
B.Machu Picchu remains “the most famous ruins of South America”. |
C.Machu Picchu is “the lost city” of the Incas. |
D.Machu Picchu is the largest stone city of the world. |
A.put | B.fit | C.meet | D.lie |
A.Machu Picchu has gone through lots of earthquakes |
B.all of the mysteries of Machu Picchu have been solved |
C.the city has never been discovered by people outside |
D.Machu Picchu is the most valuable ruins in history. |
A.ask us to pay a visit to Machu Picchu |
B.show us the beauty of Machu Picchu |
C.introduce Machu Picchu’s mysteries |
D.make the ancient Incan ruins known |
For travellers who want to experience some of the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cool destinations for your next holiday.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat (meaning “capital monastery”) was a temple in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. It is Cambodia’s best-known tourist attraction and is famed for its beautiful architecture and reliefs. You’ll need at least three days to fully discover the delights of this magnificent site.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu was built high in the Andes Mountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although well preserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world not only for its incredible design but also for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Give yourself a week to explore this magnificent site.
Stonehenge, England
The entire Stonehenge site was constructed over thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As the weather can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggest autumn should be the best time to visit these monster rocks.
Pompeii, Italy
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as it was when the volcano erupted. Because so many objects were preserved, scientists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the ancient Roman Empire.
1.Why may people want to visit Machu Picchu?
A.To climb the Andes Mountains. |
B.To discover how it was built. |
C.To explore both history and nature. |
D.To learn to speak Spanish. |
2.When is the best time to visit Stonehenge according to the passage?
A.Summer. |
B.Spring. |
C.Winter. |
D.Autumn. |
3.Which location offers the most direct view into daily life in the ancient world?
A.Pompeii. |
B.Stonehenge. |
C.Ankor Wat. |
D.Machu Picchu. |
4.Where would you probably read such an article?
A.In a travel magazine. |
B.In a scientific journal. |
C.In a history textbook. |
D.In an adventure novel. |