Directions: For each blank in the following
passage there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits
the context.
Remains of ancient civilization are places which were designed and
built as a lasting tribute (致敬)to some individuals or events. By visiting these1monuments, you are sure to be amazed by how2the ancient civilization that existed centuries before you was. Some
of the facilities which could be dated back hundreds of years ago are still in
use today. Besides, you will also3at the mysterious stories behind it.
The Great Wall, 4, is probably the best-known monument
of China, which consists of a network of wall and towers through which the
attack warnings could be received within minutes. 5then had enough time to prepare. Estimates of the total length of
the monument6, depending on which sections are
included and how they are measured.
Even older than the Great Wall of China is the Great Pyramid of
Giza. Over a 20-year period, thousands of workers made the vision become7with numerous blocks, each weighing more than two tons. It's still a
(n)8to modern people how ancient men
handled9of these giant stones in a time when
cars or boats never existed some 4500 years ago. The pyramid served not only as
a tomb for King Khufu, but also a place of religious activities. According to
ancient Egyptian belief, the pyramid, where the mummy was placed, provided a
place for the king to pass into the afterlife. Then his servants performed
rituals (仪式)to bring10to the dead king's soul, removing all the unrest and pain from his
next life.
(1)
A .
modern
B .
historic
C .
official
D .
commercial
(2)
A .
advanced
B .
technical
C .
overlooked
D .
energetic
(3)
A .
stare
B .
wonder
C .
aim
D .
call
(4)
A .
in addition
B .
in other words
C .
however
D .
for example
(5)
A .
Mechanics
B .
Workers
C .
Astronauts
D .
Soldiers
(6)
A .
extend
B .
remain
C .
vary
D .
progress
(7)
A .
reality
B .
tradition
C .
mansion
D .
civilization
(8)
A .
burden
B .
secret
C .
solution
D .
fortune
(9)
A .
finance
B .
storage
C .
transportation
D .
production
(10)
A .
leadship
B .
peace
C .
honor
D .
inspiration
答案:(1)B;(2)A;(3)B;(4)D;(5)D;(6)C;(7)A;(8)B;(9)C;(10)B;