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Arbeia Roman Fort (城堡) and Museum
Location and History
Arbeia Roman Fort is situated on Hadrian’s Wall. It was the most important structure built by the Romans in Britain, and now it has been a World Heritage (遗产) Site. Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrian’s Wall. The fort has been gradually uncovered and some original parts have been revealed. There are reconstructions that show how Arbeia Roman Fort would have looked.
The Reconstructions
The reconstructions of the Commanding Officer’s house and soldiers’ quarters are strikingly different. The accommodation for soldiers is dark and uncomfortable, while the Commanding Officer’s house is spacious and luxurious, with courtyards with fountains for him and his family to enjoy.
The Museum
Visit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really like at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. You can also discover how the Romans buried their dead and see tombstones (墓碑) which survive to this day. There is a “hands-on” area allowing visitors to dig on a certain site and study their findings with the help of museum staff. You can piece together pottery (陶器), or try writing just as the Romans would have done. For children, they can build this ancient Roman fort with building blocks by themselves.
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Opening Times and Getting There
April 1-October 31:
Monday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm.
November 1-March 31:
Monday to Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm, closed Sunday. (Closed December 25-26 and January 1)
Entry is free.
Arbeia is only a ten-minute walk from the bus station at South Shields. Free car park nearby.
Website:
www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia
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1. According to the passage, Arbeia Roman Fort ______.
A. was related to the military B. got reconstructions around AD 160
C. was built in a small area in Rome D. provided a comfortable life for soldiers
2. What can visitors do in the museum?
A. Try using weapons. B. See historical objects.
C. Write to ancient Romans. D. Build tombstones for the dead.
3. What time does Arbeia Roman Fort close?
A. On April 1. B. On October 31.
C. On November 1. D. On December 26.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。介绍了旅游景点Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum的位置、历史、重建及开放时间等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Location and History中的“Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrian’s Wall. (Arbeia罗马堡垒建于公元160年左右，是驻扎在哈德良长城的士兵的军事补给基地。)”可知Arbeia Roman Fort与军事有关，故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Museum中的“Visit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really like at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. (参观博物馆，看看在Arbeia发现的许多物品。它们在历史上很重要，展示了当时的日常生活。你会看到武器、工具、珠宝等等。)”可知游客们在这个博物馆可以看见许多历史物品，故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Opening Times and Getting There表格里的信息“Monday to Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm, closed Sunday. (Closed December 25-26 and January 1)(星期一至六上午11:00 -下午4:00，星期日休息。(十二月二十五日至二十六日及一月一日关闭))”可知12月26日Arbeia Roman Fort关闭，故选D项。
