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Four Places to Visit Before You Die
Santorini, Greece
It is actually an island of Cyclades. There are a lot of islands in this city and sunbathing around any of these would be an unforgettable experience. The most ideal period of the year to go to this miracle is from April to September.
Sydney
It is the most populous city of New South Wales in Australia. Its Harbor Bridge is the most famous tourist’s place in the world. Every year, the celebrations of new year take place at this bridge where millions of people gather from the world to welcome the new year.
Rome
It is also called the center of Western civilization. The Colosseum(罗马圆形大剧场) which is the world’s most iconic monument is also in Rome. There is no one who wishes to return from Rome without seeing this monument. Moreover, The Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also worth visiting in Rome.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, located in the city of Agra in India is also called the monument of love. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in love of his wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1932. It is located at the South bank of Yamuna River. Its ivory white color attracts the tourists from a distance.
【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上四个值得参观的地方, 分别是希腊的圣托里尼、悉尼、罗马和泰姬陵。
21. Which of the following is a natural wonder?
A. Santorini, Greece. B. Sydney.
C. Rome. D. Taj Mahal.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一段It is actually an island of Cyclades. . . from April to September. 可知, 希腊的圣托里尼岛是自然奇观。故选A。
22. What can we learn from the passage?
A. The best time to visit Santorini is spring.
B. Sydney is the most populous city in Australia.
C. The Colosseum is a must-see of visitors to Rome.
D. All the four amazing places mentioned are in Europe.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中The Colosseum which is the world’s most iconic monument is also in Rome. There is no one who wishes to return from Rome without seeing this monument. 可知, 罗马圆形大剧场是来罗马的游客必看的地方。故选C。
23. What’s the main purpose of this passage?
A. To persuade people to travel before dying.
B. To introduce four amazing places worth a visit.
C. To make some comparisons of four amazing places.
D. To advertise four amazing places for a travel agency.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据文章标题Four Places to Visit Before You Die可知死前可以去的四个地方以及文章主要介绍了世界上四个值得参观的地方, 分别是希腊的圣托里尼、悉尼、罗马和泰姬陵可知, 这篇文章的主要目的是介绍四个值得参观的好地方。故选B。
