Question

【題目】There are an unbelievable number of reasons to go to Greece;just like there are an unbelievable number of things to do once a traveler arrives there.Here is a look at just some of the great historical things to see when vacationing in Athens,Greece.

Agora

Agora lies in ruins now,but during its glory days it was a lively and active open marketplace where Greeks came to buy,sell,and exchange their goods and services.Agora has ties to common people of ancient Greece.Guided tours are available and there is also a small museum with many artifacts from this area on display.

Parthenon

One of the most famous landmarks in Athens is the legendary Parthenon.This building is still today admired by architects who are appreciative of the decorative design,as well as the engineering involved in its construction.Those interested in history will be impressed beyond belief with the opportunity to see this historic structure up close and personal.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

One of the most impressive monuments to see up close is the Temple of Olympian Zeus.Many people see this monument from far away,or even from the window of a taxi,and never stop for a firsthand look themselves.This is a huge mistake as the size of it cannot truly be appreciated without visiting it up close.

Odeum of Herodes Atticus

Built into the hillside and providing a nice view of Athens is the Odeum of Herodes Atticus.This theater was constructed in the second century and was an important gathering place for both the upper and lower classes.It holds a little over 5,000 people,is located just below the Acropolis,and is still used for performances to this day.

【1】What did the ancient Greeks do in Agora?

A. They did business. B. They toured around.

C. They visited museums. D. They prayed for blessings.

【2】Who will show the most interest in Parthenon?

A. Electrical engineers. B. Building designers.

C. Ordinary visitors. D. Religious people.

【3】How can visitors fully appreciate the Temple of Olympian Zeus?

A. By approaching it. B. By looking in the distance.

C. By taking a bird’s-eye view. D. By seeing through a taxi window.

【4】In what way is Odeum of Herodes Atticus different from the others?

A. It has great historical value. B. It has ties to common people.

C. It is famous for its architecture. D. It still serves its original purpose.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】B

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】希臘以她獨(dú)有的魅力每年吸引了大量旅游者，文章列舉了雅典4個(gè)最吸引人的古遺址。

【1】A

細(xì)節(jié)推理題。根據(jù)第一部分中的it was a lively and active open marketplace where Greeks came to buy, sell, and exchange their goods and services.可知古希臘人在Agora廣場(chǎng)進(jìn)行買(mǎi)賣(mài)、交換商品和提供服務(wù)，在此做生意。故選A.

【2】B

推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二部分中的This building is still today admired by architects who are appreciative of the decorative design, as well as the engineering involved in its construction.可知Parthenon是建筑學(xué)的典范，深受喜愛(ài)裝飾設(shè)計(jì)和工程學(xué)的建筑學(xué)家們鐘愛(ài)。故選B.

【3】A

細(xì)節(jié)推理題。根據(jù)第三部分One of the most impressive monuments to see up close is the Temple of Olympian Zeus.可知Temple of Olympian Zeus應(yīng)該近距離觀賞的，遠(yuǎn)觀不能很好地欣賞。故選A.

【4】D

推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一部分It holds a little over 5,000 people, is located just below the Acropolis, and is still used for performances to this day.可知Odeum of Herodes Atticus與眾不同之處在于建于2世紀(jì)至今還用于演出，故選D.