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  Cambridge was a regional (宗教的) center for more than 1000 years before the university was set up. The town began when the Romans built a camp on a small hill beside the River Cam, which they called the Granta. By the 5th century it had become a Saxon market town. In the 9th, it was a Danish army base and in the 11th, a Norman military base. It was not until the 13th century that the first students appeared (出现)--and with them Cambridge took on the character which still exists (存在) today. The university is the heart of Cambridge. Its colleges, churches and museums cover much of the city center. Even the industry which has expanded (扩展) the outer city into a modem center because of the university. Printing and science-based trades such as instrument making and electronics are among the largest employers.

  Any unguided tour of the old city should be planned in advance (提前). Trumpington Street, which enters Cambridge from the south, is a suitable place to start.

(1) Before the university was set up, what was Cambridge used for?

[  ]

A. Used for studying center.

B. Used for medical center.

C. Used for regional center.

D. Used for science center.

(2) When did it become a Saxon market town?

[  ]

A. In the 5th century.

B. In the 9th century.

C. In the 11th century.

D. In the 13th century.

(3) Why did Cambridge become a modem center?

Because of ________.

[  ]

A. church development

B. Saxon

C. Romans

D. development of university

(4) If you go to Cambridge without a guide, you should plan it ________.

[  ]

A. after the tour

B. between the tour

C. before the tour

D. a week later

(5) Trumpington Street is a good ________ frown the south.

[  ]

A. exit
B. starting place
C. stop
D. entrance
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  Cambridge was a regional (宗教的) center for more than 1000 years before the university was set up. The town began when the Romans built a camp on a small hill beside the River Cam, which they called the Granta. By the 5th century it had become a Saxon market town. In the 9th, it was a Danish army base and in the 11th, a Norman military base. It was not until the 13th century that the first students appeared (出现)--and with them Cambridge took on the character which still exists (存在) today. The university is the heart of Cambridge. Its colleges, churches and museums cover much of the city center. Even the industry which has expanded (扩展) the outer city into a modem center because of the university. Printing and science-based trades such as instrument making and electronics are among the largest employers.

  Any unguided tour of the old city should be planned in advance (提前). Trumpington Street, which enters Cambridge from the south, is a suitable place to start.

(1) Before the university was set up, what was Cambridge used for?

[  ]

A. Used for studying center.

B. Used for medical center.

C. Used for regional center.

D. Used for science center.

(2) When did it become a Saxon market town?

[  ]

A. In the 5th century.

B. In the 9th century.

C. In the 11th century.

D. In the 13th century.

(3) Why did Cambridge become a modem center?

Because of ________.

[  ]

A. church development

B. Saxon

C. Romans

D. development of university

(4) If you go to Cambridge without a guide, you should plan it ________.

[  ]

A. after the tour

B. between the tour

C. before the tour

D. a week later

(5) Trumpington Street is a good ________ frown the south.

[  ]

A. exit
B. starting place
C. stop
D. entrance

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