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【题目】India is an ancient civilization with rich cultural heritage (遗产), and its cultural heritage has something to do with all major religions (宗教)of the world. Here we take a look at some of the top heritage destinations in India.

Sun Temple, Konark

As the name suggests this temple is all about the power of the sun God. A huge chariot (二轮战车) drawn by seven horses and twelve pairs of wheels reflect（反映） the importance which ancient people placed on the power of the sun. The pictures of animals and humans give this place a special look.

Churches Goa

Goa is the only Indian state which was controlled by the Portuguese (葡萄牙人), so the scene in Goa is dotted with (点缀着) Portuguese style churches. Some of the famous churches include the church of Saint Catherine, church of Saint Augustine and church of saint Francis of Assisi. These churches show beautiful paintings and flower designs which make them a must visit.

Ajanta and Ellora Caves

These caves contain well designed paintings which are widely regarded as the most outstanding works of Buddhist religious art.

Taj Mahal, Agra

Built on the bank of the Yamuna River, it is an excellent building. The writing and paintings on the outside structure provide the finest examples of the outstanding style of buildings.

Sanchi

Sanchi is a UNESCO world heritage site with numerous Buddhist temples dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries.

On your visit to India, be sure to visit some of these heritage destinations. An Indian journey is not wonderful without experiencing the beauty of these heritage destinations.

【1】What can we learn from the passage?

A. Indian cultural heritage has something to do with religions.

B. The Portuguese controlled the whole India two centuries ago.

C. Ellora Caves only have statues of animals.

D. The church of Saint Catherine is the earliest one in the world.

【2】The ancient Indians thought that ___________ was important .

A. animals B. ancient civilization

C. ancient temples D. the sun’s power

【3】What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Introducing several top heritage destinations in India.

B. The great effect that Indian religion has on culture.

C. India has rich cultural heritage in the world.

D. India is famous for its cultural heritage.

【4】If you want to know something about Buddhist monument you can visit_________

A. Sun Temple, Konark, B. Chuches Goa,

C. Ajanta and Ellora Caves, D. Sanchi

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】本文主要讲的是印度的个文化遗址，如Sun Temple, Konark太阳神庙，科纳克，Churches Goa果阿邦的教堂，Ajanta and Ellora Caves泰姬陵等。

【1】细节理解题。由第一段“India is an ancient civilization with rich cultural heritage (遗产), and its cultural heritage has something to do with all major religions (宗教)of the world.”可知印度的文明和印度的宗教有很大关系。故选A。

【2】细节理解题。由第二段“A huge chariot (二轮战车) drawn by seven horses and twelve pairs of wheels reflect（反映） the importance which ancient people placed on the power of the sun.”一个巨大的战车（二轮战车）由七匹马和十二对轮反映（反映）古代人对太阳的力量的重视。可知印度人很重视太阳。故选D。

【3】主旨大意题。由第一段最后一句“ Here we take a look at some of the top heritage destinations in India.”下面我们来看看印度的一些顶级遗产地。可知本文主要讲述的是印度的几个文化遗址。故选A。

【4】细节理解题。由倒数第二段“Sanchi is a UNESCO world heritage site with numerous Buddhist temples dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries.”Sanchi是一个拥有众多的佛教寺庙，建于第七和第八世纪，联合国教科文组织世界遗产。可知你如果想参观佛教的历史遗迹，就应该去Sanchi。故选D。