Question

   One of Sri Lanka's most incredible(难以置信的) places to visit is the rock fortress(要塞) of Sigiriya,which is in the northern part of the island.36 On its top are the ruins of a fifth-century palace.

This is a very popular tourist  destination(目的地) and can be quite busy sometimes. 37 However,it is such a great place that it's worth the effort.

    38 There is a bus service from the town of Polonnaruwa. You can do the visit in a morning or

an afternoon. You should take a sun hat and some water for the heat,but you shouldn't need food,because there is lots available when you're there.

    When you arrive,first climb the stairs to the wall paintings.  39 Then,you continue climbing the iron stairs to the top of the rock. However,it can be very windy. So do take care. From the top you can see the ruins of the fortress,the water pools,and wonderful views of the island. 40 Finally,it's time to go back down the stairs,and catch another bus back to the town.

   A. They are about 1 ,500 years old.

   B. The easiest way to get there is by bus.

   C. It's a huge rock about 350 metres high.

   D. It contains the mins of an ancient palace.

   E. And unfortunately the weather can also make life difficult.

   F. Take your time to appreciate the building work that happened here.

   G. There's a stairway leading from the base to the top of the mountain.

Answer 1

36. C 38. B 39. A

36. C. 根据上一句中的 the rock fortress 和下一句中的On its top are 可知，C项“它是一块高达350米的巨石”符合语境。

37. 根据上一句中的can be quite busy sometimes 和下一句 However,it is such a great place that s worth the effort可    知，E项与上一句构成并列，与下一句形成转折，符合语境。

38. B.根据下一句There is a bus service from the town of Polonnamwa 可知，B 项中的by bus与之相呼应。

39. A.根德上一句中的the wall paintings可知，A项“它们有着1500 年的悠久历史”符合此处语境。其中 的They指代上一句中的the wall paintings 

40. F。根齒上一句 From the top you can see the ruins of the fortress,the water pools,and wonderful views of the island 和下一句中的 Finally,it's time to go back ...可知，空格处是到 达巨石之顶后、下梯级返回小镇前的 活动，故F项“花时间好好欣赏这些建筑”符合语境。