A
Taj Mahal, India
Standing on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal (239 feet) stands for love. The name “Taj Mahal” was from the name of Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The purity of the white walls, the beautiful decoration, and precious gemstones make a visit to the Taj Mahal unforgettable. However, it is the love behind this outstanding building that has given a life to it.
Eiffel Tower, France
You couldn't possibly visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower on the River Seine. Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 meters tall (984 feet); when it was completed at, the end of the nineteenth century it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.
Cologne Cathedral, Germany
Cologne Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church, is located in the city of Cologne, Germany. It is the largest Gothic church in northern Europe and features huge twin towers that stand 515 feet tall. The cathedral was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site (联合国教科文组织世界遗产) in 1996.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is the most famous ancient temple site in Cambodia. With its 5 lotus-like towers rising 65 meters into the sky, it is a very beautiful sight. Built in the 12th century, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-see for any visitor to Cambodia. It's best to arrange your tour of the park with a reliable agency and guide who'll be able to help buy the admission pass and arrange your transport. Some can also explain the history of the temples, but taking a guidebook is also helpful.
1. If you are a tourist who is fond of romantic stories, you'd better travel to ________.
A. Angkor Wat, Cambodia B. Taj Mahal, India
C. Eiffel Tower, France D. Cologne Cathedral, Germany
2. How is the Eiffel Tower different from the rest sites?
A. It's located in Europe. B. It's near a river.
C. It's the tallest. D. It has the longest history.
3. What do we know about Angkor Wat?
A. It is an abandoned ancient temple in Cambodia.
B. It became a UNESCO World Heritage. site in the 12th century.
C. It is free to visit it with a guidebook.
D. It will be easy to visit this site with a guide.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文为说明文。文章介绍了四个著名景点，分别是印度泰姬陵，法国埃菲尔铁塔，德国科隆大教堂，柬埔寨吴哥窟。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Standing on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal (239 feet) stands for love. The name “Taj Mahal” was from the name of Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal. ”（坐落在亚穆纳河畔的泰姬陵(239英尺)象征着爱情。泰姬陵这个名字来自沙贾汗的妻子Mumtaz Mahal的名字。） 以及“However, it is the love behind this outstanding building that has given a life to it.”（然而，正是这座杰出建筑背后的爱赋予了它生 命。）可知，泰姬陵象征着爱情，喜欢浪漫故事的游客可以去印度的泰姬陵。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Standing on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal (239 feet) stands for love. ”（坐落在亚穆纳河畔的泰姬陵(239英尺)象征着爱情。） ，第二段“The tower rises 300 meters t all (984 feet); when it was completed at, the end of the nineteenth century it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.”（这座塔高达300米(984英尺)；当它在19世纪末完工时，它的高度是当时世界上最高建筑华盛顿纪念碑的两倍 。）以及第三段“Cologne Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church, is located in the city of Cologne, Germany. It is the largest Gothic church in northern Europe and features huge twin towers that stand 515 feet tall. ”（科隆大教堂是一座罗马天主教堂，位于德国科隆市。它是北欧最大的哥特式教堂，以高达515英尺的巨大双子塔为特色。）和第四段“With its 5 lotus-like towers rising 65 meters into the sky, it is a very beautiful sight.”（它的5座莲花状的塔楼高耸入云，高达65米，是一幅非常美丽的景象。）对比 可知，埃菲尔铁塔和其他景点的不同是，它的高度最高。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Angkor Wat is the most famous ancient temple site in Cambodia. ”（吴哥窟是柬埔寨最著名的古代寺庙遗址。）可知，吴哥窟是柬埔寨一座古代寺庙遗址，即废弃的古庙。故选A项。
