2022届高考英语周测DAY 7（第一周周测）

DAY 7 第一周周测 阅读理解测试篇章（一） Ancient Cities You Can Visit Angkor Wat, Cambodia In the 12th century, the Khmer took their vast understanding of the known universe and sought to recreate it in small size. The result was Angkor Wat designed to impress people with arranged rivers, towers and walls. The main structure receives packs of tourists, but many lesser-known ones offer a chance to wander through old Khmer capitals, which were built from the 9th century onwards. Rome, Italy Visiting a city as beloved as Rome comes with particular danger: the crowds, the cheesy souvenirs, the young men in fighter costumes waiting to pose for selfies with tourists for tips. And yet there are few places like it. Take the Colosseum — a nearly 2,000-year-old stadium in the middle of a modern city. The Colosseum had the original roof, a whizz-bang part that used sail technology to shelter crowds from sun and rain. And we’ve not even mentioned the Vatican, the underground tombs or the Forum. Cairo, Egypt With around 22 million people, Cairo is one of the world’s biggest cities, built around one of humanity’s earliest urban centers. Tombs at Giza date back 4,500 years, and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities has an incredible collection from the Nile’s earliest inhabitants. The current city was founded more than 1,000 years ago and has one of the world’s oldest universities, a rich legacy of art, and cultural treasures that are often overlooked. Xi’an, China In the Silk Road’s history, Xi’an was where the journey west began. For more than a millennium(一千年), Xi’an was the capital of ancient Chinese dynasties. Now it’s most famous as the home of the Terracotta Warriors — thousands of clay soldiers that are around the tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang. Each is ready for battle, but they had been buried underground for more than 2,000 years. 1. What would impress tourists about Angkor Wat? A. Design. B. Stadium. C. Tombs. D. Culture. 2. Which city may bring tourists something unpleasant? A. Angkor Wat.