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山东省泰安新泰市
2021-2023年中考英语二模试题分类汇编
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2023年山东省泰安新泰市中考二模英语试题
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[1]If you don't visit the Potala Palace(布达拉宫) during your trip to Tibet(西藏)in Southwest China, you will regret it. The world-famous palace is on Red Mountain in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. It is the highest palace in the world and its highest point reaches 3, 750 meters above sea level.
[2] The Potala Palace has a long history.During the Tang Dynasty, Songtsen Gampo, the founder of the Tubo Kingdom(吐蕃王朝),married Princess Wencheng. He built the Potala Palace on Red Mountain for the princess. Later, the palace was rebuilt and extended(扩展) several times.
[3]There are several famous palaces in the Potala Palace. The central part of the Potala Palace is known as the Red Palace. It was used as a house for praying(祈祷). The east and west wings of the palace are called the White Palace. It was the place for work and life. The largest hall in the White Palace is 717 square meters. It was used for holding some important events.
[4] Visitors can enjoy many famous artworks. In total, the Potala Palace has more than 1, 000 rooms. The palace extends from the (74) ①_________ of the mountain to its top, covering almost the whole mountain. The palace has seven high golden roofs. They shine in the sunlight, which can be seen from many kilometers away.
[5] Today, the Potala Palace is also known (74) ②_______ one of the most popular museums in the world. Murals (壁画) are an important part of the artworks there. The total area of the murals is more than 2, 500 square meters. Their themes include historical figures, ancient stories, local customs, sports and more. Besides, there are also a large number of sculptures(雕刻品) from the seventh century, which are(74)③_____of stone, wood and clay.
[6](75)These works of art not only show the history of Tibet, but also make the Potala Palace a great place to enjoy Tibetan culture. The Potala Palace is really