主题语境练5 必修第二册 UNIT 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE-【赢在微点】2024高考英语大一轮复习顶层设计高考练重点word（新教材新高考）人教版

主题语境练5　必修第二册　UNIT 1 历史、社会与文化 限时40分钟 阅读理解　(2023·九江十校联考)　体裁:说明文　主题语境:物质与非物质文化遗产　难度:★★☆☆☆ 　　Asia is the birthplace of the world􀆳s three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks, such as the Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal of India, Angkor Wat of Cambodia and Burj Khalifa Tower of the United Arab Emirates. With the conclusion of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization, let􀆳s take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations. The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, stretching out to a total length of more than 5,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and witnessed its majesty can you truly say you have visited China. Angkor Wat, Cambodia The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world, built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman Ⅱ in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (present⁃day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum (陵墓). Taj Mahal, India The Taj Mahal is an ivory⁃white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra.It was commissioned in 1632 by Mughalemperor Shah to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world􀆳s heritage”. Al⁃Khazneh, Jordan Al⁃Khazneh, also known as the Treasury, is one of the most delicate temples in the ancient Arab Nabataean Kingdom city of Petra, Jordan. The 45⁃meter⁃high and 30⁃meter⁃wide building is a magnificent building with a pronounced Greek style. It is said to have been a place where pirates hid their treasure. 本文介绍了四处亚洲文明的建筑。 1.What is special about the G