For travellers who want to experience some of the history and mystery of the anc

For travellers who want to experience someof the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cooldestinations for your next holiday.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat(meaning “capital monastery”) was a temple in the ancient Khmer capitalcity of Angkor. It is Cambodia’s best-known tourist attraction and is famed forits beautiful architecture and reliefs. You’ll need at least three days tofully discover the delights of this magnificent site.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu was built high in the AndesMountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although wellpreserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world notonly for its incredible design but also for the natural beauty that surroundsit. Give yourself a week to explore this magnificent site.

Stonehenge, England

The entire Stonehenge site was constructedover thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As theweather can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggestautumn should be the best time to visit these monster rocks.

Pompeii, Italy

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D.,Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as itwas when the volcano erupted. Because so many objects were preserved,scientists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the ancientRoman Empire.

1.Why may people want to visit MachuPicchu?

2.When is the best time to visit Stonehengeaccording to the passage?

3.Which location offers the most directview into daily life in the ancient world?

4.Where would you probably read such anarticle?

试题答案

【答案】

1.C

2.D

3.A

4.A

【解析】略