There are many man-made wonders and natural wonders all over the world. Let’s know about some information about some of the man-made wonders of the world. I am sure you will be interested in them.
| The Pyramids of Egypt | There are about eighty pyramids known today. The most well-known was for Pharaoh (法老) Khufu. It is known as the “Great Pyramid”. It’s also the largest one. Workers used about 2.3 million blocks of stone to build it. It took twenty years to build it. |
| The Hanging Gardens of Babylon | The garden sat on a hill. It was a large and wonderful structure (建筑物). Many parts of the garden were high up on large columns (支柱). There were many big and green trees with lovely flowers. Although there are many different ideas about the garden, we are not sure whether this wonder ever existed (存在)! |
| The Lighthouse of Alexandria | The Lighthouse of Alexandria was designed about 2,000 years ago. It was in Egypt, too. It was one of the ancient wonders of the world. About 135 metres high. It was once the highest building in the world. Although it doesn’t exist now, many people come to see its relic every year. |
【小题1】Both ________ and ________ are in Egypt.
| A．the Lighthouse of Alexandria; the Pyramids of Egypt |
| B．the Pyramids of Egypt; the Hanging Gardens of Babylon |
| C．the Hanging Gardens of Babylon; the Lighthouse of Alexandria |
| D．the Sydney Opera House; the Hanging Gardens of Babylon |
【小题2】How long did it take to build the “Great Pyramid”?
| A．Five years. | B．Eight years. |
| C．Twenty years. | D．Twenty-five years. |
【小题3】What raised high up the parts of The Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
| A．Big green trees. | B．Lovely flowers. |
| C．Stones. | D．Large columns. |
【小题4】Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The Great Pyramid has used many stones to build. |
| B．Scientists can prove that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon has ever existed. |
| C．The Lighthouse of Alexandria was in Egypt. |
| D．The Lighthouse of Alexandria was about 135 metres high. |
【小题5】What’s the meaning of the underlined word “relic”?
