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Moscow is the capital of Russian. The city has a long history and was founded more than 850 years ago. Moscow became the center of a unified (统一的) Russian country in the 15th century. ①One hundred years later it had grown into the capital of a strong kingdom.
For most of eight centuries, the Kremlin, at the very heart of Moscow, has been the seat of power (权力宝座) for the emperors and most recent presidents. For Western people, the round roofs of ST. Basil’s Cathedral have become the symbol of Russia. Around this center, there are a lot of high buildings. However, some older classical houses and impressive structures, such as the Bolshoi Theater are well kept here.
②21世纪，俄罗斯正在迅速发展。Although the Russians are paying more attention to the protection of most of the old structures, they are also creating new wonders in the form of buildings, shopping malls, and churches. ③Many of them are designed in both the ancient and modern Russian styles, especially in central Moscow.
根据短文内容，完成下列任务。
1. When was the city of Moscow founded according to the passage?
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2. What is the symbol of Russia in Western people’s eyes?
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3. 请将①处的英语翻译成汉语。_________________________________________________
4. 请将②处的汉语翻译成英语。_________________________________________________
5. 用“Russians”作主语，改写③处的句子，句意不变。
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Answer 1

1. More than 850 years ago.       
2. The round roofs of ST. Basil’s Cathedral.
3. 百年之后它成为一个强大王国的国都。
4. In the 21st century, Russia is developing quickly.
5. Russians design many of them in both the ancient and modern Russian styles, especially in central Moscow.

1. 根据The city has a long history and was founded more than 850 years ago.可知这个城市已经建立超过850年了.故答;More than 850 years ago.       
2. 根据第二段For Western people, the round roofs of ST. Basil’s Cathedral have become the symbol of Russia. 描述，可知答：The round roofs of ST. Basil’s Cathedral.
3. 注意短语的理解。One hundred years later 一百年后，grow into成长为，the capital of……的首都。
4. 结合语境可知本句描述的是正在进行的动作，故用现在进行时态。In the 21st century, Russia is developing quickly.
5. 文中句子为被动语态，一般现在时态，其逻辑主语是俄罗斯人，故可改为主动语态，一般现在时态，用Russians做主语，故答：Russians design many of them in both the ancient and modern Russian styles, especially in central Moscow.