Question

Zhang Qian was an early traveller. He was probably the first man to bring back good information about the central Asian lands to China.

In 138 BC, Han Wudi sent Zhang Qian to Western Regions to ask for help of the Yuezhi against the Xiongnu.

Unfortunately,on the way to Western Regions, he was caught by the Xiongnu people. Zhang had to stay with them for about 10 years before he got away. When Zhang at last found the Yuezhi,he was disappointed that they didn’t want to fight against the Xiongnu people.

On his return journey (方程），Zhang Qian and his men were again caught.lt was not until 126 BC that they returned to China.Although Zhang didn’t finish his job，he learned a lot about the places, people, customs and cultures of the 36 kingdoms (王国）of Western Regions.

Han Wudi then sent Zhang to the west again. Zhang’s journey to the west helped with international trade, especially in silk,betweenChinaand the west.

 40.  Zhang Qian was sent to the west because                  .

A.  Han Wudi wanted to make friends with the Xiongnu people

B.  he liked travelling all over the world too much

C.  Han Wudi needed the help from the Yuezhi

D. he hoped to learn the cultures of other countries

41.  What do the underlined words “Western Regions” mean in Chinese?

A.西欧                B.西域                        

C.西亚                   D.西方

 42. When did Zhang Qian find the Yuezhi?

A.In 138 BC.             B.In about 148 BC.

C.In about 128 BC.         D.In 126 BC.

 43. Which of the following is TRUE?

A.   Zhang finished his job successfully in the end.

B.   Zhang did not return at last because he was caught.

C.    Zhang returned to China in about 126 AD.

D.    Zhang learned a lot about Western Regions.

 44. How many times has Zhang Qian been to the west?

A.Only once.              B.Twice.

C.Three times.             D.Four times.

Answer 1

40.C由原文第二段可知派遣张骞出使西域的目的。

41 .B 由原文第四段最后一'句 “and cultures of die 36 kingdoms (王国）of Western Regions.”和历史常识可知选B。

42.C由原文第二段和第三段可知答案。

43.D 由原文第四段“…he learned a lot about... Western Regions.”可知D项正确。

B由原文最后一段第一句可知张骞两次出使西域