Question

The largest-ever chariot pit (战车坑) of relics with carts and horse bones has been discovered in Henan Province. It may lead to the uncovering of chariot pit groups that could be a key to understanding Chinese civilizations that existed more than 2,000 years ago.

 Experts said the relics are dated more than 300 years earlier than the famous warriors (武士) in Shaanxi Province. What excited the experts were two other projects that located two huge pits with similar features.

 “It is absolutely a miracle. These relics indicate that there could be a tomb group in this area, which is likely to be important for China’s archaeological (考古学的) studies,” said Ma Juncai, a leading relic researcher in the province.

 In ancient China, carts, sheep, spoons and so on were buried to ensure that dead people had a happy afterlife. The number and quality of the sacrifices indicated the social status of the dead. The custom was carried into the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qinshihuang’s tomb, located near Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, is accompanied by thousands of wood or clay figures of warriors and horses. The tomb is probably the most well-known.

 The discovered pit measures 10.4 meters long, 8.4 meters wide and 5 meters deep. It holds 20 carts in different sizes. The smallest one is 1.05 meters long and 1.3 meters wide.

 Experts think that 40 horses are likely to be found as well. Careful plans need to be made to deal with the demanding uncovering. “The clay is very weak and a small misstep can destroy the whole project. That’s why we need to take every step very carefully to protect these cherished cultural relics,” Ma said.

What’s the passage mainly about?

  A. The dead people’s sacrifices in ancient China.

  B. China’s archaeological studies.

  C. The discovery of a large chariot pit in Henan.

 D. The history of Chinese civilizations.

According to Ma Juncai, the uncovering of the three pits is a miracle because _______.

  A. it shows there may be a tomb group there

  B. it’s helpful in discovering Emperor Qinshihuang’s tomb

  C. the relics are dated such a long time ago

  D. the relics are more than 300 years older than the ones in Shaanxi

It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that ______.

A. all dead people had sacrifices in ancient China

B. the discovered pit is the most well-known in the world

C. the discovered pit dates back to the Qin Dynasty

D. Emperor Qinshihuang wanted to maintain his power after death

Careful plans for the uncovering are needed because ______.

  A. another 40 horses are likely to be found as well

  B. the whole uncovering could be destroyed easily

  C. experts are too busy to spare time for it

  D. the government hasn’t agreed to it

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

  A. The discovery has drawn the leading experts’ attention.

  B. A lot of cultural relics have been discovered in Henan.

  C. 40 horses have been discovered together with the chariot pit.

  D. The discovered carts in the chariot pit are similar in size.

Answer 1

【小题1】C

【小题2】A

【小题3】D

【小题4】B

【小题5】A

解析:

一次考古的重大发现再次见证了拥有悠久历史的中华文明。

【小题1】主旨大意题。第一段点明了文章的主旨，根据第一段The largest-ever chariot pit relics … 可知，答案为C。

【小题2】细节理解题。根据第三段These relics … in this area可知，答案为A。

【小题3】根据文中的信息作出判断推理。第四段提到，陪葬品表明死者想确保死后继续过幸福的生活，而秦始皇陵墓有非常多的陪葬品，可见秦始皇想在死后继续拥有王权。

【小题4】细节理解题。根据最后一段The clay is … whole project可知，答案为B。

【小题5】推理判断题。根据第三段 … Ma Juncai, a leading relic researcher in the province可知，这个发现已经吸引了顶级专家的注意。