七、阅读短文,回答问题(10 分)
You are thinking about your next trip. This time, you are ready for a cultural journey. Several city names jump into your head, and bingo! Beijing it is!
The Beijing Central Axis (中轴线) lies at the heart of the capital. In July,2024, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site (世界遗产). It is now China's 59th World Heritage Site. Several places of interest along the axis are on the list, such as the Palace Museum and the Bell and Drum Towers.
From the Bell Tower to the Yongding Gate, the Beijing Central Axis is 7.8 kilometres long. This makes it the world's longest north-south central axis.
The building of Beijing Central Axis started in the Yuan dynasty and kept on during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It still plays a great role in Beijing's development (发展) today.
Ancient Chinese people thought the centre of a place was very important. And other buildings should stand around it. The central axis clearly shows traditional Chinese ideas of zhong and he. For example, the Palace Museum is at the centre. Other buildings are around it.
Why is the Beijing Central Axis important to the world? It greatly influences (影响) the world history of city planning. Time changes many things, but the Beijing Central Axis gives a special feeling to the world.
每题答案不超过 10 个单词
1. Where is the Beijing Central Axis?
It lies at the heart of the capital.
2. Fill in the " ▲ " in the picture.
The Bell Tower.
3. What ideas does the Beijing Central Axis show?
The traditional Chinese ideas of zhong and he.
4. Does the Beijing Central Axis have a influence in the whole world?
Yes, it does.
5. Which place of interest in Beijing do you like best? Why?
The Palace Museum. Because there are many art treasures inside.
