Question

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words or the proper form of the given words.

Remains of ancient civilizations are places 1. were designed and built as a lasting tribute (致敬) to some individuals or events. By visiting these historic monuments, you are sure 2. (amaze) by how advanced ancient civilizations were centuries before you were  born. Some  facilities (设施) which can be dated back to hundreds of years ago are still in use today. Besides, you will also wonder about the 3. (mystery) stories behind them. The Great Wall, for example, is one of the best-known historic rlics in China, which consists of a network of walls and towers through 4. the warnings of attack could be received within minutes. Soldiers then had enough time 5. (prepare). Estimates (估算) of the total length of the monument vary, depending on which sections are included and how they are measured. Although some of the wall is 6. (recognize) in special radar images taken by satellites, astronauts have confirmed that the existing wall is not several thousand years old, nor is it, as many people had claimed, visible to the human eye from outer space.

Even older than the Great Wall of China is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Over a 20-year period, thousands of 7. (work) made the vision a reality with numerous blocks, each weighing more than two tons. It’s still a secret to modern people 8. ancient men manged to transport these giant stones in a time 9. cars or boats never existed. The pyramid served not only as a tomb for King Khufu, but also a place of religious activity. After Khufu died, his body was carefully treated with various chemicals and materials and was wrapped in order to 10. (preserve) for long.

Answer

1.that / which

2.to be amazed

3.mysterious

4.which

5.to prepare

6.recognizable

7.workers

8.how

9.when

10.be preserved

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文，长城和金字塔这些古代遗址彰显了古代文明的先进性，迄今，仍然有很多秘密没有被人们发现。

1.考查定语从句。本题定语从句的先行词是places，关系代词which/that指代先行词并在句中做主语，引导定语从句。句意：古文化遗址是那些被设计和建设来项某些个人或事件致敬的地方。

2.考查不定式用法。形容词短语be sure to do sth一定会做某事；形容词amazed惊讶的，构成短语be amazed by…对…感到惊讶。句意：你一定会被几个世纪之前发达的古代文明感到惊讶的。

3.考查形容词。横线后面有名词stories，说明横线处应该使用形容词mysterious做定语修饰stories，一起做介词about的宾语。句意：而且你还会想知道他们背后的神秘故事。

4.考查定语从句。本题定语从句的先行词是a network of walls and towers，关系代词which指代先行词a network of walls and towers在句中作为介词through的宾语。句意指古代人正是通过这个通讯网络传达警告的。

5.考查不定式。本句中不定式to prepare做定语修饰名词enough time。句意：士兵们有足够的准备时间。

6.考查形容词。本句中形容词recognizable与系动词is构成系表结构，对主语some of the wall进行修饰说明。句意：通过卫星拍摄的雷达图像，某些长城是可以识别的。

7.考查名词做主语。横线后谓语动词worked说明前面应该是主语，通常用名词做主语，所以使用workers。句意：成千上万的工人让这个设想成为了现实。

8.考查形式主语。本句中it是形式主语，真正的主语是how引导的主语从句。本句中how表示方式。句意：对现代人来说，如何在没有汽车轮船这些现代化设备的时候一次性运输这些巨石仍然是一个秘密。

9.考查状语从句连词。本句中when引导时间状语从句，when表示时间。句意：对现代人来说，如何在没有汽车轮船这些现代化设备的时候一次性运输这些巨石仍然是一个秘密。

10.考查语态。本句主语his body与动词preserve构成被动关系，所以使用被动语态形式be preserved。句意：为了被长期保存，他的尸体被用各种物质仔细处理并被包裹起来。