Today,there is no list of wonders for modern world. But still there are some buildings and landmarks that are called "wonders". These landmarks are easily recognized by people everywhere. Here are some of them. These sites and structures are just a few that are on the voting list as possibilities.

The Channel Tunnel

Built: AD 1986〜1994 Three tunnels,which run mostly under the sea bed,connectEnglandandFrance. A highspeed train journey to Paris from London takes about three hours.

(   ) 1. How long did it take the workers to build the Taj Mahal?

   A. About 9 years. II About 15 years. C. About 22 years. D. About 150 years.

(   ) 2. What could the Pyramid at Chichen Itza be used for?

   A. Studying the sky. B. Protecting the northern borders.

   C. Burying the King's wife. D. Enjoying the opera.

(   ) 3. Who built the Statue of Liberty?

   A. The Americans. B. The Englishmen.

   C. The Frenchmen. D. The Mayans.

(   ) 4. What does the Sydney Opera House look like?

   A. A sailing boat. B. A big room.

   C. A flying bird. D. A wonderful palace.

(   ) 5. How could it take you only about three hours from Paris to London in 1995?

   A. By taxi. B. By underground.

   C. By coach. D. By highspeed train.

1. C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由題目中的關(guān)鍵詞the Taj Mahal,可回原文定位于The Taj Mahal部分。根據(jù)泰姬陵的建造時間AD 1631〜1653可知，工人們花費(fèi)了約22年吋間建造了泰姬陵。

2. A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由題目中的關(guān)鍵詞Pyramid at Chichen Itza, 可回原文定位于The Pyramid at Chichen Itza部分。根據(jù)對瑪雅金字塔的介紹可知，它是被用來研究天象的。

3. C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由題目中的關(guān)鍵詞ihe Statue of Liberty,可回原文定位于The Statue of Liberty部分。根據(jù)對自由女神像的介紹可知，是法國人建造的。

4. A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由題目中的關(guān)鍵詞the Sydney Opera House,可回原文定位于The Sydney Opera House部分。由對悉尼歌劇院的介紹可知，它像一條大航船。

5. D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由題目中的關(guān)鍵詞from Paris to London,可回原文定位于The Channel Tunnel部分。根據(jù)"A highspeed train journey to Paris from London takes about three hours, "可知。

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