Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B. c. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?
What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night.
C. To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife.
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
Đáp án D.
Key words: reason, providing, hidden passages
Phân tích đáp án:
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly: để làm cho trọng lượng của kim tự tháp được vững chãi
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night: để cho phép các vị thầy tế cầu nguyện vào ban đêm
C. To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife: để gia đình của Pharaoh có thể mang thức ăn cho chuyến đi sang thế giới bên kia của ông
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh: để ngăn những kẻ trộm tham lam sẽ tìm thấy lăng mộ và kho báu chôn cùng với Pharaoh
Vậy đáp án chính xác là D.