四、阅读理解
( ) 1. Which of the following is TRUE about the Potala Palace?
A. It was built by Princess Wencheng.
B. It is at the foot of the Red Mountain.
C. It's higher than any other palace in the world.
D. The palace today is as large as when it was first built.
( ) 2. Which part should you go to if you want to make a wish?
A. The Red Palace. B. The White Palace.
C. The largest hall. D. Any room in the palace.
( ) 3. From the artworks in the Potala Palace, you can get to know something about Xizang EXCEPT ___.
A. local customs B. wild animals C. historical people D. ancient stories
( ) 4. If a local wants to join in the maintenance of the Potala Palace, what should he or she do?
A. Go to the palace in spring. B. Bring colourful paint.
C. Wait in line for his/her turn. D. Live in the White Palace for a week.
( ) 5. Where can you most probably find the text?
A. In a history book. B. On an art website.
C. On an online map. D. In a travel magazine.
( ) 1. Which of the following is TRUE about the Potala Palace?
A. It was built by Princess Wencheng.
B. It is at the foot of the Red Mountain.
C. It's higher than any other palace in the world.
D. The palace today is as large as when it was first built.
( ) 2. Which part should you go to if you want to make a wish?
A. The Red Palace. B. The White Palace.
C. The largest hall. D. Any room in the palace.
( ) 3. From the artworks in the Potala Palace, you can get to know something about Xizang EXCEPT ___.
A. local customs B. wild animals C. historical people D. ancient stories
( ) 4. If a local wants to join in the maintenance of the Potala Palace, what should he or she do?
A. Go to the palace in spring. B. Bring colourful paint.
C. Wait in line for his/her turn. D. Live in the White Palace for a week.
( ) 5. Where can you most probably find the text?
A. In a history book. B. On an art website.
C. On an online map. D. In a travel magazine.
答案：四、1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.D
解析：
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据原文第一段“It is the highest palace in the world”可知C选项表述正确；A选项布达拉宫是松赞干布为文成公主所建，并非文成公主建造；B选项布达拉宫位于红山上，而非山脚下；D选项布达拉宫经过多次重建扩建，规模和最初不同，故A、B、D错误。
2. 第2题：根据Structure部分“the Red Palace (a house for making wishes)”可知，想要许愿应去红宫，选A。
3. 第3题：根据Art部分介绍，壁画主题包含历史人物、古老故事、当地习俗等，未提及野生动物，故选B。
4. 第4题：根据Maintenance部分“Many locals line up to paint the palace”可知，当地人想要参与维护需要排队，选C。
5. 第5题：本文是对布达拉宫的介绍，包含游览、建筑等相关信息，最有可能出自旅游杂志，选D。
【答案】
1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.D
【知识点】
阅读理解细节查找
【点评】
本题围绕布达拉宫展开，考查学生对文本细节信息的提取能力，内容涉及布达拉宫的历史、结构、艺术和维护等方面，需要学生仔细阅读文本，逐一比对选项与原文内容。
【难度系数】
0.6
1. 第1题：根据原文第一段“It is the highest palace in the world”可知C选项表述正确；A选项布达拉宫是松赞干布为文成公主所建，并非文成公主建造；B选项布达拉宫位于红山上，而非山脚下；D选项布达拉宫经过多次重建扩建，规模和最初不同，故A、B、D错误。
2. 第2题：根据Structure部分“the Red Palace (a house for making wishes)”可知，想要许愿应去红宫，选A。
3. 第3题：根据Art部分介绍，壁画主题包含历史人物、古老故事、当地习俗等，未提及野生动物，故选B。
4. 第4题：根据Maintenance部分“Many locals line up to paint the palace”可知，当地人想要参与维护需要排队，选C。
5. 第5题：本文是对布达拉宫的介绍，包含游览、建筑等相关信息，最有可能出自旅游杂志，选D。
【答案】
1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.D
【知识点】
阅读理解细节查找
【点评】
本题围绕布达拉宫展开，考查学生对文本细节信息的提取能力，内容涉及布达拉宫的历史、结构、艺术和维护等方面，需要学生仔细阅读文本，逐一比对选项与原文内容。
【难度系数】
0.6