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After being buried for centuries，110 new warrior (战士) statues have been dug out in Xi'an, China.The statues are part of a collection of life-size figures of warriors and horses called the Terracotta Army (兵马俑)．
Shen Maosheng，from the Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum，says archaeologists (考古学家) have found another 11 warriors but they have not yet begun to dig up the sculptures.“The most important discovery this time is that the relics that were found were well-preserved and colorfully painted，” Maosheng tells reporters.
The sculptures were first discovered by a group of farmers in 1974.While digging a well，the farmers found three holes filled with the life-like figures，which were made of a type of clay (陶土)．Experts say that long ago，Emperor Shihuangdi ordered the creation of the clay army，along with a 20-square-mile tomb in which to house it.Using 36 years，700，000 workers created this underground city，which lay buried for more than 2，000 years.
Today，people from around the world visit China to see the terracotta warriors.What makes the soldiers so special? Each figure was individually carved (雕刻)，so they have different hairstyles，expressions and facial features.The details make the soldiers appear true to life.
The discovery of Xi'an's new warriors comes after a new finding about the Great Wall of China.An archaeological survey said the Great Wall of China is more than twice as long as previously thought.Beijing officials plan to open two new parts of the Great Wall to make room for more tourists.
【语篇解读】 秦始皇陵兵马俑是世界考古史上最伟大的发现之一。1978年，法国前总理希拉克参观后说：“世界上有了七大奇迹，秦俑的发现，可以说是八大奇迹之一了。不看秦俑，不能算来过中国。”
1．What is the most important discovery，according to Shen Maosheng?
A．The warriors have different faces.
B．The warriors have been buried for more than 2，000 years.
C．It was Qin Shihuang who created the warriors.
D．The warriors were in good condition and painted colorfully.
D [细节理解题。根据第二段“The most important discovery this time is that the relics that were found were well-preserved and colorfully painted...”可知最重大的发现是，遗迹保存完好，且涂有色彩，因此D项正确。]
2．Why are the warrior statues so special?
A．Because they appear true to life.
B．Because they are related to the Great Wall.
C．Because they were created by 700，000 workers.
D．Because they have a long history.
A [细节理解题。根据第四段“What makes the soldiers so special？Each figure was individually carved(雕刻)，so they have different hairstyles，expressions and facial features.The details make the soldiers appear true to life.”可知，兵马俑的栩栩如生使其十分特别，故A项正确。]
3．What will the author probably write about in the next paragraph?
A．The importance of the warrior statues.
B．The designers of the Great Wall.
C．The archaeologists' newest discovery.
D．The discussion on the real length of the Great Wall.
D [推理判断题。文章最后一段提到了长城的长度，且段落中心思想已经从兵马俑转移到长城长度这个话题上了，所以在下一段作者有可能讨论长城的相关信息，所以排除A、C
