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Some of the Oldest Cities in the World
Argos,Greece—5000 BC
The name Argos came from Argus,the son of Zeus and Niobe.According to Greek mythology,he was the city’s king.It was known as being the birthplace of many soldiers who fought in the Trojan War.Historical account of the city describes it as being a cultural center in the Greek Empire,being one of the first cities along with Sparta and Paros to hold music competitions.
Jericho,Palestine—5000 BC
The city of Jericho is in the West Bank in the Middle East.It is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.Jericho started as a camping ground for Natufian hunter-gatherers around 10000 BC.People did not begin to permanently settle in the area until around 9600 BC,with the end of the last Ice Age and along with it the end of cold and drought.
Susa,Iran—4200 BC
Susa began as a small settlement around 7000 BC and became an urban center around 4200 BC.It became an important town mainly because of its position near business center.Susa,located at the base of the Zagros Mountains and east of the Tigris River,was the Elamite Empire’s capital until the Assyrians had control of it.
Gaziantep,Turkey—3650 BC
Gaziantep,also known as Antep,is located in southern Turkey near Syrian.With a long history dating as far back as the Hittites,Gaziantep offers many historical sites to see.Visitors can explore the Gaziantep Fortress and Ravanda Citadel,both of which the Byzantines repaired in the 6th century.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上最古老的四座城市,介绍了它们的位置、历史和作用等信息。
21.What is special about Argos?
A.It was the birthplace of Argus.
B.It was named by Zeus and Niobe.
C.It was the battle field of the Trojan War.
D.It was among the earliest cities to hold music competitions.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Historical account of the city describes it as being a cultural center in the Greek Empire,being one of the first cities along with Sparta and Paros to hold music competitions.”可知,Argos的特别之处是它是最早举办音乐比赛的城市之一。
22.Which city used to be a camping ground?
A.Argos. B.Jericho.
C.Susa. D.Gaziantep.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Jericho started as a camping ground for Natufian hunter-gatherers around 10000 BC.(约公元前10000年,Jericho开始作为纳图夫狩猎采集者的露营地)”可知,Jericho曾经是露营地。
23.Why was Susa an important town in history?
A.It was near the business center.
B.It was at the Tigris River bank.
C.It was controlled by the Assyrians.
D.It was the biggest settlement of the Elamite Empire.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第三段中的“It became an important town mainly because of its position near business center.(它之所以成为一个重要的城镇,主要是因为它靠近商业中心)”可知,Susa在历史上是一个重要的城镇,因为它在商业中心附近。
