Pingyao, in the center of Shanxi Province, is a famous historic cultural city of China and a world cultural heritage (遗产) site. It’s 90 kilometers south of Taiyuan on the Fen River.
People lived in Pingyao during the New Stone Age. Its long period as a county government seat has left Pingyao with lots of historic buildings and sites, with a 2,700-year history. Ninety-nine of them are under government protection, including Zhengguo Temple, Shuanglin Temple and Pingyao Ancient City.
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, businessmen organized commercial (商业的) groups that did business nationwide. Shanxi Province had some of the most important ones and Pingyao was their center. In 1823, a store, known as Rishengchang (Sunrise Prosperity), traded in bank checks rather than in silver or gold coins. It was the beginning of modern Chinese banking. Branch (分支) banks were soon set up in major cities in China and other parts of Asia, leading to great development in Pingyao. Its lacquer ware (漆器) became well known.
In Pingyao Ancient City are many traditional houses and commercial buildings, 3,797 of which are protected and more than 400 of which are in good condition. Not only do the houses in Pingyao show Shanxi’s history and culture, but this large number is valuable for studying its history, customs, ancient buildings and art. Most of these houses are still used as homes and shops of local people.
In 1997, Ancient Pingyao City was listed in World Heritage List as “World Culture Heritage Site”.
53. What does the underlined word “them” (in Paragraph 2) refer to?
A. Historic buildings and sites. B. The three temples.
C. The county government seats. D. The 2,700-year history.
54. Which of the following about Pingyao is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Its location. B. Its tourism. C. Its business. D. Its history.
55. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Pingyao was a leading center in _____.
A. agriculture B. raising cattle
C. commercial trade D. making gold coins
精英口算卡系列答案科目：高中英语 来源：2014届山东省高三10月份阶段性检测英语试卷（解析版） 题型：信息匹配
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
从所给的六个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
首先请阅读下列外国某旅行社对一些旅游地点的介绍：
A. 
Essential
Peru—15 days from ＄1962
In this spectacular journey through Peru, you will visit Peru’s most famous sites, including the mysterious Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, where you will find the amazement of the ancient Inca empire.
B. 
Egyptian Discoverer—13 days from ＄1089
You will visit Cairo’s famous Archaeological Museum, the amazing Pyramids and the tombs and temples of ancient Thebes. Enjoy the golden beaches and explore the magnificent coral reefs of the Red Sea.
C. 
Mythical China—16 days from ＄2395
From Beijing to the Great Wall, from the town of Pingyao to the famed Shaolin Temple, discover the myths and mysteries of China. In Shanghai, meet the faces of modern China as you walk along Waitan.
D. 
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E. 
Discover Sri Lanka—15 days from ＄1359.
Lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a natural paradise with mountains, rainforests, fields, waterfalls and gorges. Hidden among these is the ancient Buddhist city of Polonnaruwa with a rich history.
F. 
Treasures of Turkey—15 days from ＄1595.
This comprehensive journey through Turkey includes the bustling Istanbul, the magnificent ancient site of Ephesus, the fabled walled city of Troy and the sobering battlefields of Gallipoli.
下面是一些需旅游者的喜好。请为他们选择适合他们的旅游地点。
1.When I was young, l used to travel in some modern cities because l used to believe I could broaden my outlook there. However, now l find the best way to cultivate my mind is to get close to the oceans, the forests, the hills and the culture behind the nature.
2.I am going to travel around several cities near our country in the South America ith my girlfriend in this New Year vacation. She is really fond of the ancient tales and stories about a mysterious empire in this old continent. So I am looking for an ideal route to visit Inca Culture.
3.Nothing is better than exploring an uninhabited land for a postgraduate majoring in Geography. In a holiday, all my classmates are going to the North Pole and carry on some researches there, but I had to go alone several days after they set off, so I hope I can find a tour route and meet them there.
4.Although I can enjoy having snow battles with my kids in the winter vacation if we stay at home in China, I would like to take my twins to Egypt, an amazing country in Africa, to feel the different climate, the fantastic Arabic culture and its long history.
5.As an American-born Turkish, I can speak both English and Turkish fluently, but I have never gone back to my original country to visit the relatives living in Istanbul. So if possible, I’d like to fly there, visiting Istanbul and other cities in this great country.
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