一、Questions1. In which fields did the Greeks make contributions to Western civilization?2. What was the last major destruction done to the Acropolis by man?3. What is the aim of the committee set up in 1975?二、Reading Comprehension1. Why is Western civilization largely influenced by the ancient Greeks?A.They were responsible for many advances in particular fields.B.The Western or Roman alphabet is a Greek 用心 爱心 专心invention.C.The marathon, the long distance race named for a Greek messenger, began in Greece.D.The Greek civilization made advances in various fields influencing the world.2. Why was the Acropolis built on the hill called the Sacred Rock in the centre of the city?A.To associate ancient Greek civilization with the capital city of Athens.B.It was constructed at a high altitude above the city in honour of Athens.C. Because there are three main temples to Athens.D. Because it was convenient for everyone to get toand could be seen from every part of the city.3. Which of the following is true about the three temples inside of the Acropolis?A.The Nike was the smallest while the Erechtheum was the largest.B.The Parthenon housed a gold and ivory statue of Athena.C.The Erechtheum is well-known for the six male statue used as columns.D.The 13-metre-high gold-covered statue of the goddess of victory was contained in the Parthenon.4. Which of the statements can be inferred from Paragraph 4?用心 爱心 专心A.Greece experienced a change from colonial rule to self-government in 1832.B.The new government, in 1835, made successfulefforts to restore the Acropolis.C.Athens suffers little from air pollution and acid rain.D.The restoration largely made the building stronger.5. The newly-established committee take...
