《2024年全国重点高中提前招生同步强化全真试卷九年级英语全一册人教版》

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Most scientists agree the Great Sphinx of Giza(吉萨狮身人面像) was built around 2,500 B. C. But John Anthony West says that it's much older. If he's right, "everything anybody has learned about ancient civilizations(文明) would have to be completely revised," he told a magazine.
West, a writer and film - maker, first got interested in ancient history after studying the work of a French researcher. The researcher said Egyptian civilization could have developed as early as 30,000 years ago, rather than 4,500 years ago, as most experts believed.
West joined a scientist to do research together. Their research suggested that the Sphinx had been worn down(磨损) over the years by water, rather than by sand and wind.
Wait a minute? Water? How could that be? The Sphinx is in the Sahara Desert, which has been dry for 12,000 years! However, before that time, it was very green. If it's true that water wore down the Sphinx, West thinks that it must have been built centuries earlier.
Whether West is right or wrong, it's important to challenge accepted ideas. That's how science progresses.
West gave some advice for kids: If you are interested in a topic, read everything you can on it. Do your own research. Don't always believe everything your teachers tell you. Ask lots of questions, and find your own answers.
( )16. What does the underlined word "revised" in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. Connected. B. Created. C. Changed. D. Controlled.
( )17. Most scientists believed Egyptian civilization developed.
A. 4,500 years ago B. 6,000 years ago
C. 12,000 years ago D. 30,000 years ago
( )18. From West's research, we can know the Sphinx was worn down by.
A. sand B. water C. wind D. heat
( )19. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A. The place where West did his research.
B. The period when the Sphinx was built.
C. The technology which was used to build the Sphinx.
D. The reason why West holds his opinion.
( )20. Which of the following may the writer agree?
A. Egyptian civilization should be earlier than we thought.
B. Science progresses through giving different opinions.
C. One should do some research before giving their opinions.
D. Kids should ask lots of questions and believe what their teachers say.

答案： 16 - 20 CABDB