英语周报英语四级考试听力模拟试题(十三)_大学英语听力

英语周报英语四级考试听力模拟试题(十三)

　　The people of Mexico also built pyramids. They did not build the pyramids for tombs. They built pyramids and then built temples on top of them. Each pyramid has a wide stairway that goes from the bottom to the top. Theres nothing inside the pyramids, only dirt or more stones.

　　How did the people of ancient days build the pyramids? How did they carry and lift the huge stones? Each stone fits so well and they didnt have our modern machines. The ancient artwork of Egypt and Mexico gives us some ideas. Scientists have studied the pyramids but nobody can say just how they did it. Some day if you can, you ought to go to see the pyramids. You will never forget them.

　　Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　26. Which of the following is NOT a reason the Eguption kings built pyramids?

　　27. Where are some of the treasures from the pyramids?

　　28. Which of the following statements is true about the pyramids?

　　Passage Two

　　If you plan to remain in the United States for any length of time, you will soon find it too expensive to stay in a hotel and will want to find another place to live. As is true in cities anywhere in the world, the farther you live outside the city, generally the lower the rent will be. However, traveling to and from the city by bus, car, or train may make it as expensive as living in the city. Naturally, it is easier to join in the life of a city if one is close to the center. For that reason, you may prefer to live as close to the center of the city as possible. Or, you may prefer to rent a place for only a month or two until you become more familiar with the area.