He summoned the best artists and architects from India, Turkey, Persia and Arabia and finally, the design was complete. It took more than twenty thousand men working over a period of 18 years to build the Taj Mahan, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

　　The building itself stands on a marble platform 29 meters square and 6-7 meters high. Towers rise from each of the four corners. The Taj itself soars another 61 meters into the air. It is an eight-sided building made of white marble. The emperor planned to build an identical tomb of black marble for himself on the other side of the river connected by a silver bridge. Howev er his son put him into a prison in the palace before he could finish, and for the rest of his life, he could only gaze across river at the tomb of his beloved wife. 73. The whole passage tells us about ______. A . a beautiful fairy tale

　　B. the story of the Taj Mahal C. white and black marble tombs made for two emperors

　　D. the love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife 74. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Taj Mahal? A. It was completed quickly owing to the efforts of the best artists and workers. B. A lot of people took part in the building work C. It is a magnificent building.

　　D. It is a tomb for the emperor’s beloved wife. 75. The emperor _____________. A. died soon after Taj Mahan died 

　　 B. was killed by his son

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