Description of the Great Wall of China
Voted one of the New Seven Wonders of
the World in 2007, the Great Wall of China is the world’s largest historical
site. Originally built to keep invading Mongols from entering China, the
earth-and-stone fortification is composed of multiple walls rather than one
massive wall. Various sections of the wall have been restored, and although
you're able to hike along the wall, different areas require various levels of
physical activity.
The Great Wall of
China began as separate walls that were erected to defend various cities. The
first unified kingdom in China was established by Emperor Qin, who ordered the
walls connected to strengthen China’s ability to defend itself from Mongolia.
During the Tang Dynasty, the country was at peace and the progress on
connecting the walls slowed considerably. The expansion continued during the
Ming Dynasty, along with an enlargement of the walls.The Great Wall -- Wanli
Changcheng in Mandarin -- runs east to west, beginning at the Bo Hai Sea, in
Shanhai Guan, and extending to the Gobi Desert, at a fort in Jiayu Guan. The
original wall that was erected during the Qin Dynasty lies farther to the north
than the Ming wall.
Many historians
dispute the actual length of the Great Wall, citing measurements that range
from 1,500 miles to 4,000 miles, depending on the sections included in their
calculations. Getting an accurate measurement of length is difficult, because
portions of the wall are in ruins, it's composed of numerous sections and the
sections wind erratically through the country. Height and width of wall
sections also vary. One of the highest points, just outside Beijing, measures
approximately 25 feet tall and 30 feet wide.It's a common misconception that
the Great Wall of China can be seen from space. Numerous astronauts confirmed
that the statement, originated by “Ripley's Believe It or Not!” in 1932, isn't
true. However, specialized satellite radar images have detected the structure.
Badaling, Simatai,
Jin Shan Ling, Mutianyu and Juyong Guan are the most visited sections of the
Great Wall. The Badaling, Jin Shan Ling and Mutianyu sections are fairly easy
to walk and provide cable cars to assist tourists. Simatai retains its original
appearance, but the steps are steep, and the walkways narrow. Visitors should
be in good physical condition to hike the Simatai section. The crowds are
sparser at the Jiankou section of the wall, outside Beijing, but the hike is
strenuous--expect an intense five-hour hike after you reach the wall.
Question:
1 1.
What the test tell you about?
A.
The
Great Wall world’s largest historical site.
B.
Great wall History
C.
Great wall description
D. Great
wall characteristic
E.
China
2.
Where is the Great wall take place?
A.
Indonesia D.Taiwan
B.
China E.Vietnam
C.
Mongolia
3. For what the great wall built by
Emperor Qin?
A.
To Make good capture
B.
Tor Spent his money
C.
To
keep invading Mongols from entering China
D. To Karate kid film
E.
To
be Tourism place
Answer:
1.
C
2.
B
3.
C
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