四年级历史事件英语阅读理解25题

四年级历史事件英语阅读理解25题
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<Article>
The pyramids in ancient Egypt are very famous all over the world. People built them a long time ago. The main purpose of building the pyramids was to be the tombs for the pharaohs. The pharaohs were the most important people in ancient Egypt.
Building the pyramids was extremely difficult. Workers had to move very heavy stones. They didn't have modern machines like we do today. They probably used sleds and ropes to move the stones. It took a huge number of workers and a long time to finish one pyramid.
The pyramids are very important in history. They show us how great the ancient Egyptians were at architecture and engineering. One of the most famous pharaohs related to the pyramids was Khufu. His pyramid is one of the largest.
1. What was the main purpose of building the pyramids?
A. For people to live in.
B. As tombs for the pharaohs.
C. To store food.
D. For the workers to rest.
Answer: B。

解析：文章明确提到“The main purpose of building the
pyramids was to be the tombs for the pharaohs.”，所以答案是B，金字塔主要是法老的陵墓。

2. What did the workers lack when building the pyramids?
A. Stones.
B. Ropes.
C. Modern machines.
D. Sleds.
Answer: C。

解析：文中提到“They didn't have modern machines like we do today.”，可知工人们缺少现代机器，所以答案是C。

3. Who were the pharaohs in ancient Egypt?
A. Ordinary people.
B. The most important people.
C. Workers.
D. Builders.
Answer: B。

解析：根据原文“The pharaohs were the most important people in ancient Egypt.”可知法老在古埃及是最重要的人，所以答案是B。

4. What do the pyramids show us about the ancient Egyptians?
A. Their farming skills.
B. Their ability in architecture and engineering.
C. Their painting skills.
D. Their dancing skills.
Answer: B。

解析：文章说“The pyramids are very important in history. They show us how great the ancient Egyptians were at architecture and engineering.”，金字塔展示了古埃及人在建筑和工程方面的能力，所以答案是B。

5. Which pharaoh was related to one of the largest pyramids?
A. Tutankhamun.
B. Ramses II.
C. Khufu.
D. Cleopatra.
Answer: C。

解析：原文提到“One of the most famous pharaohs related to the pyramids was Khufu. His pyramid is one of the largest.”，所以答案是C。

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<背景文章>
The Great Wall in China is very famous all over the world. It was built a long time ago. People in different dynasties worked hard to build it. The main building of the Great Wall was in the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qin Shi Huang wanted to protect his country from the enemies in the north. So he ordered his people to build this huge wall.
The Great Wall is very long. It winds its way across mountains, deserts and grasslands. It has many functions. One of the most important functions is that it can keep out invaders. It is like a big barrier. Besides, it was also
used for sending signals in the old days. If there was danger, soldiers on the Great Wall could light fires to tell others.
There are also many interesting legends about the Great Wall. One of the legends is about a woman named Meng Jiangnu. Her husband was forced to build the Great Wall. She missed him so much that she traveled a long way to look for him. But when she got there, she was told that her husband had died. She was so sad that she cried a lot near the Great Wall. It is said that her crying was so strong that part of the Great Wall fell down.
6. When was the main building of the Great Wall?
A. In the Han Dynasty.
B. In the Qin Dynasty.
C. In the Tang Dynasty.
D. In the Song Dynasty.
答案：B。

<详细的中文解析>：文章中明确提到“The main building of the Great Wall was in the Qin Dynasty.”，所以答案是B，秦朝。

7. Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huang order to build the Great Wall?
A. Because he liked big buildings.
B. Because he wanted to make his country more beautiful.
C. Because he wanted to protect his country from the enemies in the north.
D. Because he wanted to show his power.
答案：C。

<详细的中文解析>：原文提到“Emperor Qin Shi Huang
wanted to protect his country from the enemies in the north. So he ordered his people to build this huge wall.”，秦始皇想要保护国家免受北方敌人的侵袭所以修建长城，C选项符合文意。

8. What is one of the important functions of the Great Wall?
A. To let people travel easily.
B. To keep out invaders.
C. To grow plants.
D. To make people happy.
答案：B。

<详细的中文解析>：文中指出“One of the most important functions is that it can keep out invaders.”，长城最重要的功能之一是抵御入侵者，B选项正确。

9. What could soldiers do on the Great Wall if there was danger?
A. Sing songs.
B. Dance.
C. Light fires.
D. Play games.
答案：C。

<详细的中文解析>：根据文章“If there was danger, soldiers on the Great Wall could light fires to tell others.”可知，如果有危险，士兵们会点火来传递信息，C选项正确。

10. Who was Meng Jiangnu?
A. A woman who built the Great Wall.
B. A woman whose husband was forced to build the Great Wall.
C. A woman who destroyed the Great Wall.
D. A woman who lived on the Great Wall.
答案：B。

<详细的中文解析>：文章提到“One of the legends is about a woman named Meng Jiangnu. Her husband was forced to build the Great Wall.”，孟姜女的丈夫被强迫去修建长城，B选项正确。

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<背景文章>
The Colosseum in Rome is a very famous and ancient building. It was built a long time ago. The Romans built it for many reasons. One of the main reasons was for entertainment.
In the Colosseum, there were many exciting activities. Gladiators, who were very brave men, fought in the arena. They fought against other gladiators or sometimes wild animals like lions and tigers. People would come from all over to watch these battles. It was a very popular event at that time.
The building of the Colosseum is also very special. It is very large and has a round shape. There are many rows of seats for people to sit and watch the shows. The walls are very thick and strong. It was made with a lot of stones.
The Colosseum is very important in Roman history. It shows how the Romans liked entertainment and also how great their building skills were. It is a symbol of the Roman Empire and is still visited by many people
today.
11. What was one of the main reasons for building the Colosseum?
A. For living.
B. For entertainment.
C. For studying.
D. For working.
答案：B。

解析：文章中明确提到“One of the main reasons was for entertainment.”，所以建造罗马斗兽场的主要原因之一是娱乐，答案为B。

12. Who fought in the Colosseum?
A. Only wild animals.
B. Only women.
C. Gladiators.
D. Old people.
答案：C。

解析：文中提到“Gladiators, who were very brave men, fought in the arena.”，是角斗士在斗兽场战斗，所以答案是C。

13. What kind of animals might gladiators fight against?
A. Rabbits.
B. Lions and tigers.
C. Chickens.
D. Ducks.
答案：B。

解析：根据文章“They fought against other gladiators or
sometimes wild animals like lions and tigers.”可知角斗士有时会与狮子和老虎这样的野兽战斗，所以答案是B。

14. What is the shape of the Colosseum?
A. Square.
B. Triangular.
C. Round.
D. Rectangular.
答案：C。

解析：文章提到“It is very large and has a round shape.”，表明斗兽场是圆形的，答案为C。

15. Why is the Colosseum important in Roman history?
A. Because it shows Roman cooking skills.
B. Because it shows Roman building skills and love for entertainment.
C. Because it shows Roman farming skills.
D. Because it shows Roman painting skills.
答案：B。

解析：文章最后提到“It shows how the Romans liked entertainment and also how great their building skills were.”，说明斗兽场重要是因为它展示了罗马人的娱乐喜好和建筑技巧，答案为B。

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<Article>
The ancient Greek Olympics were very important in Greek history. It all began a long time ago. The Olympics were first held to honor the Greek god Zeus. People from different city - states in Greece would come together
for this great event.
There were many different events in the ancient Greek Olympics. Some of the popular ones were running, long jump, discus throw and wrestling. The athletes were all men, and they trained very hard for these competitions.
The Olympics were held every four years. This cycle was very important for the Greeks. During the Olympics, there was a truce in all wars. This meant that people could travel safely to the Olympics.
The ancient Greek Olympics had a great influence on Greek culture. It brought people together from all over Greece. It also promoted the idea of physical fitness and competition. People were proud of their athletes and the city - states they represented. It was not just a sports event but also a celebration of Greek identity.
16. What was the ancient Greek Olympics first held for?
A. To have fun.
B. To honor Zeus.
C. To make money.
D. To start a war.
Answer: B. 解析：文章明确提到The Olympics were first held to honor the Greek god Zeus，所以是为了纪念宙斯而举办的奥运会，其他选项不符合文章内容。

17. Which of the following was NOT a popular event in the ancient
Greek Olympics?
A. Swimming.
B. Running.
C. Long jump.
D. Discus throw.
Answer: A. 解析：文章提到的受欢迎的项目有running, long jump, discus throw和wrestling，并没有提到swimming，所以选A。

18. How often were the ancient Greek Olympics held?
A. Every year.
B. Every two years.
C. Every three years.
D. Every four years.
Answer: D. 解析：文中提到The Olympics were held every four years，所以答案是D。

19. What happened during the Olympics in terms of wars?
A. Wars became more intense.
B. There was a truce.
C. New wars started.
D. Wars only happened near the Olympics.
Answer: B. 解析：根据During the Olympics, there was a truce in all wars可知奥运会期间所有战争都休战，所以选B。

20. What was one of the influences of the ancient Greek Olympics on
Greek culture?
A. It made people less active.
B. It divided people.
C. It brought people together.
D. It made people forget their identity.
Answer: C. 解析：文章提到It brought people together from all over Greece，说明奥运会把希腊各地的人聚集在一起，是对希腊文化的一个影响，其他选项与文章内容相悖。

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The Maya civilization was one of the most remarkable civilizations in the history of the Americas. It flourished in what is now Central America from about 2000 BC to 1500 AD.
The Maya people were great builders. They built large and magnificent cities with tall pyramids. These pyramids were not only used for religious ceremonies but also as important symbols of their cities. For example, the Temple of Kukulkan in Chichen Ititza is very famous. It has a very special shape and was built with great precision.
In terms of agriculture, the Maya had their own unique ways. They grew crops like corn, beans and squash. They knew how to make good use of the land and water resources. They also had a very advanced irrigation system which helped them to grow enough food for their large population.
The Maya culture was also very special. They had their own writing system, which was made up of hieroglyphs. These hieroglyphs were carved on stones or written on parchments, recording their history, religion and daily life. They also had a very accurate calendar system.
However, for some reasons, the Maya civilization declined. Some people think it was because of over - farming, which made the land less fertile. Others believe that wars and diseases also played important roles in its downfall.
21. What were the Maya pyramids mainly used for?
A. Living.
B. Religious ceremonies and as city symbols.
C. Storing food.
D. Keeping animals.
Answer: B. 解析：文章中明确提到玛雅金字塔不仅用于宗教仪式，还是城市的重要象征，所以答案是B。

A选项居住不符合原文，C选项储存食物和D选项饲养动物文章未提及。

22. Which crops did the Maya grow?
A. Rice, wheat and corn.
B. Corn, beans and squash.
C. Potatoes, tomatoes and beans.
D. Apples, bananas and corn.
Answer: B. 解析：原文提到玛雅人种植玉米、豆类和南瓜，所以
答案是B。

A选项中的大米和小麦，C选项中的土豆和D选项中的苹果和香蕉都不是原文提到的玛雅人种植的作物。

23. What was special about the Maya writing system?
A. It was made up of pictures.
B. It was made up of numbers.
C. It was made up of hieroglyphs.
D. It was made up of letters.
Answer: C. 解析：文章指出玛雅的书写系统由象形文字组成，所以答案是C。

A选项图片、B选项数字和D选项字母都不符合原文描述。

24. What might cause the decline of the Maya civilization?
A. Only over - farming.
B. Only wars.
C. Over - farming, wars and diseases.
D. Only diseases.
Answer: C. 解析：原文提到一些人认为过度耕种使土地不再肥沃，也有人认为战争和疾病在玛雅文明的衰落中起了重要作用，所以是多种因素，答案为C。

A、B、D选项都只是提到了其中一个因素，不全面。

25. What was the Maya calendar system like?
A. It was not accurate at all.
B. It was a little accurate.
C. It was very accurate.
D. It was not mentioned in the article.
Answer: C. 解析：文章中明确提到玛雅有非常精确的日历系统，所以答案是C。

A选项完全不准确、B选项有点准确都与原文不符，D选项文章有提及，所以错误。