Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the function of the canal?

It gave rulers good scenic spots in different seasons.

Which is TRUE about the Grand Canal?

It runs from Beijing to Hangzhou.

Why does the writer say, 'This development comes at a price'?

Many ancient buildings along the canal have been pulled down.

What is NOT true about China's Grand Canal

It is the oldest canal in the world.

How to solve this problem?

Make Grand Canal a World Heritage site

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1
Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the function of the canal?
It gave rulers good scenic spots in different seasons.
It could connect the fields in south with the poiitical capitals in north.
It transsported ideas and cultural practices from one part to another.
Emperor Yag wanted to transport the rice from the south to the north.
2
What place is mentioned about his visit?
Tiger Hill
Anhui
None of the above
Hubei
3
What does 'demolish' mean?
develop
destroy
disclose
depict
4
Which is TRUE about the Grand Canal?
It took the workers 10 years to build.
It runs from Beijing to Shanghai.
It had been destroyed in the war.
It runs from Beijing to Hangzhou.
5
What does 'renovation' mean?
transportation
to repair and build new parts
to inspect and control
to achieve for success
6
Which place did Peking duck originate?
Shanghai
Wunan Province
Guangdong Province
Shandong Province
7
What is the problem of demolishing ancient buildings along the canal?
All cities look the same.
It loses its political significance.
It affects economic growth.
Every city is unique.
8
Why does the writer say, 'This development comes at a price'?
It is too challenging to keep every city along the canal unique
Many skyscrapers along the canal have been replaced by tourist spots.
Many ancient buildings along the canal have been pulled down.
People living along the canal are tired of such heritage.
9
What is NOT true about China's Grand Canal
It is the longest canal in the world.
It is the oldest canal in the world.
About one million people worked to build the first section of the canal.
It was built by Emperor Yang in the year 605.
10
If something deteriorates, it gets ________________.
fresher
worse
better
more popula
11
The canal was originally built for ______________ purpose.
military
political
economic
cultural
12
How to solve this problem?
Make Grand Canal a World Heritage site
Legislate law to protect the ancient buildings along the canal
Add new changes to modernize the canal
Through education to the new generation about the architecture
13
How many tours did Emperor Qinglong take to the Grand Canal
7
8
6
9
14
Now this canal plays an important _______________ role.
economical
cultural
political
enviromental
15
Where is Tiger Hill?
In Shanghai
in Suzhou
in Tianjin
in Hangzhou

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