A
Khotyn Fortress
Built in the 13th — 14th century, it lies on the right bank of the Dniester River in Khotyn, of western Ukraine. It is also in the historical northern Bessarabia region which was split in 1940 between Ukraine and Moldova. And it is near to the Old Kam’ yanets Castle of Kamianets-Podilskyi, which was also used as a famous defensive structure. It is convenient to book the hotels nearby it at low prices, such as Premier Club, Reikartz Kamianets-Podilsky and so on. Kamenets-Podolsk Castle
It lies in the Khmelntsky Region, Ukraine. This architectural treasure is over a thousand years old and it can be found in the catalogue of the British National Museum. Its architecture which unites best western and eastern traditions fits into the nature perfectly. The castle consists of minaret buildings, a town hall, an Orthodox church and a Polish Catholic church. Its beauty has been attracting tourists from all over the world for many years.
Vorontsov Palace
It is an historic palace lying at the foot of the Crimean Mountains near the town of Alupka in Crimea, Ukraine. It is one of the oldest and largest palaces in Crimea, and one of the most popular tourist attractions on Crimea’s southern coast. The construction of the palace began in 1830, according to a project by English architect Edward Blore (1789 — 1879) and it was supposed to be the palace for Prince Mikhail Vorontsov to spend summer.
Metropolitan Palace
It was built between the years 1864 -1882 according to the designs of the Czech architect Josef Hlávka. The Palace, whose buildings are now part of Chernivtsi University, Ukraine, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.
21. What can we know about Khotyn Fortress?
A. It served as defence work. B. It is open to the public for free.
C. It is the oldest buiding in Ukraine. D. It was divided into two parts in 1940.
22. Which has the shortest history?
A. The Kamenets-Podolsk Castle. B. The Khotyn Fortress .
C. The Vorontsov Palace. D. Metropolitan Palace.
23. From which is the text probably taken?
A. A travel magazine. B. A architecture brochure .
C. A research paper on history. D. A geography textbook .
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. A
【解析】
本文属于应用文，主要介绍了乌克兰境内的几处著名的城堡和宫殿。作者从它们的修建历史、地理位置以及特色等方面作了介绍。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。题干问题是有关Khotyn Fortress的情况，答案应定位与该城堡的介绍中，根据“And it is near to the Old Kam’yanets Castle of Kamianets-Podilskyi，which was also used as a famous defensive structure.”信息可知，该城堡与Old Kam’ yanets Castle临近，这个城堡也是曾经被用作防御工事，由此推知，Khotyn Fortress过去是作防御工事用的，故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。题干问的是有关古城堡和宫殿的历史长短，因此答案应定位在它们修建的时间上，通过对比四个历史遗迹存在的时间长短可知，Metropolitan Palace修建于1864—1882年之间，比修建于1830年的The Vorontsov Palace还要晚，因此选D。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。本文介绍了乌克兰境内的5个著名城堡和宫殿，谈到了它们的地理位置、悠久的历史以及建筑特色。特别是在介绍Khotyn Fortress时，作者还提到了诙城堡附近的旅馆；在介绍Kamenets-Podolsk Castle时，作者提到了诙城堡每年吸引了众多旅游者；在介绍Metropolitan Palace时，作者提到了该宫殿是联合国教科文组织认定的世界遗产文化地。由此可知，这篇文章可能来自一本旅游杂志，故选A。
