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Multilevel Mock Reading 2
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- Part 2 Questions 7-14 The list of New Book Releases on the following page has nine book descriptions A-I.
Part 1 The Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal (pronounced /ˌtɑːdʒ m%'hɑːl/) is a famous mausoleum next to the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. A 1________________ is a building where people bury the dead. The name Taj Mahal means 'the crown of palaces'. The most famous part of the Taj Mahal is the large white dome in the centre. It is 35 metres high and is surrounded by four smaller domes. The rooms inside the building are decorated with beautiful archways and precious stones in the walls. The buildings are surrounded by gardens with pathways, pools, fountains and green gardens. The 2____________________ of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and finished in 1653. It was built with materials from all over India and Asia, but the main material is white marble. Historians believe that the materials were transported by over 1,000 elephants for the construction. The emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a burial place for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal next to the river Yamuna. According to legend, he wanted to 3________________ another Taj Mahal in black on the other side of the 4__________________, but this never happened. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, many parts of the Taj Mahal were damaged by British soldiers, who took some of the precious 5_______________ from its walls. Over the years, the Taj Mahal has suffered from environmental 6_______________, and there have been many government attempts to conserve its beauty. Part 2 Questions 7-14 The list of New Book Releases on the following page has nine book descriptions A-I. Choose the correct title for each book from the list of book titles below. Write the correct number i-xi in boxes 8-14 on your answer sheet. List of Book Titles i. Field Guide to Native Birds of Australia ii. The Bush on Two Wheels: 100 Top Rides iii. Bush Foods of Australian Aborigines iv. A Pictorial History of the Dinosaur in Australia v. Bush walking in Australia vi. WorldGeographica vii. Driving Adventures for 4-wheel-drive Vehicles viii. Survival Techniques in the Wild ix. Encyclopaedia of Australian Wildlife x. Guide to the Art of the Australian Desert xi. Field Guide to Animals of the World 7. Book A 8. Book B 9. Book C 10. Book D 11. Book E 12. Book F 13. Book G 14. Book H Download 458.74 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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