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Xi'an, China
Xi'an is no doubt one of the most popular tourist attractions in China. Every year, millions of travellers visit the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, which is one of the most amazing historic sites in the world.
As one of China's great former capitals, Xi'an grew to be the largest city in the world during the Tang Dynasty. Chang'an, as it was known at the time, was the starting point of the Silk Road, which connected China to the world. Historic sites from that time include the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the remains of the Daming Palace, which was the centre of the Tang court (朝廷).
Today, Xi'an is a modern city, at the heart of China's Belt and Road Initiative (倡议), but its long history can be seen everywhere: it is one of the few cities in the world that still have city walls.
Florence, Italy
Florence, one of the famous historic cities in Italy, is the birthplace of many amazing ideas and discoveries.
Florence's history is alive with the memory of a time when art, culture and science were being reborn. In the late 13th century, the Renaissance (文艺复兴) began here before spreading to the rest of Europe. At that time, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo were some of the people living, working and studying in Florence.
Florence is filled with art, science and history museums and ancient buildings, as well as historic universities. You can visit many of these places to experience and admire the amazing works and discoveries that happened during the Renaissance period.
In Florence today you can experience the old and the new. Historic sites are neighbours with fancy restaurants and high-end shops. While you are trying the delicious local food, you can decide which interesting places to visit next.
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) 1. According to the passage, what can we know about the two cities?
A. Xi'an was the largest city in the world during the Song Dynasty.
B.Xi'an was the heart of the Silk Road, which connected China to the world.
C. You can visit the historic sites and try local food for free in Florence.
D. Many famous people once studied, worked and lived in Florence.
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B
) 2. Which of the following do the two texts both mention?
① must-see places ② the past and the present
③ excellent education ④ the value of the city
A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C .①③④ D .②③④
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C
) 3. What does the writer write this passage for?
A. To give advice on how to visit the two cities.
B. To introduce famous people in the two cities.
C. To explain why the two cities are so popular.
D. To encourage people to find the differences between the two cities.
