阅读理解。
Macao is only forty miles away from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. It is an interesting place and it
has a long history. Macao is a part of China, and it was returned to China in 1999, and most people
living there are Chinese.
The first Europeans to reach Macao came from Portugal. More than four hundred years ago, the
Portuguese went there to do business with Chinese. Some settled and made their homes there. They built
strong forts to guard their city on the island. They also built churches, schools, hospitals and other places.
Slowly the city grew. People from many countries came to live and work in Macao.
Today, many people visit Macao. Some only go there to watch dog-racing or motor racing or to
gamble. But Macao is a quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just to walk around and look at the old
buildings and forts. You feel you are back in the old days. Of course, some of the buildings are now in
ruins. The church of St. Paul has only the front wall with steps leading up to it. But it is still interesting to
see.
When you are hot and tired, there are small cool gardens to rest in. When you are hungry, there are
good restaurants with many kinds of food. Nearby are islands, which are also nice to visit and are easy
to get to. There is certainly much to see and to do in Macao.
1. From the passage we know _____.
A. Macao is an island far away from Hong Kong
B. now Macao is a good place for people to spend their holidays
C.in Macao the largest number of people is the Portuguese
D. Macao was once ruled by foreigners from many countries
2. The underlined phrase "in ruins" in the passage means "_____".
A. 成为废墟
B. 成为堡垒
C. 成为赌场
D. 成为教堂
3. Who was the first settler on the island of Macao?
A. British people.
B. Portuguese.
C. Europeans.
D. Chinese,
4. What do visitors come to Macao for?
A. Watching the dog-racing.
B. Gambling.
C. Sightseeing.
D. A, B and C
5. Which of the following is not TRUE?
A. Macao is a part of Hong Kong
B. The Portuguese built forts in order to protect the family years ago.
C. Macao is a good place to visit.
D. It's not difficult to go to visit the islands near Macao.
