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I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: India is an ancient civilization with rich cultural heritage , and its cultural heritage has something to do with all major religions of the world. Here we take a look at some of the top heritage destinations in India. Sun Temple, Konark As the name suggests this temple is all about the power of the sun God. A huge chariot drawn by seven horses and twelve pairs of wheels reflect the importance which ancient people placed on the power of the sun. The pictures of animals and humans give this place a special look. Churches Goa Goa is the only Indian state which was under the Portuguese , so the scene in Goa is dotted with Portuguese style churches. Some of the famous churches include the church of Saint Catherine, church of Saint Augustine and church of saint Francis of Assisi. These churches exhibit beautiful paintings and flower designs which make them a must visit. Ajanta and Ellora Caves These caves contain well designed paintings which are widely regarded as the most outstanding works of Buddhist religious art. Taj Mahal, Agra Built on the bank of the Yamuna River, it is an excellent building. The writing and paintings on the outside structure provide the finest examples of the outstanding style of buildings. Sanchi Sanchi is a UNESCO world heritage site with numerous Buddhist temples dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries. On your visit to India, be sure to visit some of these heritage destinations. An Indian journey is not wonderful without experiencing the beauty of these heritage destinations. Question: What is the main idea of the passage? Options: A: Several top heritage destinations in India. B: The great effect that Indian religion has on culture. C: India has rich cultural heritage in the world. D: India is famous for its cultural heritage.
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I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Happy birthday The China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday. Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like The White-haired GM and The Hundred Bride, as well as, arias of such western opera classics as Madame Butterfly, La Traviata and Rigoletto. Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 7, 8 Location: Tianqiao Theatre Tel: 65514787, 83156170 Tickets: 60-500 yuan (US $ 7.2-60.2) Folk music A concert will be held to feature some recently-composed traditional Chinese music works. The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as Memory of childhood, Memorial Ceremony for God and Wine Song. Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 13 Location: Concert hall at the National Library of China Tel: 6848-5462, 6841-9220 Tickets:30-200 yuan(US $ 3.6-24.1) Moon Music A concert of traditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21st this year. The concert will feature a number of famous pieces centred on the theme of the moon, such as Moonlight, Spring Night on a Moonlit River and Lofty Mountain and Flowing river. A number of popular traditional Chinese music performers, like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as cooperate with the folk music orchestra . Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 21st Location: Grand theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities Tel: 6606-8888, 6606-9999 Tickets: 40-220 yuan(US $ 4.8-27) Question: Which statement is right according to the passage? Options: A: Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists. B: Rigoletto is a famous piece on the theme of the moon. C: Lofty Mountain and Flowing River is a traditional Chinese music. D: Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will cooperate with the folk music orchestra.
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I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: I have lived and worked in Slovakia for about three years. And I have talked to many people who had been working overseas for quite a long time. Here are some of the things that I have found helpful to anyone preparing to live or work abroad. Hopefully these tips will help. Research: Knowing about the geography and history of the place will help a lot. You don't have to be an expert but just know the basics. If you're going to be living there it is worth the effort. Find someone you trust at home: Find a friend or you really trust at home to handle things that you might have to deal with when you're abroad. My parents were great at helping me with many things. They have been great at helping me to move to Slovakia and come back to the United States. Live simply: Learning to live on a small amount of money is a skill. It takes time. Living abroad can be expensive, so being able to live simply will help with costs. The other thing is that having lots of things to carry around is annoying. Try to experience the culture: Be open-minded and try your best to really experience the culture. Learn the language, hang out with the natives and try to have fun. You may not like everything but making an effort will help you make new friends and make life more enjoyable. Learning the language can be a challenge but most local people will see it as a sign of respect if you try, not only that it is just a cool way to impress your friends when they come to visit. Question: What is the author's purpose of writing the passage? Options: A: To tell his experience of living abroad B: To give some tips for living or working abroad C: To show us the difficulties of living abroad D: To warn the readers of the danger of living or working abroad.
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