Question

[Lê Quỳnh Anh]

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43.

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.

       Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?

A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly

B. To permit the high priests to pray at night.

C. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the Pharaoh.

D. To enable the Pharaoh's family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife.

Answer 1

[Dương Hoàn Anh]

Đáp án C

Lý do nào có thể xảy ra nhất để giải thích cho việc có nhiều lối đi bí mật?

A. Để cho cân nặng của kim tự tháp cân bằng.

B. Để cho phép các linh mục cao cả cầu nguyện vào ban đêm.

C. Làm cho những tên cướp mộ không tìm thấy ngôi mộ và kho báu được chôn với Pharaoh.

D. Cho phép gia đình Pharaoh mang thực phẩm theo hành trình của mình đến thế giới bên kia.

Căn cứ vào thông tin:

“Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh.” (Bên trong là nhiều lối đi ẩn và buồng chôn cất của Pharaoh.)