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world’ s two superpowers, China and Rome. Chinese silk, first traded to central Asian tribes for war horses and to the Parthians of old Petsladu exchange for acrobats and ostrich eggs, was soon finding its way through a work of merchants to the luxury markets in Rome. But the new discoveries show that Chinese silk was apparently present in the West long before the Han emperor started anized trade over the Silk Road. The research could change thinking about the early history of world trade and provide insights into the mystery of just how and when Europe and the Mediterranean lands first became aware of the glorious culture at the other end of Eurasia. 主旨大意: 成功的生意人之所以能取得成功,一個(gè)重要的原因在于他們理解不同民族的文化,并學(xué)會(huì)了根據(jù)不同的文化而改變自己的行為,即沒(méi)有 “ 民族優(yōu)越感 ” 。 6. The silk thread found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy suggests that________. A. Egyptians had probably travelled to China to buy silk B. trade along the Silk Road began earlier than once thought C. historical research often achieves fascinating results D. new light can now be thrown on ancient trading practices 答案: C 解析: 推理判斷題。 8. Historians have always considered Zhang Qian’ s mission important because they believe________. A. he brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperor B. he discovered the Silk Road C. he helped establish East West trade D. he travelled as far as Afghanistan 答案: B 解析: 推理判斷題。 7. Until recently most historians believed that trade along the Silk Road________. A. originated in the 2nd century BC B. extended human migration into eastern Asia C. began a million years ago D. primarily benefited the Egyptians 答案: C 解析: 主旨大意題。 5. The word “ coupled” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by________. A. produced B. contributed C. doubled D. bined 答案: B 解析: 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由文章主旨可知, Anderson 憑著認(rèn)真工作以使得她的藝術(shù)完美,借此擊敗種族歧視。 3. Anderson39。 A In many developed countries, especially in the United States, racism was widespread in the early