2023年湖南省长沙市中考英语真题及答案解析

The Great Wall of China, like the Pyramids of Egypt, the Taj Mahal in India and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, is one of the great wonders of the world. 1. 它是世界上最长的城墙。 The Great Wall has a long history of more than 2,300 years. 2. It was rebuilt many times. It runs across North China like a huge dragon. It winds its way from west to east, across deserts, through mountains, till finally it reaches the sea. And it is quite tall and wide. There are no other man-made objects as big as this. The Great Wall is unique (独特的). It is one of the symbols of China. 3. 有很多关于长城的故事。 For example, Meng Jiangnv Weeping over the Great Wall is a sad but touching love story. From the story, we learn that the Great Wall was made not only of stone and earth, but of flesh (肉) and blood. 4. The Great Wall is not just a wall. The walls were connected by a system (系统) of watch- towers. These were used not only to stop the enemy’s attack (攻击) but also to communicate with the capital by signal. No trip to China is complete without visiting the Great Wall. 5. Today the Great Wall is a must-see. Its size and beauty will take your breath away. A tour to the Great Wall will give you a taste of China’s history and will provide you with the journey of a lifetime! Just as the Chinese saying goes, “He who doesn’t reach the Great Wall is not a true man.” [46]. ________________________________________________________ [47]. ________________________________________________________ [48]. ________________________________________________________ [49]. ________________________________________________________ [50]. ________________________________________________________