Nanjing(meaningsoutherncapital)isoneofthesixancient（古代的）capitalsofChina.NowNanjingisthecapitalofJiangsuprovince（省）withanareaof860squarekilometres.DuringMingDynasty（朝代），

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　 Nanjing ( meaning southern capital ) is one of the six ancient（古代的）capitals of China. Now Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province （省） with an area of 860 square kilometres.

　 During Ming Dynasty（朝代），Nanjing got its present name. Over the long period of history it had other names like Moling Stone City Jianye Jiankang Baixia Shangyuan Shenzhou Jiangning Jiqing Yingtian and Tianjing. Its name may be different but the city itself kept it known for its ancient history （历史）and many other places of interest. So it takes an important place in Chinese history.

　 Today the city changes a lot. Nanjing is a pretty place with tree-lined streets hills and lakes and has many place of interest to visit.

The Qinhuai River is very beautiful at night. During the Ming and Qing dynasties it was the famous （著名的）red-light districts. But now the riverside is almost （差不多） the same as the Nanjing Road of Shanghai and some people call it the “Mini（小）Nanjing Road”. There are many small shops stores restaurants and bars in the area. You can find everything here. If you are good at bargin ing you will get something cheap here.

(　 ) 11. When did Nanjing get its name for the first time?

　　　 　 A. During Qing dynasty.　　　　　　　　　　　 B. During Ming dynasty.

　　　 　 C. During Tang dynasty.　　　　　　　　　　　 C. During Song dynasty.

(　 ) 12. How many other names does Nanjing have?

A. Nine.　　　　　　　 B. Ten.　　　　　　　　 C. Eleven.　　　　　　 D. Twelve

(　 ) 13. Why is Nanjing a pretty place?

A. Because it has tree-lined streets hills and lakes and many places of interest to visit.

B. Because you can bargining in Nanjing.

C. Because Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province with an area of 860 square kilometres.

D. Because Nanjing is one of the six ancient capitals of China.

(　 ) 14. Some people call the Qinhuai River the “Mini Nanjing Road” because ______.

A. it is almost the same as the Nanjing Road of Shanghai.

B. it was known during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

C. there are many big shops stores restaurants and bars in the area.

D. it was the famous red-light districts.

(　 ) 15. The word “ bargin” here means ________.

A. 契约　　　　　　　　 B. 合同　　　　　　　 C.商品　　　　　　　　 D.讨价还价

Answer 1

BCAAD