8、Stonehenge is a place of interest and also a wonder in the world. But no one really knows how or why Stonehenge was built. These circles of giant stone slabs (石板) were placed in a grassy field in southern England nearly 5,000 years ago. Some believe that the rocks served as star clocks. Others think that people used them for religious purposes.

       Visitors to Stonehenge can appreciate near and stare at the giant stones, but since 1978 they have been forbidden from walking through or touching the 100-foot-wide circle of stones without special permission. With almost a million people visiting the monument each year, Stonehenge has become surrounded by roads and parking lots. Arguments exist over how exactly to protect the site, with archaeologists, religious groups, and tourists all expressing different opinions.

       A group which is devoted to protecting historical sites, however, plans to restore Stonehenge to its natural setting. One road will be removed, and another will be routed through an underground tunnel. Today’s parking lots will become open fields, and a new visitor’s center will be built two and a half miles away. So on future trips to Stonehenge, pack your walking shoes or plan on taking a bus to the site.

1．What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?

A．Stonehenge is a place of interest in the world.

B．The rocks served as star clocks.          

C．Stonehenge is located in southern England.

D．Why Stonehenge was built is still a mystery.

2．Which doesn’t belong to the measures taken to protect Stonehenge?

A．Today’s parking lots will become open fields.

B．An underground road will be built.

C．One road will be removed.                   

D．A new medical center will be built nearby.

3．Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?

A．Stonehenge, a mystery                         B．Visiting Stonehenge

C．Saving Stonehenge                               D．Arguments on Stonehenge

4．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage?

A．No one can touch Stonehenge for any reason at present.

B．Stonehenge was perhaps built for the purpose of astronomy.

C．A group is trying to restore Stonehenge to its natural setting.

D．People have different opinions on how to protect Stonehenge.