1 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are many scenic spots in the world. Some are the best form of architecture ever built and seen. The Great Wall, Taj Mahal, the Pyramids of Egypt and Petra 1 (actual) prove the point that architecture is an age old art and profession.
Not many people know the only piece of construction that can 2 (see) from the moon is the Great Wall of China, 3 total length built in all dynasties is 21,196.18 kilometers. It is the world’s longest man made structure.
Taj Mahal is a beautiful piece of architecture of all times, which was constructed by 4 (use) materials from all over India and Asia. 5 is believed that over 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials. It 6 (take) the efforts of 22,000 laborers, painters, artists and stonecutters to shape Taj Mahal.
One of the best 7 (place) to experience traditional architecture is Egypt. The Pyramids of Egypt make us extremely amazed at how 8 (create) the architects in ancient times were and what efforts were made by ancient people.
Petra is another place 9 (visit) great structures. This ancient city was the capital of the Arab kingdom of the Nabateans, 10 trade center. The city is famous for water tunnels and stone structures carved in the rock.