شرکت در آزمون آنلاین زبان انگلیسی 1 - زبان انگلیسی 1 | آزمون شماره 10387

The Taj Mahal is one of the most wonderful buildings which has ever existed in the world. History says that Shah Jahan, in the early 17th century built this historical monument in honor of his dead wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a distinguished Persian princess.  Shah Jahan became so sad after her death and dedicated the Taj Mahal to her memory. Around 20000 people worked day and night for 22 years. And around 1000 elephants were used to carry the construction material. The building has a large white dome that is often called an ‘onion dome’ due to its shape- a symbol of rising the soul towards the heaven. At different times of the day, it surprisingly appears to be in a different color every time. It appears pink in the morning, white in the day and changes its color to golden in the moon light. Every year, it attracts around 3-4 million tourists, with a countless number of international tourists.

The Taj Mahal is regarded to be the identity of India and one of the most appreciated works of art. The source of inspiration was from Jama Mosque in Delhi. It includes a large garden, a reflecting pool, and a mosque. It has been declared by the UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites in 1983. It has gained a worldwide popularity as a seventh wonder of the world. The monument is threatened by environmental pollution including chance of acid rain from nearby factories. Recently, there is increasing evidence of  other types of smoke that might be affecting theTaj Mahal that we must watch out for.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage about the Taj Mahal?

In 1228, Scotland became the first European country where women gained the right to propose to a man they wanted to marry. Although this is still very rare, it is legal throughout Europe.

Wedding rings have traditionally been worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. It is believed that this practice started because the Romans called the vein located in this particular finger the vena amoris, or the vein of love, leading directly to the person`s heart.

Although exchanging wedding rings comes from Rome, it was in 1477 that the Archduke Maximilian of Austria started the practice of giving a diamond engagement ring to one`s fiancée.

Some people say that the wedding cake tradition comes from a custom practiced in the 18th century England, where a small loaf of bread was broken over the bride`s head as she was leaving the church. Unmarried couples would collect the pieces of bread, hoping they would marry soon.

Some people divorce after only a few hours. Yet, the longest recorded marriage in the world lasted for 90 years and 291 days.

Which of the followings can be the best title for the above passage?

You ... go out with your friends tonight. You must finish your homework and help me clean the house.

Scientists have fully equipped this large … with advanced astronomical telescopes and other scientific equipment to study the weather, stars and planets.