Located in the middle of the Egyptian desert is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World，the Great Pyramid of Giza.Aside from being an incredible architecture achievement，it also serves as the final resting place for the great Pharaoh Khufu.Yet，one question which has confused archeologists and architects alike is how this amazing structure was built.
   Many people don't believe that humans were technologically advanced enough in ancient Egypt to build such a large and highly advanced structure.This brought about many crazy theories that the pyramids were constructed by a race of giants or even aliens from outer space.Another popular theory suggested that the pyramids were built by an army of poor slaves who were forced to.
   Modern technology and some recent findings have helped shed some light on this ancient mystery.A major breakthrough occurred when an explorer accidentally uncovered a tomb containing some written information about the builders.The records reveal that the workers were paid and well-fed，and came from poor families in Egypt.Further analysis made it clear that people considered it an honor to work on the pyramids，and the builders were treated with great respect.In fact，anyone who died while working on the pyramids was given the honor of being buried in the tomb near where the pharaohs lay.
   The myth that they purposely worked to death isn't true，either.To avoid exhaustion，the builders worked three-month shifts and then were given a break to recover.A recent estimate from researchers is that a workforce of roughly 15，000 people could have completed the construction in about 10 years.An analysis of the bones of the builders revealed that their work was extremely tough，as most of the skeletons displayed signs of severe injuries.But thanks to their incredible effort，the human race has an astonishing monument that should stand the test of time.

（1）Which of the following is true about the Great Pyramid of Giza？

B

B

A．It remains a mystery who built it.
B．It was a tomb for the Great Pharaoh Khufu.
C．It was one of the Seven Wonders of ancient Egypt.
D．It was an architecture wonder although roughly structured.
（2）What is the third paragraph mainly about？

C

C

A．The identity of the Pyramids builders.
B．The well-off life the Pyramids builders led.
C．New information about the builders of the Pyramids.
D．Some information about the life of Pharaoh Khufu.
（3）Which of the following best proves that the builders were highly respected？

D

D

A．They were paid for their hard work on the pyramids.
B．They were eating well although they were from poor families.
C．They were selected because it was an honor to work on the pyramids.
D．They were buried near the pharaohs' tombs if they died during working.
（4）How does the author seem to reel about the Pyramids builders？

A

A

A．He is grateful that they could work so hard.
B．He shows great sympathy for their hard work.
C．He is impressed by their devotion to the Pharaohs.
D．He feels proud of them for their advanced technology.