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  3. The Lincoln Memorial, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is one Line of the most profound symbols of American de

The Lincoln Memorial, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is one Line of the most profound symbols of American de

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问题       The Lincoln Memorial, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is one
Line  of the most profound symbols of American democracy in the world. Dedicated in
      1922, it won the prestigious Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects
      for its architect, Henry Bacon. The physical presence of the memorial is awe-
(5)   inspiring. There are a total of 36 Doric columns around the building, each
      representing one of the 36 states of the union at the time of Lincoln’s death in
      1865. Stones from various states were used in the construction of the memorial.
      The names of the 48 states in the Union at the time of the memorial’s completion
      are carved on the outside walls. The north wall of the Lincoln Memorial boasts
(30)  the sixteenth president’s second inaugural address, while on the south wall, the
      Gettysburg Address is proudly carved. Above the statue of Abraham Lincoln are
      these words: "In this Temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the
      Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever."
The passage suggests that the author would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements?
选项 A、The Lincoln Memorial was constructed at a time when little was known about architecture.
B、The true meaning of the Lincoln Memorial is obscured by its architecture.
C、Most people who visit the Lincoln Memorial are unaware of its importance.
D、Since the completion of the Lincoln Memorial, few other memorials have been built that match its quality.
E、The size and significance of the Lincoln Memorial are equally impressive.
答案E
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