B
Yuelu Academy is a very old school in Hunan Province, China. It started (创办) more than a thousand years ago. The academy is at the foot of Yuelu Mountain. The mountain is very pretty with many trees and flowers.
In the old days, Yuelu Academy was a place for scholars (学者) to learn and talk about big ideas. It was important (重要的) for the teaching of Confucianism (儒家思想), a way of thinking that is part of Chinese culture (文化). Many wise men studied at Yuelu Academy. One of them was Zhu Xi, a famous Neo-Confucianist.
The buildings at Yuelu Academy are in the old Chinese style (风格). There are large halls, bright libraries and nice gardens. The academy also has a lot of old books and writings.
Nowadays, Yuelu Academy is a place where many people come to visit. People can walk around the old buildings, learn about the academy’s past, and enjoy the beautiful view (风景).
In the end, Yuelu Academy is a special school from ancient China. It is an important part of Chinese learning and culture. It is also a wonderful place to visit and learn about China’s history (历史).
( ) 6. Where is Yuelu Academy?
A. In Beijing.
B. In Shanghai.
C. In Changsha.
D. In Hangzhou.
( ) 7. When did Yuelu Academy start?
A. In 976 AD.
B. In 1066 AD.
C. In 1166 AD.
D. In 1266 AD.
( ) 8. In the old days, Yuelu Academy was a place to ______.
A. learn about Chinese culture
B. help scholars learn more
C. teach and study Confucianism
D. show China’s long history
( ) 9. Why is Yuelu Academy a special place?
A. Many scholars study at the old school.
B. Its buildings are in the old Chinese style.
C. The Academy is at the foot of Yuelu Mountain.
D. It is an important part of Chinese learning and culture.
( ) 10. What can visitors do when they come to Yuelu Academy today?
A. They can learn and talk about big ideas.
B. They can visit old buildings and gardens.
C. They can have lessons about Confucianism.
D. They can read old books and writings

C
; A
; C
; D
; B