Question 13 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

A

In memory of a princess.

B

In honor of a great emperor.

C

To mark the death of an emperor of the 1600s.

D

To celebrate the birth of a princess’s 14th child.

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答案：

A

解析：

M: And where is this?

W: These photos are from the Taj Mahal in India. (12) We went there about ten years ago for our honeymoon.

M: Was it romantic?

W: Yeah. The Taj Mahal was a very romantic place. The guide told us there is a famous love story behind this building that all Indians learn in school. (13) I think it was during the 1600s and the princess at that time died while giving birth to her 14th child. The Emperor loved the princess so much and was so sad when she died that he ordered the palace to be built in her honor.

M: Wow! That sounds very romantic. It looks amazing.

W: Yes it’s gorgeous. It’s also larger in real life than it looks in the photos. The building is very tall and there are gardens and a wall around it all. (14) It’s all built in this white stone and some walls of the building are decorated with jewels.

M: It must have been very crowded when you were there.

W: Yes it’s a very famous tourist destination, so there are thousands of visitors every day.

M: Was the rest of India crowded?

W: (15) Yes, very crowded in many cities. It was sometimes so crowded that it was difficult to walk along the streets especially through busy markets. And there are so many cars. Traffic was terrible but the people are friendly. The culture is amazing and we had a great time.

M: What about the food?

W: Indian food is great. There are lots of different dishes to try and every region has its own special food.

13. Why was the Taj Mahal built?

解析：A。根据录音，女士说泰姬陵是一个非常浪漫的地方，在17世纪，王妃在生第14个孩子的时候去世了。皇帝非常爱王妃，当她去世的时候，皇帝非常伤心，所以他下令建造这座宫殿来纪念她。故正确答案为A。