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Question 2 • Basic English II S2

Read the excerpt from "Machu Picchu: A City in the Sky.”There are many interesting sights throughout the city [of Machu Picchu]. There is the royal area with its palaces. The white stone buildings are decorated with carvings. There are grand temples, like the Temple of the Sun. Visitors can view what is left of the tower where soldiers stood guard. There are stone pyramids where royal people were buried.

Answer
A
The palaces of Machu Picchu, with temples, towers, and pyramids, offer a glimpse of ancient royalty.
B
When people visit Machu Picchu, they should include a visit to the emperor at the royal palace.
C
The people of Machu Picchu worshipped at the Temple of the Sun, and its ruins can be visited by tourists.
D
The ruins of Machu Picchu reveal the lives of the common Incan people who served the emperor.
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