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1974年，兵馬俑被發(fā)現(xiàn);1987年，（）皇陵及兵馬俑坑被聯(lián)合國教科文組織批 準列入《世界遺產(chǎn)名錄》，并被譽為“世界第八大奇跡”，成為中國古代輝煌文明的 一張亮麗的名片。

There&good chance that you^re familiar with the Terracotta Army in Xi⁷an： If you've ever taken a history class， you've most likely seen pictures of the statues in your books.

The statues were built by the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty to protect his tomb and rule an?other empire in the afterlife. They're considered the most significant archeological excavation （挖掘）of the 20th century. Three farmers discovered the statues in 1974. If you're interested in checking out one of China's most prized possessions， read on for my tips on visiting the Terracotta Army in Xi'an！

Getting to the warriors is relatively easy. If you are looking to go independently， you can go to Xi！an！s main train station and take the green bus which will drop you off right outside thecomplex （建筑群）.The bus runs RMB 7 per per?son. If you don！t want to take the bus， you can choose to rent a taxi for the day. A taxi is only advisable if you！ve got a larger group or else it can get a bit pricey.

The museum is open from 8 ：30 am to 6： 30 pm from March 16 to November 15 and it is open from 8 ： 30 am to 6 ：00 pm from November 16 to March 15. It will cost you RMB 120 per person. This 瘋狂英語（新讀（）

price includes entry to the vaults （墓穴）and museum， plus the documentary film of the warriors and their excavation.

Due to some of the experience being outside， the best time to visit is March through May or September through October as that's when the weather is the best. If you're looking to save a little money， the middle of November to the middle of March is low season， and the expenses will be re?duced.

During peak times， the crowds can be huge， so be prepared. Before 10：00 am and lunch time tend tohave fewer tourists， which means you'll be ableto enjoy the museum at your own leisurely

1. What's paragraph 2 mainly about？

A. Farmers5 lives in ancient China.

B. China's famous prized possessions.

C. The first emperor of the Qin Dynasty.

D. A brief introduction to the Terracotta Army.

2. What does the author think of getting to the warriors？

A. It is better to go independently.

B. It is a little bit complicated.

C. It is relatively convenient.

D. It is quite expensive.

3. Which of the following months may be the best time to visit the museum？

A. February.

B. April.

C. July.

D. December.

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