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    The Terra-cotta Warriors(兵马俑)

    The Terracotta Army or the "Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses", is a collection of terracotta sculptures showing the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife, and to make sure that he had people to rule over. Other terracotta non-military figures were also found in other pits() and they include officials, acrobats (杂技演员), strongmen and musicians. Sadly, no photography or filming is allowed inside.

    Eiffel Tower

    If you are planning a romantic getaway to Paris, don't think about posting a selfie(自拍) in front of the Eiffel Tower. Taking photos is illegal, but the problem isn't with the building itself. The light show on it, designed by Pierre Bideau in 1985, is actually an artistic display and protected by copyright, Snopes explains. And since the lights go every five minutes, snapping a photo that doesn't break the law is impossible.

    Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey is a wonderful Gothic church. Yet no matter how historic or breathtaking it may be, you're not allowed to take photos. I Luckily, there is a pretty good reason for it, according to the church's website:" We want you to take in its unique beauty and history without any distractions. We want to keep the sacred atmosphere of a church.

    The Sistine Chapel(教堂)

    As it's one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, it's an upsetting thing that tourists aren't allowed to take photos around or inside. The chapel went under repair work funded by the Nippon Television Network Corporation of Japan. The costs ended up being $4. 2 million. In return, Nippon got special rights to film and photograph the artwork. That copyright actually ended three years after each part was complete, but the Vatican decided to keep the ban in place to protect the precious artwork from harmful camera flashes.

    1. (1) What can tourists enjoy when visiting the Terra-cotta Warriors?
      A . Different figures buried underground. B . Masses of amazing palaces around. C . A wonderful film of a great emperor. D . The future life of the non-military people.
    2. (2) Which of the places above is noted for light shows?
      A . The Terra-cotta Warriors B . Eiflfel Tower C . Westminster Abbey D . The Sistine Chapel
    3. (3) How many of these places forbid taking photos?
      A . One. B . Two. C . Three. D . Four.

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