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外研版（2019）高中英语必修二Unit 5 On the road review 单元测试1
Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer, who (bear)in Venice in 1254. His father, Nicolo Polo, and his uncle were both wealthy traders and (regular)travelled to parts of the East. It is said that they visited China and became friends with Kublai Khan. It was only when they returned to Italy from China Marco, who was 15 years old at that time, first met his father.
Under his father and his uncle's influence, Marco became interested in China, and joined them for their trip. They (spend)more than three years travelling to Shangdu, the capital of China at that time. Kublai Khan gave them a warm welcome and they were allowed to stay a huge marble place. Soon young Marco established a good relationship with Kublai Khan and became one of his most (trust) friends. During his stay, Marco travelled around a lot and talked to many people. As a result, he learnt the language and customs of the Chinese.
After nearly 17 years in the East, Marco and his father prepared (return) home. Not long after Marco came home, he was caught during battle at sea. While he was a prisoner, he met a writer called Rustichello wrote down the long story that Marco told him about his travels. The book is known as The Travels of Marco Polo.
Recently, some scholars from both China and the West questioned if Marco has really been to China. They found some descriptions of China in the book were not reliable. No agreement has been reached, though, and the truth remains to be found out.
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