听力题 On the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea is the nation of Syria. In ancient times, Syria was much larger and included all the land on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It reached all the way inland to the Arabian Desert. Today Syria is bordered by Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and the Mediterranean. The capital, Damascus, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the entire world, In fact, it is believed that people have lived there for about four thousand years. Damascus is located in an oasis created by the Barada River. Two other important rivers are the Euphrates and Orontes. There are two mountain ranges in the western area near the Mediterranean. Most Syrians are Arabs, but there are a few other groups. The official language is Arabic, and all Syrians are Muslims. Turkey controlled Syria from 1516 until the end of the First World War. From that time until Syria became independent in 1946, France controlled the country.

单选题 Which of the following is TRUE about Syria today?

单选题 ________ is the official language of Syria.

单选题 Prance controlled Syria________