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A treasure trove hidden for centuries has been discovered in the underground vaults(墓穴)of a temple i...
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A treasure trove hidden for centuries has been discovered in the underground vaults(墓穴)of a temple in southern India. The treasures include gold, diamonds and precious stones. The estimated value of the hoard is reportedly 22 billion US dollars.
Hundreds of armed police have been deployed around the temple. Meanwhile, a debate about how to use the money has also broken out across the country. After discovering the treasure trove in Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala, the local government has assured security of the temple.
Elaborating on the security arrangements, Venugopalan Nair, Additional Director General of the Kerala Police, says the latest security devices are being used to guard the temple.
Venugopalan Nair, Additional Dir. Gen. of Kerala Police, said, "We are trying to bring in the latest technology with regards to surveillance(监视) cameras, with regards to, you know digitalizing the various things which are available inside. We are keeping a constant sort of surveillance for every movement, which happens in the whole area surrounding the temple."
According to temple authorities, the crowd at the temple has increased steeply after news of the discovery of the treasure trove. And the Administrative Officer of the Temple says the government has initiated appropriate steps to control the curious crowds visiting the temple.
G. Jayasekharan Nair, administrative officer, said, "To control the crowds the government itself is taking a lot of measures. They are trying to do whatever is possible from the premises of the temple. Apart from all that, the government has taken a favorable step and we are satisfied with them."
Over the last week, a seven-member team of investigators broke into five secret subterranean vaults, and discovered jewels that have been lying untouched for hundreds of years.
As estimates of the treasures' worth rise, a fierce debate is growing regarding what to do with the discovery. Kerala's top elected leader said the wealth would remain with the temple, while others say it should be used to pay for poverty alleviation(扶贫). However, the government is adhering to the Supreme Court's ruling on ownership of the treasure found in the temple.
1.How will the government deal with the treasure mentioned in the passage?
A. It will be used to pay for poverty alleviation.
B. It will be returned to its owner.
C. It will be kept in the vaults.
D. It hasn’t been decided yet.
2.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. The treasures include gold, diamonds and some old coins.
B. The treasure trove has been lying unknown for hundreds of years before it is discovered.
C. The local people are very curious about the treasure and the temple.
D. The whole area surrounding the temple is under close watch.
3.What G.Jayasekharan Nair said means that .
A. what the government does means little
B. the crowd will make trouble without proper control
C. more effective measures should be taken
D. the temple is of great value
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