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 standing for the Supreme Court's ruling on ownership of the treasure found in the temple.

1．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.

答案　A　[细节理解题。根据第一段第二句"The treasures include gold，diamonds and precious stones. "可知宝藏包括了金子、钻石和宝石，并没有选项A所说的old coins(古钱币)。故选A。]

2．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

答案　B　[推理判断题。根据第六段中的"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. "可知政府需要控制人群。说明如果不加控制，人群会带来骚乱。故选B。]

3．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.