2016高考英语（二月）阅读理解精选（15）及答案
维A1 阅读理解(每题2分，满分分)
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The city of Angkor was
the
capital
of
the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries.The Khmer Empire was one of the most prosperous kingdoms in the history of Southeast Asia，and its prosperity was expressed through a wide range of architecture.
The city of Angkor was founded on political and religious ideas adapted from India，and the temples of Angkor were intended as a place of worship for the king and a way for him to ensure his immortality through identification with the Hindu gods.
Angkor Wat was first built by King Suryavarman Ⅱ in the 12th century as a vast funerary temple that would hold his remains，symbolically confirming his permanent identity with Vishnu.
During its six centuries as imperial capital，Angkor went through many changes in architectural styles and in religion.The city of Angkor transferred itself from the Hindu god Shiva to the Hindu god Vishnu，and finally to the Mahayana Buddhist goddess Avalokitesvara.
By the late 13th century，the once frenzied pace of Angkor's architectural pursuits had begun to die down，and a more restrained type of religion was on the rise under the growing influence of Theravada Buddhism.
At the same time，Angkor and the Khmer Empire were increasingly threatened and attacked by invading armies.By the 16th century，the golden age of Angkor was over and many of the great temples began to move back into the jungle.
From the 15th to 19th centuries，Theravada Buddhist monks cared for Angkor Wat，and it is thanks to them that the temple remains mostly intact.Angkor Wat became one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Southeast Asia.Angkor Wat is the best preserved example of Khmer architecture in Cambodia and is so grand in design that some rank it among the seven wonders of the world.It appears on the Cambodian national flag，a very rare instance of a flag with an image of a building.
Notes：
①symbolically adv.象征性地 ②frenzied adj.发狂的
③intact adj.完整的 ④pilgrimage n．朝拜
【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。介绍了柬埔寨吴哥窟的兴衰历史。
1．Angkor Wat was first built to ________.
A．hold the remains of a king
B．serve as the royal palace
C．worship the gods
D．be the tomb for the king
答案 A [细节理解题。从文章第三段可知，吴哥窟最初是为了保存国王的遗物而修建的。]
2．Vishnu was the name of ________.
A．a king in ancient Cambodia
B．a temple in Cambodia
C．an Indian god
D．a monk in ancient Cambodia
答案 C [细节理解题。从文章第四段最后一句可知答案，这是一个印度神的名字。]
3．We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.
A．Angkor Wat is widely accepted as one of the seven wonders of the world
B．Theravada Buddhist monks had fought against the outside invaders
C．Angkor Wat is not so important as it used to be
D．Angkor Wat has become a symbol of Cambodia
答案 D [推理判断题。由文章最后一段可知， 吴哥窟上了柬埔寨的国旗，说明它是柬埔寨的象征。]
4．The passage mainly tells us ________.
A．the history of Angkor Wat
B．the protection of Angkor Wat
C．the importance of Angkor Wat
D．the position of Angkor in Cambodian history
答案 A [主旨大意题。综合全文可知，本文重点介绍吴哥窟的历史，而不是吴哥窟在柬埔寨的历史地位。]维A2 阅读理解(每题2分，满分分)
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As a champion of both modern
and
postmodern art，New York's historic Guggenheim Museum is a bastion of originality，burning bright amidst the Big Apple's wide range of galleries and museums.
The image of New York in art and popular culture has long been
recognized.In
the
world
of
painting
and photography，among a host of other art forms，New York has been one of the central muses of the art world.Amidst its host of worldrenowned galleries are the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)，the Metropolitan Museum and，perhaps most interestingly，the Guggenheim Museum.
In terms of both its art and architecture，the Guggenheim Museum is one of New York's most interesting landmarks; as such，it's an essential stopoff point for any culture lovers in the city.Originally established in 1937 as “The Museum of NonObjective Painting”，the Guggenheim was established with the primary' aim of showcasing the work of early modernists; to this day the museum continues to maintain ongoing exhibits of the art of Wassily Kandinsky and Jackson Pollock.Its more recent exhibitions have included eclectic collections: Robert Mapplethorpe and the Classical Traditions，the work of Iraqiborn artists Zaha Hadid and an exhibition of photos showing sculptor David Smith at work.
The Guggenheim Museum is not only notable for its excellent art
collections，but
also
for
its
fundamental architectural beauty.Situated at the corner of 89th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan，the Guggenheim Museum was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright，one of the most influential American architects of the early twentieth century.Looking somewhat like a coiledup white ribbon，it is generally recognized as one of the defining features of New York's diverse architectural landscape.
Notes：
bastion n．堡垒 ②muse n．灵感 ③eclectic adj.不拘一格的
【语篇解读】 本文是说明文，介绍的是美国纽约著名的展览馆the Guggenheim Museum。
1．The Guggenheim Museum was first built to ________.
A．show the work of early modernists
B．compete with other museums
C．collect eclectic art work
D．be a center of both modern and postmodern art
答案 A [细节理解题。文章第三段提到，最初建造the Guggenheim Museum的目的是展出早期现代派的作品。]
2．Frank Lloyd Wright is mentioned in the passage as a famous ________.
A．Iraqi artist
B．modern artist
C．architect
D．sculptor
答案 C [细节理解题。从文章最后一段可知，Frank Lloyd Wright是美国20世纪著名的建筑师，是展览馆的设计者。]
3．Which of the following is NOT true about the Guggenheim Museum?
A．It is not as famous as the other two museums.
B．Its fundamental architectural beauty is also an attraction to visitors.
C．It has a large collection of original work.
D．It is situated in downtown Manhattan.
答案 A [推理判断题。从文章第二段对三个展览馆的介绍可知，其中最出名的还是the Guggenheim Museum，因此A项正确。]
4．The best title for the passage would be ________.
A．New York: one of the central muses of the art world
B．New York and its famous art museums
C．The Guggenheim Museum: the jewel in New York's artistic crown
D．The three worldrenowned museums in New York
答案 C [主旨大意题。本文主要介绍的是the Guggenheim Museum，它在纽约众多的展览馆中宛如一颗璀璨的明珠。]