2017高考英语二轮复习限时训练26 史地常识型阅读理解

　　专限时训练(二十六)　[史地常识型阅读理解]

　　(限时：每篇7分钟)

　　(一)

　　Today, one can trace Venice’s rich past from its buildings. Most cities can claim at least a handful of outstanding churches, palaces or houses of historical interest, and

　　nearly everything is remarkable, from the magnificent Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square ) and the palaces that line the Grand Canal to the centuries­old homes of simple fishermen. It would be easy to say that the city itself is an enormous museum if it were not for the fact that it is so obviously alive.

　　At first sight, Venice looks unbelievably permanent, an apparently complete Renaissance (文艺复兴) city so untouched by time that there seems no reason why it should not go on forever. Now the city is slowly sinking, as the clay on which it is built loses its elasticity (弹性) and the massive wooden piles rot (腐烂) away. Flooding, such a rare occurrence a hundred years ago now happens several times each winter.

　　The damage caused by the flooding is immense, and the fabric of the ancient buildings is now being further damaged by pollution from the mainland town as well as by the wash produced by the constantly increasing number of motor boats that speed up and down the canals.

　　A further threat to Venice comes from the Venetians themselves, some of whom are not particularly interested in preserving the city as one of the wonders of the world and would prefer to see it modernized.

　　“What better place is there for the meeting of dear friends? See how it glows with the advancing summer; how the sky and the sea and the rosy air and the marble of the palaces all glimmer and melt together.” Thus wrote the famous author Henry James, of Venice, which provided the setting for his story The Aspern Papers, in the nineteenth century. The splendor of Venice has captured the imagination of artists for centuries—and not just of the great painters and novelists. How tragic now that she is faced with the double threat of man and nature. Venice indeed will be lucky to survive.

　　()1.Venice proudly boasts________.

　　A．its beautiful churches, palaces and houses

　　B．its unique St. Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal

　　C．its picturesque waterscape

　　D．its marvelous ancient buildings

　　.

　　A．is very confident that Venice will survive

　　B．is doubtful whether Venice will survive

　　C．thinks that Venice will have luck

　　D．is afraid that Venice will no longer attract artists and novelists

　　(二)

　　The Best of Alaska

　　Nothing evokes(唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7­day excursion(远足) to the last frontier!

　　Highlights：

　　JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.

　　HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fjords(海湾). The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.

　　ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes. We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading(玻璃珠) and culture from these master artists.

　　SKAGWAY: Skagway is a lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor’s Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.

　　GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. We’ll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale­watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay.

　　DATES/PRICES:

　　2017: May 15, June 17, July 16, August 14.

　　7 days—$3500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: Alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.

　　Contact:

　　E­mail: info@alaskamountainguides.com

　　Call: 800－766－3396

　　Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School

　　P．O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827

　　()6.You can feel the history of the local place at ________.

　　A．Juneau

　　　B．Skagway

　　C．Haines

　　D．Gustavus

　　()7.You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at ________.

　　A．Glacier Bay National Park

　　B．the Klondike Gold Rush National Park

　　C．the White Pass Yukon

　　D．the fjords

　　()8.According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion ________.

　　A．will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts

　　B．can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or fax

　　C．are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines

　　D．can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge

　　()9.Which of the following is a participant required to pay additional fees?

　　A．Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train.

　　B．A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.

　　C．Having the last supper at Juneau.

　　D．Flying from Juneau to his hometown.

　　()10.It is known from the advertisement that ________.

　　A．the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying out

　　B．Juneau, as the state capital, is much more beautiful than Haines

　　C．Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the past

　　D．Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beauty

　　(三)

　　People have been acting like people—in other words, they’ve been making tools, creating ceremonies, and sharing food—for a long time. That’s the conclusion of a recent study from South Africa’s southern coast.

　　There, in a cave lying above the sea, researchers from Arizona State University have found evidence that humans were behaving in surprisingly complex ways as early as 164,000 years ago. Our species, Homo sapiens, appeared an estimated 200,000 years ago.

　　The cave held three important clues about the behavior of these Stone Age people.

　　First, the researchers found the remains of all kinds of shellfish. The people who lived in the cave probably collected these creatures from rocky shores and tide pools and brought them to the cave to eat.

　　The researchers propose the early Africans moved to the South African coast between 195,000 and 130,000 years ago. Around that time, the climate inland turned relatively cold and dry. Therefore, there were fewer plants and animals to eat away from the coast.

　　When these ancient people moved to the coast, they probably experienced a major cultural shift, the researchers suspect. That’s because observations of modern hunter­gatherer societies suggest that men are more likely to hunt for big animals when people live inland. On the coast, women play a more important role in providing food by gathering plants and shellfish.

　　As for the second clue, the researchers unearthed 57 pieces of reddish pigment(颜料). The researchers think that the cave habitants used the paint for coloring their bodies or for other ceremonies. Symbolic behavior is a clearly human feature.

　　Finally, the search discovered over 1,800 stone tools, including well­crafted blades(刀片). These blades came in various sizes. The smallest were just less than a half­inch wide. Ancient people may have attached these blades to the end of a stick to make spears or other tools.

　　()11.What is the passage mainly about?

　　A．Ancient cave behavior.

　　B．New evidence of ancient life.

　　C．The history of human beings.

　　D．Human behavior’s development.

　　()12.The early Africans moved to the South African coast with the main purpose of ________.

　　A．avoiding badly cold and dry weather

　　B．seeking the cultural development

　　C．seeking enough food to live on

　　D．living a newer and better life

　　()13.According to the passage, the cave habitants________.

　　A．knew how to use colors for decoration

　　B．made a living largely by hunting animals

　　C．only could made tools with rough blades

　　D．could hunt for fish in the sea with ships

　　()14.After the early Africans moved to the coast, what probably happened to their culture?

　　A．Women’s role was as important as men’s role in families.

　　B．They were no longer used to living inlands but living on the coast.

　　C．Men’s role was more important than women’s role in earning food.

　　D．Women’s role was more important than men’s role in earning food.

　　()15.The new discoveries in the cave should support the theory that ________.

　　A．modern human behavior developed smoothly fast from the ancient time

　　B．modern human behavior developed slowly from the ancient time

　　C．South Africa is the birthplace of the earliest human beings in the world

　　D．modern human behavior is largely the same as ancient human behavior

　　专限时训练(二十六)

　　(一)