题目内容
19.CHRONOLOGICA--The Unbelievable Years that Defined History

DID YOU KNOW…
In 105 AD paper was invented in China?
When Columbus discovered the New World?
The British Museum opened in 1759?

CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time,from the foundation of Rome to the creation of the internet.Along the way are tales of kings and queens,hot air balloons…and monkeys in space.
Travel through 100 of the most unbelievable years in world history and learn why being a Roman Emperor wasn't always as good as it sounds,how the Hundred Years'War didn't actually last for 100 years and why Spencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record.

CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history,beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievable facts.While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great,this book also gives an account of the lives of lesser-known individuals including the explorer Mungo Park and sculptor Gutzon Borglum.

This complete but brief historical collection is certain to entertain readers young and old,and guaranteed to present even the biggest history lover with somgthing new!
56.What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the text?C
A.A biography. | B.A travel guide. |
C.A history book. | D.A science fiction. |
A.By giving details of its collection.
B.By introducing some of its contents.
C.By telling stories at the beginning.
D.By comparing it with other books.
分析 本文是一篇广告布告类阅读,文章主要介绍了CHRONOLOGICA这本书,它是一本历史书,是一个穿越时空的奇妙的旅程的书,从罗马的建立介绍到互联网的创建.
解答 CB
56.C 细节理解题.根据CHRONOLOGICA部分中的内容:CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time,from the foundation of Rome to the creation of the internet.可知CHRONOLOGICA这本书是一个穿越时空的奇妙的旅程,从罗马的建立到互联网的创建.再根据While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great,可知CHRONOLOGICA这本书讲述了历史上Thomas Edison和Alexander the Great等名人的故事.由此可知,CHRONOLOGICA这本书是一本历史书.故选C.
57.B 理解选择题.根据CHRONOLOGICA部分中的内容:While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great,this book also gives ab account of the lives of lesser-known individuals including the exploeer Mungo Park and sculptor Gutzon Borglum.可知CHRONOLOGICA这本书讲述了历史上Thomas Edison和Alexander the Great等名人的故事.这本书也介绍了一些鲜为人知的人物,包括Mungo Park和雕塑家Gutzon Borglum.由此可知,笔者通过引入这本书的一些内容来向读者介绍的.故选B.
点评 本文考察学生的理解推断能力以及细心程度,只要抓住文章的关键词,采用寻读的方法查找细节,就能找到正确答案.

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