题目内容
8.Fascinating VeniceLocated in the northeast of Italy,Venice is well-known for its cultural treasures,romantic atmosphere and unusual living-on-water experience.The city spreads out over 118islands,which are linked by more than 400bridges,in the Venetian Lagoon.Venice's historical center consists of six regions.San Polo in the middle and San Marco in the south,the busiest main regions,are linked by the Rialto Bridge.The famous stone arch bridge crosses Venice's main waterway-----the Grand Canal.When night falls,many tourists enjoy dinner at the outside tables by the Grand Canal while watching colorfully lit boats going by.
Near the end of the S-shaped Grand Canal lies St.Mark's Basilica,a must-see.Inside,beautiful mosaics tells stories of Bible figures.Nearby are the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.These were made famous by Lord Byron,"I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs,a palace and prison on each hand."Legend has it that if a couple passes under the bridge,their love will last forever.
In the square outside the Basilica,lovers of literature can sit at Caffe Florian,regarded as the oldest coffee house in Europe.Charles Dickens,Henry James as well as Lord Byron enjoyed the wonderful drink here.
Art lovers should buy a museum pass and visit some of the city's unusual museums.They can view works by Venetian masters like Giovanni,Titian and Tintoretto.
On five small islands in the Venetian Lagoon,Murano has been home to glass-makers since 1291.tourists can visit factories,studios and the Glass Museum.Glass artists produce everything from simple souvenir pieces to beautiful works of modern art.Only glassworks made using traditional methods on Murano can be called Murano Glass.The nearby island of Burano is famous for lace making and colorful houses.Looking at the colorful houses and kaleidoscopic streets makes people feel as if they were walking in the fairy tale.
The City of Water promises beauty of all kinds,and it definitely lives up to its promise.
24.Why does the author mention Lord Byron's words?B
A.To introduce the famous British poet.
B.To explain why the two places are famous.
C.To show why St.Mark's Basilica is a must-see.
D.To compare the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.
25.Where should you go in Venice if you love art?B
A.Caffe Florian.B.The city's museum.
C.St.Mark's Basilica.D.The Bridge of Sighs.
26.What is Murano well-known for?C
A.Bridges.B.Lace making.
C.Glassworks.D.Colorful houses.
27.What's the text mainly about?D
A.Venice's modern art.B.Venice's local customs.
C.Venice's natural scenery.D.Venice's attractions with its beauty.
分析 主要讲述了Venice这一水上城市的漂亮的自然风光和人文景观.
解答 24.B 推理判断题. 根据文章第三段内容These were made famous by Lord Byron,"I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs,a palace and prison on each hand."Legend has it that if a couple passes under the bridge,their love will last forever.可知,因为Lord Byron对它们的赞美,使得它们变得出名,故选B
25.B细节理解题. 根据文章Art lovers should buy a museum pass and visit some of the city's unusual museums.艺术爱好者可以去参观这个城市的特殊的博物馆,由此可知 B为正确选项.
26.C 细节理解题. 根据文章内容Murano has been home to glass-makers since 1291以及Only glassworks made using traditional methods on Murano can be called Murano Glass 自1291年起,Murano就开始生产玻璃,只有用传统Murano工艺做出的glass才算优质品,故答案为C.
27.D 主旨大意题. 根据文章内容,主要讲述了Venice这一水上城市的漂亮的自然风光和人文景观.结合选项,故答案为D.
点评 本文是人文地理类阅读理解.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.
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