2020高考英语二轮复习 限时专题训练26 史地常识型阅读理解

专题限时训练(二十六)史地常识型阅读理解(限时：每篇7分钟)(一)Today, one can trace Venices 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. Marks 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 centuriesand 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_.Aits beautiful churches, palaces and housesBits unique St. Marks Square and the Grand CanalCits picturesque waterscapeDits marvelous ancient buildings.Ais very confident that Venice will surviveBis doubtful whether Venice will surviveCthinks that Venice will have luckDis afraid that Venice will no longer attract artists and novelists(二)The Best of AlaskaNothing 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 Visitors Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. Well 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:2020;2020: 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: Call: 8007663396Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing SchoolPO. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827()6.You can feel the history of the local place at _.AJuneau BSkagwayCHaines DGustavus()7.You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at _.AGlacier Bay National ParkBthe Klondike Gold Rush National ParkCthe White Pass YukonDthe fjords()8.According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion _.Awill spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian ArtsBcan contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or faxCare able to experience some adventurous activities in HainesDcan get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge()9.Which of the following is a participant required to pay additional fees?AGoing from Gustavus to Juneau by train.BA full day cruise in Glacier Bay.CHaving the last supper at Juneau.DFlying from Juneau to his hometown.()10.It is known from the advertisement that _.Athe native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying outBJuneau, as the state capital, is much more beautiful than HainesCSkagway was the richest town of Alaska in the pastDAlaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beauty(三)People have been acting like peoplein other words, theyve been making tools, creating ceremonies, and sharing foodfor a long time. Thats the conclusion of a recent study from South Africas 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. Thats 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?AAncient cave behavior.BNew evidence of ancient life.CThe history of human beings.DHuman behaviors development.()12.The early Africans moved to the South African coast with the main purpose of _.Aavoiding badly cold and dry weatherBseeking the cultural developmentCseeking enough food to live onDliving a newer and better life()13.According to the passage, the cave habitants_.Aknew how to use colors for decorationBmade a living largely by hunting animalsConly could made tools with rough bladesDcould hunt for fish in the sea with ships()14.After the early Africans moved to the coast, what probably happened to their culture?AWomens role was as important as mens role in families.BThey were no longer used to living inlands but living on the coast.CMens role was more important than womens role in earning food.DWomens role was more important than mens role in earning food.()15.The new discoveries in the cave should support the theory that _.Amodern human behavior developed smoothly fast from the ancient timeBmodern human behavior developed slowly from the ancient timeCSouth Africa is the birthplace of the earliest human beings in the worldDmodern human behavior is largely the same as ancient human behavior专题限时训练(二十六)(一)本文为说明文，主要介绍威尼斯引以为豪的古建筑正承受着来自人类与大自然的双重威胁。1D细节理解题。根据第一段and nearly everything is remarkable, from the magnificent Piazza San Marco (St. Marks Square) and the palaces that line the Grand Canal to the centuriesold homes of simple fishermen.可判断威尼斯以它杰出的古建筑而闻名，故选D。2A细节理解题。根据第一段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.可推断作者认为威尼斯是巨大的博物馆，故选A。3A细节理解题。根据第三段 the wash produced by the constantly increasing number of motor boats that speed up and down the canals.可判断选A。4D细节理解题。根据第四段A further threat to Venice comes from the Venetians themselves可知人为因素比自然因素对威尼斯造成的损坏更大，故选D。5B推理判断题。根据最后一段How tragic now that she is faced with the double threat of man and nature. Venice indeed will be lucky to survive.可知威尼斯面临着来自人类和自然的双重威胁，要想幸存下去将是一件碰运气的事，即可推断作者对威尼斯的未来持怀疑态度，故选B。(二)本则广告主要介绍了阿拉斯加州的自然景观及其历史文化以吸引游客。6B细节理解题。根据Skagway is a lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops.可判断选B。7A细节理解题。根据Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. Well 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.可判断选A。8C推理判断题。根据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.可推断选C。9D细节理解题。根据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.可判断选D。10D推理判断题。根据“Highlights”介绍的几处景点可知，它们要么以当地历史或文化，要么以当地自然景观而