阅读理解

A

CHRONOLOGICA

——The Unbelievable Yearsthat Defined History

DID YOU KNOW…

     In 105AD paper was invented in China?

 WhenColumbus discovered the New World?

 TheBritish Museum opened in 1759?

CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journeythrough time,from the foundation of Rome to the creation of the internet.Alongthe way are tales of kings and queens,hot air balloons…and monkeys in space.

Travel through 100 of the most unbelievable years inworld history and ledrn why being a Roman Emperor wasn’t always as good as itsounds,how the Hundred Years’ War didn’t actually last for 100 years and whySpencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record.

CHRONOLOGICA is an informative andentertaining tour into history,beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievablefacts.While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such asThomas Edison and Alexander the Great,this book also gives ab account of thelives of lesser-known individuals including the exploeer Mungo Park andsculptor Gutzon Borglum.

This complete but brief historicalcollection is certain to entertain readers young and old,and guaranteed topresent even the biggest history lover with somgthing new!

单选题

What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the next?

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】

由第四段第五行“this book also gives ab account...”可知CHRONOLOGICA是本书；文章副标题——The Unbelievable Years that Defined History、第四段第一句CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history、第五段第一行This complete but brief historical collection is certain...都可以看出这本书与历史有关。故而选C。

单选题

How does the writer recommend CHRONOLOGICA to readers?

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】

第一段通过问题和三个历史事件引出这本书；第二段介绍这本书涉及的内容；第三段写的是通过这本书可以了解到的历史问题；第四段写的是这本书介绍了一些历史人物和事件；第五段介绍了这本书的受众。故而选B。