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1、优尼全能英语，免费体验纯英式课程： http:/ 优尼全能英语：高考英语阅读理解真题：文化类【7 年高考 5 年模拟】阅读理解 文化类第二部分 五年联考题汇编 2008 年联考题Passage 1 (福建省厦门双十中学 2008 年 6 月迎考热身试卷 C 篇) 阅读理解Marthas Vineyard has long been considered a favorite quiet of the Northeast. The vineyard is rich in history, breathtaking beaches, and beautiful scenery. It is wel
2、l known for its unique lighthouses youll enjoy the variety and the history of each lighthouse, among the most photographed structures on the Vineyard. When the former First Family, the Clintons, chose to vacation on the island several years ago, it became a more popular tourist attraction.Marthas Vi
3、neyard got its name from its discoverer, Bartholomew Gosnold, who gave it the name of his wife Martha and was in memory of the thick growth of wild trees on the land.The island of Marthas Vineyard lies south of Cape Cod off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts，United States. It is nearly 20 miles
4、 long and runs from 2 to 10 miles in width. There are wide, hard beaches on the southern side. The north is hilly, but in the south and eastern parts there are wide areas of open land covered with wild flowers. The island was discovered early in the 17th century. The Indians were quiet and friendly,
5、 and the new-comers fished for a living, making a lot of money from whaling (捕鲸). With the decline (衰落) of whaling and sailing ships, Marthas Vineyard was almost forgotten until about 60 years ago when people began to buy the old houses of the whaling captains and the small buildings of the fisherme
6、n near the beaches. Now people go there year after year for their summer holidays. 63What is Marthas Vineyard famous for?ALighthouses. BA long history. 优尼全能英语，免费体验纯英式课程： http:/ Indians. DFishing industry.64Which of the following maps tells where Marthas Vineyard is？ （Mas = Massachusetts；C = Cape Cod
7、；M = Marthas Vineyard）65Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?AHow the island got its name. BThe population of the island.CThe scenery of the island. DWhen the island was discovered.66When you visit Marthas Vineyard, _.Ayou can see a lot of hills in the eastern partsByou can enjoy the sunshine on the beach on the northern sideCyou can live in the fishermens old houses in the hillsDyou can see different kinds of lighthouses and learn about the history答案 63. A 64.C 65.B 66.D
