CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time,from the foundation of Rome

第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)

请阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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 something new!

56.What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the next? C

A.A biography. B.A travel guide.

C.A history book. D.A science fiction.

57.How does the writer recommend CHRONOLOGICA to readers? B

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.

以上为江苏高考英语试卷的部分试题及答案，仅供参考。