专升本英语阅读理解专项强化真题试卷3
阅读理解
At first glance, there hardly seems to be any comparison between Ravenna and Rome, but back in the 5th century, it was Ravenna that served as capital of the Western Roman Empire. In this city, Roman rulers built monuments which are famous, then and now, for their sweeping mosaics(镶嵌图案). Seven of Ravenna\’s eight buildings from the 5 th and 6th centuries are spectacularly decorated with examples of this ancient art. \\
1.In ancient times, mosaics were used to______.(C)
A. display artistic achievements
B. compete with Roman paintings
C. explain religion and politics
D. teach reading and writing
解析：
2.Lots of school children visit historic sites such as Ravenna in______.(A)
A. May
B. June
C. September
D. October
解析：
3.If you want to try fresh seafood, you should go to______.(D)
A. Emilia Romagna
B. Hotel Centrale Byron
C. Ristorante Cinema Alexander
D. Osteria L’Accigua and Da Buco
解析：
4.Why is Ravenna in Late Antiquity recommended in this passage?(B)
A. Because it was written by a famous writer.
B. Because tourists get to learn a lot about the city from it.
C. Because tourists can get valuable tips for buying art pieces.
D. Because it provides useful information about the city’s weather.
解析：
When you pat your pet dog, he wags(摆来摆去)his tail. That is his way of saying that he loves you. And, if you pay attention, you will see that he uses his tail to say so many things. Every movement of the tail means a different thing. If the dog is wagging its tail, it is a sign of friendliness: if his tail is straight, it means he is getting ready for a fight: and if his tail is tucked(塞)behind his legs, it means he is giving up the fight.
Unlike dogs, cats\’ tail language is not so expressive. When a cat feels threatened, he puffs himself up to appear big and his tail shakes with tension. And when he is displeased with something, he lashes out(甩动)his tail.
The tail language of dogs and cats has a little story behind it. Earlier, when dogs and cats had not become friends with human beings, they were predators. They used to hunt other animals for their food. When dogs went out hunting with their friends, tail language came handy. When they were close to each other, dogs could use facial expressions to talk. But, for long-distance communication, they used their tails. Unlike dogs, cats liked to hunt alone. So, they did not need to use tail language too often. As a result, their vocabulary in tail language is much smaller than that of dogs\’.
5.What does it mean when a dog’s tail is straight?(C)
A. It has a lot to say to you.
B. It wants to stop fighting.
C. It is going to fight.
D. It likes to be patted.
解析：
6.A cat tries to appear big when it is______.(A)
A. facing a danger
B. unhappy
C. ready to hunt
D. hungry
解析：
7.Which of the following does the author intend to say?(D)
A. Dogs and cats are not good friends.
B. Dogs are much friendlier than cats.
C. Dogs and cats are usually good pets.
D. Dogs use tail language more than cats.
解析：
8.In the last paragraph, the underlined word \\(B)
A. animals that follow
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