2014年高考英语 必考点精选题系列 01（含解析）.docVIP

2014年高考英语 必考点精选题系列 01（解析版） 第I卷 第部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。长郡中学2014届高三月考试卷（四） A According to legend, the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy, which connects the Palazzo Ducale to an ancient prison, got its name because the walk across it gave prisoners on their way to jail a final chance to enjoy the beauty of the city. The view from the bridge today, however, is more likely to be of a giant billboard selling Bulgari or Coca-cola. But when the Coke billboards went up this summer on buildings near the Piazza San Marco,which is at the historic heart of Venice, there was a public debate. We cant commercialize everything, said Alessandra Mottola Molfino, a Venetian. We couldnt stay quiet, said Maria Camilla Bianchini dAlberigo, president of a heritage protection association. City of officials. however, argue that without these ads, the city could not afford to maintain its heritage. Many have been damaged by centuries of wear and are even a threat to public safety. I cant turn down the image of a bottle when there are pieces of the Palazzo Ducale falling to the ground, said Renata Codello, a Culture Ministry official. The Culture Minister has a budget of about $ 47 million (315 million yuan) for restoration of monuments. but Italy has a rich architectural heritage, and funds are always tight. Of that amount, $ 1. 8 million was given to the entire Veneto region, which includes Venice. Two years ago, the city signed an agreement with the Dottor Group, a company responsible for the restoration of the Bridge of Sighs and the Palazzo Ducale. It allows it to sell ad space. But there is a condition in the agreement: The ads should not offend public taste. In August, Venice banned US actress Julianne Moores Bulgrari ad from a billboard in the Piazza San Marco. The photo shows a naked Moore covered with lion cubs. handbags and jewelry. Mayor Giorgio Orson