重庆市璧山县2016高考英语二轮阅读理解精练（5）及答案.docxVIP

重庆市璧山县2016高考英语二轮：阅读理解精练（5）及答案社会文化（阅读理解）由 (2012重庆,C)改编There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky (威士忌)at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle.When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873 she wrote in her diary,“I never saw a lovelier spot.” And she didn’t even go fishing.Scotland is not easily defined.In certain moments,this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes.When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light,the rivers,teeming with fish,can turn into streams of gold.As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy,near the Inverlochy Castle,any frustration (烦恼) will float away as gently as the circling water.It’s just you and purple,pink,white flowers,seeking a perfect harmony.If you are a new comer to fishing,learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime’s fun.For many,fishing is more than a sport;it is an art.Scotland offers interesting places where you can rest after a long day’s fishing.Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland,the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland’s mountains.Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains,and reaching its 1343-metre top is a challenge.But it’s not just what goes up that matters; what comes down is unique.More than 900 metres high,on the mountain’s north face,lies an all-important source of pure water.Its name comes from the Gaelic language “usquebaugh”or “water of life”;and it is the single most important ingredient (原料) in Scotland’s best known drink:whisky.1.The story of Queen Victoria is to show that 　　　.?A.the Queen is rich in tour experienceB.theCastle is a good place to go in ScotlandC.tasting whisky is better than going fishingD.1873 is a special year for the Queen2.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?(　　)A.By giving descriptions.B.By following time order.C.By analyzi