2019高考英语 阅读理解（历史与地理）（含解析）.docVIP

PAGE PAGE 1 （历史与地理） 李仕才 导读：本文介绍的是水城威尼斯。它是世界上唯一没有汽车的城市；它因水而生，因水而美，因水而兴，号称“亚得里亚海皇后”。 Venice — Queen of the Adriatic The historic city of Venice stretches across a shallow saltwater lagoon in northeast Italy. The city was once a major sea power and an important center for politics and trade. It has since faded from glory and declined in influence, but the Queen of the Adriatic remains rich in beauty, art, and tourism. ①Built on a string of islands alongside the Adriatic Sea, Venice is famous for its canals, which serve as roads. The only transportation in the old city center has been by boat