高考英语阅读理解(历史与地理)(含解析).docxVIP

The bad weather added to the shipwrecked sailors difficulties. The bad weather added to the shipwrecked sailors difficulties. 城中心唯一的交通工具就是乘船或者步行。 虽然现在大多数威尼斯人乘坐电动水上巴士， 传统的威尼斯船只仍然 城中心唯一的交通工具就是乘船或者步行。 虽然现在大多数威尼斯人乘坐电动水上巴士， 传统的威尼斯船只仍然 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. ① Built 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 or on foot for centuries. Traditional Venetian boats still ferry tourists through the narrow canals, though nowadays most Venetians travel by motorized waterbus. Arched footbridges traverse the canals, ② adding to the picturesque charm of this fairytale city. Venice is Europes largest car-free area and a World Heritage Site. ③ While its unique infrastructure is enough to make it a historic gem, Venice also boasts a rich cultural history. During the Renaissance , Venice was one of the most important musical centers in Europe. Countless books, plays, musical compositions, and works of art have been inspired by Venice. Presently, the city draws more than seven million tourists per year. Sadly, the future of Venice is threatened. Since the 20th century, when wells began to draw water from the ground to support local industry, Venice has been sinking. In many old houses, lower level staircases are now flooded and former ground floors have become uninhabitable. Nevertheless, Venetian life ④ goes on and the city continues to charm its many visitors. 威尼斯——亚得里亚海皇后历史名城威尼斯横跨意大利东北部的一个咸水湖。 这个城市曾经是一个主要的海上力量和重要的政治、 贸易中心。虽然它昔日的荣耀和影响力已经褪去， 这位“亚得里亚海皇后” 在美景、 艺术与旅游业方面依然非常富有。 建