2012年GCT聯(lián)考英語(yǔ)閱精練（13）

來(lái)源：中國(guó)教育在線時(shí)間：2012-08-12 09:09:03

　　隨著2012年GCT考試的臨近，我們特整理今年GCT英語(yǔ)閱讀精煉題，供考生參考與學(xué)習(xí)。希望能對(duì)廣大考生有所幫助。

　　of the tens of thousands of ships on the ocean bottom, only a handful, less than1 percent, contain negotiable treasure, such as gold and jewels. most give us a different, priceless treasure — history. a SUNken ship lies in trust, preserved in the airless environment of the sea, and those in deep water are especially well protected. no dry land sites anywhere — except perhaps egyptian tombs — are in a better state of preservation than a vessel deep in the ocean. a sunken ship, therefore, can be a rare window through which a moment in time is glimpsed.

　　this is not to imply that sunken ships are always found intact. most ships break up on the way down, hit the bottom at about 100 miles per hour, and BECome a chaotic, confusing jumble (混亂的一堆). i recall the chagrin (懊惱) of a novice diver who , after surfacing from an underwater tour of a 400-foot ship, asked his diving buddy. “where was the wreck?” it takes experience to actually know sunken ship when one sees it.

　　but no matter what its condition on the way down, a ship deteriorates much more slowly as it sinks deeper into protective layer of sand and mud. ancient vessels have been found in remarkably good condition. in 1997 a group of marine archaeologists excavating (發(fā)掘) a 900-year-old wreck recovered engraved glassware, greek coins, bronze kettles, and amazingly, greek jars containing seeds, almonds, and lentile — even a plate with chicken bones.

　　1. which of the following is meant by the “priceless treasure” mentioned in line 2?

　　A. valuable information. B. ancient coins.

　　C. precious stones. D. old books.

　　2.the author compares a sunken ship preserved in the deep sea to which of the following?

　　A. a tomb in egypt. B. a greek jar.

　　C. a vacuum. D. a bronze chest.

　　3. according to the passage, which of the following usually happens to a ship as it sinks?

　　A. it remains in an upright position.

　　B. it gets transported by the currents.

　　C. it breaks into pieces.

　　D. it attracts marine life.

　　4. which of the following objects found on the 900-year-old wreck most surprised the author?