CHRONOLOGICA ——The Unbelievable Years that Defined History DID YOU KNOW… In 105 AD paper was invente

CHRONOLOGICA ——The Unbelievable Years that Defined History DID YOU KNOW… In 105 AD paper was invented in China? When Columbus discovered the New World? The British Museum opened in 1759? CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time, from the foundation of Rome to the creation of the Internet. Along the way are tales of kings and queens, hot air balloons…and monkeys in space. Travel through 100 of the most unbelievable years in world history and learn why being a Roman Emperor wasn’t always as good as it sounds, how the Hundred Years’ War didn’t actually last for 100 years and why Spencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record. CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history, beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievable facts. While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great, this book also gives an account of the lives of lesser-known individuals including the explorer Mungo Park and sculptor Gutzon Borglum. This complete but brief historical collection is certain to entertain readers young and old, and guaranteed to present even the biggest history lover with something new!

48. What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the text?
A. A biography. B. A travel guide.
C. A history book. D. A science fiction.
49. How does the writer recommend CHRONOLOGICA to readers?
A. By giving details of its collection.
B. By introducing some of its contents.
C. By telling stories at the beginning.
D. By comparing it with other books.
【答案】48. C    49. B
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了历史书CHRONOLOGICA的内容、特点、阅读对象等。
【48题详解】
C细节理解题。根据根据第三段第二句While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great, this book also gives an account of the lives of lesser-known individuals including the explorer Munge Park and scultor  Gulzon Borglum.和第四段第五行“this book also gives an account of the lives…”可判断“Chronologica”是本书：文章副标题“The Unbelievable Years that Defined History”（难以置信的定义历史的年份）、第四段第一句“CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history（这一完整却简洁的历史集）”等都可看出这本书与历史有关可知，CHRONOLOGICA是一本历史书，故选C项。
【49题详解】
B写作方法题。写作方法题。通读全文可知，本文首段介绍该书内容，接着说明该书的时间跨度，其中含有对罗马皇帝等内容的介绍，据此可知，该书是通过介绍内容的方法向读者推荐的。故B项正确。