2023届高考英语阅读理解考前热身（Day27）

2023高考阅读理解考前热身 （Day27） A（应用文） Are you interested in ancient Britain? Take a trip back in time and discover the Britain the ancestors knew. Maiden Castle, Dorset Maiden Castle was built in about 600 BC． It was a simple and ordinary site in the early phase. Around 450 BC it was greatly expanded, making it the largest hill fort in Britain. During the medieval period, it was used only for agriculture. Thomas Hardy, who built his house within sight of it, described the castle in a short story. John Cowper Powys wrote a novel titled Maiden Castle, which was set in Dorset. Avebury, Wiltshire This village is the proud home of the largest stone circle in Europe. Built during the New Stone Age, it was thought to calm the power of nature. The nearby Avebury Manor offers hands on insights into how the village has developed over the centuries. Unlike most historical sites, interaction is encouraged here, and visitors are welcome to sit on the chairs and lie on the beds. Skara Brae, Orkney Islands Older than Stonehenge, Skara Brae is unusually well protected. It has been described as one of the most remarkable prehistoric monuments (史前遗迹) in all of Europe. The Neolithic village is made up of eight round houses, connected by a series of small passages. The village was home to farmers, hunters and fishermen. Be sure to keep warm to protect you against the strong Orkney winds. Butser Ancient F arm, Hampshire Butser Ancient Farm is an archaeological (考古的) open -air museum that was founded in 1970 by the Council for British Archaeology. It meant to create a working ancient farm where archaeologists could explore their theories on how people lived and worked during the Iron Age. The farm built ancient houses based on real archaeological sites from all over the country. 1．What do we know about Maiden Castle? A．It’s now set for expansion. B．It’s a suitable place for cultural activities. C．It was seriously damaged by natural disasters. D．It provided creative inspiration for some writers