C
Howard Carter Finds King Tut's Tomb
Howard Carter was only 17 years old when he first went to Egypt in 1891. His father was quite successful as a portrait painter in England. Howard had a great deal of artistic talent, but he did not want to become a portrait painter like his father. He wanted adventure. With his father's help, he got a job with an archaeologist who was on his way to Egypt. This was an exciting opportunity for young Howard Carter.
In Egypt, Howard Carter worked as an artist for some of the best Egyptologists（埃及古 物学者）of his time. An Egyptologist is an archaeologist whose focus is learning about ancient Egypt. It was not long before Howard Carter was quite well known among Egyptologists, not only as an artist but also for his knowledge about ancient Egypt and archaeology.
Howard Carter wanted to hunt for King Tut's tomb, but that took men and money. Howard Carter finally got lucky. Lord Carnarvon was a very rich man. Lord Carnarvon allowed Howard Carter to hire 50 men to help him search for Tut's tomb.
In November 1922, by the light of a candle, Howard Carter cut a hole in a secret door. Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter carefully looked through the hole. What they saw through the peephole（窥视孔）） was amazing! They could not believe their eyes! The room was filled with treasures—couches shaped like animals, jeweled chests, vases, statues, and even chariots（二轮战车），all glittering with gold. It took months to move the treasures they found in the first room alone before they could open the doors in that room that led to other rooms! In other rooms, they found the chair King Tut had used as a small child.
The tomb was an incredible discovery, not only for its monetary value but also for its history. Historians learned so much about the people who lived over 3,000 years ago, about their culture and beliefs and daily life, from the objects found in King Tut's tomb. Howard Carter became world famous.
8. What was Howard Carter interested in when he was young?
A. Becoming a portrait painter. B. Taking adventures.
C. Finding valuable jewelry. D. Becoming a famous man.
9. What made Howard Carter famous in Egypt?
A. His father being a successful portrait painter.
B. His gift for art and his rich knowledge about archaeology.
C. Lord Carnarvon's speaking highly of his adventure.
D. A large amount of gold found by him in Tut's tomb.
10. How old was Howard Carter when he found the King Tut's tomb?
A. 17. B. 31. C. 48. D. 50.
11. What's the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. The meaning of finding King Tut's tomb.
B. The process of discovering King Tut's tomb.
C. The history about King Tut.
D. The treasures dug out from King Tut's tomb.
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
这是一篇记叙文。讲述了Howard Carter 发现图坦卡蒙国王的坟墓的故事。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据“He wanted adventure.”可知，他年轻时对冒险感兴趣，故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据“It was not long before Howard Carter was quite well known among Egyptologists, not only as an artist but also for his knowledge about ancient Egypt and archaeology.”可知Howard Carter不久之后变得很有名，不仅是作为一名艺术家，还因为他对古埃及和考古学的知识，故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第1段“Howard Carter was only 17 years old when he first went to Egypt in1891”以及第4段“In November 1922, by the light of a candle, Howard Carter cut a hole in the secret door.”可知，Howard1891年的时候17岁，所以1922年发现国王墓地时是48岁，故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据“The tomb was an incredible discovery, not only for its monetary value but also for its history.”可知，最后一段主要是讲这个坟墓是一次重大发现，不仅是因为它的金钱价值，还因为它的历史，所以最后一段主要讲述发现King Tut墓地的价值和意义，故选A。
Howard Carter Finds King Tut's Tomb
Howard Carter was only 17 years old when he first went to Egypt in 1891. His father was quite successful as a portrait painter in England. Howard had a great deal of artistic talent, but he did not want to become a portrait painter like his father. He wanted adventure. With his father's help, he got a job with an archaeologist who was on his way to Egypt. This was an exciting opportunity for young Howard Carter.
In Egypt, Howard Carter worked as an artist for some of the best Egyptologists（埃及古 物学者）of his time. An Egyptologist is an archaeologist whose focus is learning about ancient Egypt. It was not long before Howard Carter was quite well known among Egyptologists, not only as an artist but also for his knowledge about ancient Egypt and archaeology.
Howard Carter wanted to hunt for King Tut's tomb, but that took men and money. Howard Carter finally got lucky. Lord Carnarvon was a very rich man. Lord Carnarvon allowed Howard Carter to hire 50 men to help him search for Tut's tomb.
In November 1922, by the light of a candle, Howard Carter cut a hole in a secret door. Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter carefully looked through the hole. What they saw through the peephole（窥视孔）） was amazing! They could not believe their eyes! The room was filled with treasures—couches shaped like animals, jeweled chests, vases, statues, and even chariots（二轮战车），all glittering with gold. It took months to move the treasures they found in the first room alone before they could open the doors in that room that led to other rooms! In other rooms, they found the chair King Tut had used as a small child.
The tomb was an incredible discovery, not only for its monetary value but also for its history. Historians learned so much about the people who lived over 3,000 years ago, about their culture and beliefs and daily life, from the objects found in King Tut's tomb. Howard Carter became world famous.
8. What was Howard Carter interested in when he was young?
A. Becoming a portrait painter. B. Taking adventures.
C. Finding valuable jewelry. D. Becoming a famous man.
9. What made Howard Carter famous in Egypt?
A. His father being a successful portrait painter.
B. His gift for art and his rich knowledge about archaeology.
C. Lord Carnarvon's speaking highly of his adventure.
D. A large amount of gold found by him in Tut's tomb.
10. How old was Howard Carter when he found the King Tut's tomb?
A. 17. B. 31. C. 48. D. 50.
11. What's the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. The meaning of finding King Tut's tomb.
B. The process of discovering King Tut's tomb.
C. The history about King Tut.
D. The treasures dug out from King Tut's tomb.
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
这是一篇记叙文。讲述了Howard Carter 发现图坦卡蒙国王的坟墓的故事。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据“He wanted adventure.”可知，他年轻时对冒险感兴趣，故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据“It was not long before Howard Carter was quite well known among Egyptologists, not only as an artist but also for his knowledge about ancient Egypt and archaeology.”可知Howard Carter不久之后变得很有名，不仅是作为一名艺术家，还因为他对古埃及和考古学的知识，故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第1段“Howard Carter was only 17 years old when he first went to Egypt in1891”以及第4段“In November 1922, by the light of a candle, Howard Carter cut a hole in the secret door.”可知，Howard1891年的时候17岁，所以1922年发现国王墓地时是48岁，故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据“The tomb was an incredible discovery, not only for its monetary value but also for its history.”可知，最后一段主要是讲这个坟墓是一次重大发现，不仅是因为它的金钱价值，还因为它的历史，所以最后一段主要讲述发现King Tut墓地的价值和意义，故选A。
