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 times, 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 amusing 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!
1.What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the text?
A.A science fiction B.A travel guide
C.A history book D.A biography
2.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
3.What can be inferred about CHRONOLOGICA in the text?
A.It mainly concentrates on well-known people.
B.It’s intended for young readers only.
C.It helps make clear some historical facts.
D.Its style is likely to be serious and formal.
She has much working experience. _________, we consider her the best candidate for the job.
A.However B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Instead
The manager insisted on _________ on time.
A.his finishing the task B.he finishing the task
C.him to finish the task D.him finish the task
I found it no use _______ to persuade him to give up smoking.
A.Try B.to try C.trying D.having tried
________ and out of breath, we reached the top of the mountains and stopped ________ the beautiful scenery.
A.Tiring; to admire B.Tiring; admiring C.Tired; admiring D.Tired;to admire
It rained heavily in the south, _________ serious flooding in several provinces.
A.caused B.causing C.having caused D.to cause
