2016届高三英语一轮复习讲义：Book 2 Unit 6_高考复习指南

2016届高三英语一轮复习讲义：Book 2 Unit 6

　　Lina used to be such a bright,32.healthy(health) and nice child.“What has turned her into a dopetaker (吸毒者)？” I asked myself.“And why are millions of young people like her 33.taking(take) dope to destroy themselves？There must be something seriously wrong 34.with our society.What is it？”

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　　Ⅰ.阅读理解

　　Many of the most valuable and historical books that have been sold in the past few decades have changed hands by auction，with bidding sometimes going into the millions.Here is a list of some of the most lucrative sales of recent years.

　　Codex Leicester

　　Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester holds the record as the most expensive book sold to date.It contains the famous artist’s notes about the links between art and science，and is illustrated with drawings to support his observations.In 1994，Bill Gates，the founder of Microsoft，purchased it for 30.8 million.

　　Gospels of Henry the Lion

　　One of the most expensive books in the world is Gospels of Henry the Lion, which experts think dates back to about 1188.This ancient work includes 50 paintings which document Henry’s search for power as the ruler of Brunswick.The manuscript was produced by Benedictine monks and changed hands recently in 1983，when it was sold for 12 million.

　　Magna Carta

　　A manuscript of the Magna Carta，first issued in 1215 to define individual rights and freedom under English law，was sold at auction recently.This document was produced during King John’s ruling period.Owned by the Ross Perot Foundation，it was the only copy still in private hands until it was bought by David Rubinstein of the Carlyle Group，who wanted to return it to the National Archives.The final selling price was