（2025·江西新余·模拟预测）Navigator and explorer Amerigo Vespucci was born in 1451 in Italy. He became a naturalized citizen of Spain in 1505. In his early 20s, his uncle Guido Antonio sent him on a brief diplomatic mission to Paris. The trip likely awakened Vespucci's fascination with exploration.
In 1496, after Columbus returned from his voyage to America, Vespucci had the opportunity to meet him in Seville. The conversation piqued Vespucci’s interest in seeing the world with his own eyes. Vespucci decided to leave his business behind and become an explorer.
On May 10,1497, he embarked on his first journey. In 1499, Vespucci embarked on his next expedition. Crossing the equator, they traveled to the coast of what is now Guyana. During this journey Vespucci is said to have discovered the Amazon River and Cape St. Augustine.
On May 14, 1501, Vespucci departed on another trans-Atlantic journey. Now on his third voyage, Vespucci set sail for Cape Verde. Vespucci’s third voyage is largely considered his most successful. Vespucci's ships sailed along the coast of South America. Along the way, they discovered present-day Rio de Janeiro and Rio de la Plata. Believing he had discovered a new continent, in a letter to Florence, Vespucci called South America the New World.
In 1507, some scholars in northern France were working on a geography book, which contained large cut-out maps that the reader could use to create his or her own globes. German cartographer Martin Waldsecmüler proposed that the newly discovered Brazilian portion of the New World be labeled America, the version of the name Amerigo, after Amerigo Vespucci. The act was his means of honoring the person who discovered it.
In 1508, Vespucci, was awarded the office of piloto mayor, or master navigator, of Spain. In this role, Vespucci’s job was to recruit and train other navigators, as well as to gather data on continued New World exploration. Vespucci held the position for the remainder of his life.
294．Which of the following was Guido Antonio’s effect on Vespucci?
A．Making Vespucci be a citizen of Spain.
B．Arousing Vespucci’s interests in voyage.
C．Columbus’ support for Vespucci.
D．Vespucci’s meet with Columbus.
295．What does the underlined word “piqued” mean in Paragraph 2?
A．Inspired. B．Discouraged. C．Prevented. D．Guided.
296．What's Martin’s purpose to call the newly discovered Brazilian portion as America?
A．To advertise for his large cut-out maps.
B．To encourage people to create globes.
C．To honor the discoverer of the new place.
D．To make people remember its name easily.
297．What is the author’s attitude toward Vespucci?
A．Unclear. B．Dismissive. C．Doubtful. D．Approving.
【答案】294．B 295．A 296．C 297．D
【知识点】记叙文、其他著名人物
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