2012级阅读理解20篇

12级阅读理解练习20篇试卷编号：1220考试时间：120 分钟满分：100 分Part 1 Reading Comprehension (Multiple Choice)(Each item: 1)Directions:Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.When I was in the 7th grade, I had a lot of trouble reading. My mother used to sit by my side, and explain each paragraph of each school reading assignment to me because I didn't understand what I was reading. She would have to read each paragraph to me. And then after each paragraph, she told me the general meaning of what we just read. In class, I tried to hide the fact that I couldn't read. My teachers gave us the last ten minutes of class to start our reading homework, and I would sit there for ten minutes staring at the page, pretending I was reading it. I remember a terrible feeling of not wanting to get into trouble for not being able to understand. I had to wait until I got home so my mother could explain it to me. How did I ever get into Cornell University?By the 8th grade I started understanding a little on my own, but I was reading at a very slow speed. I got hold of all the speed-reading books I could get my hands on. I read them all very slowly at the time. I even went out and took a course on speed-reading. Then I developed my own way which was easier and produced quicker results. I started practicing these techniques every day, and as I started to read faster, my understanding increased. I found that I stopped daydreaming and thinking about other things while I was reading, and started getting the larger meaning. I was reading faster and comprehending better.I found that when you read slowly, word-by-word, you get lost in the words, lose the bigger picture, and your comprehension drops. When you read faster, your comprehension goes up because instead of getting lost in the words, you see the general picture.1. The main difficulty the writer had in reading in the 7th grade was that ________________________.A. she often forgot her school reading assignmentsB. she had difficulty reading with comprehensionC. she had a poor vocabulary and very bad grammarD. she always looked elsewhere when asked to read2. The writer would pretend to be reading in the last 10 minutes of class because _________________________.A. she was afraid of being found outB. the reading class was terribleC. she had to do what others were doingD. her mother told her to do so3. The writer's reading ability improved a great deal mainly because _______________________.A. she entered Cornell UniversityB. she took a course on speed readingC. her mother helped herD. she developed her own way of reading4. From her own experience, the writer found that _________________.A. one's comprehension drops if one reads too slowlyB. in order to understand better, one has to read slowlyC. one does not pay enough attention to information if one reads fastD. many people read fast in order to save time5. The writer wrote the passage in order to ___________________.A. prove to readers the importance of higher educationB. tell a story in honor of her motherC. give a detailed description of different reading skillsD. prove the importance of reading fastQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog."Culture consists of all shared products of a human society" (Robertson, 1981). This means not only such material things as cities, tools, and schools, but also non-material things, such as ideas, customs, family patterns, and languages. Put simply, culture refers to the entire way of life of a society, "the ways of a people".Language is a part of culture and plays a very important role in it. Some social scientists consider it the keystone of culture. Without language, maintaining culture would not be possible. On the other hand, language is influenced and shaped by culture. It reflects culture in the broadest sense, is the symbolic representation of a people, and it comprises a society's historical and cultural backgrounds. Language also displays a people's approach to life and their ways of living and thinking.We should not go further into the relationship between language and culture. What needs to be stressed here is that the two interact, and that understanding of one requires understanding of the other.Social scientists tell us that cultures differ from one another and that each culture is unique. As cultures are diverse, languages are also diverse. It is only natural then that with difference in cultures and differences in languages, difficulties often arise in communicating between people of different cultures. Understanding is not alwayseasy.Learning a foreign language well means more than merely mastering the pronunciation, grammar, words, and idioms. It also means learning to see the world as native speakers of that language see it, learning the ways in which their language reflects the ideas, customs, and behaviors of their society. It means learning to understand their "language of the mind". Learning a language, in fact, is inseparable from learning culture.6. According to Robertson, what is NOT part of non-material culture?A. Legal systems.B. Language.C. Religion.D. Tools.7. The second paragraph is about _____.A. the way language is used by social scientistsB. the relationship between language and cultureC. the influence culture has on languageD. the influence language has on culture8. If you want to learn a foreign language well, you must _____.A. grasp the pronunciation, grammar, words, and idiomsB. master the language as well as its cultureC. know the way the native speakers of that language thinkD. learn the country's culture first9. The relationship between language and culture is that _________.A. language dominates cultureB. culture dominates languageC. they are connected with each otherD. language consists of culture10. "Language of the mind" means _____.A. the unspoken things that people thinkB. the method for studying a languageC. the manner in which people thinkD. the common culture shared by all people regardless of languageQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the same passage or dialog.A boy between the ages of 6 and 14 still admires his mother and has plenty to learn from her.But his interests are changing—he is becoming more interested in what men have to offer. A boy knows he is turning into a man. He has to learn from a man to completehis development.The father's job is to step in over time. If there is no father around, then the child must depend on other men in places such as school. This is happening more frequently and would not be such a problem if there were more male teachers at primary school for boys to look up to.Children need a lot of extra support. Throughout primary school years and into high school, boys should spend a lot of time with their fathers and mothers, getting their help, learning how to do things, and enjoying their company.With regard to feelings, at this stage the father is more important. The boy is ready to learn from his father and listens to what he has to say. Often he will take more notice of his father. It's enough to drive a mother wild!Now is a good time for a father to do "little" things, like playing in the yard on summer evenings, going for walks, telling stories about life, telling him about his own youth, working on hobbies, or playing sports together for enjoyment. This is the time when good memories are created that will be healthy for the son, as well as for the father, for years to come.Although every boy is different, it's common for boys at this age to get a little argumentative (好争论的), restless, and moody (闹情绪). It's not that they are turning bad—just that they are being born into a new self and birth always means struggle.I believe this is the age when we fail teenagers the most. In our society all we offer those in their middle teens is "more of the same", that being more school. So it's little wonder that problems arise. But if parents, and fathers in particular, pay close attention to their sons, fewer problems will arise.11. According to the passage a boy needs the help of _________ to develop well.A. his mother onlyB. his father onlyC. neither his mother nor his fatherD. both his mother and father12. One problem for a boy's development is that ________.A. there are few men teaching in primary schoolsB. there are few women teaching in primary schoolsC. the boy's interests are changingD. the boy wants to act as a man13. A good time for a father to have an influence on his son is ________.A. when the boy is 14B. when the boy is at primary schoolC. from about age 6 to the 14th birthdayD. from when the boy was born14. By the middle teens boys argue often with their parents. This means ________.A. they are turning badB. they are turning goodC. they are being born into new selvesD. they are rebelling against their parents15. The main idea of this passage is that ________.A. fathers play a large role in raising boysB. mothers should feel comfortable when their sons' interests are changing.C. without fathers mothers can raise good menD. fathers should stay with their sons as much as possibleQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the same passage or dialog.College is a new and different experience for me. I'm away from home, so I have many things to adjust to, such as being on my own and meeting many different types of people. There are a lot of things that I like about college that I would like to describe for you.First of all, living at college gives me a sense of responsibility and of being on my own. My parents aren't around to say, "No, you're not going out tonight," or "Did you finish your homework?" Everything I do has to be my decision, and that makes me responsible for my own life. During the second week I was at college, I had to go out and look for a bank where I could open an account. And when I got to the bank, I had to decide whether to have a checking or savings account and whether or not to get a credit card. Decisions! Decisions!Friendly people is another thing I like about college. On the first day I came to Marymount University here in Virginia from New York, I was a bit confused about where I was going. My mother and I drove in. We did not know the building we were supposed to go to, but the guard was very nice. With a smile, he told us what building we were looking for and where we could park our car. My room was on the first floor of New Gerard, and I knew I had to go through some glass doors, but my mother and I didn't know which ones. Some students saw me and asked, "Are you a new student?" When they found out I was looking for New Gerard, one said, "Oh, just follow us; that's where we're going." Even now I feel comfortable in the dorm (学生宿舍) because there are friendly people around to talk with.I do like a lot of things about college, but that doesn't mean I don't think about things at home. Although I like college, I can still get homesick. New York is a very good place, too! And sometimes I miss it!16. The text is perhaps written by ________.A. a new studentB. a new teacherC. a foreign reporterD. a foreign visitor17. What does "gives me a sense of responsibility" in the first sentence of Paragraph 2 mean? It means it makes me feel ________.A. responsible for my parents.B. responsible for my teacher.C. responsible for the school.D. responsible for myself.18. One thing that he liked was ________.A. the comfortable dormB. finding his way aroundC. his studies as a first year studentD. the friendly people19. What is New Gerard?A. It's a student's name.B. It's a teacher's name.C. It's a dorm's name.D. It's a school's name.20. Which of the following is NOT true?A. People in Marymount University are friendly.B. The writer likes the new experience in the university.C. The writer drove to Marymount University with his mother.D. The writer is not homesick.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the same passage or dialog.There are different ideas about pets in different parts of the world. In most cultures, animals are in a worse position than human beings. In some cases, however, people treat their pets like members of their families, or perhaps better. In the United States and Europe, there are special shops that sell clothing and food for cats and dogs.In many countries of the world, there is special food for pets. It is common for big markets in many places to sell cat food and dog food. However, in a small town in France, there is a special restaurant for dogs. Dogs are the only customers. There is seating for twenty of them. The dogs choose from a variety of dishes on the menu.Of course, in most parts of the world, pets don't live in such wealth and comfort. People treat their pets in a more practical way. People own cats and dogs because they keep away mice and other unwanted animals. Owners have some loving feelings for their pets, but they do not see them as equal to family members. In most places in theworld, there isn't any special clothing or fine food for animals. There aren't any special restaurants for dogs.Pets around the world live in a great variety of ways, just as people do.21. According to the passage, in most cultures ______________________________.A. animals are in a worse position than human beingsB. people treat their pets like members of their familiesC. there are special shops that sell clothing for dogs and catsD. pets such as dogs and cats are very popular22. According to the passage, there are ______________________________.A. clothing shops for dogs and cats in the United States and EuropeB. restaurants for dogs in every city in FranceC. no dogs or cats that wear clothingD. some people who treat their pets far better than they treat themselves23. For many people, pets may have a more practical function because ________________.A. pets are often useful companions for old peopleB. cats and dogs can be used to keep away miceC. pets can sometimes be sold to make moneyD. some pets may show loving feelings for their owners.24. What might you think after reading this passage?A. Dogs and cats like to wear expensive clothing.B. Many people visit the dog restaurant in France.C. People in every part of the world like to buy fine clothing for their pets.D. In some cases, animals have better food and clothing than people.25. The main idea of this reading passage is ____________________________.A. Dogs enjoy fine restaurantsB. A rich cat can afford to go to any restaurantC. People treat pets in very different ways in different parts of the worldD. It is stupid to have special food and clothing for animalsQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the same passage or dialog.Friends play an important part in our lives. And while we may get along well with a number of people, we can only be friends with very few. The average student, for example, has about 6 friends.Most people spend time with others they like, but still the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their shared interest vary enormously. As we get to know people, we take into account things like age, race, economic condition, social position, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of prime importance, it is more difficult to get along with people when there is a marked difference in age andbackground.Many friends avoid argument. It is usual for close friends to have similar ideas and beliefs. They have attitudes and interests in common that they often talk about and they might think of themselves being "on the same wavelength". It generally takes time to reach this point however. And the more intimately involved people become, the more they rely on one another for favors and to keep promises. Also, friends have to learn to put up with annoying habits and to tolerate differences of opinion.In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the association between two people. But the supporting and understanding of each other that results from shared experiences and emotions does seem to create a powerful bond, which can overcome differences in background, and break down barriers of age, class, or race.26. What is True according to the first paragraph?A. A person can only have a few real friends.B. We should put things such as age, race, economic conditions, social positions, and intelligence in the first place when making friends.C. People whom we can get along well with are our friends.D. A student has six friends at most.27. In Paragraph 3, "being on the same wavelength" means ______.A. talking as fast as othersB. having the same topic as othersC. having attitudes and interests in commonD. having the same experiences and emotions28. The word " intimately" in Paragraph 3 perhaps means______.A. far awayB. closelyC. wellD. in distance29. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Even friends may have difference of opinion.B. Friends never argue with each other.C. It takes time to become good friends.D. Shared experiences can make for a strong friendship.30. To strengthen friendly relationships, people______.A. should have the same age, class, and raceB. should get rid of the annoying habitsC. should support and understand each otherD. should hold friendship ceremoniesQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the same passage or dialog.For years, it's been assumed that the inside environment limits the variety of plants that people are subjected to. Lately, however, plants that are usually only grown outdoors have found their way into inside spaces. There are a few simple reasons why this is.The modern inside environment can be a good place for a wide variety of outdoor plants. Plants that ordinarily cannot grow in colder outdoor weather can be protected by the inside spaces, where temperatures are easily controlled. Plants that used to be found only outside, such as trees, have become more and more popular as decorations inside houses. Orchids (兰花), which were once only found in hot places, have begun to grow well in inside places. A large number of smaller plants have also found their way into homes.One reason that the modern home has made exotic (引进的) outdoor plants more practical is the modern use of windows. In the past windows were used less often in buildings than they are today. It is partly because of the ability of large windows to admit a large quantity of light from the sun and to keep the heat in at the same time, that many outdoor plants have been able to make their move inside.It is true that most of the plants that have been successful in moving inside have been small. Some of the best-suited varieties are the vines (藤本植物). Many vines that grow in natural locations make excellent decorations where other plants prove difficult to grow. Although some trees can be grown inside, it is not likely the larger varieties can be used. Unfortunately, most homes just don't have the space to grow a monkey tree.31. The passage is mainly concerned with ________.A. the ability of large windowsB. the difficulty of moving monkey trees into homesC. growing plants inside housesD. the best suited trees32. People used to believe that ________.A. the plants that could grow inside were limitedB. the plants that could grow inside were from hot placesC. the temperature in the inside environment could be controlledD. the larger plants grew better inside.33. It is implied or suggested in the passage that ________.A. there are more plants today than ever beforeB. people like to use plants as decorations in their housesC. people move plants into their houses to save themD. the uses of windows in the past were not practical34. One function of modern windows is ________.A. to allow fresh air inB. to grow plants and trees insideC. to provide heat and lightD. to control the temperature35. It is not likely that large plants will move inside because ________.A. the weather is not suitableB. they cannot be movedC. they cannot be controlledD. there is not enough spaceQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the same passage or dialog.These days we are so accustomed to instant communication, it is hard to imagine the excitement that was created in the nineteenth century when cables, which were used to transmit telegraph messages, were laid.Cable laying proved to be immensely difficult. The cable that carried the first telegraph messages between England and France in the autumn of 1850 had a very short life. The day after, a fisherman "caught" the cable by mistake. Thinking that the copper wire at the center of the thick cable was gold, he cut a piece off to show his friends. However, a new cable was laid, and soon news could travel quickly across Europe. But there was still no way of sending messages between Europe and America.When the Atlantic Telegraph Company was formed in 1856, a serious attempt was made to "join" Europe to America with no less than 2300 miles of cable. As no single ship could carry such a weight, two sailing vessels, the Agamemnon and the Niagara, shared the job. The intention was that after setting out in opposite directions, they should meet in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean where the two cables would be connected together. But the ships had hardly covered 300 miles when the cable broke. In 1858, a second attempt was made. This time, though greatly hindered by storms, the ships were successful. There was great rejoicing a few months later, when after the combined efforts of both ships, Britain and America were at last connected by cable and the Queen of England was able to speak to the President of the United States. This cable, however, only lasted eleven weeks. Further attempts were postponed until 1864 when Brunei's steamship, the Great Eastern, set forth. This powerful ship did the whole job by itself, but again messages could not travel freely because the cable developed a fault. While it was being mended, it broke, leaving 1300 miles of worthless cable lying on the ocean floor.But two years later the Great Eastern completed a highly successful journey laying cable, and since then it has become possible to send messages to all parts of the world.36. When were the first cables in the world laid?A. In the nineteenth century.B. In the early twentieth century.C. In the eighteenth century.D. In the 1940s.37. What happened to the first cable between England and France?A. It didn't work at all because there was something wrong with its quality.B. A fisherman mistook it for a long fish.C. It was broken by the violent waves in the English Channel.D. Someone cut it.38. Why were two sailing vessels, the Agamemnon and the Niagara, used to lay the cable?A. Because one ship couldn't cover 2300 miles.B. Because it was difficult to find a cable of 2300 miles.C. Because one ship couldn't carry the weight of the cable.D. Because the cable of 2300 miles was more likely to break.39. The Queen of England wasn't able to speak to the President of the United States until ______.A. 1850B. 1856C. 1858D. 186440. When were people able to send messages all around the world?A. 1866.B. 1864.C. 1850.D. 1856.Questions 41 to 45 are based on the same passage or dialog.Everyone knows what happens when you catch a cold. First you get a sore (疼痛的) throat. Then you sneeze (打噴嚏). After coughing and blowing your way through the next few days, it's over... until the next time.Every year 69% of Canadians will suffer at least one cold. Colds are responsible for a great deal of lost time at work and at school.There is no known cure for the common cold. Once you catch a cold, your body usually makes antibodies (抗体) against the virus. These antibodies help the body develop a resistance (抵抗力) to the virus if you catch it again. Unfortunately, the common cold is caused by over 200 different viruses. The large number of viruses andthe fact that they change help explain why there is no cure for the common cold. Adults, who have been exposed (遭受) to more viruses, tend to suffer fewer colds than children.The occurrence of colds tends to increase in the winter but NOT because of the cold! Cold weather has not been shown to increase the number of colds. People spend more time indoors in winter. They are therefore more likely to come into physical contact with each other and spread the disease.Common colds are spread by sneezes or by direct contact with a cold sufferer. Sneezing spreads colds when someone sneezes near other people, or sneezes on objects which others later touch. Once the virus is on someone's hand, and the unsuspecting (毫无戒心的) victim touches his or her nose or eyes, the virus is spread and trouble begins.The simplest and most effective way to lower the risk of catching a cold is to wash your hands frequently.41. At the very beginning of the passage, the writer talks about ________.A. what a cold is likeB. what a cold virus is likeC. how to cure a coldD. how to prevent a cold from spreading42. There is no cure for the common cold because ________.A. the nature of colds remains unknownB. the large number of cold viruses keeps changingC. your body can't develop antibodiesD. your resistance isn't strong enough43. Which of the following products would have increased sales if more people became aware of the real reason for the spread of colds?A. Sweaters (毛衣).B. Paper napkins (餐巾).C. Soap.D. Bottles of water.44. People are more likely to catch a cold if they ________.A. go outside in the cold winterB. talk to those who once had coldsC. often wash their handsD. always stay indoors and have physical contact with each other45. Colds are spread by ________.A. sneezesB. direct contacts with a cold suffererC. touching objects with virusesD. All of the above.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the same passage or dialog.Scientific research has shown that direct parental involvement (卷入) in the life of the child is the most important factor in increasing the odds of a kid remaining drug-free. "Give enough time, care, and attention to our children," says Lilia Dulay, the chief of Preventive (预防性的) Education, Training, and Information at the Dangerous Drugs Board of the Philippines, "and the odds increase greatly that they won't use drugs." "We are living in a society in which parents and the extended family have less time to devote to youngsters," says Hata. "The pressure to earn more money means parents often work long hours and see little of their children. This lack of quality and quantity of parental involvement is the most crucial factor in the increase of drug use. "In short, parents must be involved in their children's lives."Dato Haji Jamaat says parents should understand that in some Asian cities school drug prevention programs are either limited or non-existent. Parents should help develop other programs that cater (迎合) to the needs of youngsters and make positive use of children's energy.The exceptions (例外) are Singapore and Hong Kong, since both have extensive drug-education programs. Both cities have also recorded a drop in the number of youngsters caught taking drugs. According to the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association, the number of new drug users dropped from 1134 in 1997 to 769 in 1998.To keep children away from drugs, one thing is clear, and that is schools, communities, religious institutions, and the police can help, but no one can replace the family. The work that parents do is critical. Most experts agree it is highly likely that youngsters who don't do drugs as teens will not do drugs as adults.Talk to your children. Listen to them. Set standards of right and wrong. Keep in mind that they learn by example. Love, support, and praise them so they will have a positive sense of self-worth. Keep them busy. Be involved with—and on top of—their lives. Educate yourself about drugs. Remember, don't let your silence be acceptance.46. According to the passage, what is the most effective factor in keeping children drug-free?A. Attention from the parents.B. School teaching.C. Governmental legislation.D. None of the above.。