高考英语阅读理解二轮基础训练题(1)
高考英语阅读理解二轮基础训练题（1）
[广告型阅读理解]----- (三)
Stewart Island ferry services
While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion from Invercargill and Bluff.
ExperienceFoveauxStrait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans. During the onehour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island, keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds. Watching mollymawks (albatross) soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight.
Interesting landmarks commonly seen include Dog Island Lighthouse, RuapukeIsland, TitiIslands and Mt Anglem—Stewart Island's highest point.
Free tea and coffee on board.
Interpretation handouts are available (English only)．
Wheelchair access available.
Personal baggage is carried free on the ferriesmax. Two bags per person (one stowed and one small carryon). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.
Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra costreservations recommended)．
are closed 10 minutes prior to times stated above.) “20% MultiPurchase REWARD” on return ferry services.
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Kids go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!
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1．If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveller had better ________．
A．refer to the handouts first
B．use wheelchair access
C．make a reservation
D．park it 30 minutes before departure time
2．John, who went to Stewart Island on Dec. 28th, got to the ferry dock at 7：55 am. When did he most probably leave Bluff?
A．At 8：00 am. B．At 9：30 am.
C．At 11：00 am. D．At 3：00 pm.
3．Which of the following is FALSE about the ferry services?
A．Tea and coffee are free for passengers.
B．Children go free for travel for about 15 days.
C．Travellers are sure to see some seabirds during the crossing.
D．Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage.
(三)
【要点综述】本文描述的是Stewart Island轮渡服务的具体细节和各种信息。
1．C 细节理解题。根据“Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra costreservations recommended)．”可知要停车，要事先预约。故C正确。
2．B 推理判断题。根据“FERRY TO STEWART ISLAND…Checkin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.(Checkin and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes prior to times stated above.)”可知，在9点30 是最有可能的。故B正确。
3．D 细节理解题。根据“Personal baggage is carried free on the ferriesmax.Two bags per person (one stowed and one small carryon)．Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.”可知，并没有说要额外收行李费。故D项错误。
【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(八)】C
The French word renaissance means rebirth.It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France，then adopted by historians of culture，by art historians，and eventually by music historians，all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450－1600.The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe.Scholars and artists of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome.To these scholars this meant a return to human—as opposed to spiritual values.Fulfillment in life—as opposed to concern about an afterlife—became a desirable goal，and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on.Artists and writers now turned to secular(不朽的)as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.
These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period—how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed，experienced，discussed，and circulated.They could see the architectural monuments，sculptures(雕塑)，plays，and poems that were being rediscovered，but they could not actually hear ancient music—although they could read the writings of classical philosophers，poets，essayists，and music theorists that were becoming available in translation.They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect.For example，the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time.He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors，painters，architects，and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.
The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques.Furthermore，music changed so rapidly during this century and a half—though at different rates in different countries—that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.
36．What is the passage mainly about?
A．The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European Renaissance.
B．The musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance. C．The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style.
D．The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance. 37．The underlined word “now” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A．1855
B．the period of the Renaissance
C．tile time of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome
D．the time at which the author wrote the passage
38．It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of ________.
A．spirituality in everyday life
B．communication among artists across Europe
C．a cultural emphasis on human values
D．religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes 39．What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome?
A．Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.
B．It was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences.
C．It expressed more different ideals than classical sculpture，painting and poetry. D．It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed. 40．According to the passage，why was Bernardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time?
A．It did not contain enough religious themes.
B．It had little emotional impact on audiences.
C．It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.
D．It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.
36．C [主旨大意题。全文主要讲述了欧洲文艺复兴的发展，其中以音乐风格的变化为主要
例证。]
37．B [词义猜测题。讲述故事时用now表示“那时，当时”，即故事发生的时候。]
38．C [推理判断题。根据第一段第五句“To these scholars this meant a return to human—as opposed to spiritual values.”可知，文艺复兴时期的思想家寻求的是对人的价值的重视。]
39．A [推理判断题。根据第二段的“...although they could read the writings of classical philosophers，poets，essayists，and music theorists that were becoming available in translation.They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listen er and wondered why...”可推知选A。]
40．D [推理判断题。从第二段最后的描述中可以看出，Bernardino Cirillo对他那个时代中的模仿的音乐非常失望，敦促音乐家来向古代雕塑家、画家、建筑师和学者学习，这说明他认为他那个时代的音乐依赖性太强。]
[科普知识型阅读理解(二)]-----(一)
Studying volcanoes is a demanding profession. Hazel Rymer frequently has to struggle through rainforests, climb to the top of mountains, then climb 200 metres into the crater of active volcanoes. But the 38yearold volcanologist does her best to make it sound less alarming than it is. “Driving to work is more risky，” she insists. “And the deepest I go into the crater of a volcano is about 300 metres，”she adds, trying to make it all sound as ordinary as taking the dog for a walk.
Hazel has been studying volcanoes for a long time, so it's not surprising that she is used to the danger. Her interest in volcanoes began at school. A teacher gave her a book about Pompeii. “I remember reading about the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of the city，”she explains. “The thought of all those people just frozen in time had quite an effect on me and I am still excited by their dangerous beauty today.”
Nowadays, volcanoes are getting more and more unpredictable. There have been many changes in sea level caused by global warming and melting ice caps. These have resulted in some dormant volcanoes erupting, so studying them is more dangerous than ever before. Hazel says that although she doesn't take any unnecessary risk, she has had s ome frightening moments. Her worst experience was on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily,
when she was slowly surrounded by lava. “I had a choice of walking ten hours to get around the lava flow or just walking across it，” she explains. She chose to pick a path across the cooler rocks in the lava stream. “I guess it was five metres. The flow was 1，000℃， so if you hesitated your boots would begin to melt. It was scary, but it really was a practical decision—there wasn't time to do anything else.”
And what about the future? “I haven't been to the volcanoes in Indonesia yet. And I would love to spend some time working in the Antarctic，”she says. “I would also like to know why quiet lava flows erupt from some volcanoes and why other volcanoes go bang.” In other words, Hazel Rymer won't be exchanging her volcanoes for the relative safety of Driving to work just yet.
1. Hazel's claim that “Driving to work is more risky” than exploring volcanoes shows that ________.
A. people have exaggerated the dangers of volcanoes in the past
B. Hazel does not really understand the dangerous situations she puts herself in
C. there are many bad drivers in the place where Hazel lives
D. Hazel is being modest and understating the dangers she faces
2. When did Hazel first become interested in volcanoes?
A. When she was visiting Italy.
B. When she was at school.
C. When she was twenty.
D. When she saw Vesuvius.
3. The underlined word “These” (Paragraph 3) refers to ________.
A. m elting icecaps
B. volcan ic eruptions
C. changes in sea level
D. higher temperatures
4. When Hazel was on Mount Etna she had t o ________.
A. take a dangerous route
B. take an unnecessary risk
C. leave her boots behind
D. walk for ten hours around the mountain
5．In the future, Hazel wants to ________.
A. revisit volcanoes she knows
B. go on holiday to the Antarctic
C. find a less dangerous job
D. discover new things about volcanoes
(一)
【要点综述】本文主要介绍了火山学家Hazel Rymer对火山的一些研究行动。
1．D推理判断题。由此句话的前一句“But the 38yearold volcanologist does her best to make it sound less alarming than it is.”以及此句话可知，Hazel Rymer说开车上班比对火山进行研究更危险可以得知，她是谦虚的，并且淡化其面临的危险。
2．B细节理解题。由第二段第二句“Her interest in volcanoes began at school.”可知她在读书时就对火山感兴趣。
3．C代词指代题。由画线词的前一句话“There have been many changes in sea level caused by global warming and melting ice caps.”可知，是海水高度的变化导致休眠火山的爆发，故C正确。
4．A细节理解题。由第三段最后几句“‘I had a choice of walking ten hours to get around the lava flow or just walking across it，’she explains. She chose to pick a path across the cooler rocks in the lava stream.‘I guess it was five metres. The flow was 1，000℃， so if you hesitated your boots would begin to melt. It was scary, but it really was a practical decision—there wasn't time to do anything else.’”可知，她选择了从熔岩流中走过，这是一条更危险的路。
5．D细节理解题。由最后一段的内容“…I would also like to know why quiet lava flows erupt from some volcanoes and why other volcanoes go bang…”可知，Hazel将继续对火山进行研究，并发现一些新的东西。
【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(八)】D
The high school prom is the first formal social event for most American teenagers.It has also been a rite(仪式) of passage for young Americans for nearly a century. The word “prom” was first used in the 1890s，referring to formal dances in which the guests of a party would display their fashions and dancing skills during the evening’s grand march.In the United States，parents and educators have come to regard
the prom as an important lesson in social skills.Therefore，proms have been held every year in high schools for students to learn proper social behavior.
The first high school proms were held in the 1920s in America.By the 1930s，proms were common across the country.For many older Americans，the prom was a modest，home-grown affair in the school gymnasium.Prom-goers were well dressed but not fancily dressed up for the occasion：boys wore jackets and ties and girls their Sunday dresses.Couples danced to music provided by a local amateur band or a record player.After the 1960s，and especially since the 1980s，the high school prom in many areas has become a serious exercise in excessive consumption，with boys renting expensive tuxedos and girls wearing designer gowns.Expensive cars were hired to drive the prom-goers to big restaurants or discos for an all-night celebrations
Whether simple or lavish，proms have always been more or less upsetting events for adolescents who worry about self-image and fitting in with their peers.Prom night can be a fearful experience for socially awkward teens or for those who do not secure dates.Since the 1990s，alternative proms have been organized in some areas to meet the needs of particular students.For example，proms organized by and for homeless youth were reported.There were also “couple-free” proms to which all s tudents are welcome.
41．In what way are high school proms significant to American teenagers?
A．They are part of the graduation ceremony.
B．They are occasions for teens to show off their wealth.
C．They are important events for teenagers to learn social skills.
D．They are formal events in which teens share their fearful experiences. 42．Which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?
A．Proper social behavior must be observed by prom-goers.
B．Proms held in earlier times gave less pressure to teenagers.
C．Proms are regarded as important because everyone dresses up for the occasion. D．The prom has changed from a modest event to an expensive party over the years. 43．According to the text，what led to alternative proms?
A．Not all students behaved well at the proms.
B．Proms were too serious for young prom-goers.
C．Teenagers wanted to attend proms with their dates.
D．Students with special needs did not enjoy conventional proms.
44．Which is true according to the text?
A．Unconventional proms have been organized since the 1990s.
B．In the 1980s，proms were held in local churches for teenagers to attend. C．Proms have been a significant event in American high schools since the 1930s. D．In the 1890s，high school proms were all-night social events.
45．Which of the following is suggested but not clearly stated?
A．Many high school students attend proms together with their lovers.
B．The first high school proms were held in the 1920s in America.
C．Prom night can be a fearful experience for socially awkward teens.
D．The high school prom is the first formal social event for most American teenagers. 41．C [根据第一段首句和第二段末句可知答案。]
42．D [第三段主要讲述了proms由简朴到奢华的发展过程。]
43．D [答案依据在文章末段。因为传统proms给部分学生带来心理压力，故催生了一些替代形式。]
44．C [20世纪90年代之前，不论简朴还是豪华，proms都属传统型的(conventional)，后来才产生了非传统型的，据此排除A项；全文提到的proms的举办场地有学校体育馆、大饭店等，但没有一处提到church，故排除B；第三段说自20世纪30年代proms普及以来，中学生及家长越来越重视，将其看作中学生重大社交活动。据此可确认答案为C；根据第二段可知，19世纪90年代prom还只是成人间的社交舞会，根本未进入学校，故排除D。]
45．A [第三段首句、第四段第二句和第一段首句分别明确而具体地交代了B、C、D选项中的信息，只有选项A中的信息在第四段中有暗示“who do not secure dates”，此处的“dates”指约会的恋人。]
高考英语阅读理解训练50篇
阅读理解训练50篇（1） 1 Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer. Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Others burst with anger, and scream and yell.But other people keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repressing anger. For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person's health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hor- mones (荷尔蒙).They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etC．In general the person feels excited and ready to act. Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure. Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “Do not express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.” Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. They said that laughter is much healthier than anger. 1．“Damaging emotion” means t hat _________. A．the emotion is harmless B．the emotion is harmful C．the feeling is very strong D．the feeling is hard 2．What statement is right? A．Were you angry, you would be cancered (得癌症). B．Once you are angry, you must be cancered. C．Angry as you are often, you can't be cancered, D．Anger may cause you a cancer. 3．Expressing anger violently _________ repressing it according to some scientists. A．is just the same as B．is more harmful than C．is no better than D．is much better than 4．According to the author, you'd better _________. A．never be angry B．cool it down before you express it C．laugh and laugh when you get angry D．admit you are wrong when you are angry 二
【英语】高考英语阅读理解练习题及答案
【英语】高考英语阅读理解练习题及答案 一、高中英语阅读理解 1．阅读理解 There might be as many as 10 million species of complex life on this planet today —— a huge number. But add up all of the complex species that ever lived and some biologists think the grand total would be about five billion. The estimate leads to an astonishing conclusion: a staggering 99% of species are not around any more. They have been driven to extinction. More species are joining the ranks of the extinct every year. Many scientists believe we are living through an episode of remarkably rapid extinction, on a scale that has been seen only five times in the last half a billion years. They call this current episode the sixth mass extinction —— a large, global decline in a wide variety of species over a relatively short period of time. And they tend to agree that humans are the main cause. Over-hunting, overfishing, and human-driven habitat loss are pushing many species to the brink. In fact, we have changed the planet so much that some geologists are now suggesting that we have entered a new phase in Earth's history; an epoch they call the ＂Anthropocene＂. By 2100, it is expected that humans will have caused the extinction of up to half of the world's current species. Because we are living through this extinction, it is relatively easy for us to study the driving forces behind it. But how do we determine what caused other mass die-offs that happened long ago? To do so we have to look at what archaeologists, palaeontologists, geologists and other scientists have concluded from the evidence they have gathered. The trouble is, those scientists do not always agree with one another —— even about the most recent extinction event. As well as the five-or six- mass extinctions, there have also been many smaller extinctions. One of these mini extinction events happened towards the end of the Pleistocene, a few tens of thousands of years ago. It is sometimes called the ＂megafaunal＂ extinction because many of the species it claimed were particularly large animals, weighing more than 97lb (44kg). However, its cause remains a debate amongst scientists. （1）What can we learn about the sixth mass extinction？ A. Humans are the main cause of it. B. It means a global decline over a long time. C. It occurred towards the end of the Pleistocene. D. Scientists still disagree about the cause of it. （2）What can be inferred from the text about species？ A. 99% of species will not be around any more by 2100. B. By the 22nd century, there will probably be about five million on this planet. C. About eight years later we will enter what is called the ＂Anthropocene＂. D. It is not easy for us to figure out causes behind the＂Anthropocene＂. （3）Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the last paragraph ? A. Land animals. B. Marine life. C. Huge animals. D. Flesh-eating creatures.
高考英语阅读理解专项训练100篇(附答案)
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