高中英语阅读理解专题练习
高中英语阅读理解专题练习 一、阅读理解（本大题共37小题，共74.0分） A In the early nineteen fifties，researchers found that people scored lower on intelligence tests if they spoke more than one language.Research in the sixties found the opposite.So which is it?
Researchers presented their newest studies last month at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.The latest evidence shows that being bilingual (双语的)does not necessarily make people smarter.But researcher Ellen Bialystock says it probably does make you better at certain skills.She says bilingual people are often better at controlling their attention—a function called the executive(执行的)control system. Ms Bialystock is a psychology professor at York University in Toronto，Canada. She says the best method to measure the executive control system is called the Stroop Test.A person is shown words in different colors.The person has to ignore the word but say the color.The problem is that the words are all names of colors. Her work shows that bilingual people continually practice this function.They have to，because both languages are active in their brain at the same time.They need to limit one to be able to speak in the other. This mental exercise might help in other ways，too.Researchers say bilingual children are better able to separate a word from its meaning，
and more likely to have friends from different cultures.Bilingual adults are often four to five years later than others in developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Foreign language study has increased in the United States.But linguist Alison Mackey at Georgetown University points out that English-speaking countries are still far behind the rest of the world.In England，like in the United States，bilingualism is seen as something special and unique and something to be commented on and perhaps work towards，while in many other parts of the world being bilingual is just seen as a natural part of life. 1. Being bilingual can make people ______. A. smarter than others B. better at all skills C. better at controlling their attention D. higher in intelligence 2. Bilingual children more likely to ______. A. be healthier than others B. make more friends from different countries C. develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease D. recognize a word from its meaning 3. The last paragraph suggests that ______. A. bilingualism is just seen as a natural part of life in the United States B. foreign language study needs improving in English-speaking countries C. bilingualism is seen as something special and unique all over the world D. English-speaking countries do better than others in foreign language study 4. The text is most probably a ______. A. science fiction story B. newspaper ad C. book review D. science news report 【答案】 (1)C (2)B (3)B (4)D 【解析】（1）推理判断题。根据第二段可知，学双语的人不一定比别人更聪明，但是在某些技能方面可能会做得更好。在控制他们的注意力方面学双语的人就做得比较好。由此可知C项正确。 （2）细节理解题。根据第五段第二句话“Researchers say bilingual children are better able to separate a word from its meaning，and more likely to have friends from different cultures.”可知，学双语的孩子更
可能与不同文化的人交朋友。所以答案应该是B项。A项文中没有提及；C项是对原文的曲解；D项应该是“separate a word from its meaning”才正确。 （3）推理判断题。根据最后一段“...English-speaking countries are still far behind the rest of the world.”可知，说英语的国家在外语学
习方面落后于世界其他地方，所以需要提高。同时也说明D项是错误的。根据最后一句“...in many other parts of the world being bilingual is just seen as a natural part of life.”可知A和C项错误。 （4）推理判断题。整篇文章讲的是根据研究说双语的人在某些方面可能会具有优势。所以这篇文章应该是一份科学新闻报告。
B C My husband is a lord.We have one house in the countryside and one in London.I spend my days running the household.I oversee servants' work and my three daughters' education：They learn to play piano，sing，and dance.There are so many rules to follow. For example，
I must always be polite and calm.I have to wear proper clothes. Maid I was born on a farm in the north of England，but my family couldn't support me.My cousin helped me get a job as a maid in a big，
fancy London house.There is so much work to do and some rules to follow here.Monday is washing day.I have to get up earlier than usual—about 4：30 am—to heat the water，wash and iron the clothes.The work is hard and I earn about $ 50 a year.But my master spends $ 1000 a year on his carriage alone. Gentleman I'm a lawyer living in London.But I'm in love with a servant，
because she's not like her own class at all，but like mine.When I take her to theatres，we meet outside，pretend not to know each other and
(英语) 英语阅读理解专题练习(及答案)
（英语）英语阅读理解专题练习(及答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Education is not a bystanders sport. Numerous researchers have shown that when students participate in classroom discussion they hold more positive attitudes toward school, and that positive attitudes promote learning. It is no coincidence that girls are more passive in the classroom discussion and score lower than boys on SATs.We found that at all grade levels in all communities and in all subject areas boys controlled classroom communication. They participated in more interactions than girls did, and their participation became greater as the year went on.Our research contradicted the traditional assumption that girls control classroom communication in reading while boys in math. We found that whether the subject was language arts and English or math and science, boys got more than their fair share of teacher attention. That teachers talk more to male students is simply because boys are more aggressive in grabbing their attention by calling out answers to the teachers' questions first. While girls sit patiently with their hands raised or keep silent. Psychologist Lisa Serbin and K.Daniel O'Leary, then at the state university of New York at stony brook studied classroom interaction at preschool level and found that teachers gave boys more attention, praised them more often and were at least twice as likely to have extended conversations with them.Years of experience have shown that the best way to learn something is to do it yourself. It is also important to give students specific and direct feedback about the quality of their work and answers. Teachers behave differently depending on whether boys or girls are active to provide answers during discussions. During classroom discussion, teachers in our study reacted to boys answers with powerful, precise and effective responses, while they often gave girls mild and unclear reactions because of their silence. Too often, girls remain in the dark about the quality of their answers. Active students receiving precise feedback are more likely to achieve academically. And they are more likely to be boys.This kind of communication game is played at work, as well as at school. As reported in numerous studies, it goes like this.Men speak more often and frequently interrupt women.Listeners recall more from male speakers than from female speakers, even when both use a similar speaking style and cover the same content.Women participate less actively in conversation. They do more smiling and gazing, and they are more often the passive by standers in professional and social conversations among peers. Women often their own statements into unsure comments. This is accomplished by using qualifiers and by adding tag question. These uncertain patterns weaken impact and signal a lack of power and influence.Only when girls are active and treated equally in the classroom will they be more likely to achieve equality in the workplace.（1）What does the authors mean when they say“Education is not a bystanders sport.”? A. Both boys and girls should do more sports. B. The girl students should be the audience towatch the boy students' discussions.C. The boy students should not be too active in the classroom discussions.D. Both boy and girl students should take an active part in the classroom discussions.（2）Which of the following is Not true?A. Girls' scores are lower than boys on SATs.B. Girls control classroom discussion in reading while boys in maths.C. Boys control classroom discussion in both reading and maths.D. Boys are more confident in calling out answers to catching the teachers' attention.（3）The factors that contribute to the students' effective learning are the following except__________.A. The students can take an active part in the classroom discussionB. The students do it themselvesC. Teachers can give students specific and direct feedback the quality of their work and answersD. Students transform their own statements into uncertain comments【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，论述了教育不是旁观者的活动。
(专项)高中年级英语阅读理解专项训练含答案共50篇
高中阅读理解专项训练附答案解析1篇Knowing how to communicate well needs very personal attention between you and another person, we should face it. Is there a better way to learn how to communicate successfully? Yes, there is. Please follow the basic steps below.Relax and breathe.Whether it’s a business meeting or a first date, the first thing you must do in order to communicate is to relax.When you relax, you are in control. You control your reactions(反应) and your reactions do not control you. Breathing is central to relaxation. Take a few deep breaths and your body will begin to be more relaxed. This will help you apply what you have already known about how to communicate well.Think and you will be prepared.Have you heard the old saying “Think before you speak.”? W ell, it is true. By thinking ahead about how the conversation might flow(流畅), you will be better prepared, more relaxed and more confident.Follow the flow of the conversation.If you are uncomfortable, being silent will only make it worse and make the other person uncomfortable as well. So when all else fails, you should follow through with small talk until a common topic appears.A good way to keep a conversation going is to ask the other person questions. People love to talk about themselves and if you do this, they will keep the conversation going, thinking very highly of you. Learning good communication skills is not something out of reach. If you make an effort, you will succeed.1．If you want to communicate successfully, what should you do first?A．Follow the conversation.B．Relax yourself fully.C．Take as many breaths as possible.D．Prepare the conversation well.2．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A．Relaxation will not help you control your reactions.B．You will control the conversation by thinking hard.C．Silence will make the other person feel comfortable.D．Asking questions will keep a conversation going better.3．What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence “Learning good communication skills is not something out of reach.”?A．You will be good at communication if you reach out your hand.B．Good communication skills can be learned if you try.C．Not all people can learn good communication skills.D．Communication skills can be improved easily.4．What is the best title of the passage?A．How to Begin a ConversationB．Relaxation and ConversationC．How to Communicate WellD．Personal Communication【答案】1．B2．D3．B4．C【分析】本文是说明文。
高中英语阅读练习题及答案
高中英语阅读练习题及答案 一、阅读理解 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Passage 1 This year, the company’s annual family party will be held at the Orlando Water Park. The party will take place on Saturday, August 8th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All family members, including children, are invited.
There will be lots of exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. The water park offers a variety of thrilling water slides, a wave pool, lazy river, and a children’s play area. For those who are more interested in land activities, there is also a volleyball court and a rock climbing wall.
Delicious food and drinks will be provided throughout the day. The company will be hosting a barbeque lunch at noon, where families can enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, and various side dishes. For those who prefer something lighter, there will also be a salad bar available. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at the park throughout the day.
【英语】高三英语阅读理解(人生百味)常见题型及答题技巧及练习题(含答案)及解析
【英语】高三英语阅读理解(人生百味)常见题型及答题技巧及练习题(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人生百味类1．阅读理解You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel. On the Road, 1957, by Jack KerouacThe book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan KunderaJean-Jacques Rousseau once said, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." The book tells a young artist's romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist's passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by SanmaoThe book narrates the author's simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author's romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.Lotus, 2006 by AnnbabyThis novel set in Tibet, tells three people's stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people's emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism. The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet.（1）Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?A. On the Road.B. Life is Elsewhere.C. The Stories of Sahara.D. Lotus.（2）Whose book could be the most suitable for your trip to Germany?A. Jack Kerouac's.B. Sanmao's.C. Annbaby's.D. Milan Kundera's.（3）What can we learn from the text?A. Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture.B. On the road advises a classic route for driving across the US.C. The stories of Sahara records its authors' own life in the desert.D. Life is Elsewhere demonstrates Jean-Jacques Rousseau's own life.【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，推荐了几本适合在旅行途中阅读的书。
高中英语阅读理解专项练习(带答案解析)
高中英语阅读理解专项练习（带答案解析）一、阅读理解What to Expect from Your Fresh Year of High SchoolWelcome to your fresh year of high school! Junior high is now behind you, and now you enter a whole new world. Then what should you expect from your fresh year of high school? Knowing this can help you reduce the stress and anxiety.Be confident about yourself.Seniors seem really big. The seniors will walk in with a swagger (趾高气扬). They have an understanding of the school that you don’t, and you can see it in their confidence and excitement about being at the top of the high school ladder. However, there are two things to remember. They were once where you were and one day you will be one of those seniors.Learn to learn.Your coursework will increase significantly, and expectations from your teachers will be much greater. You’ll have more homework, more papers, and harder exams. Learning how to study well is very important in high school.Catch as many opportunities as possible.One of the great things about high school is that there are so many opportunities to get involved in activities that interest you. Getting involved in after-school activities allows you to meet new people, find out what you’re interested in, and explore more of who you are.Be more organized.With all the new opportunities, you will need to be more organized during your fresh year. It’s not always easy to balance homework, tests, papers, after-school activities, chores, and more. If you start learning how to balance it all now, you’ll be in a better position when you get to college and adulthood.1．What can we know about the seniors in high school?A．They are much stronger than the freshmen.B．They have known the best about the high school.C．They seem very excited about coming graduation.D．They are confident about where they are at school.2．What does the writer think is the great thing about high school?A．Increased coursework.B．Interesting opportunities.C．Well-organized activities.D．Greater expectations from the teachers. 3．What can be inferred from the passage?A．Taking a balance can help you be way ahead of others.B．Seniors can help you with your confidence in your fresh year.C．Interesting after-school activities can help you explore yourself.D．Learning to learn well can hardly be achieved after high school.If you wish to lose weight, there are so many fitness programs and weight loss diets to choose from. Here are some plans that might help you achieve this.The Diet Solution Program is based on a scientific approach. The weight loss diet is not a quick fat loss method, which stresses that losing weight is never a quick process. This makes the program one of the safest dieting plans that you can turn to today.Fat Burning Furnace brings a new approach to the weight loss problem. The program comes with a large and detailed set of workout exercises that are specifically designed toin-crease and improve your metabolic rate (代谢速率). Fat Burning Furnace uses workouts that are about 20-30 minutes. They train the whole body and don’t require special equipment, which is good because you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on running machines or other fit-ness machines.Fat Loss 4 Idiots is a diet-based weight loss program. The guide is dead against weight loss drugs. Moreover, because it’s a diet-based program that aims to help you lose weight, you won’t need to spend any money on gym equipment.Xtreme Fat Loss Diet is designed around a special dieting and exercising routine that is made up of several special fitness and diet programs. This dieting and exercising routine is repeated 5 times, each needing 5 days. These days make up a unique combination of a special workout technique and eating plan that will help you improve your leptin (消瘦素). Leptin controls the rate and degree of hunger that the body experiences, and helps to reduce the physical desire for food.4．Why is The Diet Solution Program one of the safest dieting plans?A．It mainly depends on weight loss drugs.B．It is a method that is based on science and has a slow process.C．It can help people lose weight quickly.D．It needs working out.5．Which word can best describe both Fat Burning Furnace and Fat Loss 4 Idiots? A．Disappointing.B．Cheap.C．Hard.D．Interesting.6．How long do people need to improve leptin if they choose Xtreme Fat Loss Diet?A．2 days.B．5 days.C．7 days.D．25 days.The 20-year-old student will be the first person to compete in the final of the Miss England contest without make-up in its nearly 100-year history, in an attempt to show girls they don’t have to wear it to feel beautiful.Ms. Raouf, from south London, won a special “bare-face” round of the competition last week, strengthening her place in the final between 40 contestants on 17 October. But while previous winners of this round have returned to wearing make-up for the final, she will not. And if she wins, she says she will leave it off for the Miss World competition, hoping to “inspire the world”.“I wanted to prove we have a choice,” she tells BBC News. Since last week’s bare-face round, Ms. Raouf has been “overwhelmed” by positive messages on social media. At her early age, Ms. Raouf was “significantly insecure”, and found comparing herself to the “unrealistic standard of beauty” shown on social media had a negative impact on her mental health. But as she got older she gained confidence-and she thinks taking part in the beauty contest, while “very scary” at the time, has increased this.Ms. Raouf does not object to wearing make-up in general, and will still do so on other occasions. She only wants girls to place more value on their “inner beauty” rather than comparing themselves to others. “When you wear that amount of make-up you’re just concealing yourself. Remove all those layers and you’ll see who you truly are,” she adds.Miss World was first organized in 1951 in the UK. Some of the rules of entry for the competition have not been changed since then. Miss England hopefuls cannot be older than 27 in their year of entry, and are not allowed to be married or have given birth to children. In2018, Veronika Didusenko, who had been crowned Miss Ukraine, said the rules needed to change after she had her title taken away for being a mother.Altering entry rules is difficult but not impossible. Some netizens commented, “Some contestants, Ms. Raouf included, use their platform to do something good in the world.”7．Ms.Raouf won’t wear make-up in the final of the Miss England contest in orderto .A．prove girls’ natural charmsB．show her objection to make-upC．get a better place in the finalD．challenge the competition rules8．What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A．The negative impact.B．Her sense of insecurity.C．Her confidence.D．Her objection to make-up.9．Who is qualified for the Miss World competition in the UK?A．Sopher, 26, an engineer who is pregnant.B．Laura, 23, a teacher at St Mary’s School Ascot.C．Marbella, 28, a graduate from Glasgow University.D．Jennifer, 25, a housewife who looks after all the household duties.10．Which of the following can best describe Ms. Raouf?A．Bold and confident.B．Responsible and talented.C．Honest and considerate.D．Outgoing and determined.Ever since the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797, locals have complained that Venice, its former capital, is being overrun by visitors. Having spent decades trying to attract tourists, the city council is now rethinking its approach.Earlier this year, the city proclaimed that visitors who enter Venice are demanded to pay a fee ranging from 3 to 10 euros in the peak season when the city is very crowded, unless they have booked the ticket into V enice beforehand. This regulation will come into effect inJanuary 2023.It is not only Venetians who think there are too many tourists. In Amsterdam, locals are fed up with drunk visitors leaving a trail of litter. Some of the protests even attacked tourist buses and left the graffiti saying “tourists go home, refugees welcome.” The word“over-tourism” is created to describe the consequences of having too many tourists. Even so, the rise in the number of the tourists is not the real problem. Says Alex Dichter of McKinsey, “People in 99% of countries in the world are crying out for more tourists, not fewer.” He explains, “The problem is that these tourists are all traveling to the same places.”This has surprised many in the travel industry. The spread of the Internet was meant to disperse (分散) tourists by making less well-known places easier to find. Analyst at Skift, a travel website, attribute it to the rise of the “bucket list”, which featured a “list of things to do before I kick the bucket.” And the result is obvious —— tourists are all directed to the same “must see” places.Local authorities are working on strategies to cope. An extreme reaction is to ban tourists entirely or to limit visitor numbers. A more subtle approach is to make changes to taxes and charges. Tourists staying in the city center pay a higher tax rate than those staying far away. Thordis, Iceland’s tourist minister says, another part of the answer is to spread visitors out by making different marketing campaigns or improving tourist attractions for unfavorable seasons.Venice is currently improving its infrastructures to encourage tourists to visit more than just the main sights. Traditionalists may refuse to build any new infrastructure in beautiful old cities. But more links can benefit locals and visitors alike. One Chinese tourist thought this was a good idea, “I might be able to see more of the history that way.”11．According to Paragraph 2, who is going to pay the extra fee?A．A visitor who spends a night in Venice in the peak season.B．A visitor who comes in the off season with friends.C．A visitor who buys the entrance ticket upon arrival in hot seasons.D．A visitor who comes in the hot season with reservations.12．According to Alex Dichter, which statement is TRUE?A．Most of the countries are demanding fewer tourists.B．The locals in Amsterdam welcome the visitors.C．People are travelling to various places.D．People all tend to go to the same places for sightseeing.13．What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 4 mean?A．Get a job.B．Get married.C．Pass away.D．Graduate from university.14．Which of the following can be an effective measure against over-tourism according to Thordis?A．Preventing the visitors from coming in peak seasons.B．Charging the visitors more fees when crowded.C．Building a hot spring in the remote cold area.D．Constructing more infrastructures in popular scenic spots.In China, in order to ease the pressure on parents’ wallets, education is free until children reach the age of about 15. So why is it that more than half of a typical family’s spending goes on education? The answer is cramming classes: a financial burden so great that it is often said to discourage couples from having children at all. Now officials are doing their part. It appears to relieve the pressure on people’s wallets.But parents are not sure whether it will work. As many of them see it, cramming is not optional. Exams for entry to senior high schools are fiercely competitive. Then comes the dreaded Gaokao: the university-entrance exam on which a child’s future depends. No wonder the industry’s growth has been rapid. One firm, Zuoyebang (“help with homework”) says it offers live-streaming classes to more than 170m active users each month.But officials are worried about its social impact. The birth rate is the lowest in decades and China is ageing fast. They also say that school children are overstressed. Urban pupils attend cramming classes for more than 10 hours a week, according to Deloitte, an accountancy firm.While as the People’s Daily, an official newspaper, reported this month, the market for such services is in “endless chaos”. It listed problems ranging from misleading advertising to high prices and the use of unqualified teachers.Government’s new regulations of clamping down on cram schools sent shivers through the industry. New Oriental, one of China’s biggest cramming companies, saw its share price on the New York Stock Exchange drop below $8, from a high of more than $19 in February. On June 9th the education ministry said a new government department would be set up tooversee such businesses, including both online courses and lessons in the classroom. There is also a widespread speculation, including in state media, that the new rules will impose limits on when firms can offer classes. They may, for example, prohibit classes after a certain time in the evening, during the summer holidays or at weekends.Some analysts think the government may have another motive. Many of the companies belong to China’s tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, which have already attracted government’s attention for dominating markets and expanding into finance and other areas. Targeting the cramming business could be another way of breaking their wings. Parents wonder whether they will benefit. Some are concerned that the new rules will leave them with no choice but to use private tutors, which could prove even more costly.15．Why do cramming schools enjoy great popularity among Chinese students?A．The exams are so demanding that they have no choice.B．The live-streaming classes offered are really appealing.C．Entering senior high schools makes them less competitive.D．Government officials are worried about their performance.16．What is NOT a problem put forward by the People’s Daily with the cram school market? A．High fees.B．Experienced tutors.C．Improper advertising.D．Chaotic management.17．What can we infer about the parents’ attitude towards the new regulations? A．Supportive.B．Indifferent.C．Skeptical.D．Critical. 18．What is the main idea of this passage?A．China’s tech giants control the market.B．China says no to the cramming business.C．Gaokao imposes too much burden to students.D．New Oriental is the biggest cramming company.Best Tourist Spots in 2022!NepalIt’s nearly impossible to discuss Nepal without talking about Mount Everest. But this Himalayan nation has so much more on offer for travelers who aren’t climbing the world’s highest mountain. In the remote region of Mustang (which means “fertile plain”), trekkers can explore the high desert and meet locals at home-stays along the way, dining on Nepalispecialties.Holiday season：October & NovemberNorwayNorway is consistently included on lists of the world’s happiest countries. So what’s their secret? Mette-Marit, one of the country’s royals, has one answer: “We love being outside in nature.” If you want to fill yourself with peaceful energy, head to Bøkeskogen, the world’s northernmost beech forest.Holiday season：July & AugustCook IslandsThis group of 15 islands in the South Pacific was at the top of many tourists’ wish lists for 2022 and beyond. What’s on offer? Water sports like snorkeling, diving and fishing, not to mention a look at the native Maori community in Te Vara Nui Village.Holiday season：from July to SeptemberMauritiusMauritius is in the Indian Ocean about 700 miles east of Madagascar. Here are some reasons to visit this underrated African getaway, courtesy of CNN contributor Tony Smart: “It’s inhabited by a multi-racial, peaceful people, covered in great golf courses, offering a great number of water sports, luxurious resorts, an old colonial capital, great food, one of the world’s best botanical gardens, good nightlife, and great sightseeing.”Holiday season：from May to OctoberSri LankaEndless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, cheap prices, fun trains, famous tea and delicious food make Sri Lanka an ideal destination. The country is moving forward quickly as more and more people are attracted by its beauty. Discover a favourite beach, meditate in a 2000-year-old temple, exchange smiles while taking a walk in a village, marvel at birds and wildflowers, try to keep count of the little dishes that come with your rice and curry.Holiday season：from December to March19．Which of the following activities is not available in Mauritius?A．Playing golf.B．Enjoying food.C．Going sightseeing.D．Climbing Mount Everest.20．Which place can be the best choice if one wants to enjoy his holiday during the ChineseSpring Festival?A．Nepal.B．Sri Lanka.C．Cook Islands.D．Mauritius. 21．Where can we most probably find this text?A．In a travel brochure.B．In an adventure novel.C．In a history book.D．On a culture website.Lindsay couldn’t go to her gym after Beijing shut down indoor sports facilities in May because of a coronavirus outbreak. So she started cycling and soon fell in love with the sport. “I realized a racing bicycle was quite different from a regular bike,” she said. “It’s very fast and exciting, and I couldn’t stop anymore.”Bicycles have long been a means of transport in China and once outnumbered cars on city streets. Now cycling is also increasingly seen as a sport by the urban middle class that has benefited from China’s growth into the world’s second largest economy. Biking events organized by Beijing cycling club Qiyi totaled about 10,000 participants over the past year, with about 50% of them regulars. Nationwide, at least 20 million people are participating in the sport, according to the Chinese Cycling Association.The pandemic has played a role, with authorities moving quickly to close non-essential businesses, including gyms, during outbreaks under a strict zero-COVID approach. Cycling, which can be done individually as well as in groups, has largely been free from restrictions that limit gathering. For cyclist Yang Lan, the reason why she loves cycling is that the sport provides an escape from the daily life in the coronavirus era. “With the pandemic, it seems to be the only way for us to run away from the terrible city life and pace,” she said.People will have more choices for sports and entertainment when the pandemic is over. But Feng Baozhong, the vice president of the Chinese Cycling Association says that he expects cycling to remain popular. Because it’s driven by China’s growing economy, growth of the sports industry and increasing concern about health due to COVID-19. “The pursuit of health will not disappear,” he said, “and the popularity of cycling is also a sign of the public’s awareness of environmental protection and pursuit of a low-carbon lifestyle.”22．How many people in the Qiyi club take part in cycling activities regularly?A．More than 10,000.B．Around 10,000.C．Around 5,000.D．Around 20,000,000.23．Why does Yang Lan love cycling?A．She enjoys cycling alone.B．She likes participating in cycling activities.C．She can get a break from the city life.D．She saves money by riding to work.24．What can we infer from Paragraph 4?A．People are paying more attention to health issues.B．China’s economy is getting worse due to the pandemic.C．The sports industry is in crisis during the lockdown.D．Other sports will replace cycling when the pandemic is over.25．What is the most suitable title for the passage?A．Pandemic Harms Cycling B．Pandemic Fuels CyclingC．Cycling Boosts Sports Industry D．Cycling Means a Low-carbon LifestyleWhat a Scoop! Readers’ Favorite Ice-Cream ShopsFrom pear and cheese in Edinburgh to pomegranate ripple at Ventor, our reporters show off the coolest licks.Mary’s Milk Bar in the Grassmarket is popular with locals and visitors, and is the perfect pit stop for people dashing between fringe festival shows. Flavors change every day, with pear and cheese among the regulars. You can grab your ice and walk up the Vennel Steps for breathtaking views of Edinburgh castle.Aisha “Che buono! The best gelato (ice cream) outside Naples!” exclaimed my son’s Italian girlfriend on her first visit to Delphini’s. Giovanni grinned and gave her an extra, free scoop. Every day there’s a queue outside this shop in this progressive south Devon town. Delphini’s gelato is made out of organic local milk and cream. What’s more, it is dairy-free, making it a good option for vegans in Totnes. Flavors change daily and they do free tasting.Kate Shepherds Ice Cream Shop in Abergavenny is a Wes Anderson-styled drop-in. It’s all made locally from goat-milk, the business is run by two generations of a family that has some sort of tradition around a golden scoop. Shepherds often pop up with a vintage ice-cream trailer at festivals and events around the UK. It’s my family’s year-round Friday treat.Alexia TuckerCrave Ices at Ventnor invents new flavors constantly. Always over 20 choices, plenty of sweet, creamy ones, but also salty, alcoholic and non-dairy delights. Recent highlights include pomegranate ripple, whisky marmalade (over-18s only!). Once I mentioned a flavor I’d enjoyed the previous year. They made some especially for me so I could have it again before I left for home.Lucy Marder 26．What are the similarities between Mary’s Milk Bar and Delphini’s?A．They both serve milk-free ice cream.B．They offer customers a taste for free.C．They update the menu of ice cream on a daily basis.D．They set up a great many mobile stands at festivals.27．What do we know about Shepherds Ice Cream Shop?A．It is a family-run business with a unique tradition.B．It’s a must-visit shop for vegetarians.C．It offers customers lots of choices.D．It attaches great importance to customers’ feedbacks.28．Where can you get the ice cream with alcohol?A．At Mary’s Milk Bar.B．At Delphini’s.C．At Shepherds Ice Cream Shop.D．At Crave Ices.二、七选五Death is a part of life and it’s natural to grieve (悲伤) when an animal you love dies. Grieving is the emotional response to death. ____29____A pet is part of the family, so when they die it can be very difficult and upsetting for everyone who love them. It’s OK to feel sad, angry, numb or to feel hard to believe they’re no longer alive. You may have lots of feelings but there’s no right way to feel or to grieve. As people are all different, the length of time it takes for you to feel less sad may not be the same as for someone else. ____30____ Dipti Solanki, who helps people with their grief, says, “Your feelings matter and are normal after you lose a pet. They can feel really big and overwhelming.”____31____ Solanki says, “It’s really important that you talk about feeling sad, afraid orif you have any questions, because once you do you will start to feel calmer and less alone. ____32____” Talking about your pet helps to keep their memory alive as you remember the time you spent together. It also lets other people know that you want to talk about your pet.Remembering the funny things your pet did and the happy times you shared can be of great help. ____33____. Print out photos of your pet and frame them or make them into a collage (拼贴画) to display. You can draw or paint a picture of them. Or write a story about something you did together or how they made you feel.A．It doesn’t mean pets are not important.B．There’s no rush and you can take your time.C．It is an important part of the healing process.D．As well as talking about them, you can get creative.E．After you share your feelings they become easier to deal with.F．It’s better to talk than keep your thoughts and feelings bottled up.G．They have been a part of your life so it’s a big change to get used toMany people get nervous before taking a test. Some of them are so consumed by anxiety that they actually defeat themselves, performing poorly in the exam even when they know the material they are being tested on. But there are ways to help calm your nerves and be prepared. _______34_______Take plenty of time to prepare for each testUse materials to get used to the test’s structure and guidelines. Look up the available instructions on taking computer- and paper-based tests for each exam. ______35______ Instead, it is a better idea to have a long-term study plan. Try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.Use sample questions and exercisesExamples of actual questions and previously used topics are often available, as well as sample tests. Use these to get as much practice as you can before taking the real exam.______36______Practice taking the test —— even if you’re taking it at home. Allow yourself only the time given for the actual test. Practice working through sections as quickly and effectively as possible, identifying and focusing on areas where you need to improve.Take advantage of all the resources available to youThe more you know about a test and how it is scored, the more efficiently you can deal with it. With the development of technology, you have access to so many extra resources that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. You can explore everything from the websites and online learning tools. _______37_______Follow the directions carefullyThis one is critical. _______38_______ Don’t worry if you don’t know an answer —— concentrate on each question and do the best you can, but don’t spend too much time on any one item either. Be aware of your time, making sure you have enough to answer every question. If you have extra time at the end, then you can go back to check your answers. A．Create a similar test situation.B．Improve your test efficiency.C．It is highly recommended to use the Internet as a resource.D．Studying all night before your test is definitely not advisable!E．You may panic when you see the test if you don’t prepare all along.F．Try these tips to make sure that you’re in a good state of mind on test day.G．You are expected to read all of the instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning.Whether they are furry, feathered or scaly (多鳞的), the non-human members of your family help you in more ways that you knōw. ____39____ .They keep you active. If you have a dog, chances are that you’re walking it at least30minutes a day, and likely more — an activity that goes a long way towards keeping you fit.They boost your immune system. Growing up indoors in disinfected spaces later causes our bodies to over-react to harmless substances, making us more allergic. As is often the case, pets have muddy paws, abundant furs and affection for licking (舔) us. ____40____.They lower your risk of a fatal heart attack. Researchers found that cat owners had a30per cent lower risk of dying of a heart attack. ____41____. The researchers assumed — and most cat owners would agree — that cats’ unbothered nature has a calming effect. Spending time with any pet lowers stress, an important contributor to heart disease.They help you manage a chronic disease. ____42____, animals always keep their owners busy — and that can be a good thing for chronic disease sufferers of all types. When distracted from the pain. they will perceive less pain, and therefore they are in less pain.____43____. Studies have shown that pet ownership is beneficial for people with depression, anxiety, PTSD．and other long-term mental health conditions. Pet owners themselves report that their animal pals benefit them mentally a lot, like providing emotional support and helping them form social bonds.A．They also improve your mental healthB．They contribute a lot to our strong bodyC．With the considerate care from the ownersD．Here are some ways that your pet pal benefits youE．With their regular tasks of feeding, walks and playF．They introduce more bacterial diversity that our body adapts toG．But you may wonder how it comes about without taking a cat for walks。
英语阅读理解专题练习(及答案)
英语阅读理解专题练习(及答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解The American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. In 1721, the printer James Franklin, Benjamin's older brother, started the New England Courant, and that was what we might recognize today as a real newspaper. He filled his paper with stories of adventure, articles on art, on famous people, and on all sorts of political subjects.Three centuries after the appearance of Franklin's Courant, few believe that newspapers in their present printed form will remain alive for long, Newspaper companies are losing advertisers, readers, market value, and in some cases, their sense of purpose at a speed that would not have been imaginable just several years ago. The chief editor of the Times said recently, “A t places where they gather, editors ask one another, 'How are you?', as if they have just come out of the hospital or a lost law case.” An article about the newspaper appealed on the website of the Guardian, under the headline “NOT DEAD YET.”Perhaps not, but the rise of the Internet, which has made the daily newspaper look slow and out of step with the world, has brought about a real sense of death, Some American newspapers have lost 42% of their market value in the past three years. The New York Times Company has seen its stock（股票）drop by 54% since the end of 2004, with much of the loss coming in the past year. A manager at Deutsche Bank suggested that stock - holders sell off their Times stock. The Washington Post Company has prevented the trouble only by changing part of its business to education; its testing and test — preparation service now brings in at least half the company's income,（1）What can we learn about the New England Courant?A. It is mainly about the stock market.B. It carries articles by political leaders.C. It marks the beginning of newspapers.D. It remains a successful newspaper in America.（2）What can we infer about the newspaper editors?A. They often accept readers' suggestions.B. They caw a lot about each other's health.C. They stop doing business with advertisers.D. They face great difficulties in their business.（3）Which of the following found a new way for its development?A. the Washington Post.B. The Guardian.C. The New York Tinier.D. New England Courant.（4）How does the author seem to feel about the future of newspapers”?A. Satisfied.B. Hopeful.C. Surprised.D. Worried.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了美国报纸的由来，以及现在面临的挑战和做出的调整。
高中英语阅读理解专项训练复习题含答案
高中英语阅读理解专项训练复习题含答案一、高考英语阅读理解专项训练1．阅读理解The negative (负面的) health effects of sleep shortages during the week can't be changed by marathon weekend sleep sessions, according to a new study.Researchers have long known that routine sleep deprivation (缺乏) can cause weight gain and increase other health risks, including diabetes. But there are still some people who hope that shutting off the alarm on Saturday and Sunday will repay the weekly sleep debt and remove any ill effects.The research, published in Current Biology, ruins those hopes. Despite complete freedom to sleep in and nap during a weekend recovery period, participants in a sleep laboratory who were limited to five hours of sleep on weekdays gained nearly three pounds over two weeks and experienced metabolic disruption (代谢紊乱) that would increase their risk for diabetes over the long term. While weekend recovery sleep had some benefits after a single week of inadequate sleep, those gains were wiped out when people returned right to their same sleep schedule the next Monday."If there are benefits of catch-up sleep, they're gone when you go back to your routine. It's very short-lived," said Kenneth Wright, who led the research. "These health effects are long-term. It's kind of like smoking once was — people would smoke and wouldn't see an immediate effect on their health, but people will say now that smoking is not a healthy lifestyle choice. I think sleep is in the early stage of where smoking used to be."Wright said that the study suggests people should prioritize sleep — cutting out the optional "sleep stealers" such as watching television shows or spending time on electronic equipment. Even when people don't have a choice about losing sleep due to child-care responsibilities or job schedules, they should think about prioritizing sleep in the same way they would think about a healthy diet or exercise.（1）What had the researchers already known before doing the new research?A. The actual benefits of weekend recovery sleep.B. Harm to health caused by the lack of routine sleep.C. People's habit of shutting off the alarm during holidays.D. The relationship between body weight and sleep amount.（2）Kenneth Wright mentioned smoking to _________.A. call on smokers to completely abandon smokingB. advise people to go to sleep when they want to smokeC. show people have known the harm brought by smokingD. show people will someday notice the bad effects of sleep deprivation（3）What does the underlined word "prioritize" probably mean?A.Have a low opinion of something.B.Increase the amount of something.C.Cut down something that isn't necessary any more.D.Treat something as being more important than others.（4）What can be the best title for the text?A.Weekend Catch-up Sleep Is a LieB.Bad Sleep Habits Are Harmful to HealthC.A New Study Has an Unexpected DiscoveryD.Advantages and Disadvantages of Catch-up Sleep【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）D（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，作者通过一项研究与对比举例的方法让大家明白周末马拉松式的“补觉”并不能扭转工作日睡眠不足对健康的负面影响。
高考英语阅读理解专题训练答案.docx
高考英语阅读理解专题训练答案一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解A call came into Jimmy Gilleece's bar. A newly married woman, who had spent the afternoonat his bar, couldn't find her wallet. She didn't care about her ID, credit cards, or 150 in cash-buther wedding ring was inside.Gilleece, 42, didn't like the idea that a theft could have occurred at his place. So he determinedto find the wallet. He spent hours on videos from surveillance (监控 ) cameras, watching the woman's every step in the bar. Within minutes, a young man approached the bar, put somethingin his pocket, and walked off.Gilleece posted a clip ( 视频片段 ) on the bar's Facebook page to find out who the young man was. Within hours, Gilleece got a text from 17-year-old Rivers Prather, who said he'd done it because he hadn't eaten in two days. He said he saw the ring but thought it was fake, so he took the money and threw the wallet into the ocean. Then he bought a sandwich.Gilleece told the teen to meet him at the docks ( 码头 ). There they talked a lot and Gilleece knew that Prather was from a poor family. Seeing the teenager's small build, Gilleece thought he was more of a kid than a criminal. However, because of the missing ring, Prather could be putinto prison.Gilleece decided to help the kid. He hired two local divers to search the waters where the wallet had been thrown. More than an hour passed, with no sign of the ring. Gilleece grew worried. And then a diver popped up. In his hand was the wallet, and inside was the ring. When Gilleece called the wallet's owner, she burst into tears and immediately dropped the charge against Prather for stealing the ring.（1） What did the woman value most in her wallet?（2） What did Prather do after getting the wallet?（3） Why did Gilleece help Prather?A.To teach the child a lesson.B.To meet the customer's demand.C.To save the forgivable child.D.To win back the reputation of his bar.（4） What would happen to Prather next?A.He would be sent to prison.B.He would not be accused by the woman.C.He would get a job in Gilleece's bar.D.He would live a better life ever after.【答案】（ 1） D（2） B（3） C（4） B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，Jimmy Gilleece 的酒吧中一位女士丢失了钱包，钱包里有她最珍视的结婚戒指。
高中英语阅读理解练习题(有答案)doc
一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Africa's Most Amazing Places to VisitPyramids of Giza, EgyptThe most famous of the structures at Giza, near Cairo, the Pyramid of King Khufu was built around 2650 BC from 2.5 million blocks of stone. Its sides face north, south, east and west.Sahara Dunes, MoroccoThe most user-friendly part of the Sahara is accessible from the northern edge of Morocco. You can camp out in Tazzarine, where runners from all over the world complete the weeklong Marathon every spring. The foot of the Merzouga Dunes is the best location for gazing at stars, totally free of light pollution.Lake Retba (Lac Rose), SenegalThere are few pink lakes in the world and one of them, Lake Retba, also called Lac Rose by locals is in the Cap-Vert peninsula in Senegal. The best times to see the lake at its pinkest is during Senegal's dry season, between November and June.Nyika Plateau National Park, MalawiWith a plateau cut by numerous rivers that reach Lake Malawi by way of waterfalls off the eastern edge of the mountains, Nyika, the largest national park in Malawi, is one of the most beautiful in Africa. The eastern border of the plateau forms the wall of the Great Rift Valley. The great domes of hills have gentle slopes, making Nyika perfect for both hiking and mountain biking as well as Jeep exploration.（1）Which country will you go if you want to watch stars?A. Malawi.B. Morocco.C. Egypt.D. Senegal.（2）When is the best time to see the pinkest lake?A. July.B. September.C. October.D. January.（3）What makes Nyika one of the most beautiful parks in Africa?A. Plants.B. Animals.C. Waters.D. Sports.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个非洲最神奇的地方。
(专题)高一年级英语上册阅读理解专项训练含答案(50篇)
高中阅读理解专项训练附答案解析1篇To develop one's taste in English, the most effective way is to read English books extensively. Yet one may be at a loss to choose the appropriate books, especially as a beginner. As a native Spanish, I would like to share some of my experience.My first English novel was Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, recommended by many English teachers and professors as an ideal book for English learners. But my experience was somewhat disastrous. I had great difficulty in understanding the novel, let alone enjoying it. It's not the vocabulary that troubled me, but rather the way Austen constructs sentences, and her way of thinking, which seemed too remote to me at that time. My fading enthusiasm was much recovered after reading Hemingway's novel A Farewell to Arms. No long and complicated sentences. And I particularly liked his brief and straightforward (简洁的) style. So my first suggestion is, as a beginner, you'd better choose contemporary novels instead of classical ones. However, if you restrict yourself to novels you will miss a lot of treasures. English essays can at once inform you, entertain you, and improve your taste in English. The best example is Bertrand Russell's work. Its language is plain, yet you cannot help feeling the elegance and the peculiar sense of humor. His simple language enables his philosophy within the reach of ordinary people. Here comes my second suggestion — essays are indispensable.Never follow others' recommendations and opinions blindly, however famous or influential (有很大影响的) the person might be. We should be open to various ideas, but always think and determine for ourselves. As a saying goes, one man's meat is another man's poison. With that in mind, we are bound to find out our favorite writers through reading and develop our fine taste in English.1．What made the first English novel that the author read hard to understand? A．Complicated conversations.B．Sentences and Austen's thinking pattern.C．The old-fashioned vocabulary.D．Not knowing the social background.2．Which can best replace the underlined word "indispensable"?A．Necessary B．Challenging C．Relevant D．Inspirational 3．What advice does the author give in the last paragraph?A．Choose books that challenge us most.B．Read books that are instructive.C．Don't be affected by others' choices.D．Compare books before buying.4．What is the author's purpose of writing the passage?A．Give comments on literature works.B．Tell beginners how to choose English books.C．Encourage people to read more English books.D．Recommend first class books to English learners.【答案】1．B2．A3．C4．B【分析】本文是一篇说明文。