高中英语阅读理解高三英语含答案.docx

1、高中英语阅读理解高三英语含答案高中教育类英语阅读Passage 1My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety Still, the firefighters first words You need to come up here to the Stillwater

2、River made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK” When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine I hurried over to him You OK?I asked

3、”Yeah, was all he said But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didnt get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest The story was this: A woman was being swept under water Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her

4、 safely to shore In an age in which the word hero is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didnt mean they have no desire to do goodStill shocked by my sons daring, I d

5、rove him home Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him - but he had precious little to say The only words he said were, ”Whats for supper? I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expecte

6、d him to tell me the story But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day Watching from the window,1 was reminded that still water often runs deep1.Why did the mother allow her son to swim there? A He was an excellent swimmer BThe water of the ri

7、ver is shallow C He was old enough to swim DThe rocks can be of help if theres danger2.The underlined part who tends to play his cards close to his vest probably means A Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids B Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks C Anton always has a desire to

8、help others D Anton seldom changes his mind3.In the mothers eyes, what her son did wasA dangerous but interestingC unexpected and courageousB meaningful but difficultD awful and absurd4.What might be the best title for the passage?A My Son, My Hero B Anton, A Silent BoyC A Good Deed DA Proud MotherP

9、assage 2More students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年) before going to university. It used to be the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the ne

10、xt academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the numbe

11、r of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and

12、responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are l

13、ikely to leave university up to15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacating

14、 periods,” he said.1.What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length.B. It is a time for relaxationC. It is increasingly popularD. It is required by universities2.According to Tony Higgins. students taking a gap year _.A. are better prepared for college studiesB. know a

15、 lot more about their future jobC. are more likely to leave university in debtD. have a better chance to enter top universities3.How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. Hes puzzledB. Hes worriedC. Hes surprisedD. Hes annoyed4.What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A. Attend additional courses.B. Make plans for the new termC. Earn money for their educationD. Prepare for their graduate studiesPassage 3Speed-reading is a necessary skill in the Internet ageWe ski