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1、最新 高考英语 阅读理解练习题50最新 高考英语 阅读理解练习题50一、高中英语阅读理解1阅读理解 Cassandra Feeley finds it hard to manage on her husbands income. So this year she did something more than a hobby. She planted vegetables in her yard. For her first garden, Ms. Feeley has put in 15 tomato plants, and five rows of a variety of vegetab

2、les. The familys old farm house has become a chicken house, its residents arriving next month. Last year, Ms. Rita Gartin kept a small garden. This year she has made it much larger because, she said, The cost of everything is going up and I was looking to lose a few pounds too; so its a win-win situ

3、ation all around. They are among the growing number of Americans who, driven by higher living costs and a falling economy, have taken up vegetable gardening for the first time. Others have increased the size of their existing gardens. Seed companies and garden shops say that not since the 1970s has

4、there been such an increase in interest in growing food at home. Now many gardens across the country have been sold out for several months. In Austin, Tex, some of the gardens have a three-year waiting list. George C Ball Jr. owner of a company, said sales of vegetable seeds and plants are up by 40%

5、, over last year, double the average growth of last five years. Mr. Ball argues that some of the reasons have been building for the last few years. The big one is striking rise in the cost on food like bread and milk, together with the increases in the price of fruit and vegetables. Food prices have

6、 increase of higher oil price. People are driving less, taking fewer vacations, so there is more time to garden. （1）What does the word residents in Paragraph 1 probably refer to? A.chickensB.tomatoesC.gardensD.people（2）Why is vegetable gardening becoming increasingly popular? A.More Americans are do

7、ing it for fun.B.The price of oil is lower than before.C.Theres a growing need for fruits.D.The cost of living is on the rise.（3）Which of the following might be the best title for the text? A.Family Food PlanningB.Banking on GardeningC.A Belt-tightening MoveD.Gardening as a Hobby【答案】 （1）A（2）D（3）B 【解

8、析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，越来越多的美国人在自家花园里种菜，分析出现这一现象的原因是由于生活成本的上升和经济的下降，人们不得不自己种菜以降低生活成本。 （1）考查词义猜测。根据第一段中的“The familys old farm house has become a chicken house, its residents arriving next month. ”可知，Cassandra Feeley的旧房子成为了养鸡的地方，下个月新的居民就要来了。这里的新居民就是指他们所养的鸡。故选A。 （2）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“They are among the growing num

9、ber of Americans who, driven by higher living costs and a falling economy, have taken up vegetable gardening for the first time.” 可知，菜园的出现是由于生活成本的上升以及经济的下降导致的。故选D。 （3）考查主旨大意。纵观全文可知，本文讲述了越来越多的美国人在自家花园里种菜，分析出现这一现象的原因是由于生活成本的上升和经济的下降。文章并没有涉及家庭食物计划和紧缩活动，更不是把园艺当成爱好。故选B。 【点评】本题考点涉及推理判断，词义猜测和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一

10、篇社会现象类阅读，考生需要根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。2阅读理解 Traveling Tips No Smoking Federal and State Government Regulations do not allow you to smoke on board express coaches within Australia. Luggage Allowance As a fare paying customer you are entitled to take 2 pieces of personal luggage. Each must no

11、t exceed 75 cm in length, or weigh more than 20kg. Excess luggage will be carried at the companys excess luggage rate and depending on space availability may be required to be carried on another coach. Luggage Tips 1) Keep your valuables with you. Money, jewellery, valuable documents, credit cards,

12、keys, medications should be retained by you and not on the coach at meal or transport stops. 2) Use sturdy, lockable luggage. Do not use plastic bags as these may split during the transit. 3) Make sure you identify your luggage with a name tag. 4) Backpacksstow all items and do not leave mugs, shoes

13、, towels hanging off your backpack as these can get caught in other luggage and cause damage. Departure Times The time shown on your ticket is the coach departure time. If you are boarding halfway and not at a travel centre or terminal you should be at the pick up point 15 minutes ahead of this time

14、, so you can be comfortably on board by the time the coach is due to leave. If you are boarding at a travel centre or terminal, please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the published departure time and remember to allow extra time at peak travel times. Dress Requirements As a courtesy, and so as n

15、ot to offend fellow travelers, a reasonable standard of clothing and footwear is required.（1）As a traveler, you can_. A.take the luggage 75 cm in length and 20kg in weight onlyB.leave valuable belongings on coach when going for mealsC.identify your luggage by attaching a name tag to itD.leave the mu

16、gs and shoes hanging off the backpack（2）Among the following traveling tips, which one is true? A.Smoking is strictly forbidden all over the places within Australia.B.Plastic bags should be avoided in case of split during the transit.C.15 minutes ahead of the departure time should be guaranteed.D.Sta

17、ndards of dress requirements have been specifically listed.【答案】 （1）C（2）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了旅行列出五个建议，并就每个建议进行了说明。 （1）考查细节理解。根据第三个建议Luggage Tips中的“Make sure you identify your luggage with a name tag.”可知，确保你的行李上有姓名标签，也就是在行李上贴上姓名标签以识别你的行李，故选C。 （2）考查细节理解。根据第三个建议Luggage Tips中的“Do not use plastic bags as

18、 these may split during the transit.”可知，不要使用塑料袋，因为塑料袋可能会在运输过程中裂开，所以在运输过程中避免使用塑料袋以防裂开。故选B。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇旅游类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。3阅读理解 Triple Olympic and world sprint(短跑) champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica said on Monday he expects years of fast feats to ease doping doubts in athleti

19、cs and has no plans to play American football. Appearing on ESPN programs and in light-hearted races outside the television sport networks studios, Bolt said he feels he must prove himself to a skeptical sports world in the wake of past doping scandals(诽谤). I have to prove myself to the world that y

20、ou can run fast without it, Bolt said. Bolt cited the speeds he and countryman Asafa Powell and American Tyson Gay have achieved without positive doping tests. We just (have to) continue to run fast, Bolt said. In a couple of years everyone will continue to watch again and have less doubts. Bolt won

21、 gold in the 100m, 200 and 4x100 relay in world record times at last years Beijing Olympics and last month in Berlin set world records of 9.58 seconds in the 100 and 19.19 in the 200 and helped a relay title in a World Championships treble. I want to be a legend in the sport. For me its all a focus

22、on winning championships after championships, Bolt said. I dont consider myself a legend. When I defend my titles I will consider myself a legend. Bolts defending of World and Olympic gold should be the feature attraction of the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, and the 2012 Londo

23、n Olympics.（1）Why does Usain Bolt say that he has no plans to play American football? A.Because he wants to ease doping doubts in athletics.B.Because he wants to show his fast feats.C.Because he is doubted by some people.D.Because he runs fastest in the world.（2）How many times did Usain Bolt break t

24、he world records? A.three times.B.four times.C.five times.D.eight times.（3）What does the passage mainly tell us? A.Usain Bolt plans years of fast feats to ease doping doubts.B.Usain Bolt is doubted for his athletics.C.Usain Bolt set world records again in Berlin last month.D.Usain Bolt wants to a le

25、gend in the sport.（4）The passage can be read _. A.on TVB.on the InternetC.in a bookD.in a newspaper.【答案】 （1）A（2）C（3）B（4）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，本周一，来自牙买加的两届奥运会和世界短跑冠军博尔特(Usain Bolt)表示，他希望通过多年的快速成绩来缓解运动员服用兴奋剂的疑虑。 （1）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“Triple Olympic and world sprint（短跑） champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica said on

26、 Monday he expects years of fast feats to ease doping doubts in athletics and has no plans to play American football.”本周一，来自牙买加的两届奥运会和世界短跑冠军博尔特(Usain Bolt)表示，他希望通过多年的快速成绩来缓解运动员服用兴奋剂的疑虑，而且他没有踢美式足球的计划）可推知，因为人们对田径运动中兴奋剂的疑虑，他想平息这种疑虑，证明没有兴奋剂也可以，所以选择继续跑步，没有踢美式足球的计划。故选A。 （2）考查细节理解。根据第六段中的“Bolt won gold in

27、the 100m, 200 and 4x100 relay in world record times at last years Beijing Olympics and last month in Berlin set world records of 9.58 seconds in the 100 and 19.19 in the 200 and helped a relay title in a World Championships treble.”在去年的北京奥运会上，博尔特获得了100米、200米和4x100接力的金牌，打破了世界纪录，上个月在柏林，他以100米9.58秒和200

28、米19.19秒的成绩打破了世界纪录，并帮助他在接力赛上夺取了世界锦标赛的三冠王，可知，博尔特在北京奥运会上打破了3次世界纪录，在柏林打破了2次世界纪录，总共打破过5次世界纪录。故选C。 （3）考查主旨大意。根据第二段中的“Appearing on ESPN programs and in light-hearted races outside the television sport networks studios, Bolt said he feels he must prove himself to a skeptical sports world in the wake of past

29、 doping scandals（诽谤）.”博尔特出现在ESPN的节目中，并在电视体育网络的演播室外参加轻松愉快的比赛，他说，在过去的兴奋剂丑闻之后，他觉得自己必须向持怀疑态度的体育界证明自己，及下文博尔特所说的话可知，本文介绍了尤塞恩博尔特的田径运动受到了人们的质疑。故选B。 （4）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“Triple Olympic and world sprint（短跑） champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica said on Monday he expects years of fast feats to ease doping doubts in athl

30、etics and has no plans to play American football.”本周一，来自牙买加的两届奥运会和世界短跑冠军博尔特(Usain Bolt)表示，他希望通过多年的快速成绩来缓解运动员服用兴奋剂的疑虑，而且他没有踢美式足球的计划，可推知，本篇文章极可能来自报纸。故选D。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇新闻报道，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。4（2019天津）阅读理解 Would you BET on the future of this man？H

31、e is 53 years old. Most of his adult life has been a losing struggle against debt and misfortune. A war injury has made his left hand stop functioning, and he has often been in prison. Driven by heaven-knows-what motives, he determines to write a book. The book turns out to be one that has appealed to the world for more t