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1、最新最新 高考英语 阅读理解复习题及答案 8最新最新 高考英语 阅读理解复习题(及答案)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

2、of vegetables. 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 wi

3、n-win situation 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

4、1970s has 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

5、 up by 40%, 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 p

6、rices have 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 Americ

7、ans are doing 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（

8、2）D（3）B 【解析】【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 g

9、rowing number 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

10、三个题型的考查，是一篇社会现象类阅读，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 Washington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. Duration Tour This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide

11、a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability the cherry blossomsdisappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour Duration: 3 hours (4 miles) Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.

12、C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. Duration: 3 hours Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour f

13、or D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C.in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线)make cycling between the

14、sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour Duration: 3 hours(7miles) Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequen

15、t stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.（1）Which tour do you need to book in advance? A.Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.B.Washington Cap

16、ital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.D.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.（2）What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour? A.Meet famous people.B.Go to a national park.C.Visit well-known museums.D.Enjoy interesting stories.（3）Which of the following do

17、es the bicycle tour at night provide? A.City maps.B.CamerasC.Meals.D.Safety lights.【答案】 （1）A（2）A（3）D 【解析】【分析】短文大意：本文介绍了四个有特色的华盛顿特区自行车之旅。 （1）细节理解题。根据第一段中的Reserve your spot before availability the cherry blossomsdisappear!可知，华盛顿的樱花自行车之旅需要在樱花消失之前预定好位置，故选A。 （2）细节理解题。根据第三段中的Knowledgeable guides will ente

18、rtain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks.可知，在首都自行车之旅中可以听到导游讲的有关总统、国会、纪念碑等有趣的故事，故选D。 （3）细节理解题。根据第四段中的All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights可知，夜间自行车之旅配备反光背心和安全灯，故选D。 【点评】考查阅读理解。涉及细节理解题，要注意仔细阅读从文中寻找答案。3阅读理解 An aspirin a day ke

19、eps the doctor away Dr. Tim Johnson discusses evidence of a daily dose of aspirins benefits. Thats not the saying, but doctors have agreed, for about a generation, that an aspirin a day is good for you. It may reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes by 20 percent or more. The US Preventive Servi

20、ces Task Force, an independent group convened by the Department of Health and Human Services, has published guidelines that it says should end the confusion. The key points: Men should start a daily aspirin at age 45, mainly to protect against heart attacks. Women should start at 55, mainly to prote

21、ct against stroke. For both sexes, a baby aspirin-typically 81 milligram a day-will do the job. There is no evidence that a large dose makes a difference. And both sexes should stop by age 80, unless their doctors say otherwise. As you get older, theres a greater risk of bleeding in the brain or the

22、 digestive system, a risk that is small but can be deadly in some cases. If people start taking aspirin as the guidelines, doctors say their risk of heart attacks will drop by about 20 percent. People may ask themselves Am I at risk for a heart attack or a stroke? said Dr. Randal Thomas, director of

23、 cardiovas-cular health at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota If you are age 45 and male, if youre above age 55 and female, the answer is most likely yes, and you will most likely benefit from taking a small dose of aspirin a day.（1）What might Dr. Tim Johnson think of taking an aspirin a day? A.It is usel

24、ess for the old.B.It will keep the doctor away.C.It is beneficial to health.D.It will have harmful side effects.（2）What can we learn from the guidelines? A.The aspirin has the same effect on both men and women.B.A large dose of aspirin will cause bleeding in the brain.C.People should start taking as

25、pirin at age 45.D.It will be a waste if you take more than 81 milligram of aspirin a day.（3）What might be Dr. Randal Thomas attitude to the guidelines? A.Critical.B.Supportive.C.Cautious.D.Doubtful.（4）What is the text mainly about? A.How to keep the doctor away.B.How to reduce the healthy risk.C.Wha

26、t are benefits of aspirin.D.Who should take aspirin and when.【答案】 （1）C（2）D（3）B（4）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍类谁应该在什么时候服用阿司匹林。 （1）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的”Dr.Tim Johnson discusses evidence of a daily dose of aspirins benefits.“可知阿司匹林对健康是有好处的。故选C。 （2）考查推理判断。根据第三小点”a baby aspirin-typically 81 milligram a day-will do th

27、e job. There is no evidence that a large dose makes a difference.“可知阿司匹林服入超过81毫克是没有作用的，也就是过多的服用是浪费，故选D。 （3）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的”you will most likely benefit from taking a small dose of aspirin a day.“每天服用小剂量的阿斯匹林最有可能使你受益。可推知 Dr.Randal Thomas指导方针持支持态度。故选B。 （4）考查主旨大意。根据最后一段中的”If you are age 45 and male, if

28、 youre above age 55 and female, the answer is most likely yes, and you will most likely benefit from taking a small dose of aspirin a day.“可知，短文介绍服用阿司匹林的指导方针。45岁的男性和55岁以上的女性，是可以服用阿司匹林的，每天服用小剂量的阿司匹林中受益。可知文章主要讲的是谁应该在什么时候服用阿司匹林。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，是一篇医学类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，同时根据上下文进行逻辑推理，概括

29、归纳，从而选出正确答案。 4阅读理解 From quiet paths by a stream in a forest to busy roads running through a city, people have created various forms of routes in different places. These now exist all around us, and their use is imperative for societies. These routes have enabled people to move, transport things, and

30、 send information from one place to another quickly and safely. Throughout history, they have been important in our daily lives. Early routes were often formed naturally on land. They gradually developed over long periods of time while people traveled them on foot or horseback. A significant turning point in their history arrived when the first wheeled carts appeared in ancient times. Once this happened, peop