高考英语高中英语阅读理解教育文化技巧小结及练习题.docx

1、高考英语高中英语阅读理解教育文化技巧小结及练习题高考英语高中英语阅读理解(教育文化)技巧小结及练习题一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1阅读理解 Chewing gum(口香糖) has its origins in ancient times from Mayans to Greeks who would chew the resin(树脂)of certain trees for medical purposes and maybe even for freshening breath. The history of chewing gum continued as Native Americ

2、ans introduced it to European settlers. Chewing gum hit the market after Santa Anna brought a case of chicle(糖胶树脂) from Mexico to New York. Santa Anna gave some to the part-time inventor Thomas Adams Thomas Adams changed the gum and marketed it as a candy. The invention took off and was known as Chi

3、clets. In 1900 Frank Fleer coate chewing gum with sugar, and in 1906 Blibber Blubber was invented, but never made it to market. Blibber Blubber was too sticky and it was also too difficult to remove the burst bubble(破了的泡泡) from ones skin without using some special tools. A history of bubblegum just

4、wouldnt be complete without mentioning the gumball machine, which popularized gum. The first gumball machine came onto the scene in 1907 and sold sugar-coated chewing gum. However, it wasnt until 1928 that bubblegum was created. Walter Diemer, working for Frank Fleers gum company, discovered bubbleg

5、um by accident while experimenting in the lab during his breaks. The gum was named Dubble Bubble. Pink was the only color which could be used at the time, and Dubble Bubble has remained pink ever since. According to the International Chewing Gum Association,during WWII Dubble Bubble was handed out b

6、y US military members as gifts, thereby spreading its popularity among the peoples of Europe, Africa, and Asia. And in the 1930s he first bubblegum cards appeared. the pictures changed from war heroes to Wild West figures to professional athletes. Bubblegum has been popular ever since, especially am

7、ong children, thanks to its inventive shapes, and sugary flavors, from original bubblegum to a yardstick of fruity bubblegum.（1）How did Thomas Adams deal with the chicle that Santa Anna gave to him? A.He sold it to the military.B.He introduced it to Europeans.C.He turned it into chewing gum.D.He use

8、d it for medical purposes.（2）Which of the fallowing is the least popular? A.ChicletsB.Gumballs.C.Dubble Bubble.D.Blibber Blubber.（3）What was special about Dubble Bubble when it was invented? A.It was pink-colored.B.It was candy-coated.C.It was hard to remove from ones skin.D.It was invented by a US

9、military member.（4）What does the text mainly introduce? A.The popularity of gum.B.The history of bubblegum.C.The origins of chewing gum.D.The invention of the gumball machine.【答案】 （1）C（2）D（3）A（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了泡泡糖的起源和历史。 （1）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“Santa Anna gave some to the part-time inventor Thomas

10、Adams. Thomas Adams changed the gum and marketed it as a candy.”Santa Anna给了兼职发明家Thomas Adams一些。Thomas Adams将口香糖改头换面，将其作为一种糖果推向市场。可知Thomas Adams把Santa Anna给他的树胶变成了口香糖。故选C。 （2）考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“Blibber Blubber was too sticky and it was also too difficult to remove the burst bubble from ones skin without

11、 using some special tools.”Blibber Blubber太粘了，不使用一些特殊的工具就很难把皮肤上破裂的泡沫去除。可推知因为Blibber Blubber的特性，Blibber Blubber最不受欢迎。故选D。 （3）考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段中的“Pink was the only color which could be used at the time, and Dubble Bubble has remained pink ever since.”粉红色是当时唯一可以使用的颜色，Dubble Bubble从那时起一直保持粉红色。可知当Dubble Bub

12、ble被发明出来的时候，它的特别之处是它是粉色的。故选A。 （4）考查主旨大意。根据第三段中的“A history of bubblegum just wouldnt be complete without mentioning the gumball machine, which popularized gum. The first gumball machine came onto the scene in 1907 and sold sugar-coated chewing gum.”泡泡糖的历史如果不提到普及了泡泡糖的口香糖机就不完整了。1907年，第一台口香糖机问世，并开始销售涂了糖

13、衣的口香糖。以及文章的主要内容是围绕着泡泡糖的历史展开，可知本文主要介绍泡泡糖的历史。故选B。 【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，是一篇文化类阅读，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。2阅读理解 Many kids help out around the house with chores such as emptying the dishwasher, putting laundry away, and taking out the trash. In exchange, some kids

14、get allowances or other rewards such as extra computer time. But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores. Susie Walton, a parenting educator and family coach, believes that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isnt worth doing unless you get somet

15、hing in return. Running any kind of household is a team effort, Susie said. A home is a living space for everyone in the family. Its important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house, and that families decide together how they want their home to look, and how they are going to keep it looking like everyone wants it to look. Other people believe that getting a cash allowance or other rewards motivates ki