1、高中英语阅读理解练习题有答案一、高中英语阅读理解1阅读理解 South Africa is the water-lovers paradise. Whether you want to be by the sea, on the sea or even under it, there are countless ways to get your ocean experience. Almost all of them are located on South Africas east coast, where the Indian Ocean keeps water warm. Thompso
2、ns Bay, Ballito Drive 40 minutes north of Durban to reach the unique coastal town of Ballito. Popular with holidaymakers, Ballito has a choice of pretty beaches- and the best for swimming is Thompsons Bay. This scenic cove (小海湾)is sheltered from the wind and characterized by its calm waters, interes
3、ting rocky outcrops and a fascinating geological hole-in-the-wall. Theres a walled tidal pool for those who are nervous to swim in the open ocean, making this spot a particularly good choice for families. Umhlanga Rocks, Durban Located a 20-minute drive from central Durban, the resort town of Umhlan
4、ga is an upmarket getaway for vacationing South Africans and visitors in the know. The main Umhlanga Rocks beach boasts safe swimming waters and endless golden sands, again protected by lifeguards and shark nets. A paved walkway provides direct access to the towns beachfront shops, restaurants and b
5、ars. Gonubie Beach, East London The coastal town of Gonubie is seen by many as a suburb of East London, one of the largest cities of the Eastern Cape. Its picture-perfect beach offers great swimming areas in the open sea. The Gonubie River reaches the sea at this point, too, and offers an alternativ
6、e bathingspot on days when the surf is bigger than usual. All along the rivers green banks, youll find a series of shaded spots perfect for summer picnics and barbecues.(1)If you are planning a family trip to South Africa, which beach suits you best? A.Thompsons Bay, Ballito.B.Umhlanga Rocks, Durban
7、.C.Gonubie Beach. East LondonD.Kellys Beach, Port Alfred.(2)Whats special about Umhlanga Rocks in Durban? A.It is free for children.B.Its target crowd is the rich.C.It has a walled tidal pool.D.It has pale brown sand.(3)When meeting violent waves on Gonubie Beach, you can . A.go swimming in the open
8、 seaB.go bathing at an alternative spotC.go surfing in the open seaD.go camping by the riverside.【答案】 (1)A(2)B(3)B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了南非三个著名的海滨旅游景点的信息。 (1)考查细节理解。根据第二段中的Theres a walled tidal pool for those who are nervous to swim in the open ocean, making this spot a particularly good choice for fa
9、milies.可知Thompsons Bay, Ballito是家庭旅行很好的选择。故选A。 (2)考查细节理解。根据第三段中的Located a 20-minute drive from central Durban, the resort town of Umhlanga is an upmarket getaway for vacationing South Africans and visitors in the know.中的an upmarket getaway意为高档的度假胜地,由此可知Umhlanga Rocks, Durban适合富人度假。故选B。 (3)考查细节理解。根据第
10、四段中的The Gonubie River reaches the sea at this point, too, and offers an alternative bathing spot on days when the surf is bigger than usual.可知在Gonubie Beach如果风浪太大,景点会给游客提供备用的浴场。故选B。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查,是一篇广告类阅读,考生需要准确捕捉细节信息,并结合题目要求,从而选出正确答案。2阅读理解 At 23 I applied for full-time positions with no inten
11、tion of working five days a week. As a housewife, I had two pre-school children then but wanted to work three days a week. This was a huge deal for me. I needed to work, but also wanted to spend time with my children while they were young. I didnt want to miss out on school drop-offs and pick-ups. B
12、ut I also didnt want to miss out on the opportunity of promotion. Before the interviews, I prepared a plan of how I was going to make this work for me and the employer. I saw it as a two-way agreement the business adapting to me and me adapting to the business. Finally I became a member of EY at 33.
13、 EY was the only firm that seemed receptive to my plan; in fact, we spent time during that first interview talking about how we could make it work together. Most importantly, the person interviewing me worked flexibly too four days a week. I appreciated that Im one of the lucky ones. Even 10 years o
14、n, flexible hiring and working remains the exception rather than the rule for most. What will help shift views and behavior, in addition to organizations updating their hiring policies, is talking more openly about how most of us organize our day around our responsibilities. We all have a life outsi
15、de of work and we shouldnt be embarrassed to talk about it, even during a job interview. Its a change in the way of thinking, not just for employers but employees too. In the early days I was confident about my ability but I probably did have a preconception (先入之见) that working part-time would limit
16、 my career progression. What I quickly realized was that if I took responsibility for my development, I could make sure that I got the same opportunities as if I was working full-time. So I offered solutions to how we could make it work, and it made me stand out.(1)Why did the author want a flexible job? A.To balance her wo
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