英语阅读理解试题库大全.docx

1、英语阅读理解试题库大全Passage 1If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver

2、 to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free,

3、so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.The Finnish wo

4、rkers are paid by the hour. They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate. From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.With so many loopholes(漏洞) in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who lo

5、ve to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours

6、 they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.In a society of such high moral practice, what need is there for people to be on guard against others?1. While taking a taxi in Finland, _A. a passenger can

7、 go anywhere without having to pay the driverB. a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi rideC. a passenger can never be turned down by the taxi driver wherever he wants to goD. a passenger needs to provide good faith demonstration before they leave without paying2. We know from the passage that b

8、ig hotels in Finland_A. provide meal for only those who live in the hotelsB. provide meals for any dinersC. provide free wine and charge for foodD. are mostly poorly managed3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The workers in Finland are paid by the hour.B. The bosses in

9、Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.C. The workers are always honest with their working hours.D. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.4. The word “those” in the last paragraph probably refers to _A. people who often take taxisB.

10、people who often have meals in big hotelsC. people who are dishonestD. people who are worthy of trust5. It can be concluded that _A. Finnish people are not smart enough in daily lifeB. Finland has been a good place for cheatsC. the Finnish society is of very high moral levelD. all the Finns are rich

11、 Passage 2There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life.Nowadays, people are very busy. Often, both parents work outside the home. Children are expected to take on more responsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting

12、 and leisure activities as well as school expectations.The busyness also adds another factor: the need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly.Today, society places a lot of emphasis on technology. Computers, DVDs. CDs, television, PlayStations and Xboxes have become major leisure activ

13、ities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a more sedentary lifestyle.The media provide entertainment and information. Unfortunately, they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than

14、prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard(轰炸) their audience with perfect body images, the need to buy the most fashionable clothes, the most up-to-date computer games, the best places to visit and the best things to do.Environments vary. We may be exposed to pollution , such as cigarette smoke.

15、This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties. Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life.It is important factor influencing healthy lifestyles is motivation. Or the desire to be healthy. Any person who wants to be healthy will f

16、ind a way to be healthy if he/she is motivated enough!1. The passage is mainly about _.A. benefits of a healthy life styleB. demands of daily lifeC. factors affecting a healthy lifestyleD. a positive approach to healthy living2. The word “sedentary” in Paragraph 4 probable means _.A. having a lot of

17、 things to doB. involving little exercise or physical activityC. being isolated from the outside worldD. experiencing a lot of stress3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a factor leading to the popularity of fast food?A. Cheap price. B. The media. C. Busy lifestyle. D. Conven

18、ience4. Which is NOT listed as a factor influencing the ability to have a healthy lifestyle?A.Pollution. B.Economic factors.C. Dependence upon cars. D. Influence of family or friends.5. According to the author, _ may be the most important factor influencing healthy lifestyles.A. technology B. cultur

19、al background C. environment D. the desire to be healthyPassage 3Looking back on my childhood. I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed(紧抱的) flowers and insects. Unlike them ,I hand no ear

20、 for music and languages, I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.Before World war I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles an

21、d cousins who gathered next door. but I do have a crystal-clear memory of dogs, the farm animals , the local birds and above all ,the insects. I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world, and my enthusiasm has led me into varied investigations. I love discussing my

22、favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil, reading about other peoples observations and discoveries .then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answe

23、r to the riddle(谜) ，because it all seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books ,which some might honor with the title of scientific research.But curiosity ,a keen eye, a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist; one of the out

24、standing and essential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist can be made .A naturalist is born . If you can combine the two, you get the best of born worlds.1. According to the author , a born naturalist should first of all be _A. full of enthusiasm B. self-disciplined

25、C. full of ambition D. knowledgeable2. The first paragraph tells us that the author _A. lost his hearing when he was a childB. didnt like his brothers and sistersC. was born to a naturalists familyD. was interested in flowers an insects in his childhood3. The author says that he is a naturalist rath

26、er than a scientist probably because he thinks he _A. just reads about other peoples observations and discoveriesB. comes up with solutions in most natural waysC. has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmeticD. lacks some of the qualities required of scientist4.The author cant remember his rel

27、atives clearly because_.A. he was fully occupied with observing natureB. he didnt live very long with themC. the family was extremely largeD. he was too young when he lived with them5. Which of the following statement is true?A. The author believes that a born naturalist cannot be a scientist.B. The

28、 authors brothers and sisters were good at music and languages.C. The author read a lot of books about the natural world and the oil industry.D. The author spent a lot of time working on riddles. Passage 4 When you have completed your college education, you will look for a job suited to your trainin

29、g, interests, and ambitions(志向). In most cases, you will visit a likely employers office and complete an application form for the position in which you are interested. The employer may then make a decision regarding your ability on the basis of the application form and a personal interview. Througho

30、ut your lifetime, however, you may find yourself in other job-seeking situations in an attempt to improve your position. As you gain experience, you are likely to become ambitious for better and better jobs. These better jobs often request written letters of application and summaries of your backgro

31、und and experience. Your writing skills may an important part in obtaining the job you desire. In any job-seeking situation, there are a number of ways you may use your writing skills: to complete an application form, prepare a resume, write an application letter, or write employment follow-up lette

32、rs. As an ambitious job-seeker, therefore , you should be able to prepare all the written material that will help you obtain the job you want.1. According to the passage, in seeking a job ,the students_.A)will follow their interests and ambitionB)like to visit every employers officeC)can make an arrangem