高考英语阅读理解训练经典题目(附答案)

1、高考英语 阅读理解训练经典题目（附答案）一、高中英语阅读理解1 .阅读理解As winter set in, it's the perfect time to get out of town and escape the seasonal mood disorder. Here are vacation ideas to adopt now.Costa RicaCosta Rica, located in the Valle del General, is an off-the-radar agriculture town that's not overrun with tou

2、rists. The area is known for its coffee, pineapples and sugar cane plantations, as well as its rich forests. What's more, you can enjoy horseback riding, spend afternoons at the spa or tour a nearby wildlife shelter to look out for colorful birds, sloths and other animals.Los Cabos, MexicoIf you

3、 love wine, travel to Los Cabos, a beautiful vacation destination at the southern edge of the Baja Peninsula. During your getaway, you can enjoy special wine tastings and dinner cooked by Los Cabos's Michelin-starred chef. There are wildlife-viewing opportunities, too. From December through May,

4、 you can spot whales, manta rays and more wildlife.Petit St Vincent, the GrenadinesThis private Caribbean island was spared the anger of hurricanes Irma and Maria. What's more, the whole island is only 115 acres and has 22 cottages. Each cottage is located in a quiet place, and you can expect to

5、 unplug and recharge phones with no wireless connections, televisions or telephones in the cottages. Even better, you can spend your days admiring fascinating marine ( 海 洋的)life at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Diving Caribbean center.The Exumas, BahamasOn Fowl Cay's 50-acre private island, you can e

6、njoy a carefree escape. Days can be spent fishing, boating and diving before wandering along white sands. The resort features large one-, two- and three-bedroom houses. Best of all, if you're planning a group getaway or multigenerational trip, you rent the entire island for a one-of-a-kind islan

7、d escape.(1) Why does the author recommend these places to readers?A. To escape from extreme weather.B. To experience out-of-town sights.C. To beat winter blues.D. To treat mental diseases.(2) What do we know about Petit St Vincent?A. It suffered from Irma and Maria.B. It's a huge and quiet isla

8、nd.C. People can admire fish off shore.D. People can charge phones using wireless connections(3) Where can Tom best go with his grandparents and parents?A. Los Cabos, Mexico.B. Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines.C. Costa Rica.D. The Exumas, Bahamas.【答案】(1) DC(3) D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了冬天来临之时，适合外出度假的一些地点

9、。11)考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"As winter set in, it's the perfect time to get out of townand escape the seasonal mood disorder.随着冬天的到来，这是走出小镇，摆脱季节性情绪 障碍的最佳时机。故选C。(2)考查细节理解。根据 Petit St Vincent , the Grenadines 部分中的 “This private Caribean island was spared the anger of hurricanes Irma and Maria ."这个

10、私人的力口勒比岛幸免于飓风 伊尔玛和玛丽亚，可知选 Ao(3)考查推理判断。根据 The Exumas, Bahamas 部分的 “Best of all if you're planning a group getaway or multigenerational trip , you rent the entire island for a one - of - a - kind island escape.”最重要的是，如果你正在计划一次集体出游或多代人旅行，你就可以租整 个岛，以获得独一无二的岛屿之旅，故选 Do【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类

11、阅读，考生需 要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。2 .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

12、move, transport things, and 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 horseb

13、ack. A significant turning point in their history arrived when the first wheeled carts appeared in ancient times. Once this happened, people recognized the importance of well-maintained routes. Therefore, towns, cities, and entire countries improved them. As a result, life became more convenient, co

14、mmunities grew, economies evolved, and cultures expanded.People have established routes on water, too. Rivers and canals have served as effective routes for people to move around and carry things. For instance, in the old, Japanese city of Edo, water routes were used for the transportation of agricu

15、ltural products, seafood, and wood. People have also opened routes across the sea. The seaways were critical for the navigation of ships, particularly in the days when they moved mainly by wind power. Using these sea routes, people could travel great distances, and go to places they had not previous

16、ly been able to reach.People have gone on to open routes in the sky as well. Since the invention of the airplane, they have made it possible to travel long distances easily. Eventually, people became able to travel safely and comfortably high in the sky, and going vast distances only took a small am

17、ount of time.Today, we have a new type of route, the Internet. By using this worldwide route, people can easily obtain information that once was available mainly from books and face-to-face communication. They can also instantly send messages to large numbers of people all at once.As long as there h

18、ave been people, there have been routes to connect them. Currently unknown routes will surely take us even further in the future.(1) Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the underlined word imperative in paragraph 1? A.accidentalB.industrialC.essential D.traditional（ 2） Why is the exa

19、mple of Edo introduced in paragraph 3?A.To describe the difficulty of creating routes on the water.B.To emphasize the fact that it was an important city.C.To explain the use of water routes to move along the coastlines.D.To illustrate the important roles of water routes for cities.（ 3） What does par

20、agraph 5 tell us about routes?A.Routes can be thought of as existing invisibly in the world.B.Routes that move information can be regarded as dangerous.C.The fundamental functions of routes are declining.D.The importance of different kinds of routes is the same.（ 4） What is the main idea of this art

21、icle?A.Humankind first created various types of convenient routes on land.B.Improvements in transportation have come at great cost.C.Technology has interfered with opening up routes around the world.D.The advancement of humanity was aided by the development of routes.【答案】（ 1 ） C（ 2） D（ 3） A（ 4） D【解析

22、】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了从最初的陆路到水路和空路，再到如今的互联网，这些路线促进了人类的进步和社会的发展。（ 1）考查词义猜测。根据第一段中的"These routes have enabled people to move, transportthings, and send information from one place to another quickly and safely. Throughout history, they have been important in our daily lives." 可知，这些路线使人们能够快速、安全地从一个

23、地方到另一个地方移动、运输物品和发送信息。纵观历史，它们在我们的日常生活中一直很重要，因此它们的使用对于社会来说是必不可少的，由此可知画线词词义为"必要的"，故选C。（ 2）考查推理判断。根据第三段中的"People have established routes on water, too. Riversand canals have served as effective routes for people to move around and carry things." 可知，人 们也在水上建立了路线，河流和运河已经成为人们走动和搬运东西的有效途

24、径，紧接着举日本江户这个例子就是为了证明这一点，即：水路对城市有着重要作用，故选D。（ 3）考查推理判断。根据第五段中的"Today, we have a new type of route, the Internet. Byusing this worldwide route, people can easily obtain information that once was available mainly from books and face-to-face communication." 可知，如今，我们有一种新的路线 互联网，通过使用这条世界性的途径，人们可以

25、很容易地获得以前主要从书本和面对面的交流中获得的信息，与传统的陆路、水路以及空路相比，互联网这种新的路线是无形的，由此可 知，路线可以被认为是无形地存在于这个世界上，故选A。(4)考查主旨大意。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了从最初的陆路到水路和空路，再到 如今的互联网，这些路线促进了人类的进步和社会的发展，由此可知，本文介绍的是人类 的进步得益于路线的发展，故选Do【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，是一篇科技类阅 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。3. Choose the one that fits best acc

26、ording to the information given in the passage you have just read."The history of the world is but the biography (传t己)of great men," argued Thomas Carlyle, the advocate of what has come to be known as the "Great Man Theory of History." This theory suggests that the broader moveme

27、nts and outline of history all go back to the leadership of great individuals who had unique influence on their times. Whether or not Carlyle's theory proves true is debatable, but that certain individuals cast long shadows is not.As one who is entrusted with a leadership position, I find it pro

28、fitable to read of others who have led. Wherever you find me, you'll likely find a good biography nearby. Why is this the case? First, I find good biographies fascinating. I'll occasionally read a novel, but I've never been overly drawn to fiction. I have found myself unable to sleep whi

29、le in the struggle of the Battle of Britain in William Manchester's The Last Lion. For me, not to read biographies would rob me of pleasure in my life.Second, I find good biographies informative. A good biographer tells not only the story of a person, but also of their times. Reading a good biog

30、raphy is like wandering through an intellectual shopping mall. The first store is what drew you there, but you will be pleasantly surprised along the way at what other items grab your attention. You'll find no better account of the British Empire at its peak than the opening chapters of Manchest

31、er's Visions of Glory, volume one of his The Last Lion. Strictly speaking, a biography is but a slice of history.Third, I find good biographies relaxing. Winston Churchill once noted a man who works with his hands should have a hobby that engages his mind, and a man who works with his mind shoul

32、d have a hobby that engages his hands. Another way to apply Churchill's saying is to combine technical, pen-in-hand vocational reading with leisurely biographical reading. Indeed, few things are more relaxing to me than winding down the evening and entering into another world.This is why I love

33、reading good biographies, and why I pity the person who neglects them. Don't be counted among their number.(1) What is implied in the first paragraph?A. The author finds Carlyle's theory undebatable.B. Carlyle believes great men alone cannot create history.C. It is debatable whether one shou

34、ld read great men's biographies.D. The author agrees that history is greatly influenced by certain men.(2) What does the underlined phrase "other items" in the third paragraph refer to?A. good biographiesB. stories of certain timesC. the volumes of The Last Lion卜,D. the chapters of the

35、 British Empire(3) Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The author considers biographical reading enjoyable.B. The author can travel to another world in the evening.C. The author has fought many battles during his lifetime.D. The author profits commercially by reading biographies.(4) What is

36、 the author's main purpose in writing the article?A. To analyze the benefits of vocational reading.B. To introduce to readers his unique reading strategies.C. To present great men's history through biography reading.D. To recommend biography reading through his own experiences.【答案】(1) DB(3)

37、A(4) D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，作者阐述了喜欢读好的传记的原因。(1)考查推理判断。根据第一段中的"This theory suggests that the broader movements andoutline of history all go back to the leadership of great individuals who had unique influence on their times"可知，这一理论表明，更广泛的历史运动和轮廓都可以追溯到对其时代有独特 影响的伟大人物的领导。所以通过第一段的关键词 "go back

38、to , had unique influence on their times",判断出第一段暗示了作者同意历史受某些人的影响很大。故选 D。(2)考查词义猜测。根据第三段中的"A good biographer tells not only the story of a person,but also of their times. Reading a good biography is like wandering through an intellectual shopping mall. The first store is what drew you there

39、, but you will be pleasantly surprised along the way at what other items grab your attention." 可知，一个好的传记作家不仅讲述一个人的 故事，而且还在讲述他们所处的时代。读一本好的传记就像漫步在一个充满智慧的购物中 心。第一家商店吸引了你，但你会惊喜地发现，还有其它的商品吸引了你的注意力。所以 作者把读好的传记比喻成购物，将历史人物和某个时期的历史故事比喻成商店的商品。故 判断出第三段划线的"othe门tems"指的是某个时期的故事。故选B。(3)考查细节理解。根据第二段

40、中的"For me, not to read biographies would rob me ofpleasure in my life" 以及第三段 "Indeed, few things are more relaxing to me than winding down the evening and entering into another world."可知，对我来说，不读传记会剥夺我生活的乐 趣。的确，没有什么事情比悠闲地度过夜晚，进入另一个世界更令我放松。所以作者认为 传记阅读令人愉快。故A选项"作者认为传记阅读令人愉快”是正确

41、的。故选 Ao(4)考查推理判断。根据第二段中的"First, I find good biographies fascinating."第三段中的"Second, I find good biographies informative."第四段中的"Third, I find good biographies relaxing."以及最后段 "This is why I love reading good biographies, and why I pity the person who neglects them. D

42、on't be counted among their number."可知,首先，我觉得好的传记很吸引 人。我发现好的传记信息丰富。我发现好的传记让人放松。这就是为什么我喜欢读好的传记，以及为什么我同情忽视它们的人。不要成为那些不读传记的人群的一员。可知，作者通过自己的经历阐述了自己喜欢读好的传记的原因目的是推荐人们读传记。故选Do【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇教育类阅 读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。4 .阅读理解Dreaming of summer picnics filled with

43、family and fun? We've come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.Cumberland Islands, GeorgiaJust a few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a wonderful picnic place. It's an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails (/J、径).Covered in Spanis

44、hmoss, the trails are lined with trees and since it's still a rural area, the stars line up for a grand show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.Grant Park, ChicagoIf you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front, foodie fest

45、ival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are there on July 4th, be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier.Cranberry Islands, MaineHe

46、re, you'll enjoy natural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands by private boat or ferry service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it's a romantic picnic area to take y

47、our special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands.Big Sur, CaliforniaThe Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem. Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities, and unique geological formations. It's good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope

48、, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.(1) Why does the writer advise us to go to Cumberland Islands?A. Because they are just next to Savannah.B. Because they have a grand show every night.C. Because they are almost covered in Spanish moss.D. Because they keep their original e

49、cology (生态).(2) Where can you enjoy observing wildlife with a telescope?A. At the Navy Pier.B. At the Point Lobos State Reserve.C. At Acadia National Park.D. In the Deep South.(3) Where can we most probably read this passage?A. In a personal dairy.B. In a science report.C. In a geography textbook.D.

50、 In a travel magazine.【答案】(1) DB(4) D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个最佳野餐地点。（ 1）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“ Covered in Spanish moss, the trails are lined with treesand since it's still a rural area, the stars line up for a grand show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportun ity. 小路上爬满了西班牙苔藓，两旁种

51、满了树。由于这里仍然 ” 是一个乡村地区，所以星星们会在晚上排起队来参加盛大的表演，这是在夜晚星光照耀下野餐的绝佳机会。可知作者建议我们去坎伯兰群岛，因为那里保持着原生态。故选D。（ 2）考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“ Besidesthe coastal wildlife there are rare plantcommunities, and unique geological formations. It's good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the w

52、ildlife can be seen only at a distance. 除沿海野生动 物外，还有珍稀植物群落和独特的地质构造。在那里野餐很好。我们建议带上望远镜，因为很多野生动物只能在远处看到。可知在the Point Lobos 国家保护区可以享受用望远镜观察野生动物的乐趣。故选B。（ 3）考查推理判断。根据第一段“ Dreamingof summer picnics filled with family and fun?We've come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US. 梦想着充满家庭和乐趣的夏日野餐”我们

53、列出了全美4 个最佳野餐地。以及文章主要介绍了四个最佳野餐地点可知最可能在一本旅游杂志上读到这篇文章。故选D。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需 要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。5 阅读理解City trees grow faster and die younger than trees in rural forestry, a new study finds. Over their lifetimes, then, urban trees will likely absorb less CO 2 from the a

54、ir thah forest trees.As we all know, the earth would be freezing or burning hot without CO2. However, CO2 is a greenhouse gas, meaning it traps energy from the sun as/heat. That makes temperatures near the ground rise. Human activities, especially the widespread burning-of fossil（化石 fuels, have been

55、 sending extra greenhouse gases into the air. This has led to a rise in average temperatures across the globe.Studies had shown forests readily absorb CO 2, but there hadn't been much data on whether city trees grow, die and absorb CO2 at the same rate as forest trees do. So some researchers dec

56、ided to find out.To figure out how quickly trees were growing, researchers tracked their diameters （the width of their trunks） between 2005 and 2014. A tree's diameter increases as it grows, just as a person's waist size increases as they gain weight. About half the weight of a tree is carbo

57、n, research has shown. Most of the rest is water. Over the nine years' tracking, the researchers found city trees absorbed four times as much carbon from the air as forest trees. However, they were twice as likely to die. So over the lifetime of each type of tree, forest trees actually absorbed

58、more CO 2.City trees grew faster because they had less competition for light from their neighbors. In a forest, trees tend to grow close together, shading their neighbors. Street trees also benefit from higher levels of nitrogen （氮 ）in rainwater. Nitrogen helps plants grow. Waste gases from gasburni

59、ng cars also contain nitrogen, thus enriching city air with nitrogen. Later, rainwater may wash much of it to the ground. Some street trees may also have better access to water than trees in the country because the underground water pipes can leak.11) What can he known about CO 2 from paragraph 2?A. It is one of the side effects of greenhouses.B. It greatly accelerates the process of global warming.C. It results from the widespread burning of fossil fuels.D. It prevents the earth from becoming uns