英语阅读理解练习题及答案

1、英语阅读理解练习题及答案一、高中英语阅读理解1 .阅读理解You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on you

2、r travel.On the Road, 1957, by Jack KerouacThe book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to

3、realize the meaning of life.The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan KunderaJean-Jacques Rousseau once said, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." The book tells a young artist's romantic but miserable life, ab

4、out how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist's passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe.The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by SanmaoThe book narrates the author's simple but adventurous life i

5、n the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author's romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and

6、humorous.Lotus, 2006 by AnnbabyThis novel set in Tibet, tells three people's stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people's emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism. The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred lan

7、d Tibet.(1) Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?A. On the Road. B. Life is Elsewhere. C. The Stories of Sahara. D. Lotus.(2) Whose book could be the most suitable for your trip to Germany?A. Jack Kerouac's.B. Sanmao's.C. Annbaby's.D. Milan Kundera's.(3

8、) What can we learn from the text?A. Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture.B. On the road advises a classic route for driving across the US.C. The stories of Sahara records its authors' own life in the desert.D. Life is Elsewhere demonstrates Jean-Jacques Rousseau's ow

9、n life.【答案】(1) AD(3) C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，推荐了几本适合在旅行途中阅读的书。(1)考查细节理解。根据 On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac 部分中的 “After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. 可知，在那令人筋疲力尽的旅行之后，书中的人物开始意识到生命的意义，故选A。(2)考查细节理解。根据 The Stories of the Sahara,1967, by

10、Sanmao 部分中的 “Experience the artist's passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe 可知， Germany (德国)“ 是属于Central Europe (中欧)的，故选 D。(3)考查推理判断。根据 Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera 部分中的“Thebook invites you to deeply reflect o n your current life. 可知，本书引导人们对当前生活进行深刻地 反思，故选Co【点评】

11、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。2 .阅读理解Sometimes, you just can't help it. Maybe you're watching a sad movie, or thinking about the friend who moved away. Next thing you know, you feel pressure in your throat, your eyes are watering, and you have tears runn

12、ing down your cheeks.According to Ad Vingerhoets, a professor of psychology at Tilburg University, in the Netherlands, who is one of the few scientists in the world who have studied crying, there are three types of tears. Basal tears are the first type. They act as a protective barrier between the e

13、ye and the rest of the World. Next are reflex tears. They wash your eyes clean when something gets in them. Finally, there are emotional tears. "These are released in response to emotional states," explains Vingerhoets.Scientists believe crying has something to do with how humans developed

14、 and learned to depend on each other. "Humans are very complex social creatures," says Lauren Bylsma, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania. "It seems that tears serve to arouse help and support from others," She says.Vingerhoets agrees, "I think that

15、the reason why humans shed tears (流眼泪) has something to do with our childhood, " he says. "that's the time when we are still dependent on adults for love and protection and care. The major advantage of emotional tears is that you can target them at a specific person." Vingerhoets

16、says this ability could have come in handy in prehistoric times, when humans were living among dangerous animals. Tears were a safer way to get attention. "In this case, it is better to use a silent signal to ask for help, "he says.Vingerhoets and Byhma do frequent studies to better unders

17、tand why humans cry. According to Byhma, there is still much more to discover. "It's surprising, "she says, "how much we still don't know."(1) In the scientists' opinion, crying is.A.a sign of human evolutionB.a result of human kindnessC.a cause of personal growthD.a

18、means of relying on each other(2) The underlined phrase "this ability" in the last paragraph refers to the ability to.A.seek help wiselyB.aim tears at someoneC.cry emotionallyD.appeal to other people(3) From the text, we learn that Ad Vingerhoets and Lauren BylsmaA.hold different opinions

19、about the causes of tearsB.think positively of the effects of tearsC.are working together to study tearsD.have learned enough about tears(4) What can be a suitable title for the text?A.The types of tearsB.The components of tearsC.The science of tearsD.The opinions about tears【答案】(1) DB(3) B(4) C【解析】

20、【分析】本文是一篇说明文，从科学的角度分析了哭的类型和哭的原因等内容。(1)考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"Scientists believe crying has something to do with how(2)考查词义猜测。根据第四段中的 can target them at a specific person.humans developed and learned to depend on each other 可知，科学家们认为哭与人类如何发 展和学习彼此依靠有关系。故可知哭是人们互相依靠的一种方法，选 Do“'Theajor advantage of emo

21、tional tears is that you' Vingeiisoebslisayeuld have come in handy inprehistoric times, when humans were living among dangerous animals. Tears were a safer way toget attention."Vingerhoets 认为泪水的主要优势就是你可以将泪水指向一个特定的目标。这 种能力在史前发挥了作用，当时人们生活在危险的动物中。泪水是获得注意的一种更安全的方式。由此可知，this ability指将泪水指向一个特定的目标

22、的能力，故选B。(3)考查推理判断。根据第三段中的"LaurenBylsma, a professor at the University ofPittsburgh, in Pennsylvania.'It seems that tears serve to arouse help and support from others,She says. Vingerhoets agrees 可知，Lauren Bylsma 和 Vingerhoets 都认为泪水可以唤起另1J人 的帮助和支持。结合选项可知，他们都认可泪水的积极作用。故选 Bo【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测

23、和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科普类阅 读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出 正确答案。3 .阅读理解A new study shows that air pollution can cause a huge reduction in our intelligence. The study was a project involving researchers at Peking University in China and Yale University in the United States.The researchers reported

24、that long-term exposure to air pollution can affect a person's mental abilities in two areas: Language and math.The researchers studied about 25,000 people from across China. Between 2010 and 2014, these Chinese men, women and children were given language and math tests. Then researchers compare

25、d the test results with measurements of pollution in the air, namely nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide （ 二氧化硫 ）.Xi Chen of the Yale School of Public Health led the study. He and his team found that breathing polluted air can reduce a person's education level by about one year.Chen said that th

26、e effect generally is worse for those over 64 years of age, for men and for those with little or no education.“ The older persons they are more affected. And we find, quite amazingly, males are more affected than females. And people working outdoors are more affected than people working indoors.He n

27、oted that the youngest people in the study were 10 years old, while the oldest was 90 years old. They came from China's 33 provinces. In his words, the data and facts are convincing and this range of ages and locations across the country provided a real, objective and representative sample.The r

28、esearchers noted that the effect of air pollution on verbal ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. The researchers also stressed that every country, whether developed, developing or poor, should focus on air pollution or humans will face a bad situati

29、on.（ 1 ） What is the result of the study?A.Air pollution has a bad effect on people's intelligence.B.Females are more affected by air pollution than males.C.Americans are more affected by air pollution than Chinese.D.People working indoors are actually not affected by air pollution.（ 2 ） What di

30、d Chen say about the study?A.It is doubtful.B.It is extremely unfair.C.It is common and not representative.D.It is relatively objective and persuasive.（ 3 ） What did the researchers emphasize in the last paragraph?A.The data from the 33 provinces is convincing.B.The whole world should pay attention

31、to air pollution.C.The less educated take more responsibility for air pollution.D.Air pollution's influence on verbal ability is less serious as people age.（ 4 ） Where is the text most likely taken from?A.A life diary.B.A guidebook.C.A science magazine.D.A biography.【答案】 （ 1 ） A（2） D（3） B（4） C【解

32、析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文，一项新的研究表明，长期暴露在空气污染中会在语言和数学两个方面影响一个人的智力，因此每个国家都应关注空气污染否则人类将面临一 个糟糕的局面。（ 1）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的 “ Theresearchers reported that long-term exposure to air pollution can affect a person's mental abilities in two areas: Language and math. 可知，研究 人员报告说，长期暴露在空气污染中会在两个方面影响一个人的智力：语言和数学。即研 究结果是空气污

33、染会对人们的智力产生不良影响。故选A。（ 2）考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的 “I n his words, the data and facts are convincing and this range of ages and locations across the country provided a real, objective and representative sample. 可知，用” Xi Chen 的话说，调查得到的数据和事实令人信服，全国各 地的不同年龄和不同地方的人提供了真实，客观和有代表性的研究样本。即 Xi Chen 对这 项研究说的是 “研究结果是相对客观和

34、有说服力的。 ”故选D。（ 3）考查细节理解。根据最后一段“ The researchers noted that the effect of air pollution onverbal ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. The researchers also stressed that every country, whether developed, developing or poor, should focus on air pollutio

35、n or humans will face a bad situation. 可知，研究人员指出，随着人们年”龄的增长，空气污染对言语能力的影响更加严重，尤其是在男性和文化程度较低的人群 中。研究人员还强调，每个国家，无论是发达国家，发展中国家还是贫穷国家，都应关注 空气污染否则人类将面临一个糟糕的局面。因此在最后一段中研究人员强调了全世界应该注意空气污染。故选 B。（ 4）考查推理判断。根据第一段“ Anew study shows that air pollution can cause a hugereduction in our intelligence. The study was

36、a project involving researchers at Peking University in China and Yale University in the United States. 可知，本文的话题是研究表明空气污染会大大”降低人们的智力。该研究是一个由中国北京大学和美国耶鲁大学的研究人员参与的项目。因此可以推断出文章可能来自于科学杂志。故选C。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅读，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When it comes to gifts, it's no

37、t easy to shop for someone when you're not sure what they'reinto. Thankfully, Crate and Barrel's sister store the modern, fancy version CB2 has a gift collection that is just as beautiful as it is practical. They're known for their modern designs. We've edited a list of some of o

38、ur favorite gift ideas from CB2 so you'll know just what to get.Galactic Jewelry Box （$21）This jewelry box is not only a place to store your jewels, but it looks like one itself.UK-based Seascape Curiosities, the jewelry box brings deep space to your room. Open storage space lined with light gre

39、y cotton velvet holds most-precious p ossessions, ” CB2 states. The best part? It's under $25.Flamingo Catchall ($29.95)Designed by the British fashion designer Matthew Williamson, this flamingo catchall is a pop of color in every room and offers a secure place to store some of your favorite rin

40、gs, earrings, or little items. Not only is it an awesome addition to just about any home, it's also a great conversation starter at dinner parties.Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball ($49)It's a great gift for the man in your life who loves sports. Crafted with design and function in mind, h

41、andmade activity ball (think of it as a smaller basketball) stands up to years of play and even gets better looking with age. It's a super addition to any bookshelf.Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker ($24.95)This cocktail shaker starts off with a smoky black finish and fades into grey. It's fashio

42、nable, functional, and above all - easy to clean.(1) Which of the following gifts would you like to choose if your brother loves football?A. Galactic Jewelry Box.B. Flamingo Catchall.C. Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball.D. Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker.(2) What can we learn about the four gifts?A.

43、Galactic Jewelry Box is easy to clean. B. Flamingo Catchall can inspire people to start a topic.C. Made by hand, Leather Activity Ball is fragile. D. Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker is the cheapest.(3) What is the purpose of the passage?A. To advertise gifts from CB2.B. To explain the functions of gift

44、s.C. To sell products created by CB2.D. To strike a deal on fashion design.【答案】(1) CB(3) A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了 CB2的礼物。(1)考查细节理解。根据 Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball ($49)部分中的 "It'sa great gift for the man in your life who loves sports. Crafted with design and function in mind, handmade ac

45、tivity ball (think of it as a smaller basketball) stands up to years of play and even gets better looking with age.可知；如果我的兄弟喜欢足球，我会选择Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball作为礼物。故选C(2)考查细节理解。根据 Flamingo Catchall ($29.95)部分中的 “Notonly is it an awesome addition to ju st about any home, it's also a grea

46、t conversation starter at dinner parties. 可知， Flamingo Catchall能鼓励人们开始一个谈话话题。故选B。(3)考查目的意图。根据第一段中的"We'veedited a list of some of our favorite gift ideasfrom CB2 so you'll know just what to get. 可知，本文是为了宣传CB2 的礼物。故选 A。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和目的意图两个题型的考查，是一篇广告类阅读，考生准 确掌握细节信息的同时，需要根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正

47、确答案。5 .阅读理解Here is a record of the discussion about AI (artificial intelligence) conducted by several scientists:Scientist A: I would say that we are quite a long way off developing the AI, though I do think it will happen within the next thirty or forty years. We will probably remain in control of

48、technology and it will help us solve many of the world's problems. However, no one really knows what will happen if machines become more intelligent than humans. They may help us, ignore us or destroy us. I tend to believe AI will have a positive influence on our future lives, but whether that i

49、s true will be partly up to us.Scientist B: I have to admit that the potential consequences of creating something that can match or go beyond human intelligence frighten me. Even now, scientists are teaching computers how to learn on their own. At some point in the near future, their intelligence ma

50、y well take off and develop at an ever-increasing speed. Human beings evolve biologically very slowly and we would be quickly substituted. In the short term, there is the danger that robots will take over millions of human jobs, creating a large underclass of unemployed people. This could mean large

51、- scale poverty and social unrest. In the long term machines might decide the world would be better without humans.Scientist C: I'm a member of the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots. Forget the movie image of a terrifying Terminator stamping on human skulls and think of what's happening right n

52、ow: military machines like drones, gun turrets and sentry robots are already being used to kill with very little human input. The next step will be autonomous “ murderbots f6llowing orders but finallydeciding who to kill on their own. It seems clear to me that this would be extremely dangerous for h

53、umans. We need to be very cautious indeed about what we ask machines to do.(1) What is Scientist B worried about?A. AI technology will destroy the earth.C. Robots will take the place of humans.(2) What does the underlined wordB. Computers can't think by themselves.D. Humans will be unhappy witho

54、ut machines."this " in the last paragraph refer to?A. I launched the campaign to Stop Killer Robots. B. We forget the movie image of a terrifying Terminator.C. ”Murderbots can't decide by themselves. hD. "Murderbots will be against humans' orders.(3) Which statement is CORRECT

55、 according to the record?A. Scientist A thinks AI technology will never develop. nB. The employment will be affected by AI technology in the future.C. ”Murderbots " willllow the orders of their manufacturers in the wars. hD. All the three scientists agree that AI technology will benefit human b

56、eings.(4) Who agree(s) AI has more negative aspects than positive aspects?A. Scientist AB. Scientist BC. Scientists B & CD. Scientists B & A【答案】(1) C D(3) B (4) C 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇议论文，列出了三位科学家对于人工智能的评价。(1)考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“ In the short term, there is the danger that robots will takeover millions

57、of human jobs, creating a large underclass of unemployed people. This could mean large-scale poverty and social unrest. 可知，科学家”B 担心机器人会代替人类，造成人类失业、贫穷和社会动荡。故选C。(2)考查代词指代。由画线句上文内容可知，自主的 “杀人机器人 ”是否服从人类的命令，这将决定谁杀死谁，因此推断此处的 this 指杀人机器人不服从人类命令，这将是非常不道德的，非常危险的。故选 D。(3)考查细节理解。根据第三段中的的“ Inthe short term, the

58、re is the danger that robots willtake over millions of human jobs, creating a large underclass of unemployed people. ”可知，机器 人的发展会代替人类工作，造成人类失业。故选 B。(4)考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“ tIend to believe AI will have a positive influence on ourfuture lives 可知，科学家 ”A 认为人工智能积极因素比消极因素多；根据第三段中的 “ there isthe danger that ro

59、bots will take over millions of human jobs, creating a large underclass of unemployed people. This could mean large-scale poverty and social unrest. 和第四段中的”“ Itseems clear to me that this would be extremely dangerous for humans. We need to be very cautious indeed about what we ask machines to do. 可知，科学家 B和科学家 C认为人工智能 消极因素比积极因素多。故选C。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，代词指代和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇生活类阅读，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，从而选出正确答案。6 阅读理解How much television do you watch? Did you really give an honest answer? A recent study shows th