高考英语阅读理解专项训练篇

1、2011年高考英语阅读理解专项训练40篇（附解答）一、自测题：Text 1After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.T

2、here are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.Although y

3、our mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (Although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.If you have trouble falling asleep, s

4、ome people recommend breathing very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep!1 A good title for this passage is _.A. Sleep C. DreamsB. Good Health D. Work and Rest2. The word drowsy in the

5、 last paragraph means _.A. sick C. asleepB. stand up D. a little sleepy3. This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you _.A. dream more often C. nervous B. have poor health D. breathe quickly4. During REM, _.A. your eyes move quickly C. you are restlessB. you dream D. both A and

6、 B5. The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is _ .A. approximately six hours C. about eight hours B. around ten hours D. not stated here Text 2Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages.In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment,

7、 but also a comparatively cheap one. With a TV set in the family people dont have to pay for expensive seats at the theatre, the cinema, or the opera .All they have to so is to push a button or turn a knob, and they can see plays, films, operas and shows of every kind. Some people, however, think th

8、at this is where the danger lies. The television viewers need do nothing. He does not even have to use his legs if the has a remote control. He makes no choice and exercises, no judgment. He is completely passive and has everything presented to him without any effort in his part.Television, it is of

9、ten said, keeps one informed about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. The most distant countries and the strangest customs are brought right into ones sitting room. It could be argued that the radio performs this service as well; but on television everything is much

10、more living, much more real. Yet here again there is a danger. The television screen itself has a terrible, almost physical charm for us. We get so used to looking at the movements on it ,so dependent on its pictures, that it begins to control our lives. People are often heard to say that their tele

11、vision sets have broken down and that they have suddenly found that they have far more time to do things and the they have actually begin to talk to each other again. It makes one think, doesnt it?There are many other arguments for and against television. We must realize that television itself is ne

12、ither good nor bad. It is the uses that it is put to that determine its value to society.6. What is the major function of paragraph 1?A. To arouse the readers concernB. To introduce the theme of the whole passage C. To summarize the whole passage D. To sate the primary uses of TV7. Television, as a

13、source of entertainment, is _.A. not very convenient B. very expensiveC. quite dangerous D. relatively cheap8. Why are some people against TV?A. Because TV programs re not interestingB. Because TV viewers are totally passiveC. Because TV prices are very high.D. Because TV has both advantages and dis

14、advantages 9. One of the most obvious advantages of TV is that _.A. it keeps us informedB. it is very cheap C. it enables us to have a rest D. it controls our lives 10. According to the passage, whether TV is good or not depends on _ .A. its quality B. people s attitude towards it C. how we use it D

15、. when we use it Text 3Too often young people get themselves employed quite by accident, not knowing what lies in the way of opportunity for promotion, happiness and security. As a result, they are employed doing jobs that afford them little or no satisfaction. Our school leavers face so much compet

16、ition that they seldom care what they do as long as they can earn a living . Some stay long at a job and learn to like it ;others quite from one to another looking for something to suit them, the young graduates who leave the university look for jobs that offer a salary up to their expectation. Very

17、 few go out into the world knowing exactly what they want and realizing their own abilities. The reason behind all this confusion is that there never has been a proper vocational guidance in our educational institution. Nearly all grope(摸索) in the dark and their chief concern when they look for a jo

18、b is to ask what salary is like. They never bother to think whether they are suited for the job or, even more important, whether the job suits them, Having a job is more than merely providing yourself and your dependants with daily bread and some money for leisure and entertainment, It sets a patter

19、n of life and, in many ways, determines social status in life, selection of friends, leisure and interest.In choosing a career you should first consider the type of work which will suit your interest .Noting is more pathetic than taking on a job in which you have no interest, for it will not only di

20、scourage your desire to succeed in life but also ruin your talents and ultimately make you an emotional wreck (受到严重伤害的人)and a bitter person. 11. The reason why some people are unlikely to succeed in life is that they _ .A. have ruined their talentsB. have taken on an unsuitable jobC. think of nothin

21、g but their salaryD. are not aware of their own potential 12. The difficulty in choosing a suitable job lies mainly in that_ .A. much competition has to be facedB. many employees have no working experienceC. the young people only care about how much they can earn D. schools fail to offer students ap

22、propriate vocational guidance13. Which of the following statements is most important according to the passage?A. Your job must suit your interest.B. Your job must set a pattern of life.C. Your job must offer you a high salary.D. Your job must not ruin your talents.14.The best title for this passage

23、would be _.A. What Can A Good Job Offer B. Earning A Living C. Correct Attitude On Job-huntingD. How To Choose A Job 15. The word “pathetic”in paragraph 2 most probably means _ .A. splendid B. miserable C. disgusted D. touching1.A 文章的第一段谈到睡眠能使身体健康， 第二段、第三段谈到睡眠的几种状态，最后一段谈到很快入睡的几种方法。因此整篇文章都围绕睡眠而谈， 因此A

24、为正确答案。 2.D. drowsy :瞌睡的， 想睡的。 因为上一句的意思是：“如果你睡觉有困难的话， 有人建议慢慢的深深呼吸。”紧接着作者说：“另外一些人认为喝热牛奶能使你, 根据上下文应该选“瞌睡的”， 因此只有D 最符合题意。sick : 有病的；stand up :起立。 asleep : 睡着的。3.B 答案在文章的第一段第二句话：“Sleep is necessary for good health.”意思是：“睡眠有利于身体健康。”因此本句的意思是睡眠不足有害健康。只有B最符合题意。4.D 答案在第三段第二句话：“Scientists who study sleep state

25、 that when dreaming occurs your eyeballs begin to move more quickly.”意思是：“研究睡眠的科学家指出一个人做梦的时候眼球移动速度加快。”因此正确答案为D。5.D 文章中没有谈到成年人的平均睡眠时间。 6.B 文章的第一段只有一句话：“Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages.”意思是：“显然， 电视既有缺点又有优点”， 紧接着文章围绕着这一主题展开讨论。因此本段的作用是引出文章的主题。B 最符合题意。7.D 答案在文章第二段的第二句话：“In the

26、first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a comparatively cheap one.”意思是：“电视不仅是很方便的娱乐的来源， 而且相对便宜。”因此只有D最符合题意。8.B 答案在文章的第二段有这样两个句子：“some people think that this is where the danger lies.” “He is completely passive and has everything presented to him without any

27、 effort on his part.”有些人认为电视的危险在于观众变的被动了。因此B为正确答案。9.A 答案在第三段的第一句话：“television , it is often said, keeps one informed about current events and the latest developments in science and politics.”电视能使人们了解科学、政治领域里的最新发展。因此A 最符合题意。10.C 答案在文章的最后一句话：“It is the uses that is put to that determine value to socie

28、ty.”意思是：“电视的使用决定它对社会的价值。”因此C 正确答案。11.B 答案可以在最后一段找到：“Nothing is more pathetic than taking on a job in which you have no interest, for it will not only discourage your desire to succeed in life but also ruin your talents.”因此有些人事业不成功的原因是选择了不合适的工作。因此B 是正确答案。12.D 答案在第一段的中间有一句话：“the reason behind all this

29、 confusion is that there never has been proper vocational guidance in our educational institution.” 造成这种状况的原因是我们的教育机构没有给学生们进行适当的职业指导。因此D 为正确答案。13.A 答案在第二段第一句话。“In choosing a career you should first consider the type of work which will suit your interest. “选择职业的时候首先要考虑的是这个工作你是否有兴趣。”因此A 正确答案。14.D 文章的第

30、一段谈到：“年轻人找工作时候的随意性， 因为他们没有经过任何的培训。” 第二段谈到：“选择职业的时候首先考虑的是自己是否有兴趣。”因此文章的标题应当是：“如何选择工作”因此D为正确答案。15.B miserable: 痛苦的 。splendid: 辉煌的。disgusted: 厌恶的。touching: 接触的。因此只有B 最符合题意。2011高考英语阅读理解试题40篇之一（含答案）There are three kinds of goals: short-term,medium-range and long-term goals. Short-range goals are those th

31、at usually deal with current activities,which we can apply on a daily basis.Such goals can be achieved in a week or less,or two weeks,or possible months.It should be remembered that just as a building is no stronger than its foundation ,out long-term goals cannot amount to very munch without the ach

32、ievement of solid short-term goals.Upon completing our short-term goals,we should date the occasion and then add new short-term goals that will build on those that have been completed. The intermediate goals bukld on the foundation of the short-range goals.They might deal with just one term of schoo

33、l or the entire school year,or they could even extend for several years.Any time you move a step at a time,you should never allow yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmed. As you complete each step,you will enforce the belief in your ability to grow adn succeed.And as your list of completion da

34、tes grow,your motivation and desire will increase. Long-range goals may be related to our dreams of the future. They might cover five years or more. Life is not a static thing.We should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action.1.Our long-term goals mean a lot_. A.if we comple

35、te our short-range goals B.if we cannot reach solid short-term goals C.if we write down the dates D.if we put forward some plans2.New short-term goals are bulid upon_. A.two years B.long-term goals C.current activities D.the goals that have been completed3.When we complete each step of our goals ,_.

36、 A.we will win final success B.we are overwhelmed C.we should build up confidence of success D.we should strong desire for setting new goals4.Once our goals are drawn up,_. A.we should stick to them until we complete them B.we may change our goals as we have new ideas and opportunities C.we had bett

37、er wait for the exciting news of success D.we have made great decision5.It is implied but not stated in the passage that _. A.those who habe long-term goals will succeed B.writing down the dates may discourage you C.the goal is only a guide for us to reach our desination D.every should have a goal答案

38、：adcbc2011高考英语阅读理解试题40篇之二（含答案）The economy of the United states after 1952 was the econnomy of a well-fed,almost fully employed people. Despit occasional alarms, the country escaped any postwar depression and lived in a state of boom. A n economic survey of the year 1955, a typical year of the 1950s,

39、 may be typical as illustrating the rapid economic growth of the decade. The national output was value at 10 percent above that of 1954 (1955 output was estimated at 392 billion dollars). The production of manufacturers was about 40 percent more than it had averaged in the years immediately followin

40、g World War 2. The countrys business spent about 30billion dollars for new factories and machinery. National income available for spending was almost a third greater than it had been it had been in 1950. Consumers spent about 256 billion dollars; that is about 700 million dollars a day ,or about twe

41、nty-five million dollars every hour , all round the clock. Sixty-five million people held jobs and only a little more than two million wanted jobs but could not find them . Only agriculture complained that it was not sharing in the room. To some observers this was an ominous echo of the mid-1920s .

42、As farmers shre of their products declined , marketing costs rose. But there were , among the observers of the national economy, a few who were not as confident as the majority . Those few seemed to fear that the boom could not last and would eventually lead to the oppsite-depression.1. What is the

43、best title of the passage? a. The Agriculatural Trends of 1950s b. The Unemployment Rate of 1950s c. U.S. Economy in the 50s d. The Federal Budget of 19522. In Line 3, the word “boom” could best be replaced by_. a. nearby explosion b. thunderous noise c. general public support d. rapid economic grow

44、th3. It can be inferred the national from the passage that most people in the United States in 1955 viewed the national economy with an air of _. a. confidence b. confusion c. disappointment d. suspicion4. Which of the following were LEAST satisfied with the national economy in the 1950s? a. Economi

45、sts b. Frmaers c. Politicians d. Steelworkers5. The passage states that incom available for spending in the U.S. was greater in 1955 than in 1950 . How much was it ? a. 60 b. 50 c. 33 d. 90 答案：cdabc2011高考英语阅读理解试题40篇之三（含答案）Women are also underrepresented in the administration and this is because ther

46、e are so few women full professors. In 1985,Regent Beryl Milburn produced a report blasting the University of Texas System adminitration for not encouraging women.The University was rated among the lowest for the system.In a 1987 update ,Milburn commended the progress that was made and called for ev

47、en more improvement.One of the positive results from her study was a System-wide program to inform women of available administrative jobs.College of Communication Associate Dean Patrica Witherspoon,said it is important that woman be flexible when it comesto relocating if they want to rise in the ran

48、ks.Although a woman may face a chilly climate on campus , many times in order for her to succeed , she must rise above the problems around her and concentrate on her work.Until women make up a greater percentage of the senior positions in the University and all academia,inequities will exist."W

49、omen need to spend their energies and time doing scholarly activities that are important here at the University." Spirduso said. "If they do that will be successful in this system.If they spend their time in little groups mourning the sexual discrimination that they think exists here, they

50、 are wasting valuable study time."1.According to Spirduso,women need to _.duce a report on sexual discriminationb.call for further improvement in their working conditionsc.spend their energies and time fighting against sexual discriminationd.spend more time and energy doing scholarly activ

51、ities 2.From this passage ,we know that _.a.there are many women full professors in the University of Texasb.women play an important part in adminitrating the Universityc.the weather on the campus is chillyd.women make up a small percentage of the senior positions in the University 3.Which of the fo

52、llowing statements is true?a.the number of women professors in the University in 1987 was greater than that of 1985b.the number of women professors in the University in 1987 was smaller than that of 1985 c.the number of women professors was the same as that of 1985d.more and more women professors th

53、ought that sexual discrimination did exit in the University 4.One of the positive results from Milburn's study was that _.a.women were told to con centrate on teir work b.women were given information about available administrative jobs c.women were encouraged to take on all the administrative jo

54、bs in the Unversityd.women were encouraged to do more scholarly activities 5. The title for this passage should be _.a.The University of Texasb.Milburn's Reportc.Women Professorsd.Sexual Discrimination in Academia答案：ddabd2011高考英语阅读理解试题40篇之四（含答案）Today ,as in every other day of the year ,more than

55、 3000 U.S. adlescents will smoke their first cigarette on their way to becoming regular smokers as adults. During their lifetime,it can be expected that of these 3000 about 23 will be murdered,30 will die in traffic accidents, and nearly 750 will be killed by a smoking-related disease. The number of

56、 deaths attributed to cigarette smoking outweithts all other factors, whether voluntary or involuntary, as a cause of death.Since the late 1970s, when daily smoking among high school seniors reached 30 precent , smoking rates among youth have declined . While the decline is impressive ,several impor

57、tant issues must be raised.First, in the past several years,smoking rates among youth have declined very little. Second,in the late 1970s ,smoking among male high school seniors exceeded that among female by nearly 10 percent . The statistic is reversing.Third ,several recent studies have indicate high school dropouts have excessively high smoking rates, as much as 75 percent .Finally, thouth significant declines in adolescent smoking have occurred in the past decade,no definite reasons for the decline