高一上学期英语阅读理解提高训练7篇(附答案)

1、- -高一英语阅读理解提高训练第1篇Friendships can be difficultbecause often people arent as honest and open as they should be. Sometimes, people finally get hurt.Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need. They care about their own nee

2、ds much more, which makes it hard for friendships to work. However, being selfish is part of human nature. A person is put together in order to take care of themselves and their own needs, not necessarily those needs of other people. Even though being selfish is something that all humans are born wi

3、th, it is something that everyone should be against. The best thing to remember when you are a friend to anyone is that you need to treat your friends the same way that youd like to be treated(对待). This is wonderful advice for a friendship, because it is really the only way to make sure that you are

4、 giving your friends everything you would want to be given in a friendship. Whenever you have a question about how you should treat a friend, it is easy to find an answer simply by asking yourself what you would like your friend to do for you, if he or she was in your shoes. Even if youre always thi

5、nking about how youd like to be treated, and your friends are too, there are problems that come up from time to time in each friendship, and it is important to understand how to deal with these problems so that you can build stronger and healthier friendships. Problems like friends getting boyfriend

6、s or girlfriends and not spending enough time with their friends, or even friends finding new friends and leaving old friends behind are problems that will probably come up with one or more of your friendships. It is important to know how to deal with these friend problems so that you can keep your

7、friends and make new ones. No one wants to have a broken friendship. 1This passage mainly talks about _.Athe importance of friendshipBthe advantages(益处) of friendshipCthe problems of friendshipDthe disadvantages(劣势) of friendship2According to the writer, problems with friendship may appear when _.Ao

8、ne is honestBone is selfishCone is openDone is kind3According to the passage, the first and most important thing to be other peoples friend is _.Ato treat your friend as you like to beBto give your friends whatever you haveCnot to hurt your friends feelingsDnot to think of your own need any more4Wha

9、ts the purpose of understanding how to deal with friendship problems？ATo have a comfortable life.BTo build stronger and healthier friendships.CTo be treated the way you want.DTo get a boyfriend or girlfriend more quickly. 第2篇After having more than a few acquaintances(相识的人) online，it might come a blo

10、w to keen social net workers like Barack Obama，or even Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg himself.According to a research，the average person has in fact twice as many online friends as physical ones. Users of socialnetworking sites have on average 121 online friends as compared with physical ones. The

11、 study also claims that people tend to be more open，confident and honest with their virtual friends than their “real” ones.“For most people，the Internet is a way of keeping in touch with loved ones and friends，but for people who are isolated(隔离的) due to illness，it plays a more vital role，and can oft

12、en act as a lifeline，” says Helen Oxley，a psychologist at Wythenshawe hospital.“People with illnesses often rely on the Internet to facilitate(促进) friendships，since they blog and use networking sites as a way of dealing with their illness. It can foster(培养) a sense of social connection for those who

13、 frequently feel isolated，which is important to psychological wellbeing.”In wider society，the ways in which friendships are formed are changing，with people recognizing that they can develop deep and meaningful connections with others that theyve never met，and may never meet. About one in 10 people h

14、as either met their best friends online，or believes they can make lifelong friends on the Web.The findings highlight how social introductions are also changing. Only five percent would ask for someones phone number，while 23 percent are now likely to ask for an email address or a full name with the i

15、ntention of adding the person to their social network.At the same time，however，a questionnaire completed by 4，427 suggests that 20 percent of parents believe their childrens education is affected by surfing the Net. They think their children are doing poorly at the school due to the amount of time t

16、hey spend on noneducational websites.1.The underlined word “it” in Para 1 most probably refers to _.A. people spending too much time surfing the NetB. people relying on the Internet to connect with friendsC. people having more virtual friends than real onesD. people making meaningful connections wit

17、h strangers2. We can infer from the text that_.A. sick people can recover more quickly by surfing the NetB. students get important information onlineC. students who surf the Net always perform not so wellD. people tend to trust their virtual friends more than their real ones3. What percentage of par

18、ents believe that the Internet has a bad effect on their children?A. About 5 percent. B. About 20 percent.C. About 10 percent. D. About 23 percent.【答案】第1篇1-4 CBAB 第2篇1-3CDB第3篇British English and American EnglishA student is studying British English. He wonders: Can I have a talk with Americans? Can

19、they catch me? Learners of English often ask-what are the differences between British English and American English? How important are these differences?Certainly, there are some differences between British English and American English. There are a few differences in grammar（语法）. For example, speaker

20、s of British English say “in hospital” and “Have you a pen?” Americans “in the hospital” and “Do you have a pen?” Pronunciation (发音) is sometimes different. Americans usually sound the “r” in words like “car”and “farm”. Some speakers of British English do not sound the “r” in these words. There are

21、differences between British English and American English in spelling and vocabulary. For example, “colour”and “honour” are British English spellings. “Color” and “honor” are American English spellings.These differences are in grammar, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary. However, they are not imp

22、ortant. For the most part, British English and American English are the same language.1. In American English, we can say, “?”A. Have you a new bookB. Do you have a new bookC. Are you have a new bookD. Can you to have a new book2. Between British English and American English, sometimes pronunciation

23、is.A. poor B. different C. high D. short3. The main idea of the passage is that.A. there are no differences between British English and American EnglishB. British English and American English are two different languagesC. speakers of British English and American English speak the same languageD. we

24、shouldnt speak English【答案】第3篇1-3.BBC 第4篇It was time for a school holiday and I was at home. My familys house was located in (位于) an area by the sea.I just sat down in front of the television. Suddenly I heard a loud noise and then the first shock started to hit. My mom and I ran to the front door. W

25、e got out and we were standing in the street holding on to each other to stand up. The ground was covered with snow. I could remember watching black cracks in the earth snaking their way along the ground. A tree in our back yard was actually cut in half.As suddenly as the earthquake started, it was

26、over. Dead silence. Then a light snow began to fall. All the power was offno radio, no TV and no communication with the outside world. We found out later that the ground area was lowered an average of 35 feet.My dad succeeded in getting home from where he worked in the city centre. Later that evenin

27、g we were told to leave the area because a terrible ocean wave was expected. We spent the night and the next day and night away from home at the shelter.I often think about the courage my dad showed during that time. Before Dad retired, he was a senior manager of a famous local company. This company

28、 was damaged because of the quake. Dad stayed in the company to rebuild the business and rebuild our family home.1. In which season did the earthquake take place?A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.2. After the earthquake, the writers father _.A. opened up his own companyB. lived with his fam

29、ily and did a better jobC. helped neighbors build their housesD. became a famous person in their town3.What would be the best title of the passage?A. My father B. My mother and I C. A quake in my town D. Earthquake tips 第5篇An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters.It may cause great

30、damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.Fragile items like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them in the cupboards higher up. Never place them near your b

31、ed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.There is a strong chance of short circuits and fire during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immedia

32、tely when an earthquake happens.During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries h

33、appen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases(楼梯) at all times.If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place.Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object

34、.If trapped in debris, cover your mouth with a handkerchief(手帕) or clothing. Tap on a pipe or the wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn you

35、rself. Do not move about or kick up dust.1. The purpose of the passage is to tell readers _.A. the damage caused by earthquakesB. the rescue work after earthquakesC. how to prevent earthquakesD. what to do about earthquakes2. The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”A. Easily f

36、oundB. Easily brokenC. Expensive D. Heavy3. To reduce the injury from the earthquake, items made of glass should be put _.A. in the cupboardsB. on a lower surfaceC. in the bedroomD. in a place where children cant reach them4. During the earthquake, people are advised to _.A. go out of the building a

37、t onceB. drive to a safe place quicklyC. take shelter under a treeD. turn off electricity and gas immediately5. What should people NOT do when they are trapped in debris?A. Light a match for help.B. Tap on a pipe or the wall for help.C. Use a whistle for help.D. Cover their mouth with a handkerchief

38、.【答案】第4篇1-3DBC 第5篇1-5.DBBDA第6篇Anjali Mishra is a rising junior at Sunset High School in Portland, Oregon. At 17, she is president and founder of her schools UNICEF (United Nations Childrens Fund) USA club, and a member of UNICEFs national council (委员会). She also volunteers her time in different comm

39、unities.How did Anjali develop such a passion (热情) for helping others? When she was a freshman, she had an experience that greatly changed her attitude. She was invited to a cousins wedding in India.“My mom kind of forced me to go,” Anjali says. “When I saw children on the street, I realized how luc

40、ky I was as a child. I was able to get whatever I wanted, and my every need was satisfied.”Anjali asked herself: “What can I do to help? UNICEF stood out to me because its always on the front lines helping children in need.”After starting a UNICEF club at her school, Anjali noticed that the communit

41、y responded actively. She took things a step further by applying to UNICEFs national council.“UNICEF really liked my work,” she says. “Out of 3,000 applicants, they chose 6 high school students to be on the national council, and I was one of them.”As a member of the council, Anjali helps organize hi

42、gh school UNICEF clubs around the country and provide resources so that the clubs can manage themselves.The teen also founded an organization called “Activists United.” Members educate people on the dangers of guns. Anjali encourages other kids to start local clubs and organizations, too. “It takes

43、a lot of effort, but you can get it done if youre passionate,” she says.1.Why did Anjali go to India?A. To be a volunteer.B. To see her mother.C. To spend a holiday.D. To attend a wedding.2.What has led Anjali to set up the UNICEF USA club?A. Her mothers suggestion.B. Her volunteer experience.C. The

44、 situation faced by poor children.D. The encouragement from her cousin.3.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 6 refer to?A. 3,000 applicants.B. UNICEF officers.C. 6 high school students.D. Founders of UNICEFs national council.4.What does the organization “Activists United” do?A. It educ

45、ates people on gun safety.B. It raises money for children in need.C. It helps kids start local organizations.D. It provides support for UNICEF clubs.第7篇Emily Temple-Wood was 12 years old the first time she was bullied(欺凌) online. They left ugly comments on her Wikipedia and Facebook pages about her

46、looks “that would make my mothers hair curl.” says Temple-Wood, now 22 and in medical school. The reason? “I was a woman on the Internet,” she said.Over the years, she considered how she might take revenge(复仇). Then, as a freshman in college, it hit her: “What do misogynists(men who hate women) hate

47、 most?” she asked herself. “Women who are productive!” Her solution: For every rude comment she received, Temple-Wood would post a biography(传记) of a woman scientist, and thus, in 2012, Wiki Project Women Scientists was born. She wrote about her heroes, like Barbara McClintock, who received the 1983 Nobel Pri