高考英語閱讀練習及答案（通用19篇）
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高考英語閱讀練習及答案 1
successful writers
In 1977 , a dead author of detective stories saved the life of a nineteen-month-old baby in a most unusual way. The author was Agatha Christie, a gentle married lady and one of the most successful writers of detective stories in the world.
In June 1977 , a baby girl became seriously ill in Qatar (卡塔爾) , near Sandi Arabia(沙特阿拉伯) . Doctors were unable to find out the cause of her illness, so she was flown to London and sent to Hammersmith Hospital. A team of doctors hurried to examine the baby only to discover that they, too, were puzzled by the very unusual signs of illness. While they were having a discussion about the babys illness, a nurse asked to speak to them.
―Excuse me,‖ said Nurse Marsha Maitland, ―but I think the baby is suffering from thallium poisoning(鉈中毒) .‖
―What makes you think that?‖ Dr. Brown asked. ―Thallium poisoning is very rare.‖
―A few days ago, I was reading a novel called A Pale Horse by Agatha Christie,‖ Nurse Maitland explained.“In the book, somebody uses thallium poison, and all the signs are exactly the same as the baby s . ”
―You are very careful and you may be right,‖ another doctor said. ―we‘ll carry out some tests and find out whether it s thallium(鉈) or not.‖
Tests showed that the baby had indeed been poisoned by thallium. Once they knew the cause of the illness, the doctors were able to give the baby the correct treatment. She soon recovered and was sent back to Qatar. Later on it was proved that the poison might have come from an insecticide(殺蟲劑) used in Qatar.
1.Who first suggested the correct cause of the babys illness?
A.A Doctor in Qatar.
B.Nurse Maitland. C.Dr. Brown.
D.Agatha Christie.
2.Why was the baby sent to London?
A.She was a British girl whose parents were working in Qatar.
B.The hospitals in Qatar were full at that time.
C.She was the daughter of a doctor in one of the places.
D.The Qatar doctors were not sure they could cure her.
3.As far as we can tell from passage, Agatha Christie.
A.had never even met this baby.
B.had spent a long time as a police officer.
C.visited the baby in the hospital at Hammersmith.
D. gave Nurse Maitland some advice on the phone .
4.Nurse Maitland spoke to the doctors
A.when she heard them discussing the possibility ofthallium poison.
B.because she could see that the doctors had made a mistake.
C.to suggest a possible reason for the patient s illness.
D.after she had read about a horse which had been poisoned.
5.What did the doctor think of the suggestion which Nurse Maitland made?
A.They were very quick to agree with her.
B.They were unhappy over her interruption.
C.They said that she was wrong because thallium poisoning is very rare.
D.They thought it was a possibility worth considering.
答案：BDACD
travel
People bury treasure to stop other people from taking it. They choose a quiet place, dig a deep hole and bury the treasure in it. Then they make a map of where the treasure is or write down other clues(線索)that will help them or someone else to find it again.
In Britain a few years ago; a writer wrote about some treasure that he had buried. He put clues in the story to help readers find it. Thousands of people hunted for the treasure. They dug holes all over Britain, hoping to find it.
One of the most popular adventure stories ever written is Robert Louis Stephensons Treasured Island‘, an exciting story about a young boy, Jim Hawkins, who is captured by pirates and later finds some buried treasure.
Then there is the true story about a man who had to travel overseas for a year. He did not trust banks, so he buried his life savings in a park. Then he went away. On his return, he went straight to the park. But the park was no longer there. In its place there was a huge building.
And then there was the man who buried his savings, all in bank notes, in a waterproof(防水的) bag. When he dug it up years later, there was nothing left. Worms and insects had eaten the bag and everything in it.
And of course, these are stories about people who bury things and either forget where they have buried them or lose the map.
Although it is true that people sometimes lose their money because a bank fails, banks are still the safest place to keep our savings and treasures.
1.People who bury treasure usually
A.do not trust banks
B.have a little money .
C.want to live in a quiet place.
D.expect to lose it
2.The writer in Britain
A.really had buried something.
B.started a nationwide treasure hunt.
C.had lost his treasure and wanted people to help him find it.
D.caused trouble because people dug holes everywhere.
3.―Treasure Island‖
A.is a story about pirates.
B.is about the adventures of Jim Hawkins.
C.is the most popular story ever written
D.is a well-known fairy tale.
4.The man who buried his money in a park
A.thought his money was safer there than in a bank.
B.travelled on the sea for a year.
C.got his life savings back again.
D.stayed away longer than he expected.
5 . From these stories we understand that
A.we cannot trust banks.
B.we should not trust anyone.
C.a waterproof bag is not proof against worms and insects.
D.insects eat anything.
答案：ABBAC
sport
In sport the sexes(性別)are separate. Women and men do not run or swim in the same races. Women are less strong than men. That at least is what people say. Women are called the weaker sex, or, if men want to please them, the fair sex. But boys and girls are taught together at schools and universities. There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than men . A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68.Are womens bodies really weaker?
The fastest men can run a mile in under 4 minutes. The best women need 4.5 minutes. Womens time are always slower than mens, but some facts are a surprise. Some of the fastest women swimmers today are teenage girls. One of them swam 400 metres in 4 minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16.The first‘Tartan’in film was an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weissmuller. His fastest 400 metres was 4 minutes 49.1 seconds, which is 37.9 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This does not mean that women are catching men up. Conditions are very different now and sport is much more serious. It is so serious that some women athletes are given hormone (荷爾蒙)injections(注射). At the Olympics a doctor has to check whether the women athletes are really women or not. It seems sad that sport has such problems. Life can be very complicated(復雜的) when there are two separate sexes!
1.Women are called the weaker sex because ______ .
A.women do as much as men
B.people think women are weaker than men
C.sport is easier for men than for women
D.in sport the two sexes are always together
2.Which of the following is true?
A.Boys and girls study separately everywhere. B.Women do not run or swim in races with men.
C. Famous Prime Ministers are women .
D.Men can expect to live longer than women in Europe.
3.“That at least is what people say”means people ______ .
A.say other things , too
B.dont say this much
C.say this but may not think so
D.only think this
4.What problems does sport have?
A.Some women athletes are actually men.
B.Some women athletes are give hormone injections. C.Women and men do not run or swim in the same races.
D.It is difficult to check whether women athletes are really women.
5.In this passage the author implies that ______
A.women are weaker than wen , but faster
B.women are slower than men, but stronger
C.men are not always stronger and faster than women
D.men are faster and stronger than women
答案：BBCBC
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 2
Today I’ll be talking about the invention of the camera and photography. The camera is often thought to be a modern invention, but as early as 1727, a German physicist discovered that light darkens silver salt. Used as a camera, a big box was set up, and a small hole was cut in one side to let the light in; he made temporary pictures on the salt. Silver salt is still the base of the photographic film today. Then a French scientist made the first permanent (永久的) picture by using a special piece of metal which was covered with silver salt. A photograph he made in 1826 still exists.
The painter De Gear improved the process (制作法) by covering the metal also with placing the common salt which we can eat. This was in 1839, the official date of beginning of photographs. But the problem was the printing of the photographs. And it wasn’t until other scientists developed the kind of photographic paper we now use that good prints were possible and photography became truly modern. In the 1870’s, Matthew Bradey was able to take his famous pictures in American Civil War. In the 20’s of this century, Georges Mann of the United States simplified film developing (沖洗), and Dr Edward Lane invented the so—called ‘Instant Camera’ which uses self—developing film. If we say photography came into existence in 1839, it follows that it took more than 100 years for the camera to reach its present condition of technical refinement(密度).
1. What discovery was the basis of photography?
A. Light darkens silver salt. B. Light darkens natural salt.
C. Light darkens silver. D. Light darkens self--developing film
2. How was the first permanent picture made?
A. By making use of special paper. B. By adding common salt to silver salt.
C. By giving a slight colour to the silver salt. D. By using a special piece of metal.
3. What does the speaker regard as the official date of beginning of photography?
A. 1727 B. 1826 C. 1839 D. 1870
4. According to the speaker why is Matthew Bradey remembered today?
A. He was a soldier. B. He took war photographs.
C. He painted portraits. D. He designed a portable camera.
5. What did Doctor Edward Lane invent?
A. A cheap process of developing film at home.
B. A new kind of film.
C. An automatic printer.
D. An ‘instant camera’ that develops its own film.
答案：
1A 2 D 3 C 4 B 5 D
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 3
Members of the working class have blue-collar jobs. They are construction workers, truck drivers, mechanics, steel workers, electricians, and the like. What makes this class differ from the lower class is, first, longer periods of employment--and therefore, more fixed incomes?and, second, employment in skilled or semiskilled (半熟練的 ) occupations, not unskilled ones. Although unemployment hits all levels of the American economy, including those of skilled and semi-skilled workers, it is most common at the bottom of the class structure and increasingly less common at each level upward. They consider themselves to be respectable and hard working and they look down upon members of the "lower" class, whom they often consider to be lazy, dishonest, and too ready to exploit public assistance.
Most people in the working class have at least high school education. Many have some experience of college ( especially community college), though few are college graduates. Unionization has helped the working class, but a rapidly changing economy and frequent periods of high unemployment make it difficult for most of its members to be able to increase their savings greatly. Purchasing a house for people in this class is extremely difficult, although a certain percentage may receive houses from their parents.(Home-owning rises with social class.)
A greater number of the members of the working class take relatively little satisfaction in their jobs, because much of their work is ordinary and boring. As a result, many seek their main satisfaction in recreational ( 娛樂的) activities. Many members of this class would like to earn enough money to leave their jobs and start their own businesses, though few make it. Many place their expectations on their children, hoping that they at least will rise in the ladder of success, American style.
1. Which of the following is true about the working class.?
A. They are often employed as skilled and semi-skilled workers.
B. They are often offered jobs with high incomes.
C. They are often considered lazy and dishonest.
D. They are often exploited by the public.
2. The underlined word “hit” (paragraph 1 ) roughly means .
A. strike with a blow
B. have bad effects on
C. break up
3. Most people in the working class .
A. have difficulty increasing their savings greatly
B. have at least some experience of college
C. receive houses from their parents
D. buy houses by themselves
4. Many members from the working class are not satisfied with their jobs because .
A. they could not rise in the ladder of success
B. they are not interested in their jobs
C. they could not earn much money
D. they are not their own bosses
答案
1.A
2.B
3.A
4.B
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 4
Fear and its companion pain are two of the most useful things that man and animals possess if they are used. If fire didn’t hurt when it burned, children would play with it until their hands were burned away. Similarly, if pain existed but fear didn’t, a child could burn itself again and again because fear would not warn it to keep away from the fire that had burnt it before. A really fearless soldier—and some do exist—is not a good soldier because he is soon killed; and a dead soldier is of no use to his army. Fear and pain are therefore two guards without which man and animals might soon die out.
In our first sentence we suggested that fear ought to be properly used. If, for example, you never go out of your house because of the danger of being knocked down and killed in the street by a car, you are letting fear rule you too much. The important thing is not to let fear rule you, but instead, to use fear as your servant and guide. Fear will warn you of dangers; then you have to decide what action to take.
In many cases, you can take quick and successful action to avoid the danger. For example, you see a car coming straight towards you; fear warns you, you jump out of the way, and all is well.
In some cases, however, you decide that there is nothing that you can do to avoid the danger. For example, you cannot prevent an airplane crashing into your house, and you may not want to go and live in a desert where there are no airplanes. In this case, fear has given you its warning, you have examined it and decided on your course of action, so fear of the particular danger is no longer of any use to you, and you have to try to overcome it.
60. Children would play with fire until their hands are burnt away if _________.
A. they were not well educated at school B. they had never played with fire before
C. they had no sense of pain D. they were fearful of pain
61. People sometimes succeed in timely avoiding danger because _________.
A. they have gained experience B. they are warned of the danger and take quick action
C. they jump out of the way in time D. they are calm in face of danger
62. What is implied but not stated in the passage?
A. Too much fear is harmful B. Fear is always something helpful
C . Fear is something that can be avoided
D. Fear ought to be used as our guide in our life
63. The best title for this passage should be __________.
A. No Pains, No Gains B. Pain and Actions
C. The Value of Fear D . The Reason Why People Fear
參考答案：60—63 CBAC
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 5
The deserts of the world are not all covered with sand. Many of them have surfaces of rock or clay or small stones. They are not flat, either. They often have high hills and deep valleys. There is some plants’ life in many. The deserts of the wor parts of the desert. There is little rain in the desert, but it does fall often enough for most plants.The deserts of the world are not uninhabited(not lived by people). People also live outside oases(綠洲), but these people are not farmers. They have camels, goats, donkeys, sheep, etc. These animals can live on the desert plants and do not need much water.The people of the desert have to move constantly from place to place, they must always look for grass or desert plants for their animals. They usually live in tents. When there is no more food for their animals, they fold up their tents, pat them on their camels and donkeys, and move to another place. In good years, when there is enough food for their animals, they trade their skins and their goats and camel hairs with the people of oases for wheat and fruit. But in bad years, when there is not enough food for their animals, the people of the desert would attack the oases people. But they are also hospitable, no man in the desert would ever refuse to give a stranger food and water.
1. According to the passage, deserts are mostly made up of _______.
A. clay
B. rock
C. sand
D. stones
2. The underlined word “hospitable” has the meaning of being _______.
A. brave
B. cruel
C. strange
D. kind
3. In the desert _______.
A. it rains in spring only
B. it rains for a short time every month
C. there is some rain, but far from enough
D. the rainfall is just enough for the plants
4. People live _______.
A. only inside the oases
B. only outside the oases
C. both inside and outside the oases
D. in places with regular rainfalls
5. From the passage we know that life _______.
A. is hard in deserts
B. is happy in deserts
C. is impossible in deserts
D. in deserts in much better now
【答案與解析】本文講述的是沙漠的自然環(huán)境和沙漠人的生活情況。
1. C、推理判斷題。根據(jù)第1段第1、2句The deserts of the world are not all covered with sand. Many of them have surfaces of rock or clay or small stones(世界上的沙漠并非全都覆蓋著沙。許多沙漠表面有巖石、泥土或小石子)世界上的沙漠并非全都覆蓋著沙。許多沙漠表面有巖石、泥土或小石子可推知沙漠主要是由沙組成的'。故答案為C。
2. D。推理判斷題。推斷詞義。根據(jù)文章最后一句No man in the desert would ever refuse to give a stranger food and water由沙漠里沒有人會拒絕給一個陌生人飯和水，可推斷他們是很友好的(hospitable)，故答案為D。
3. C、推理判斷題。根據(jù)第1段最后一句There is little rain in the desert, but it does fall often enough for most plants可知沙漠有少量降水，但并不充足。故答案為C。
4. C、推理判斷題。根據(jù)第2段第2句People also live outside oases(綠洲)和第3段中they trade their skins and their goats and camel hairs with the people of oases for wheat and fruit 可知人們有住在綠洲內(nèi)的，也有住在綠洲外的。故答案為C。
5. A、推理判斷題。根據(jù)第3段The people of the desert have to move constantly from place to place可知沙漠人住得不穩(wěn)定；They usually live in tents住得不舒服；When there is no more food for their animals食物不充足。由此可推斷沙漠生活的艱難。故答案為A。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 6
Homing pigeons are placed in a training program from about the time they are twenty-eight days of age．They are taught to enter the loft through a trap and to exercise above and around the loft and gradually they are taken away for short distance in wicker baskets and released．They are then expected to find their way home in the shortest possible time．
In their training flights or in actual races, the birds are taken to prearranged distant points and released to find their way back to their own lofts．Once the birds are liberated, their owners, who are standing by at the home lofts, anxiously watch the sky for the return of their entries．Since time is of the essence (本質(zhì)) the speed with which the birds can be induced to enter the loft trap may make the difference between gaining a win or a second place．
The head of a homing pigeon is comparatively small, but its brain is one quarter larger than that of the ordinary pigeon．The homing pigeon is very intelligent and will persevere to the point of stubbornness (頑強) ；some have been known to fly a hundred miles off course to avoid a storm．
Some homing pigeon experts claim that this bird is gifted with a form of built-in radar that helps it find its own loft after hours of flight, for hidden under the headfeathers are two very sensitive ears, while the sharp prominent (突出的) eyes can see great distances in daytime．
Why do homing pigeons fly home? They are not unique in this inherent skill； it is found in most migratory birds, in bees, ants, toads and even turtles, which have been known to travel hundreds of miles to return to their homes．But in the animal world, the homing pigeon alone can be trusted with its freedom and trained to carry out the missions that people demand．
1．What is the purpose of the passage?
A．To convince the reader to buy a homing pigeon．
B．To inform the reader about homing pigeons and their training．
C．To protect homing pigeons against the threat of extinction．
D．To encourage the owners of homing pigeons to set the birds free．
2．According to the passage, what happens to homing pigeons when they are about a month old?
A．They are kept in a trap．
B．They enter their first race．
C．They begin a training program．
D．They get their wings clipped and marked．
3．According to the passage, what is the difference between a homing pigeon and an ordinary one?
A．The span of the wings．
B．The shape of the eyes．
C．The texture of the feathers．
D．The size of the brain．
4．The underlined word “it” refers to which of the following?
A．radar B．bird C．loft D．form
5．Why does the author mention bees, ants, toads and turtles in the last paragraph?
A．To describe some unusual kinds of pets．
B．To measure distances traveled by various animals．
C．To compare their home-finding abilities with those of homing pigeons．
D．To interest the reader in learning about other animals．
Keys: 1-5BCDBC
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 7
With all the wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, its not only necessary, but also essential to have a good sense of humor just to help us get through each and every day of our lives.Putting a smile on someones face when you know they are feeling down in the dumps ( 處于沮喪中), as the saying goes, makes me feel good and warms my heart.
How would you feel if you could not joke around with your wife, husband, child, co-worker neighbor, close friend, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at your comer store? I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I dont know the person Im joking around with.My Grandma always found humor in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine.This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is common courtesy (禮貌) to speak to others that are around you.
I know of a few people that don’t have a funny bone in their bodies, as they say.Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke and they would sit there without the slightest smile on their face.They dont get the joke that makes others laugh.I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me as if I were from outer space.How can people not get a really funny joke?
Laughing is essential to keep your stress levels under control.Without humor we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on a lot of medications to keep us from going crazy.There is too much sadness in this present world.It drives people crazy.We all need to find a way to bypass the sadness and bring a little light into our lives.So, I believe our best medicine is to get together and tell some jokes and have some fun laughing together.
51.According to the author, humor is useful in the aspect that ____________.
A.it makes people more confident
B.it can pick up people s spirits
C.it can help get rid of the cruelty in the world
D.it can help people get on well with others
52.The author answers the question in the second paragraph with ___________.
A.facts and descriptions B.evidence and argument
C.examples and conclusion D.stories and persuasion
53.The phrase “busting a gut" in the third paragraph can be replaced by __________.
A.explaining carefully B.speaking loud
C.keeping silent D.laughing hard
54.In writing the passage, the author mainly intends to __________.
A.talk about his own understanding of humor
B.encourage people to be humorous in daily life
C.introduce a practical way to get through daily life
D.convince people of the power of being optimistic about life
55.What is the author s attitude towards the present world?
A.Positive. B.Critical.
C.Satisfied. D.Indifferent.
答案：51—55BCDBB
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 8
In a time of low academic (學術(shù)的) achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan,a country of high academic achievement and economic success,for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction.In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答問卷者) listed "to give children a good start academically" as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices.Toprepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond,Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.
In the recent comparison of Japanese and American pre??school education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for asociety to have preschools. 62 percent of the more individually oriented (強調(diào)個性發(fā)展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An em??phasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.
Like in America, there is diversity (多樣性) in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential (潛力) development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools.
Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the childrens chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.
25. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ________.
A. Japanese parents pay more attention to preschool education than American parents
B. Japans economic success is a result of its scientific achievements
C. Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic in??struction
D. Japans higher education is better than theirs
26. Most American respondents believe that preschools should also attach importance to ________.
A. problem solving B. group experience
C. parental guidance D. individually oriented development
27. In Japans preschool education, the focus is on ________.
A. preparing children academically B. developing childrens artistic interests
C. tapping childrens potential D. shaping childrens character
28. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergartens?
A. They can do better in their future studies.
B. They can gain more group experience there.
C. They can be individually oriented when they grow up.
D. They can have better chances of getting a first-rate edu??cation.
答案與詳解：
25. C 推斷題。從第一段的第一、二句我們可以看出因為美國孩子的'學術(shù)成就緩慢，很多美國家長到日本取經(jīng)，然而他們看到的不是他們所預料的，由此我們知道，很多美國人認為日本非常重視孩子的學術(shù)教育。
26. B 細節(jié)題。從第二段我們知道，62％的美國人把group experience作為他們的三個最重要的選擇之一。
27. D 細節(jié)題。從第一段的To prepare children for successful careers…and the ability to function as a member of a group可知。
28. D 細節(jié)題。從最后—段的第一句可知。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 9
When talking about French literature, Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) is often the first name that comes to mind for Chinese readers.
The master of short story-telling was brought in Normandy(諾曼底) in northwest France. In 1869, he went to study law in Pairs but one year later, aged 20, he volunteered to serve in the army during the Franco-Prussian War(普法戰(zhàn)爭).
Returning to Pairs in 1871，Maupassant worked as a civil servant for eight years. His rich experience offered good subject matter for his writing. And he learned a lot through spending time with other French literary masters such as Gustave Flaubert. By 1880, Maupassant had established himself in the literary world with his first short story, “Ball of Fat”.
Over the course of his life, he wrote 300 short stories and six novels, using sad tales of Norman peasant life, the Franco-Prussian War and the fashionable life of Pairs as his subject matter.
He presents his characters in a simple and objective way, describing them as unhappy victims(犧牲品) of their greed(貪婪), desire or vanity(虛榮).
During his final years of life, Maupassant suffered from mental illness. He died in 1893 at the age of 43.
13. Which of the following works made Maupassant establish himself in the literary world_______?
A. Pierre and Jean B. Ball of Pat C. The heritage D. The Necklace
14. which of the following did Maupassant use as his subject matter?
A. sad tales of Norman peasant life
B. the Franco-Prussian War
C. the fashionable life of Pairs
D. all of the above
15. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Maupassant died of canner at the age of 43.
B. Maupassant s works based on the happy tales of Norman peasant life.
C. Maupassant presents his characters in a simple and subjective way.
D. Maupassant wrote 300 short stories and six novels in his life.
16. Choose the right answer according to the time order.
A. served in the army during the Franco-Prussian War
B. went to study law in Pairs
C. worked as a civil servant
D. Returned to Pairs
E. established himself in the literary world
A. a-b-c-d-e B. b-d-e-c-a C. b-a-d- c -e D. b-a-e-d-c
答案與詳解：
13. B 事實細節(jié)題。根據(jù)第3段末句 Maupassant had established himself in the literary world with his first short story, “Ball of Fat” 可知答案。
14. D 推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第3段 …using sad tales of Norman peasant life, the Franco-Prussian War and the fashionable life of Pairs as his subject matter 可知答案。
15. D 推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章最后一段 During his final years of life, Maupassant suffered from mental illness. He died in 1893 at the age of 43 排除 A；根據(jù)倒數(shù)第3段中的 using sad tales of Norman peasant life 排除 B；He presents his characters in a simple and objective way 排除 C；故答案為 D。
16. C 推理判斷題。第2段中的' he went to study law in Pairs 可知 b 在1869；根據(jù)本段中的one year later, aged 20, he volunteered to serve in the army during the Franco-Prussian War 可知 a 在1870；根據(jù)第3段首句 Returning to Pairs in 1871, Maupassant worked as a civil servant for eight years 可知 c 在 1871 且 c 在 d 后；根據(jù)第3段末句 By 1880, Maupassant had established himself in the literary world 可知 e 在 1880。按時間順序可知答案為 C。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 10
I take the firm position that parents do not owe their children a college education. If they can afford it, they can certainly send them to the best universities. But they must not feel guilty if they cant. If the children really want to go, theyll find a way. There are plenty of loans (貨款)and scholarships for the bright and eager ones who cant afford to pay.
When children grow up and want to get married, their parents do not owe them a down payment on a house. They do not have the duty to baby-sit their grandchildren. If they want to do it, it must be considered a favor not an obligation.
Do parents owe their children anything? Yes, they owe them a great deal.
One of their obligations is to give their children a personal worth. A child who is constantly made to feel stupid and unworthy, constantly compared with brighter brothers, sisters, or cousins will become so unsure, so afraid of failing that he (or she) wont try at all. Of course they should be properly corrected when they do wrong, but its often better to let children learn their mistake by themselves in time. All our parents should do is to trust them, respect them, tolerate(寬容) them and give them chances to try and fail. They must learn to stand failure. When criticisms(批評) are really needed, they should be balanced with a smile and a kiss. That is the way children learn.
Parents owe their children a set of solid values around which to build their lives. This means teaching them to respect the rights and opinions of others; it means being respectful to elders, to teachers, and to the law. The best way to teach such values is by deed. A child who is lied to will lie. A child who sees no laughter and no love in the home will have difficulty laughing and loving.
No child asks to be born, If you bring a life into the world, you owe the child something.
9. According to the author, ________.
A. parents must support their children even after they married as a duty.
B. if they dont afford, parents should take loans to send their children to go to college.
C. parents neednt feel guilty if they are unable to send them to university.
D. parents should give their children a down payment on a house.
10. The author mainly talks about in this massage________.
A. the duties of the parents
B. the best way to teach their children.
C. the reason why children feel stupid and unworthy.
D. why parents owe their children something.
11. What does the underlined word “obligation” mean in the second paragraph?
A. duty B. debt C. right D. blame
12. According to the author what should parents do when children make mistakes?
A. criticize and correct them immediately.
B. let children learn their mistake by themselves in time.
C. tolerate them and tell them not to do that again.
D. compare them with brighter brothers, sisters.
答案與解析：
9. C 推理判斷題。根據(jù)第1段第 2 句 If they can afford it, they can certainly send them to the best universities. But they must not feel guilty if they cant 可知如果父母能送孩子上大學，他們當然送孩子上最好的大學，如果不能，他們也不必有負罪感。因此可推知答案 C。
10. A 主旨大意題。文章前兩段說父母沒有送孩子大學教育的義務(wù)、沒有支付房子定金的義務(wù)，也沒有看孫子的義務(wù)。然后第3、4段闡述父母應(yīng)盡的責任和義務(wù)。因此可推斷本文主要談?wù)摰氖歉改傅腵義務(wù)。故答案為A。
11. A 猜測詞義。根據(jù)第2段第 2 句 They do not have the duty to baby-sit their grandchildren 可知父母沒有責任照顧孫子。因此可知下句 If they want to do it, it must be considered a favor not an obligation 如果他們想照顧孫子，要把它看成是恩惠而不是義務(wù)。故答案為 A。
12. B 事實細節(jié)題。根據(jù)第4段中的 Of course they should be properly corrected when they do wrong, but its often better to let children learn their mistake by themselves in time 可知答案為 B。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 11
Millions of women use cosmetics, often called “make-up”. The cosmetics industry is one of the biggest in the world. Most large stores sell cosmetics, and there are always shops at airports selling them cheaply.The word “cosmetics” refers to anything that people put on their faces to make them look better. Lipstick, face powder and cream, and eye make-up are the most popular. Although more women than men use cosmetics, there are cosmetics for men as well as women.
Some people even have cosmetic surgery to make their faces look different. They have the shape of their noses and eyes changed.
The most widely used cosmetic is probably lipstick, as many women who do not wear any other make-up will often put on a little lipstick.
Lipstick is made by mixing together different oils and colors. This mixture is then allowed to get hard and is cut into the shape of a small pencil. When a woman presses the lipstick to her lips, the end of it becomes soft, and some of it sticks to her lips, giving them extra color.
Cosmetics were probably first used in India, but it was the Egyptians, six thousand years ago, who made the most use of them. Rich Egyptian women painted their eyes green and black. They used a red color to paint pretty designs on their fingernails, the palms of their hands and the soles of their feet. Pictures of Cleopatra always show her wearing a lot of make-up.
The Romans also used cosmetics. They liked to make their skin very white and to paint their eyes. They also used a kind of lipstick.
In England at one time, very rich women had baths in milk to make their skin beautiful. They also used a lot of sweet-smelling powder to stop people smelling their bodies, which were often very dirty because they did not wash very often or change their clothes.
At one time, some cosmetics were not safe. They were bad for the skin, and some of the lipsticks and powders that people used were even poisonous. Nowadays, people in the cosmetics industry take great care to make sure that everything they use is completely safe.
5. What does the word “Cosmetics” refer to ________.
A. lipstick B. make-up C. creams D. surgery
6. According to the passage people use cosmetics ________.
A. only at airports
B. only to color their feet
C. to make themselves look better
D. instead of surgery
7. From the passage we know that in earlier times ________.
A. cosmetics were never used in milk baths
B. cosmetics were never used on the eyes
C. cosmetics were never used on the skin
D. sometimes cosmetics were harmful to the skin
8. Which of the following statements is true?
A. In order to make their faces look different some people even have cosmetic surgery.
B. In England, women have baths in milk to make their skin beautiful.
C. Cosmetics were probably first used by the Egyptians six thousand years ago.
D. Not all cosmetics are safe so we should be careful to use them.
答案與解析:
5. B 事實細節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章首句 Millions of women use cosmetics, often called “make-up” 可知答案為 B。
6. C 推理判斷題。根據(jù)第2段第 1 句 The word “cosmetics” refers to anything that people put on their faces to make them look better “化妝品”這個詞是指人們涂在臉上使他們看起來更好看的東西，因此可推斷，人們用化妝品是為了看起來更好看。故答案為 C。
7. D 事實細節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章最后一段開頭 At one time, some cosmetics were not safe. They were bad for the skin 過去有個時期有些化妝品是不安全的。它們對皮膚有害，可知答案為 D。
8. A 推理判斷題。根據(jù)第3段第 1 句 Some people even have cosmetic surgery to make their faces look different 可知答案。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 12
Good morning. I am Professor Armstrong, and I am your laboratory instructor. This class is intended as a necessary part of the course, which Dr Smith will be in charge of. This class will meet twice a week. This laboratory begins at nine. I expect you to be on time. I do not intend to wait for the latecomers or repeat what has already been covered if you miss the explanation. And do not arrive late and interrupt your neighbor. You may as well not come if you cant be on time.
Attendance is equally important. If you miss three lab classes, youre dropped from the labs—no excuses. You cant complete the course without completing the lab.
Besides, safety is key here. Its very important to keep things neat and clean, dress properly, and be careful. You may not eat, drink or smoke in the laboratory and you should always clean the counterand wash your hands both before and after the class. Long hair must be tied back. Large clothing must not be worn. Any laboratory accident must be reported immediately.
I hope youll enjoy the laboratory. Its a wonderful place, and all the requirements Ive just mentioned are to be followed. We will begin today by learning about the microscope.
1. According to the passage how will be the latecomers be treated?
A. They will be allowed to enter the class and the teacher will repeat information for them.
B. They had better come quietly as long as they dont interrupt their neighbor.
C. They will be dropped from the class if they are late three times.
D. They will not be given any special consideration.
2. According to the passage what happens if a student misses three classes?
A. He can make up the classes.
B. He will be dropped from the class.
C. He may be allowed to remain if he has a good excuse.
D. He cant complete the lab without completing the course.
3. What should you do if you wear long hair?
A. You must have it tied back.
B. You have to cut it.
C. You will be asked to leave class.
D. You may as well not come to the lab.
4. According to the requirements which of the following isnt right?
A. You must report it immediately if there is any laboratory accident happens.
B. Dont eat, drink or smoke in the laboratory.
C. You can dress whatever you like.
D. Wash your hands both before and after the class.
答案與解析:
1. D 推理判斷題。根據(jù)第1段中 I do not intend to wait for the latecomers or repeat what has already been covered if you miss the explanation 可排除 A；根據(jù)第1段最后兩句 And do not arrive late and interrupt your neighbor. You may as well not come if you cant be on time 可排除 B；根據(jù)第2段第 2 句 If you miss three lab classes, youre dropped from the labs—no excuses 可排除 C。故答案為 D。
2. B 事實細節(jié)題。根據(jù)第2段第 2 句 If you miss three lab classes, youre dropped from the labs—no excuses 可知答案為 B。
3. A 事實細節(jié)題。根據(jù)第3段倒數(shù)第 3 句 Long hair must be tied back 可知答案。
4. C 推理判斷題。根據(jù)第3段末句 Any laboratory accident must be reported immediately 可知 A 正確；根據(jù)第3段第 3 句 You may not eat, drink or smoke in the laboratory 可知 B 正確；根據(jù)第3段第 2 句中的 dress properly 及倒數(shù)第 2 句 Large clothing must not be worn 可知 C 不正確。故答案為 C。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 13
A
People faint(昏厥) when the normal blood supply to the brain is suddenly cut down. This can happen if they are surprised or shocked(震動) by sudden news or by something they see suddenly. Some people faint if they see others hurt. Some people faint in crowds. Others faint if they are in a room that is hot and stuffy(悶熱的).
If a person faints while standing, lay him down. If his face is pale, lift his feet. If he is sitting down when he faints, place his head between his knees, loosen any tight clothing that might keep him from breathing easily. If possible, place a wet cloth on his forehead.
1.People may faint if they________.
A. see their friends in the street
B. see something unexpected
C. see something splendid
D. see something happy
2.If someone has fainted, we must help him________.
A. not to be shocked B. by moving himself slowly
C. not to be frightened D. by returning blood to his brain
3.If someone faints, the best way is to________.
A. make him sit down B. make him lie down
C .make him not surprised D. give him some blood
4.Raise a fainting persons feet if________.
A. he sees others hurt
B. he is in a room that is hot and stuffy
C. his face looks pale
D. he is standing
5.In this passage, the writer explains________.
A. why people faint and how we help them
B. when people faint and when we help them
C. why people faint and where we help them
D. how people faint and why we help them
B
How long can a person live without breathing? Probably for only four to six minutes. The air we breathe in supplies the oxygen(氧) that is necessary for keeping every part of the body alive. And the brain, which itself controls breathing, is the first to suffer(受苦) if oxygen is lacking(缺乏). If no air enters the lungs(肺), the heart will continue to beat for a little longer, supplying the blood to the brain and other parts of the body. But soon, the supply of oxygen already in the blood is used up.
First, the patient loses conciousness(知覺), because the brain is no longer getting enough oxygen to work. Then lack of oxygen in the heart causes it to stop beating. Without oxygen ,the brain can survive(持續(xù)) undamaged for only about four minutes. The heart may survive for as long as 12 minutes. But within six minutes the person will almost certainly be dead.
1.The oxygen that our body needs comes from________.
A. the air we breathe in B. the moving blood
C .the beating heart D. the working brain
2.If no air enters the lungs,________.
A. the heart will stop beating immediately
B. the brain is the first to suffer
C. the blood can continue to move a long time
D. a person will stop breathing
3.According to the passage we can conclude________.
A. the heart is more important than the brain
B. the brain can continue to work a little longer than the heart without oxygen
C. the brain stops working before the heart does without oxygen
D. if a person stops breathing it means he is dead
4.In which order will the following happen without oxygen?
a. The heart stops beating. b. The brain stops working.
c. A person is dead. d. A person loses conciousness .
A .b, a, d, c B. a, b, d, c
C. d, a, b, c D. d, b, c, a
5.Oxygen is carried to every part of the body by________.
A. the lungs B. the heart C. the blood D. the brain
keys:A1～5 BDBCA B 1～5 ABCDC
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 14
One summer evening I was sitting by the open window, reading a good science storybook.I was so interested in the story I was reading that I did not notice that it was getting dark.When I realised it was too dark for me to read easily, I put the book down and got up to turn on the light.Just then I heard someone crying，“Help! Help！” It seemed to come from the trees at the other end of the yard.I looked out but it was now too dark to see anything clearly.Almost immediately I heard the cry again.It sounded like a child. I decided that I should have a look in the yard，just in case someone was in trouble.I turned on the light and found for myself a flashlight and a stick in the room.I thought they might be useful.Armed with these, I went out into the yard.Once again I heard the cry and this time there was no doubt that it came from the trees at the far end of the yard.“Whos there？” I called out as I walked across the yard towards the trees.But there was no answer.With the help of my flashlight, I searched all over that end of the yard, including the branches of the trees.There was no sign of anybody or anything.I came to the conclusion that my imagination was playing tricks on me, probably because of the story I was reading about strange creatures on another planet. Feeling rather foolish about hunting around in my own backyard, I went back into the house and put the stick and the flashlight away.I had just sat down to read my book again when I was frightened by the cry of “Help! Help！” from right behind me.I dropped my book and jumped up.There, sitting on my book was a large green and red bird.It was my neighbours parrot (鸚鵡)! It seemed as if the bird was very interested in the story.
1．Why did the author turn on the light?
A．Because he was scared so much.
B．Because he heard someone was crying.
C．Because he realised it was too dark to read. D．Because he was so interested in the story.
答案：C
解析：細節(jié)理解題。由第一段中“When I realised it was too dark for me to read easily，I put the book down and got up to turn on the light.”可知答案。
2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The author heard a cry for help as soon as he put the book down. B．Hardly had the author got up to turn on the light when he heard a cry for help. C．The author looked out because it was too dark to see anything inside. D．A child，whose voice sounded like a parrot，was crying for help on the top of a tree. 答案：B
解析：細節(jié)理解題。hardly...when...意為“一……就……”。根據(jù)文章第一段“...I put the book down and got up to turn on the light.Just then I heard someone crying，‘Help！Help！’”可知，正確答案為B項。
3．What can we learn about the book the author was reading?
A．Its an ordinary book about science.
B．Its a science book on sound.
C．Its a science story book about strange creatures.
D．Its a book on how to play tricks on others.
答案：C
解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第二段最后一句可知，很可能是“我”剛才在讀的關(guān)于外星球奇異生物的故事書使自己疑神疑鬼。
4．Finally，the author found .
A．he was a very foolish person
B．he had got used to the cry for help
C．a(chǎn) parrot from his neighbours house
D．a(chǎn) child was in danger
答案：C
解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章最后一段可知，“我”最后發(fā)現(xiàn)喊救命的竟然是鄰居家的.鸚鵡。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 15
One of the best known American writers of childrens books is Alfred Strong，or Doctor Strong，as he is better known to readers everywhere.Now，an art show called Doctor Strong from Then to Now is traveling around the United States.The pictures and drawings show the history of Doctor Strong. Doctor Strong first became famous almost fifty years ago when his first childrens book was published.Since then he has written fortyfive books that have sold more than 1,000,000 copies around the world. Doctor Strongs books are known for their use of words and colorful，handdrawn pictures.These drawings bring life to his imaginary creatures.The Cat in the Hat，Horton the Elephant, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas，and hundreds of others.
The San Diego Museum，in California，organized the art show.It includes about three hundred of Doctor Strongs original drawings and some of his writings. Most of Doctor Strongs books，though written in a funny way，have serious messages.For example，in McElligors Pool，he describes the dangers of pollution.He discusses the arms race in the Butter Battle Book，written in 1984. Doctor Strong is almost 84 years old now.He says he never planned to write stories just for children.He says he writes stories that interest people of all ages.He says he uses easy words so that everyone，even a child，can understand.
1．Alfred Strong is a wellknown in the USA. A．doctor B．a(chǎn)rtist C．writer D．poet
答案：C
解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第一句可知Alfred Strong是美國著名的兒童作家之一。
2．Doctor Strong first became famous in .
A. his eighties when an art show was traveling around the United States B．his fifties when his drawings and writings were published
C．1984 when his book McElligors Pool was published
D．his thirties when his first book was published
答案：D
解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段第一句“Doctor Strong成名是在五十多年前第一本書出版時”和最后一段第一句“Doctor Strong現(xiàn)在是八十四歲了”，可推知成名是在他三十多歲第一本書出版時。
3．Doctor Strongs books are very popular in America because . A．they are stories about animals such as cat，elephant and so on B．they are written in easy words with colorful pictures
C．he organized the art show in California
D．they are written in a serious way
答案：B
解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段第一句得知Doctor Strong的書是因為簡潔的語言和豐富多彩的手繪插圖而受歡迎。
4．His purpose in writing many such books is .
A．to show his original pictures and drawings
B．to organize a special art show of his own
C．to make his friends laugh when they read his books
D．both to interest people and to uncover some serious social problems 答案：D
解析：主旨大意題。最后一段第三句說明他寫的.是各個年齡段都感興趣的故事，而第五段第一句又說明盡管寫作文體是風趣的，但是表達的都是嚴肅的話題，故選D項。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 16
Powerful and mysterious, the wizard(巫師) has been an attractive figure in fantasy literature for as long as the type of literature has existed.Their pointed hats, mysterious ways, and great deeds are familiar to any reader of fantasy literature.They are our childhood heroes and nightmares(噩夢), and many of us grew up with stories full of their adventures.Within the fantasy text, these complex personalities can serve several important roles, taking the part of either the hero, or terrible villain (反面人物)．Regardless of the actual role they play within a given story, wizards have several common elements and characteristics that are typical of them. Wizards, in fact, are able to control the world around them through superhuman or magical means.The worlds they live in vary greatly from novel to novel，but the important characteristics of the character type itself remain more or less the same.One of the great strengths of the wizard figure is that nearly any type of character can be one.Authors have created wizards out of men and women of all personalities, backgrounds, and abilities, but although almost any type of person or character in fantasy literature can be a wizard, those who are have several important characteristics in common. Wizards in fantasy literature are rarely static figures.They are almost always driven by some quest (追求) or desire that they use their power to achieve.This is one of the main differences between wizards in fantasy literature and those in the older fairy tales and knightly epics that came before fantasy literature.In folk and fairy tales, which are more focused on the adventures of knightly heroes，the wizards often serve as no more than a plotfurthering device, giving the hero a quest to pursue and equipping them for the trials they eventually face.But in fantasy literature, the wizards themselves can play the role of hero.
1．What would be the best title for the passage?
A．The Role of Wizards in Fantasy Literature
B．Wizards Are Powerful and Mysterious in Literature
C．Wizards in Fantasy Literature and Fairy Tales
D．How to Create the Personalities of Wizards
答案：A
解析：標題判斷題。本文主要圍繞著奇幻文學中巫師的這個角色展開，故選A項。
2．From the first paragraph, we can know that .
A．wizards have been considered as frightening figures in fantasy literature for a long time B．those interested in fantasy literature have different understanding about wizards image C．children have been considering wizards as their heroes or angels in fantasy literature D．wizards often wear pointed hats in the eyes of any reader of fantasy literature 答案：D
解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第二句“Their pointed hats，mysterious ways，and great deeds are familiar to any reader of fantasy literature.”可知D項正確。
3．Which of the following is the common characteristic of wizards in fantasy literature? A．They live in the same world.
B．They have the same personalities.
C．They can control others through magical means.
D．They are always static figures.
答案：C
解析：推理判斷題。由第二段第一句可知巫師的`一個共同特征是可用魔法控制其周圍的世界，故C項正確。 由第二段第二句話可知A項表述錯誤；由第二段最后一句話可知B項表述錯誤；由第三段第一句話可知D項表述錯誤。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 17
How did your friendships begin? Most start with a short conversation on a random day.Asking about a homework assignment in class or complaining about your sore legs after playing in a soccer game, you found your best pal by accident. “Small talk is where all your relationships begin，”Forbes magazine summed up. The following is a fivestep guide to making small talk from Bernardo J．Carducci, the director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast，US.Lets have a look.
1．Getting started
Begin by talking about the setting, such as the weather outside or the room you are in (“Its cold in here，isnt it？”)．The purpose of talking about the setting is to show the other person that you are willing to make a conversation. 2．The personal introduction
You should mention something about yourself, such as your name.A good personal introduction helps move the conversation forward. 3．Looking for topics
At this point, you and your conversation partner need to find common
ground. This is a good time to ask questions or to refer back to things youve said or heard earlier.Dont worry if it gets quiet.The other person is probably just thinking of something to say. 4．Expanding the topic
The goal is to keep the conversation going.At every stage, you should be careful not to talk too much.But dont let the other person dominate(支配) the conversation either.If that starts to happen, mention something about yourself when he or she takes a breath. 5．A polite ending
When ending a conversation, let the person know youll be leaving soon, express gratitude for the conversation and set the stage for a future conversation.For example，you could say，“I really must be going soon，but I had a great time chatting with you.I really liked hearing your opinion about that new movie.Heres my phone number.Call or text me if you know of any other movies you think I might enjoy.”
1．According to the article, starting by talking about the setting is meant to .
A．find common ground
B．impress the other person
C．make the room warmer
D．show your eagerness to make a conversation 答案：D
解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第四段“The purpose of talking about the setting is to show the other person that you are willing to make a conversation.”可知談?wù)摥h(huán)境是一個很好的表達你想要交流的契機。
2．What is the reader advised to do when making small talk? A．Turn the conversation to your advantage. B．Never cut in when the other person is talking. C．Do whatever you can to avoid quiet moments. D．Focus on topics both sides are interested in. 答案：D
解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第六段“At this point，you and your conversation partner need to find common ground.”可知。
3．When ending a conversation，youd better . A．talk about how much you want to keep talking B．show that youve not enjoyed the talk
C．mention a specific movie that you love
D．give your opinion about the other persons earlier comments 答案：A
解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章最后一段可知，在你即將離開前，要先給予對方暗示，同時還要傳遞“我很想把本次談話延續(xù)下去”的'意思。故A項符合。
4．The main purpose of the article is to .
A．encourage students to make more friends at school
B．give students tips on making small talk
C．introduce popular topics for students to have daily conversations about D．teach students how to create their friendships
答案：D
解析：寫作意圖題。根據(jù)文章第一段可知這是寫給學生看的。再結(jié)合第一句話“How did your friendship begin？”可推測作者的意圖是向?qū)W生介紹如何建立友誼。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 18
Vienna－In spite of Iraq’s decision to stop oil deliveries, the 11- nation Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries（OPEC）will not increase production to make up the shortfall, ministers decided Tuesday in Vienna.
The 11 oil ministers decided to meet again on July 3 to discuss the effects of the Iraq temporary stop. The organization’s president, Charkid Kheria of Algeria, said after the meeting that stocks were high and prices were stable, so quota increases were not necessary.
The E.U. Commission has expressed concern about Iraq’s output stop. A speaker said OPEC had to take all possible measures to keep or lower the oil price.
Saudi Arabia’s Oil Minister Ali Al-Nuaimi had earlier said there would not be any shortfall of oil in the market. The organization had already taken steps to fill the gap, he said. OPEC Secretary General Ali Rodriguez added that the period of Iraq’s output stop was not known, so other exporters were not going to lift quotas yet. If the market was destabilized (使……動搖), a suitable response could be made.
Iraq on Monday stopped shipments of crude oil to protest against the U.N. Security Council’s decision to extend the oil-for-food programme by only a month, instead of the normal six-month renewal. Just before the Vienna meeting, oil prices had gone up, with a barrel of OPEC crude oil selling for 27.05 dollars, up from 26.81 dollars last Friday. North sea oil was at 29.26 dollars Monday evening.
OPEC wants the oil price to stay within a margin of 22 to 28 dollars and achieved that with cuts in January and March that reduced 2.5 million barrels per day off quotas(配額).
17. Iraq made the decision to stop oil deliveries because ___________.
A. oil price is too low in international market.
B. The U.N. Secretary Council has decided to shorten the time of extension of the oil-for-food programme
C. Many oil wells were destroyed during the war in the late 1980s
D. It couldn’t get enough money to develop its economy
18. The attitude the E.U. Commission took towards Iraq’s output stop is ________.
A. active B. concerned C. cold D. surprised
19. The 11 oil ministers decided to meet on July 3 so that _________.
A. they can persuade Iraq to continue oil production
B. they can have a talk with the U.N. Security Council
C. they can have a discussion about the effects of Iraq’s temporary output stop
D. they can make up their minds to increase oil production
20. The main idea of the passage is ________.
A. the oil prices in the world were stable though Iraq has stopped oil deliveries
B. OPEC has controlled the oil price to stay within a margin of 22 to 28 dollars
C. OPEC will not increase oil production to make up the shortfall that caused by Iraq
D. Oil is connected with people’s daily life
答案與解析：
這是一篇新聞報道，文章看似難，但設(shè)題并不難做，對于這樣的題型，我們可以先看題，再采取查讀的方式做題，然后再返回讀文章印證答案。
17. B. 由文章后數(shù)第二段第一句可知。
18. B. 由文章第三段可知。
19. C. 文章第二段第一句說明。
20. C. 文章開頭就點明了OPEC對伊拉克暫停供油的.態(tài)度，下文又進行了分述。
高考英語閱讀練習及答案 19
When in 1789, George Washin became the first president of the United States, there was no permanent capital in which to house the government. During the Revolutionary War several different cities had served as the national capital. In addition, members of congress could not agree as to where this permanent capital should be located. Some officials wanted it in the north, others wanted it in the south. Each of the states hoped that the capital might lie within its own state lines. At last it was decided that the capital should occupy a section by itself, separate from any of the states. The place chosen was situated on the Potomac River. The land belonged originally to the state of Maryland, but Maryland agreed to the national government. The section was named the Washington. Work was begun on the new capital in 1791. in the year 1899 Congress occupied the new capital building at the same time the White House was opened as the home of all future presidents.
1. Before the year 1800, the capital of America had been located in _______.
A. Maryland B. Washington
C. New York D. several cities
2. Why was it decided that the capital should be separated from any of the states? Because ________.
A. the District of Columbia was on the borders of several states
B. the District of Columbia was in the center of America
C. Maryland insisted that the capital lie in its own state
D. Each of the states wanted the capital might lie within its own state
3. The capital was named after _______.
A. an explorer, who first found the place
B. the place where it occupied
C. the first president of the United States of America
D. a famous general who fought in the war
4. Presidents of the United States live in ________.
A. the capital building B. Maryland
C. New York D. the White House
【答案與解析】本文向我們介紹美國首都的由來。
1. D、事實細節(jié)題。根據(jù) During the Revolutionary War several different cities had served as the national capital 可知答案為D。
2. D、推理判斷題。根據(jù) Some officials wanted it in the north, others wanted it in the south. Each of the states hoped that the capital might lie within its own state lines. At last it was decided that the capital should occupy a section by itself, separate from any of the statesficials 可知每個州都想成為首都的所在地，因此選擇一個與這些州分離的`地方再合適不過了，因此答案為D。
3. C、事實細節(jié)題。根據(jù) When。和The section was named the Washington可知答案為C。
4. D、事實細節(jié)題。根據(jù) the White House was opened as the home of all future presidents 可知答案為D。
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