20XX高考英語閱讀理解真題合集(附詳解)

1、2018高考英語閱讀理解真題大全（附詳解）1.Summer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/careers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised, parents/careers will

2、be asked to sign to confirm their childs choices. ActivityDescriptionMember of staffCostOutdoor Adventure (OUT)Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week, discover new personal qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take part in a number of activities from canoeing to wild campi

3、ng on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the great outdoor environment.Mr. Clemens140WWI Battlefieldsand Paris(WBP)On Monday we travel to London. After staying overnight in London, we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World War I battlefields. On Day 3 we cross

4、 into Belgium. Thursday sees us make the short journey to Paris where we will visit Disneyland Paris park, staying until late to see the parade and the fireworks. Our final day, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights.Mrs. Milson425CraftyFoxes(CRF)Four days of product design cen

5、tred around textiles. Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials. Bags, cushions and decorations.Learn skills and leave with modern and unusual textiles.Mrs. Goode30Potty about Potter(POT)Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel in St

6、reatley-on -Thames, guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations, picnic lunch outside Oxfords Christchurch, boating on the River Cherwell through the University Parks, before heading back to Exeter.Miss Drake150（1）Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?A.OUT.B.WBP.C.CRF.D.POT.（

7、2）What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs. Wilson?A.Travel to London.B.See a parade and fireworks.C.Tour central Paris.D.Visit the WWI battlefields.（3）How long does Potty abo

8、ut Potter last?A.Two days.B.Four days.C.Five days.D.One week.2.Many of us love July because its the month when natures berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbias fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protect

9、ion.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白質(zhì)), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物質(zhì)). The yellow and orange stone fruits such a

10、s peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (櫻桃), they are so delicious who cares However, they are rich in vitamin C.When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shak

11、es and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last sever

12、al weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a childrens party; they love feeding t

13、he fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.（1）What does the author seem to like about cherries?A.They contain protein.B.They are high in vitamin A.C.They have a pleasant taste.D.They are rich in antioxidants.（2）Why is fresh lemon juice used in f

14、reezing bananas?A.To make them smell better.B.To keep their colour.C.To speed up their ripening.D.To improve their nutrition.（3）What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?A.A dessert.B.A drink.C.A container.D.A machine.（4）From which is the text probably taken?A.A biology textbook.B.A health magazine.C

15、.A research paper.D.A travel brochure.3.Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childre

16、ns lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The r

17、eport data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 28, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little

18、 to counsel(建議) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as

19、examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.As th

20、e end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.（1）What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A.Childrens reading habits.B.Quali

21、ty of childrens books.C.Childrens after-class activities.D.Parent-child relationships.（2）Where can you find the data that best supports "children are reading a lot less for fun"A.In paragraph 2.B.In paragraph 3.C.In paragraph 4.D.In paragraph 5.（3）Why do many parents limit electronic readi

22、ng?A.E-books are of poor quality.B.It could be a waste of time.C.It may harm childrens health.D.E-readers are expensive.（4）How should parents encourage their children to read more?A.Act as role models for them.B.Ask then to write book reports.C.Set up reading groups for them.D.Talk with their readin

23、g class teachers.4.Weve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.Whats the problem Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelli

24、gence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in

25、 big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnteven exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(潤滑劑) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana Univers

26、ity Southeast. Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk, he explains. The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited peop

27、le on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互動) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. Its not th

28、at talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband, says Dunn. But interactions with peripheral(邊緣的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Car

29、ducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. Small talk is the basis of good manners, he says.（1）What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A.Addiction to smartphones.B.Inappropriate behaviours in public places.C.Absence of communication between strangers.D.Im

30、patience with slow service.（2）What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A.Showing good manners.B.Relating to other people.C.Focusing on a topic.D.Making business deals.（3）What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A.It improves family relationships.B.It raises p

31、eoples confidence.C.It matters as much as a formal talk.D.It makes people feel good.（4）What is the best title for the text?A.Conversation CountsB.Ways of Making Small TalkC.Benefits of Small TalkD.Uncomfortable Silence5.根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。If you are already making the time to e

32、xercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. （1） Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you f

33、or the day.（2）Your metabolism(新陳代謝) gets a head start. （3） If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie(卡路里)burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep.（4） Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening

34、. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited.（5） If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk fo

35、od You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.A.You will stick to your diet.B.Your quality of sleep improves.C.Yo

36、u prefer healthy food to fast food.D.There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.E.You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise.F.After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.G.If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or youre doing it now, then l

37、isten up!6.根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Before there was the written word, there was the language of dance. Dance expresses love and hate, joy and sorrow ,life and death, and everything else in between.（1）We dance from Florida to Alaska, from north to south and sea to sea. We dance at we

38、ddings, birthdays , office parties and just to fill the time.“I adore dancing,” says Lester Bridges, the owner of a dance studio in Iowa. “I can't imagine doing anything else with my life." Bridges  runs dance classes for all ages. "Teaching dance is wonderful. （2）It's great t

39、o watch them. For many of them, it's a way of meeting people and having a social life."（3）"I can tell you about one young couple," says Bridges. “They're learning to do traditional dances. They arrive at the class in low spirits and they leave with a smile.（4）”So, do we dance

40、in order to make ourselves feel better, calmer, healthier Andrea Hillier says,“Dance, like the pattern of a beating heart, is life. Even after all these years, I want to get better and better.（5） I find it hard to stop! Dancing reminds me I'm alive."A.So why do we dance?B.Dance in the U.S.i

41、s everywhere.C.If you like dancing outdoors, come to America.D.My older students say it makes them feel young.E.I keep practicing even When I'm extremely tired.F.Dancing seems to change their feeling completely.G.They stayed up all night long singing and dancing.7.Fire Prevention InformationThe

42、University of Adelaide employs a full-time staff of fire prevention professionals. They inspect all campus buildings and test and maintain all sprinkler(噴水滅火裝置）systems fire alarms and fire extinguishers (滅火器). They also provide educational programs or fire safety in the residence hall. Whenever you

43、move to a new area, you should locate the fire alarm pull stations and the two exits nearest your room.Fire AlarmsThe floors of all campus buildings are equipped with manual(手動的）fire alarm systems which include fire alarm pull stations and pipes. Most are also equipped with automatic fire alarm syst

44、ems consisting of heat detectors, smoke detectors and sprinklers. For your safety, never tamper with(胡亂擺弄）these systems. False fire alarms are illegal and may lead to imprisonment.Fire DrillsA fire drill will be conducted in your residence hall every semester. During a fire drill, please do the foll

45、owing:·Take your room key and ID, close and lock the door to your room.·Exit immediately from the nearest emergency exit do not use a lift.·Meet outside of your residence hall and wait for further instructions.Fire ExtinguishersFire extinguishers are located on each floor and in each

46、apartment. Use a fire extinguisher only if you have been trained to do so. Irresponsible use of a fire extinguisher can create a dangerous situation for other residents and could result in damage to personal property.Misuse of a fire extinguisher will result in fines.Smoke DetectorA smoke detector i

47、s on the ceiling in your room. Some buildings also have heat detectors on the ceilings. Do the following to ensure the safe operation of your smoke detector:·If your smoke detector is working properly, the red light should be on. If the red light is not blinking（閃動），contact residence hall staff

48、 immediately.·Do not cover or block your smoke detector in any way.·If a smoke detector sets off an alarm and there is no fire or smoke, inform your hall staff.（1）What is the main duty of the fire prevention professionals?A.To provide part-time jobs for students.B.To lead the students to t

49、he nearest exits.C.To check and maintain fire prevention equipment.D.To train teachers to be fire prevention professionals.（2）What do the automatic fire alarm systems include?A.Pipes and smoke detectors.B.Smoke detectors and sprinklers.C.Fire alarm pull stations and pipes.D.Sprinklers and fire alarm

50、 pull stations（3）In a fire drill, the students should _.A.rush quickly to a liftB.gather at the nearest exit.C.shut the door and leave at onceD.wait for instructions in the hall（4）What do we know about the use of fire extinguishers?A.Using them wrongly results in punishment.B.Irresponsible use of th

51、em can damage them.C.Improper use of them can destroy the apartment.D.Using them without a trainer present is forbidden.（5）To ensure the safe operation of the smoke detector, one should_.A.contact the hall staff regularlyB.cover the things that burn easilyC.start the smoke detector in a fireD.make c

52、ertain the red light is working8.When I was 17, I read a magazine article about a museum called the McNay, once the home of a watercolorist named Marian McNay. She had requested the community to turn it into a museum upon her death. On a sunny Saturday, Sally and I drove over to the museum. She aske

53、d, "Do you have the address ""No, but I'll recognize it, there was a picture in the magazine. ""Oh, stop. There it is!”The museum was free. We entered, excited. A group of people sitting in the hall stopped talking and stared at us."May I help you" a man asked.

54、 "No, "I said. "We're fine.” Tour guides got on my nerves. What if they talked a long time about a painting you weren't that interested in Sally had gone upstairs. The people in the hall seemed very nosy(愛窺探的), keeping their eyes on me with curiosity. What was their problem I

55、saw some nice sculptures in one room. Suddenly I sensed a man standing behind me. "Where do you think you are " he asked. I turned sharply. "The McNay Art Museum!" He smiled, shaking his head. "Sorry, the McNay is on New Braunfels Street." "Whats this place” I aske

56、d, still confused. "Well, it's our home." My heart jolted(震顫). I raced to the staircase and called out, "Sally! Come down immediately! ""There's some really good stuff(藝術(shù)作品) up there." She stepped down, looking confused. I pushed her toward the front door, wavin

57、g at the family, saying, "Sorry, please forgive us, you have a really nice place." Outside, when I told Sally what happened, she covered her mouth, laughing. She couldn't believe how long they let us look around without saying anything.The real McNay was splendid, but we felt nervous t

58、he whole time we were there. Van Gogh, Picasso. This time, we stayed together, in case anything else unusual happened.Thirty years later, a woman approached me in a public place. "Excuse me, did you ever enter a residence, long ago, thinking it was the McNay Museum""Yes. But how do yo

59、u know We never told anyone.""That was my home. I was a teenager sitting in the hall. Before you came over, I never realized what a beautiful place I lived in. I never felt lucky before. You thought it was a museum. My feelings about my home changed after that. I've always wanted to th

60、ank you."（1）What do we know about Marian McNay?A.She was a painter.B.She was a community leader.C.She was a museum director.D.She was a journalist.（2）Why did the author refuse the help from the man in the house?A.She disliked people who were nosy.B.She felt nervous when talking to strangers.C.She knew more about art than the man.D.She mistook him for a tour guide.（3）How did the auth