高三英語高考閱讀理解題庫(kù)

1、備考2009:高考英語閱讀理解題庫(kù)（一）AMy grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe. When German soldiers occupied his hometown ,the thriving city of Tarow, Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his country s freedom . Stand straight, stand tall,“ he told himself.After the wa

2、r, in 1947, he boarded a boat for Manhattan. He was hungry and suffering from seasickness. All alone in a new country, he was frightened about his future .Still, he marched head-on into the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York . Soon he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to f

3、ind his or her own way .If they could do it, why couldnt he?Stand straight, stand tall,“ he would remind himself.Thanks to the help of a loyal and trusting friend, my grandfather gained a jewelry booth on Canal Street, New York City .He once told me how nervous he was on that first day of work. He w

4、as not only trying to learn this tough new business, but also a new language.To his surprise, the men in neighboring boothswho could have taken advantage of him offered their help and advice. Within months, my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling diamonds and cultured pear

5、ls as if he d been doing it his whole life.Stand straight and stand tall.In later years, my grandfather would take both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings. As he stood with each of them, he thought about their new beginnings, and of the adventures and journeys they would exper

6、ience together .He also thought about the children who would one day carry on his family name.I am so proud to be one of those children. Listening to my grandfather ;s remarkable experiences has changed the way I view my own life.Which is the correct order of the things that happened in the passage?

7、My grandfather took both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings.World War II broke out in Europe.My grandfather went to America.My grandfather began to run his diamond business.The men in neighboring booths helped him.b, c, a ,d, e B. b, c,d ,e ,a C. b, c ,e , a ,d D. c, b ,e ,d ,

8、a 57 Which is NOT true according to the passage?A My grandfather was a soldier during World War II.B My grandfather went to America by sea.C My grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.D My grandfather ran his business successfully.Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in t

9、ime of trouble by saying ”.A A friend in need is a friend indeedB God help those who help themselvesC Stand straight ,stand tallD Practice makes perfect 59 It can be concluded that .A . Grandpa never lost heart in time of hardshipsGrandpa never threw doubt upon his fateGrandpa was born to be a busin

10、essmanGrandpa didnt live up to his friend s expectationsBYou feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving. If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs,then it s likely you will burn out , or feel upset .When you take and take without giving anythin

11、g back ,you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values .I break values up into two groups which I call being and having values. Your being values are

12、 the character traits of the ideal person you would like to be. I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values that they are willing to make a commitment to live by. An example of some being values are: kind, loving, generous, inspirational, peaceful, wise and even powerful. By acting o

13、n these values you give to others through your actions and you inspire others by being a positive role model. Mastering being these character traits becomes your life purpose.Your having values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy. These could be companionship, achievement, suppo

14、rt, being valued or financial security. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.When you make a commitment to live by your being values, it becomes easier to make conscious choices rather than r

15、eactionary ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about your problems, you could choose to think and act like a calm person . A calm person might go for a walk ,meditate （沉思）,or set a time limit before responding. If your usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise

16、person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to bethis is the key to personal power.When you choose to act on your values , you not only feel good about yourself, you reinforce （力口強(qiáng)） your chosen beliefs. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world, and in turn the

17、way other people think of you.The main purpose of this passage is to .A persuade the readers to make a commitmentB explain to the readers what personal values areC inform the readers how to be truly happyD instruct the readers how to make wise choicesAccording to the text ,living by your being value

18、s ,you would.A . gain a lot of power B. form positive personalityC. seek all human virtues D . fill your own needs 62. The underlined word void in Paragraph 1 means .A. a feeling of emptiness B . an absence of ones mindC. a break of continuity D. a state of confusion 63. What can be inferred from th

19、e text?Having values are better than being values.A calm person does not choose to complain.The way other people think of you decides who you are.A responsible person does not care about financial security.CThe words timetable andschedule make most final year students want to eat their ownvomit （嘔吐物

20、）.Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that final year students must develop atimetable. If you don t have a schedule or plan for studying ,you will have no way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected arises. A well-thought-out timetable can be a lifesaver . It is up to you to learn how

21、to develop a schedule that meets your needs .Change it if necessary ,but most important ,follow it . All timetables should be made with the idea that they can be changed. A good one will keep you from wandering off course.A good timetable should make every hour count every class ,social event and ot

22、her activity you engage in .You must focus on the other free time“ available and how you will use it .Make a weekly schedule and divided each day into one-hour increments .Indicate times for classes ,socializing ,and work time. Also block off a period for sleeping every day. In the precious hours le

23、ft over ,plan time for study .This gives you a rough road map of the time available. Of course ,you can change your schedule as circumstances need.The timetable you develop should guide you in how to distribute the available time in the most productive manner .Sticking to your schedule can be tough

24、,but don t dribble away valuable time. Avoiding study is the easiest thing in the world .It is up to you to follow the schedule you ve prepared .A good deal of your success in high school and with any future study depends on this simple truth.Remember ,there is a learning curve. You learn the most i

25、n the first 30 minutes of study; after that ,it progressively deteriorates （減弱）.After four or five hours of studying the same material in the same way, you are learning virtually nothing. The solution is to keep switching subjects and study styles.64. What is the best title of the passage?A . Advant

26、ages of starting a timetable B . Keep to it ,and you will succeedC. Make a schedule ,and follow it D . Learn to love your timetable 65. What does Paragraph 2 talk about?A Tips for making a schedule. B Significance of a scientific timetable.C. Requirements for making a timetable. D. Importance of fol

27、lowing one s schedule. 66. The following are characteristics of a good timetable EXCEPT that .A it can be changed B it is flexibleC it is of many periods Dit can save our timeFrom this passage ,we can learn if we wish to achieve high learning efficiency, wed better .A shift subjects and use differen

28、t methods regularlyB devote to the same material continuouslyC turn to teachers for help if necessaryD have a break every thirty minutesDThe decision to enter F1 and compete at the highest level of motorsport was an intended move by Toyota, the worlds third largest auto manufacturer ,to further chal

29、lenge its own capabilities. By going head-to-head with the industrys top performers on the worlds premier racing stage ,the Japanese giant was setting itself a huge task. A sport with an enormous international following, the risks of entering the F1 arena are high but there are rich rewards for thos

30、e who succeed .Besides being a showcase for state-of-the-art technology, the intense competition in this most demanding of racing disciplines leaves no room for self-satisfaction. More importantly, it fosters （培養(yǎng)）the kind of forward-thinking team spirit that Toyota is seeking.While F1 benefited grea

31、tly from the added prestige of having such a distinguished newcomer among its competitors ,the demands placed on Panasonic Toyota Racing last year revealed the shortcomings of not having enough experience as a team .Mistakes were made and valuable lessons were learned ,among which was the fundamenta

32、l truth: To stand still in F1 is to go backwards.”With the past in mind ,preparations for the 2003 season included sweeping changes on both the technical and personnel （人事的） sides. The management at Toyota Motorsport GmbH was restructured , with John Howett moving from Toyota Motor Marketing Europe

33、to become President ,thus enabling the company founder , Ove Andersson ,more time to concentrate on the operation of the race team at the track .Anderssons value as an inspirational leader was one of the teams biggest assets （財(cái)富）in 2002.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?A . To go

34、 backwards ,Toyota has to stand still.If Toyota doesnt make improvements ,they will fall behind.Keeping calm will help go forward.In order to keep up with other teams ,Toyota has to stand still. 69. We can learn from the passage that .A Toyota entered F1 to enlarge its market.Entering F1 is low risk

35、 but rich rewarding.C Toyota team has always been experienced.D Toyota made good preparations for the 2003 season. 70. What will the next paragraph talk about if the passage goes on?A Preparations for the 2003 season.The value of Ove Andersson.How to improve the European market.D Changes on technica

36、l side. EThe oldest forms of medicine are enjoying a comeback .Modern holistic medicine is an approach that treats the whole patient ,not just the disease .It is a way to maintain good health rather than cure illness .The most important influences on todays holistic medicine are ancient Chinese medi

37、cine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, both of which promoted whole body health.Holistic medicine usually combines diet ,physical exercise and meditation, together with other alternative techniques such as massage（按摩）and acupuncture （針炙）.Herbal treatment ,a practice of treating illness by using plants,

38、 is influenced by the writings of Culpeper as well as Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Homeopathy （順勢(shì)療法）is one of the forms of holistic medicine which is widely practiced in Europe and the USA .Homeopathy began in Germany in the early 1800s, when Samuel Hahnemann bescribed how very tiny doses （齊U量）of

39、 a drug had an effect on his patients .According to Hahnemann, the more the drug was diluted （稀釋）,the stronger its effects .The substance selected would produce similar effects to the disease itself if given in large doses. In the UK homeopathy is regarded as a non-traditional but just about accepta

40、ble treatment.Meditation and contemplation have an important role in holistic medicine. They were brought to Europe by Indian teachers who combined Indian Ayurvedic medicine with Western beliefs. Transcendental meditation （超脫靜坐）is one of the best known of these techniques .People repeat words inside

41、 their head to reach a state of deep relaxation.The holistic movement has made many doctors look at the whole patient ,not just the disease .Life-style,emotional problems and diet are just some of the factors that can affect a persons health . Holistic medicine emphasizes good diet , exercise and fr

42、esh air ,all of which contribute to health .Some clinics now offer holistic medicine along with traditional treatments ,so that their patients can choose a combination of treatments that suits them. One problem with holistic medicine is that it is difficult for people to be sure a doctor is reliable

43、. To solve this ,many countries want alternative doctors to form professional bodies.71. Modern holistic medicine centers upon .A . curing a diseaseB . herbal treatmentC. continuous development D. keeping patients healthy 72. Which of the following does NOT belong to holistic medicine?A massage B me

44、ditationC a balanced diet D a knee operation 73. The principle of homeopathy is that .the large doses of medicine that will not be harmful will take better effectthe disease will be cured sooner by taking larger doses of medicinea small thinner dose of medicine will be more effectivethe doses of med

45、icine depend on how serious the illness is 74. Which of the following titles best sums up the passage?A . Holistic Medicine B. Traditional Medicine ReturnsC History of Medicine D Combination of Treatments Works 75. What can we infer from the passage?A . Relaxation is the key of holistic treatment.Ho

46、listic medicine needs to become more trustworthy.Holistic treatment is more beneficial than traditional treatments.Holistic medicine will become the most welcome treatment soon.5660BCCAC 6165BABCA 6670DABDD7175DDCAB（二）AHow Do Animals Catch Their ZZZ s?Different creatures have developed some pretty c

47、reative ways to get their rest and stay safe. The lizard （蜥蝎）likes to sleep at the far end of small branches hanging out over a pond or lake in the rain forest. If a snake tries to slither up the branch to eat it ,it will shake the branch and knock the lizard off ,and the lizard will fall safely int

48、o the water. Chameleons can change color to match their surroundings in order to hide even while sleeping.Corillas （大猩猩）like to sleep high in the trees. They build a new bed every night, sometimes taking up to half an hour to pile branches ,twigs ,and leaves into a comfortable bed .Birds also find i

49、t safe to sleep in the trees, but unless they have eggs or young chicks ,they dont use a nest .They just lock their feet around a branch and hang on .A special tendon （腱）in their legs in automatically tight when they are at rest ,so they won t let go and fall.Dolphins live underwater ,but must come

50、to the surface to breather .Scientists now believe that dolphins may sleep with only half their brain, while the other half stays awake to keep them safe and breathing. Seals also do this ,lying on their sides on the surface of the water with one flipper underwater paddling to keep their noses above

51、 the surface. Some ducks may also have this ability, and actually sleep with one eye closed and one eye open.How many animals are mentioned in this passage?A. 6. B . 7. C. 8. D. 9.57 How does a chameleon protect itself while sleeping?A By changing its body colors. B By hinging out over a pond.C. By

52、sleeping with half their brain. D . By making beds with branches. 58 Why will not birds fall when they are at rest?A They build nests and sleep in them. B They fall asleep automatically.C. They have a loose tendon in their legs.D . They lock their feet around a branch. 59 What does the writer intend

53、 to tell us?A The cleverest animal is the gorilla because it can make beds.B Differences in habitat could lead to different living habits.The ways animals catch their ZZZ s are pretty much he same .In order to protect themselves most animals choose not to sleep.BBut I wonder about my Momma sometimes

54、, and all the other Negro（blacks ）mothers who got up at 6 a.m. to go to the white man s house with sacks over their shoes because it was so wet and cold. I wonder how they made it .They worked very hard for the man, they made his breakfast and they scrubbed his floors and they took care of his babie

55、s. They didn t have too much time for us.I wonder about my Momma ,who walked out of a white womans clean house at midnightand came back to her own where the lights had been out for three months ,and the pipes were frozen and the wind came in through the holes in the wall. She d have to make deals wi

56、th the rats: leave some food out for them so the wouldn t bite the doors or the babies. The roaches （嶂螂）? Oh ,they were just like part of the family!I wonder how she felt telling those white kids she took care of to brush their teeth after they ate, to wash their hands after they finish bathroom. Sh

57、e could never tell her own kids because there wasnt soap or water back home.I wonder how my Momma felt when we came home from school with a list of vitamins and pills the school nurse said we had to have .Momma would cry all night , and then go out and spend most of the rent money for pills. A week

58、later ,the white man would come for his eighteen dollars rent and Momma would beg him to wait until tomorrow . She had to lie to him that she had lost her wallet or the relief check was coming soon or the white people had some money for her. Tomorrow Id be hiding in the closet because there was only

59、 supposed to be two kids in the flat ,and I could hear the rent man shout at my Momma and call her a cheat. And when he finally went away, Momma put the sacks on her shoes and went off to the rich white man s house to dress the rich white kids so their mother could take them to a special baby doctor

60、. 60. Mother got up at 6 a.m. every day ,because .she had to cook breakfast for her childrenB she had to catch the first bus to the factory C. she had to work in the white man s house D she had to go to see a special baby doctor 61. Mother never told us to brush our teeth or to wash our hands becaus