Fast Reading Materials for Senior
I完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5，满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 36~55 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
While I studied at school, I felt a great difficulty in learning my Latin translations.
I was always very 36 in using a dictionary, and 37 it most difficult, while to other boys it seemed no 38 .
I formed an alliance（盟友）with a boy in the Sixth Grade .He was very clever and 39 read Latin as easily as English .My friend for his part was almost as 40 troubled by the English essays he had to write for the headmaster as I was 41 these Latin words .We agreed together that he would 42 me my Latin translations and that I should do his essays. The arrangement 43 wonderfully. The headmaster seemed quite 44 with my work, and I had more time to myself in the morning. On the other hand, once a week 45 I had to compose the essays of my friend. For several months no difficulty 46 , but once we were nearly caught out.
One afternoon, the headmaster 47 my friend to discuss one essay with him in a lively spirit. “I was interested in this48 you make here. I think you might have gone further .Tell me 49 you had in your mind.” The headmaster continued in this50 for some time to the fear of my friend. However the headmaster, not wishing to 51 an occasion of praise into 52 of fault-finding, finally. 53 him go. He came back to me like a man who had had a very narrow 54 and I made up my mind to make every effort to study my 55 .
36．A．quick B．slow C．hard D．good
37．A．made B．got C．found D．left
38．A．trouble B．difference C．labor D．worry
39．A．might B．would C．should D．could
40．A．very B．little C．much D．few
41．A．for B．by C．in D．to
42．A．change B．take C．forgive D．tell
43．A．worked B．tried C．happened D．developed
44．A．angry B．satisfied C．frightened D．sad
45．A．or so B．or else C．as usual D．as far
46．A．became B．seemed C．lay D．appeared
47．A．called B．taught C．arranged D．sent
48．A．aim B．goal C．point D．opinion
49．A．why B．how C．which D．what
50．A．excitement B．way C．meaning D．disappointment 51．A．turn B．leave C．grow D．become
52．A．none B．one C．either D．some
53．A．ordered B．asked C．took D．let
54．A．surprise B．escape C．hope D．chance
55．A．reading B．writing C．translations D．essays
II 阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The incident took place on Sunday, the 25th of June. On that particular day, a south wind had been gusting（劲吹）on and off all morning. It was not strong enough to cause us any concern , so we carried on with our daily work, not suspecting what was about to happen.
The storm gave us very little warning. Black clouds loomed over the distant horizon （地平线）so suddenly that we were taken by surprise .Even then, we were not really worried, as the clouds seemed to be moving over our house and towards the distant mountains. Then, just as the clouds had moved inland, the wind suddenly swung around in a full circle and we were facing a major storm.
Instantly, we were busily preparing for the worst .The whole family had experienced such a storm before and everyone remembered the damage it had caused to stock and crops. There was very little we could do about the crops .But we needed to protect the animals in case the river flooded again. My older brother called his sheep-dog and began driving our small flock of sheep to higher ground above the river .If the river flooded, they should be safe there .
In the meantime, my father was mending a shed roof that had partly fallen down after many years of fine service. If the tin flew off, it could damage the house. My younger brother began hurriedly carrying firewood under the shelter .My job was to help Mum board up the windows. If the storm developed into a cyclone（旋风）,the boards would protect the glass.
The storm raged for four hours, pouring more rain on us than we had seen in the last five years. As expected, the river broke its banks and came slowly up towards the house and the stock. Then, just as we were beginning to lose hope, the storm stopped as suddenly as it had begun .The animals were safe, and the roof was still nailed on. “All’s well that ends well,” said my mother.
56．When the black clouds appeared suddenly in the distance, .
A．the family were surprised B．they were extremely worried
C．they were preparing for the worst D．they faced the storm bravely 57．“There was very little we could do about the crops” indicates that .
A．little damage would be done to the crops B．they had everything ready for the crops C．they felt unable to protect the crops D．the crops should be safe enough there 58．The underlined word“stock” in the third paragraph refers to .
A．money owned by the family B．goods for sale
C．supplies for family use D．farm animals
59．It can be inferred from what the mother said that .
A．they had no damage at all B．everything went beyond their expectation
C．everything was under control D．the family could
have suffered a greater loss
B
Buster Brown was a thief—and a good one, too, he thought.
He’d never been caught by the police because he never took
chances .He was always prepared for any unforeseen event or
emergency.
Confidently, he stood outside the house of his intended victim（受害者）and read the sign on the front gate of the house . “Don’t worry about the dog—be aware of the owner!” it said .Buster smiled and found his way in.
The house looked quite normal outside, but inside it was very exotic with fascinating objects on display. As he began putting them into his bag, a dog came into the room. It stopped when it saw Buster, then wagged its tail madly and went over to him, licking his outstretched hand. “Good boy,” Buster whispered. “What a great guard dog you are–trying to lick me to death.”
Satisfied he’d made friends with the dog, Buster began to wander round the house ,choosing items to put in his bag .His skilled eye picked out only the best antiques （古董）: a pair of silver candleholders, a silver tea-and-coffee service, etc. His new friend, the dog, sat and watched, as if wondering what was happening.
“Well, boy,” Buster whispered finally. “That might do. Any more and I won’t be able to carry it!” He swung the heavy bag into his shoulders, just as the lights on, nearly blinding him. He shielded his eyes with his hand.
“You’re a very silly person,” the figure in the doorway said,his voice dry as dust. As the man came closer, Buster could see he was well dressed. His face seemed familiar, but Buster couldn’t quite place where he had seen him before.
“You should have taken more notice of the sign outside,” the man rasped. “I knew about this attempted robbery last week and I also know you will end up behind bars for 20 years. Fancy trying to rob the house of the world’s greatest fortune-teller!”
60．Why was Buster so confident?
A．He was not afraid of dogs. B．He knew the owner of the house lived alone.
C．He had never been caught by the police. D．The house had no security alarm. 61．Which of the definitions is closest in meaning to the word“exotic” in the third paragraph?
A．Messy and untidy. B．Rich and expensive.
C．Comfortable and calming. D．Foreign and unusual.
62．How did Buster decide which objects to take?
A．He took those that were easy to carry in his bag.
B．He took only the best antiques.
C．He took those that be knew be could sell easily.
D．He looked for silver objects.
63．What punishment waits for Buster Brown?
A．A prison sentence with hard labour. B．A long prison sentence.
C．A heavy fine D．Community service for 20 years.
C
Early people had very little effect on the environment. They lived in caves in very small ’clan’groups. They collected or killed only enough for the clan’s survival. Early clans were nomadic, which means that they did not stay in one place. Instead, they moved around, following the animals that were their main food source and seeking areas where seasonal plants grew wild. Moving around seasonally helped to protect the environment. The
land had time to recover and animals had time to breed（繁殖）before the clan returned for the next season.
As time went by, these small family clans joined with others to form larger groups for protection. Joining with other clans gave them more hunters and more women to help cut up the meat and share it between families. Eventually, people tamed （驯养） wild animals such as dogs and horses. People settled around rivers and fertile plains to share responsibilities and duties. Then, people began to plant crops instead of moving to areas where the plants grew. This development changed the environment.
Traditional forms of work also changed. Some people were better at performing a particular task than other clan members, so they began to specialize in things they were good at doing. This also meant that they began to exchange their goods for things that others produced.
People began to communicate with distant tribes. Land was cleared for roads. Foreign plants and animals were transported to places where they had not existed before. Specialization also gave people more free time. So art, dance and music became important ways of expressing feelings and thoughts. This was how many great civilizations started.
Compared to the past, modern civilization has experienced many changes to become the highly developed society that exists today. Populations have increased rapidly. Forests have been cleared for farms. Inventions and technology have made work easier.
However, pollution and other serious problems have also resulted from human progress. As concerned citizens, it is up to us to learn from past mistakes and to help maintain and improve our environment.
64．Early tribes didn’t have much effect on animal population because _______.
A．they kept animals for themselves B．they ate only vegetables
C．they killed only enough for food D．they loved animals
65．The main purpose for small clans to join together was _________.
A．to hunt animals B．to seek safety C．to share caves D．to protect environment 66．Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
A．Early people moved to new places looking for new sources of food.
B．Modern civilization began when people started to live together in big groups.
C．Modern advancements are always good for the environment.
D．People began to exchange goods because they didn’t have enough money.
67．It can be concluded from the passage that _________.
A．human progress has brought civilization to the society
B．civilization has improved traditional forms of work
C．our environment has been affected by human progress
D．early people understood environmental protection
D
An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field. Fieldwork includes traveling to rivers, oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens （样本） . Reading, writing and speaking are also very
important to the job. Fish scientists need to read the research of other scientists. They must be able to write up their own research clearly so that others can follow it. They also need to be able to give lectures about their findings, so that they can spread knowledge.
Ichthyologists who wish to specialize can choose any one of three areas of study. The first area is aquaculture （水产养殖） . This involves the study and practice of fish farming and management. Because it is a rather new study, there are very few job opportunities available. However, as there is so much to discover, many see it as an exciting area for a new ichthyologist to enter. The second area is fisheries science, which means working with a team of scientists to find out more about different fish species. The third area is about the protection of natural fish populations. This is very important today, given that many fish species are in danger of dying out because of the actions of humans.
To become a successful fish scientist, you need to have a curious mind and be able to work on your own. You also need to be able to handle equipment and perform experiments; but most importantly, you must love fish. To become an ichthyologist, you will need to train at a university to pass a Bachelor of Science degree. For this, you will need to be good at mathematics, physical science and biology. Then, you will need to study for another year to complete an honours degree in ichthyology. This honours degree contains coursework about all aspects of fish. You also need to complete a research paper.
68．What makes the jobs of ichthyologists so varied?
A．They study fish habits and collect information.
B．They have to study science and mathematics.
C．They work in fields as well as in laboratories.
D．They read research papers written by others.
69．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A．An ichthyologist has an interesting and varied profession.
B．Aquaculture is the study of fish protection.
C．The life of an ichthyologist can involve lots of travel.
D．A fish scientist needs to be independent and curious about things.
70．Who is most likely to become an ichthyologist?
A．Tom, because he likes fishing and outdoor sports.
B．Jack , because he likes to travel and read adventure books.
C．Jenny, because she likes science, mathematics and reading about dinosaurs.
D．Jane, because she likes mathematics, science, biology and searching rock-pools. 71．The passage is probably written for .
A．university students B．science researchers
C．fisheries experts D．fish farmers
72．The public notice is from .
A．the community B．the local government C．the citizens D．a travel agency 73．The notice is mainly about .
A．the work carried out by the people of Silver City
B．the facilities available in Silver City
C．some improvements in Silver City
D．information for interested tourists
74．All the following are true EXCEPT that .
A．both residents and tourists can enjoy more security now
B．Station Street Hospital had out-dated facilities before 2004
C．primary students had to pay for their textbooks in 2003
D．Dover Hospital is still short of trained medical staff
75．Which of the following changes would tourists to Silver City be most happy with?
A．Travel books are provided in the new library.
B．Traveling by train is more convenient in Silver City.
C．Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.
D．There are more police officers on duty now.
阅读理解训练50篇（1） 1 Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer. Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Others burst with anger, and scream and yell.But other people keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repressing anger. For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person's health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hor- mones (荷尔蒙).They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etC．In general the person feels excited and ready to act. Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure. Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “Do not express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.” Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. They said that laughter is much healthier than anger. 1．“Damaging emotion” means t hat _________. A．the emotion is harmless B．the emotion is harmful C．the feeling is very strong D．the feeling is hard 2．What statement is right? A．Were you angry, you would be cancered (得癌症). B．Once you are angry, you must be cancered. C．Angry as you are often, you can't be cancered, D．Anger may cause you a cancer. 3．Expressing anger violently _________ repressing it according to some scientists. A．is just the same as B．is more harmful than C．is no better than D．is much better than 4．According to the author, you'd better _________. A．never be angry B．cool it down before you express it C．laugh and laugh when you get angry D．admit you are wrong when you are angry 二
高考英语阅读理解专项训练100篇 (名师传授解题技巧+实战练习，值得下载) 一、阅读理解解题技巧 阅读理解题是考查学生对活的语言材料的理解能力，即通过阅读材料获得信息的能力。具体说来，阅读理解能力测试的主要要求是：（1）掌握所读材料的主旨大意，以及用以说明主旨大意的事实和细节；（2）既理解具体事实，也理解抽象的概念；（3）既理解字面意思，也理解深层含义，包括作者的态度、意图等；（4）既理解某句、某段的意义，也理解全篇的逻辑关系，并能根据文章进行推理和判断；（5）既能根据材料所提供的信息去理解，也能结合中学生应有的常识去理解。根据这几项能力测试的要求，试题中常采用如下几种题型：事实询问题、推理判断题、数据推算题、识图解意题和主旨大意题。根据这一测试要求和题型设计，答题时可以采取如下解题技巧和对策。 1．首先解题时要充满自信。由于平时有些同学对做阅读理解时存在一种畏惧心理，因此考试做题时心理就难免会产生紧张感，特别是阅读时再遇到几个生词就头脑发胀，从而使自己的思路更加模糊不清。其实这是完全没有必要的，因为阅读中遇到几个生词或几个难以理解的句子是常有的事，也是正常现象。因为按大纲要求，试卷中允许有不超过3%的生词，只要认真分析，仔细阅读，这些生词和句子很可能并不影响你的解题。所以答题之前首先要有必胜的信心。 2．扫读全文，理解全文主旨大意。拿到一篇文章，首先要快速扫读全文，虽为扫读，但不可漫不经心，阅读时也应聚精会神，力求可能多地获取材料信息，只是这次遇到生词和难句先不必去处理，不要因纠缠文中的个别生词和难句而影响了对全文的主旨大意的了解。
3．对症下药，各个击破。了解全文的大概意思之后，再把短文的问题简单看一遍，弄懂题意，然后带着问题再去寻读全文。这次阅读过程中要善于抓文章中的关键词句。寻读也就是迅速的查找需要了解的信息，是为某些特定的问题而阅读，因此阅读时要有较强的针对性，对与问题有关的数据，词句等仔细阅读，认真理解，同时结合不同考查内容的题型，采取如下解题对策： （1）事实询问题：这类试题通常是以疑问词what，who，when，where，why，how 等引起的特殊问句，就文章中某一词语、某一句子、某一段落或某一具体细节和事实进行提问。解答此类试题首先要弄清题目和每一个选项的含义，然后按题目要求寻找与之相关的细节，正确估计答案来源，同时注意题目和文章中的暗示作用。特别注意辨别各种信息，确认各种信息。 （2）推理判断题：此题要求我们通过表面文字信息去推测文章隐含的意思，对文章的发展情节及作者的态度、意图等做出合乎逻辑的的推理判断。这种题要求我们在阅读时要抓住文章的主题和细节、从分析文章的结构入手，根据上下文的内在联系，充分挖掘文章的深层含义。对暗含在文章中事件的因果关系，人物的动机，以及作者未言明的倾向、态度、意图、观点进行合乎逻辑的推理、分析和判断。同时善于抓住文中实质性的东西，不要被带假象的表面信息或似是而非的东西所迷惑。并且注意推断作者态度时要力求从作者的态度、观点去思考，切勿想当然，凭个人的观点习惯看法来回答的问题。 （3）数据推算题：此题要求我们就文章提供的数据，以及数据与文章中其他信息的关系做出计算和推断，然后做出选择。这就要求我们解题时，要在理解好题意的前提下去对与数据有关的信息认真分析，若数据信息较多，还要注意弄清数据之间的关系，同时分清有用与无用信息，最终作出正确判断。 （4）主旨大意题：此题用以考查我们对文章主题或中心思想的领会和理解能力。在解答此类试题时要注意每段的中心句，抓住每一段的主题句。一般主题句都用来表达一段主旨大意，因此，只要找准每段的主题句，文章的中心思想和文章的最佳标题也就不难确定了。
快速阅读训练的五种方法 速读，作为一种现象，古今中外，均已有之。我国古代，《北齐书》曾记载王孝瑜读书敏速，十行俱下。前苏联大文豪高尔基看杂志，往往是几页几页地翻。经科学地速读训练，其读速更大得惊人：日本加古德次先生精心训练的速读能手长江美子，最快可达每分钟读20万字。我国北京铁路二中程汉杰老师，台北师专附小谭达士校长训练的学生其阅读效率也是成倍、成数倍地增长。本模式实验表明：学生阅读效率一般可提高45倍，达到1500字/分。大量经验表明，速读能力同其他技能一样：通过训练，才能提高;通过有效的训练，就能迅速地提高。 1.调息训练 调息训练就是平时我们所说的丹田呼吸。快速阅读是一项必须严肃认真从事的脑力劳动，在整个阅读过程中大脑需要消耗大量的新鲜氧气和其他营养物质。许多人读书时间长了，都会产生头晕脑胀的感觉，快速阅读要以超过普通人几倍、十几倍，甚至上百倍的速度来阅读，而且理解和记忆水平还只能提高。因此，在训练过程中，首先要教会学生丹田呼吸的方法，
并且要求学生对这种方法从有意识的转变为无意识的、自觉的。 在精英特快速阅读记忆训练软件中，在软件前特意开辟出静心调息一栏。在调息一栏里，软件运用音乐、声音、图片、文字等方式的引导，让学员尽可能地集中精力，让身体进入高效阅读的最佳状态。 2.眼力训练 在训练过程中，可以给学生配备了一整套视觉机能训练图，对学生进行眼力训练，有助于使学生集中注意力，扩大视读野，使眼球变得更灵活。 在精英特快速阅读记忆训练软件中，眼力训练是最基础训练项目。包括视幅类的视野扩展、舒尔特表、字符扩展、文字扩展和焦点移动类的横向移动、纵向移动等六个训练项目，通过这些训练逐步提高学员眼睛视幅范围、定向搜索能力和视幅移动速度，让学员在阅读中能够尽可能多地看到更多更大的文字词组、句组、行甚至是页，为快速阅读提供生理基础。 3.节奏训练 我们平时所惯用的阅读方式是点式阅读，也就是一个字一个字地看。而我们现在所说的快速阅读是在不降低理解和记忆水平的前提下，几倍、十几倍，乃至上百倍地提高阅读速度，
高考英语阅读理解真题汇编及答案解析（11） 摘要：阅读理解题的“三步法”：1．略读。目的是了解短文的主旨大意和便于迅速掌握短文的语篇结构。2．查读。同学们要先通读题干，做到胸中有数；再将短文读第一遍，锁定某些特定信息进行快速阅读，迅速选出最佳答案；先易后难，先做细节题，后做推论题。3．重读短文重点。核查。同学们做题的关键是看清题目的要求，读准的关键是分清句子的结构和确认词性词义。 When Andrea Peterson landed her first teaching job,she faced the daunting task of creating a music program with almost no money for equipment or supplies in a climate where standards-based learning was the focus and music just provided a break for students and teachers. For her drive and creativity in overcoming those challenges,she’s been named national teacher of the year. Principal Waynes Kettler said he’s worked with many outstanding teachers in his22years as an educator,but Peterson is“just that one step above anybody I’ve ever worked with before.” Kettler and others at Monte Cristo Elementary School talk about the ways she has introduced the learning from other classrooms into her music program and her creativity in working around things such as the lack of money for new music. When students were reading S.E.Hinton’s novel The Outsiders in their regular classroom, Peterson helped them write a30-minute play with scenes from the book.Then they chose three Broadway tunes that focused no race,equality and social justice,the themes of the book.Peterson composed two other songs herself after classroom discussions about the play and the book. The honor means a lot to residents of Granite Foils.It’s inspiring to know that people from small towns own even win national honors. As national teacher of the year,Peterson will spend the next year outside the classroom, as a national and international spokeswoman for education. Not surprisingly,She is a big believe in the value of arts education.She said it’s essential for schools to offer classes such as art or music and physical education because for some kids one of those subjects is the only thing that motivates them to come back to school day after day. 65.The underlined word“daunting”in Paragraph1most probably means__________. A. discouraging B.interesting C.creative D.unbearable
高考英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析 一、高中英语阅读理解 1．阅读理解 Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining global popularity. According to a government white paper, TCM has been introduced in 183 countries and regions around the world. Westerners' understanding of TCM, however, may be limited to acupuncture, cupping and massage(针灸，拔罐和按摩). For instance, the purple, injury-like marks left on U. S. swimmer Michael Phelps，back from cupping for the purpose of relaxing his muscles and reducing pain became the center of attention during the Rio Olympics in 2016. As a matter of fact, Chinese herbs play a more important role in getting rid of diseases and keeping the body in good condition in the TCM treatment system than physical treatment. It is therefore disheartening to know that while 103 World Health Organization member countries have given approval to the practice of acupuncture, not many recognize Chinese herbal medicine. TCM falls far behind Western medicine owing partly to the slow development of Chinese herbs. Herbs are made into pills, powder and soup, and the kind of herbs used, their quality and quantity, and the processing of the ingredients (原材料) jointly determine the effectiveness of the prescription. Compared with Western medicine, which has standardized drug production processes and treatment methods, TCM lacks standardization, with the chemical composition and functions of its medicines being unclear and their effects being unstable. Fortunately, standardization has improved in recent decades, with an increasing number of factories producing patented TCM drugs. Another factor that has prevented the development of TCM prescription drugs is the lack of creativity. While Western medicine-making companies come up with new products every year, TCM drug producers tend to make medicines according to prescriptions handed down from the past. Chinese chemist Tu Youyou's winning the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her research into malaria (疟疾) treatment may drive creativity to some extent in China's TCM industry. However, the current state of affairs cannot be changed within a short time. （1）Why does the author mention the example of Michael Phelps? A. Because he was injured in his swimming. B. Because cupping is a kind of important TCM treatment. C. Because westerners know a little about TCM. D. Because westerners attach great importance to TCM. （2）Why don't some member countries of WHO recognize Chinese herbal medicine? A. Because Chinese herbs can get rid of diseases. B. Because they only approve the practice of acupuncture. C. Because Western medicine is more effective. D. Because medicine made out of Chinese herbs develops slowly. （3）Compared with Western medicine, what is the weak point of TCM in Paragraph 4? A. The methods of planting herbs. B. The effectiveness of prescription. C. Lacking in standardization. D. Its stable functions.
（英语）高三英语阅读理解专项训练及答案 一、高中英语阅读理解 1．阅读理解 The setting was a packed gymnasium just before the start of a game against another school. There were five girls who were members of the Danville High School basketball team—all of them starters. They were not in uniform to play that night and would not be on the team for the rest of this season. They were there to admit their breaking of team rules. They were there to support their coach's decision to take them off the team. They were there to let the town know there was a problem in their little community that needed to be addressed. And they did it with sincere regret rather than defensiveness. While the school had been out for the New Year's holiday, the five girls had gone to the party with several of their friends. There was alcohol there. And they all drank some. Coach Rainville has a zero tolerance rule on drugs and alcohol for her members though it was a hard decision to make. When classes resumed and accounts of holiday parties were shared, rumors about the five girls began closing in on them. The coach said she couldn't back down on her rules. And the players—two junior students and three senior students—agreed. That night in the gym was part of their public support of the coach's decision. “We hope you will understand that we are not bad kids. What we did was definitely not worth it. We hope this event will make everyone realize that there is a big drug and alcohol problem in our community,” one of the senior students said, “And if you work with us to try to solve this problem, you will help us feel that we have not been thrown off our basketball team for nothing.” The five left the floor to deafening applause. The team may not win another game this year. But they've learnt something about personal responsibility, the effect of one's action on others, and honesty that will serve them well throughout life. （1）It can be inferred from the passage that the five girls who were kicked off the team were ________. A. very good players on the team B. addicted to alcohol and drugs C. three junior students and two senior students D. scolded by their parents for drinking alcohol （2）What did the girls do to support their coach's decision? A. They didn't fight for Danville High School any more. B. They all gave speeches to apologize in the local press. C. They admitted their mistake in public in the gymnasium. D. They would never drink any alcohol throughout their life. （3）Which word best describes the coach Rainville? A. Indifferent. B. Strict. C. Stubborn. D. Cruel. （4）Which would be the best title for the passage? A. Growing up with pain B. A bad mistake C. Team rules are everything D. Basketball girls in high school 【答案】（1）A
高考英语阅读理解真题汇编(含答案) 一、高中英语阅读理解 1．阅读理解 Mexico sites on an island plateau (高原) surrounded by volcanic peaks, which makes air quality a constant concern for people who live there. In April, the country took a decisive step toward improving air quality by enacting a temporary ban on private and Federal vehicles in the city. The rule forbids people from driving in the city one day each week and one Saturday each month. Electric vehicles, government service vehicles, public transport options and school buses are not included in the ban. Mexico City isn't the first urban center to be involved in car-free living. But the ban is more than an awareness-raiser. It was enacted with the direct aim of solving air pollution. In March, the city sank into a deep brown haze of smog when the pollution levels passed the 200 mark. The city ordered some 1.1m of the area's 4.7m cars off the streets and also offered free bus and subway rides. Mexico City's temporary vehicle ban raises questions about the best ways to improve urban air quality. India, whose citizens breathe some of the world's dirtiest air, has tried a variety of solutions. Earlier this year, the Indian government started a 4% sales tax on new-car purchases. Beijing also has experience with cleaning the air. The city introduced alternate-day rules in advance of the 2008 Olympic Games, which produced good results. And then there is the London congestion (拥挤) charge, introduced in 2003. The charge has had a measurable effect on air quality. For now, Mexico City — named by the United Nations as the most polluted city on the planet in 1992 — can look forward to the start of the region's rainy season, when daily showers will help lo clean the air. （1）How did Mexico ban vehicles in the city? A. By banning private and Federal vehicles one day a week. B. By forbidding private and public vehicles every Saturday. C. By limiting the number of new cars. D. By prohibiting the vehicles except public ones.（2）What did the government of Mexico do when carrying out the ban on vehicles? A. Raised the number of public vehicles. B. Offered free bus and subway rides. C. Introduced more travel options. D. Encouraged citizens to leave the city. （3）What may contribute to improving the air quality in Mexico? A. Alternate-day rules. B. Tax rises. C. Congestion charge. D. The rainy season.（4）What's the best title for the passage? A. Mexico —an Island Plateau B. A Variety of Bans on Vehicles in Mexico C. Should Cities Be Car-free Zones D. How to Improve Air Quality 【答案】（1）A （2）B （3）D （4）C
高考英语阅读理解练习题及答案及解析 一、高中英语阅读理解 1．阅读理解 I was born on the 17th of November 1828, in the village of Nam Ping, which is about four miles southwest of the Portuguese Colony (殖民地) of Macao, and is located on Pedro Island lying west of Macao, from which it is separated by a channel of half a mile wide. As early as 1834, an English lady, Mrs. Gutzlaff, wife of a missionary to China, came to Macao. Supported by the Ladies' Association in London for the promotion of female education in India and the East, she immediately took up the work of starting a girls' school for Chinese girls, which was soon followed by the opening of a boys' school. Mrs. Gutzlaff's comprador(买办) happened to come from my village and was actually my father's friend and neighbor. It was through him that my parents heard about Mrs. Gutzlaff's school and it was doubtlessly through his influence and means that my father got me admitted into the school. It has always been a mystery to me why my parents should put me into a foreign school, instead of a traditional Confucian school, where my big brother was placed. Most certainly such a step would have been more suitable for Chinese public opinion, taste, and the wants of the country, than to allow me to attend an English school. Moreover, a Chinese belief is the only avenue in China that leads to political promotion, influence, power and wealth. I can only guess that as foreign communication with China was just beginning to grow, my parents hoped that it might be worthwhile to put one of their sons to learning English. In this way he might become an interpreter and have a more advantageous position to enter the business and diplomatic world. I am wondering if that influenced my parents to put me into Mrs. Gutzlaff's School. As to what other sequences it has eventually brought about in my later life, they were entirely left in the hands of God. （1）How was the author admitted to Mrs. Gutzlaff's school? A. Through his father's friend's help. B. Through his own efforts to exams. C. Through his father's request. D. Through Mrs. Gutzlaff's influence. （2）Why did the author's parents put him into an English school？ A. An English school was more influential. B. Foreign trade with China was developing fast. C. It met with Chinese public opinion. D. He could become a successful interpreter. （3）What did the author think of his parents' decision to put him into an English school? A. It was skeptical. B. It was mysterious. C. It was thoughtful. D. It was wonderful.【答案】（1）A （2）D （3）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，小时候父亲送作者去英语学校而不是中文学校，并分析了具体原因。 （1）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“Mrs. Gutzlaff's comprador(买办) happened to come from my village and was actually my father's friend and neighbor. It was through him that my parents heard about Mrs. Gutzlaff's school”可知，作者是通过父亲朋友的帮助进入到Mrs.
快速阅读与记忆的训练方法 速读，作为一种现象，古今中外，均已有之。我国古代，《北齐书》曾记载王孝瑜“读书敏速，十行俱下”。前苏联大文豪高尔基 看杂志，往往是“几页几页地翻”。经科学地速读训练，其读速更 大得惊人：日本加古德次先生精心训练的速读能手长江美子，最快 可达每分钟读20万字。我国北京铁路二中程汉杰老师，台北师专附 小谭达士校长训练的学生其阅读效率也是成倍、成数倍地增长。本 模式实验表明：学生阅读效率一般可提高4—5倍，达到1500字/分。大量经验表明，速读能力同其他技能一样：通过训练，才能提高;通 过有效的训练，就能迅速地提高。 一、训练时间安排与注意事项每天训练一小时，总时间设定为 30天—60天。之所以把时间定为30—60天之间，是考虑到年龄等 方面的差别，每个人所取得的效果也会不同的原因。训练前的准备 主要是调整好心态：“我能行”要绝对相信自己能够达到速读的目标，在充分具有强烈的求知欲望的和浓厚的兴趣前提下开始训练。 二、注意事项 1，为了提高训练的效率，最好是网络训练;训练时要选择安静的地方，有噪音及其它声音的地方，容易使精神分散。 2，用隐形眼镜的人，请换上普通眼镜。因为进行扩大视视野训时，需要眼球急剧转动，眼睛就会和镜片发生摩擦，有损眼睛的健康，或使隐形眼镜脱落。 3，严格遵守一天1小时的训练时间(不包括辅助时间)。如一天 的训练时间过长，眼角肌和神经系统就会疲劳，引起头痛或眼痛。 4，练后请记录下自己的训练结果填写在规定的表格中。每天晚上，回忆当天训练的内容，越详细越好。 三、训练内容、方法与要求：按照四大内容齐头并进，分三个阶段方式训练。
(一)集中注意力并激活“α”脑电波的训练有项目1、2 项目1，丹田呼吸法。训练方法和要求： 1，端正地坐在椅子上，背部伸直。下颏微收，静心练习。 2，全身肌肉放松，坐势安适。若有不适之感，可改变姿势。 3，鼻子呼吸。呼吸要细、长、静、深，不能急促而发出声音。 另外，不要刻意做口形，脸和唇部的肌肉也要放松。 4，频率：逆向呼吸法，吸气用6秒钟，呼气用12秒钟(意味着 呼气还要缓慢);腹腔呼吸法，吸气8秒钟，呼气8秒钟。用哪种呼 吸法可自己选择。 5，就意味着每分钟要求成人的呼吸不到四次，它与正常人呼吸 16次左右相比，慢了很多。但呼吸的气量却大了许多，便会给大脑 充氧，并自律神经，安身养神。 6，每天开始训练时，每次呼气之后，请暗示自己：还有30%的 新鲜空气留在下丹田部。实际上，吸入的大部分空气已经呼出去了。但是，想象腹中吸入了新鲜空气，“气沉丹田”这是至关紧要的。 但在进入读书或作其它项目练习时，就是只作深呼吸即可。若呼吸 还要用神经系统来控制的话，就说明并未能真正达到无意识状态。 就还需要加强锻炼，直到你一读书就自动进入丹田呼吸法这种无意 识的状态。项目2，固定点凝视训练。方法：睁大眼睛，闭上嘴。 暗示自己：固定点扩大了，且清晰入目。尽量不眨眼睛。练到眼睛 能一眨不眨地凝视这个点的变化。在前30秒钟和后30秒钟时，要 求能将凝点放大或缩小，随着意念运用自如为止。中间一分钟，应 随着凝点放大和缩小。也可自己在眼睛前方，确定一个点，来自己 训练。 (二)扩大视野训练项目有：项目3，4、5 训练中不要眨眼。训练时间间隔10——20秒，休息时要多眨眨 眼和做些轻微的活动。眼睛疲劳时节可做眼睛保健操。