高二上学期英语阅读理解提高训练7篇(附答案)

1、- -高二英语阅读理解提高训练第1篇He is regarded as having one of the brightest minds on the planet. But outstanding astrophysicist(天体物理学家) Stephen Hawking has admitted that he did not learn to read until he was eight years old. In a public lecture at the Royal Albert Hall, Professor Hawking also admitted that he w

2、as not active in studying while at Oxford University, where he studied physics, and that only the diagnosis that he might die young from motor neurone(神经元) disease made him concentrate on his work.Professor Hawking said: “My sister Philippa could read by the age of 4 and then she was definitely brig

3、hter than me.” He said that he was unexceptional at school and was never further than halfway up his class. “My classwork was very untidy, and my handwriting was the despair of my teachers,” he said. “But my classmates gave me the nickname Einstein, so presumably they saw signs of something better.”

4、But he said that it was when doctors told him that he probably only had a few years to live at the age of 21 that galvanized him into focusing on his work and a period of productivity that resulted in some of his early breakthroughs. He said, “When you are faced with the possibility of an early deat

5、h, it makes you realize that life is worth living and there are lots of things you want to do.”1. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Stephen Hawking is the second Einstein in the world.B. Stephen Hawking couldnt read at the age of 7.C. Stephen Hawkings handwriting was onc

6、e terribly bad.D. Stephen Hawkings sister once performed much better than him.2. What made Stephen Hawking devote himself to his work?A. Patience. B. Knowledge.C. Disease. D. Laziness.3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Stephen Hawking didnt realize his dreams in physics.B. It was possib

7、le for Hawking to face the early death.C. The purpose of the doctors diagnosis was to encourage him to work hard.D. His life might be taken away by long hard work.4. From whom did Hawking get a relatively just estimation when he was at school?A. His sister. B. His classmates.C. His teachers. D. His

8、parents.第2篇Scientists have found living organisms trapped incrystals（晶体）that could be 50,000 years old. The organisms were found in a hot, but beautiful cave system in Naica, Mexico. These ancient life forms can be seen only with a microscope. Penelope Boston, who leads the Astrobiology Institute at

9、 NASA, the space agency of the United States, says the ancient microbes were able to live by eating minerals such as iron. She spoke about the discovery recently at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. If the findings are confirmed, they will show how microbes can su

10、rvive in extreme conditions. Forty different kinds of microbes and some viruses were found in the underground area. The genetic structures of these organisms are 10 percent different from those of their nearest relatives. The caves in Naica are 800 kilometers deep. They were once used for mining lea

11、d. Before the miners began working in the caves, the area was separatedfrom the surface and the outside world. Some of the caves are as big as the large religious centers built during Europes Middle Ages. There are crystals covering the walls. The caves are so hot that scientists must wear special c

12、lothing to keep cool. The clothing keeps the crystals safe from human germs（病菌）or other damage. Boston said the researchers could only work for about 20 minutes at a time before they had to go to a room that was 38 degrees Celsius to cool down.NASA officials would not let Boston share her findings w

13、ith scientific experts before last weeks announcement. So scientists could not say much about the findings. But Norine Noonan, a biologist with the University of South Florida, said she believed them. Why are we surprised? Noonan asked. As a biologist, I would say life on Earth is extremely tough an

14、d extremely colorful. Boston is also studying microbes commonly found inside caves in other countries, such as Ukraine and the United States. These microbes appear to be impossible to kill. Boston said they show how difficult life on Earth can be.1. The existence of the ancient microbes relies on _.

15、A. surrounding insectsB. diverse plantsC. eating minerals D. absorbing air2.What can we infer about the caves in Naica from the passage? A. The temperature in the caves is quite low.B. The caves have been explored since they were formed.C. The walls are covered by crystals.D. The environment in the

16、caves is difficult to adapt to.3.What is the biologist Norine Noonans attitude towards the findings? A. Neutral. B. Positive. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.4. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Living organisms bring hope to scientific research.B. Scientists discover 50,000-year-old “super life” in

17、 Mexico.C. Microbes show great power to survive in terrible conditions.D. Caves provide living environment for living organisms.【答案】第1篇1-4ACBB【答案】第2篇1-4CDBB第3篇 London UndergroundThe worlds first subway was built in London in 1863. At the time, the government was looking for a way to reduce traffic p

18、roblems in the city of London. The poor areas of the city were so crowded with people that it was almost impossible for horse carriages to get through. The city officials were interested in trying to make it possible for workers to live outside of London and travel easily to work each day. If people

19、 had a cheap and convenient way that they could depend on to go to and from work, they would relocate their homes outside of the city. This would help ease(减轻) the pressure of too many people living in the poor parts of London. From these problems, the idea of the London Underground, the first subwa

20、y system, was born.The plans for building the Underground met with several problems and delays, but the fast track was finally opened in January 1863. A steam train pulled the cars along the fast underground track which was 6 kilometers(3.7 miles) long. About 30,000 people got on the subway the firs

21、t day. Riders were treated to comfortable seats(standing up while the train was moving was not allowed), and pleasant decorations inside each of the cars. However, the smoke from the engine soon filled the air in the tunnels with ash and soot(煤灰), as well as chemical gases. Fans had to be put in the

22、 tunnels later to keep the air clean enough for people to breathe. Even with its problems, riding in the Underground did catch on. It carried 9 million riders in its first year.1. What led the British government to build the London Underground?A. Traffic jams and pollution.B. Population and pollutio

23、n.C. Overcrowding and traffic jams.D. The poverty and subway problems.2. How did the London Underground solve the smoke problem?A. It made the tunnels larger.B. It put fans in the tunnels.C. It cleaned the chemical gases in the tunnels.D. It reduced the number of passengers riding in the train.3. Th

24、e underlined phrase “catch on” most probably means .A. be troublesomeB. become popular and fashionableC. keep up withD. seize4. Which of the following is TRUE?A. To relocate the workers homes outside London, the government built the subway.B. There were so many problems and delays that in 18th centu

25、ry the first subway opened.C. The subway greatly eased the pressure of traffic.D. There were not enough seats for the passengers the first day the subway opened.【答案】第3篇1-4CBBC第4篇MONTREAL (Reuters) Crossing the US-Canada border（边界）to go to church on a Sunday cost a US citizen 10,000 for breaking Wash

26、ingtons strict new security（安全）rules. The expensive trip to church was a surprise for Richard Albert, who lives right on the Canadian border. Like the other half-dozen people of Township 15, crossing the border is a daily occurrence for Albert. The nearby Quebec village of St. Pamphile is where they

27、 shop, eat and go to church.There are many such situations in these areas along the largely unguarded 5,530-mile border between Canada and the USwhich in some cases actually runs down the middle of streets or through buildings.As a result, Albert says he did not expect any problems three weeks ago w

28、hen he returned home to the US after attending church in Canada, as usual. The US customs（海关）station in this area is closed on Sundays, so he just drove around the locked gate, as he had done every weekend since the gate appeared last May, following a tightening of border security. Two days later, A

29、lbert was told to go to the customs office, where an officer told him be had been caught on camera crossing the border illegally（非法）.Ottawa has given out special passes to some 300 US citizens in that area so they can enter the country when Canadian customs stations are closed, but the US stopped a

30、similar program last May. That forces the people to a 200-mile detour along hilly roads to get home through another border checkpoint.Albert has requested that the customs office change their decisions on the fine, but he has not attended a Sunday church since. “I feel like Im living in a prison,” h

31、e said.1.We learn from the text that Richard Albert is.A. an American living in Township 15B. a Canadian living in a Quebec villageC. a Canadian working in a customs stationD. an American working in a Canadian church2.Albert was fined because he.A. failed to obey traffic rulesB. broke the American s

32、ecurity rulesC. worked in St. Pamphile without a passD. damaged the gate of the customs office3.The underlined word “detour” in paragraph 5 means .A. a drive through the townB. a race across the fieldsC. a roundabout way of travellingD. a journey in the mountain area4.What would be the best title fo

33、r the text?A. A Cross-country TripB. A Special Border PassC. An Unguarded BorderD. An Expensive Church Visit第5篇A recently study found peoples lives are made shorter in North China. It is showed the life expectancy(平均寿命) had been cut down by 5.5 years there. Researchers think that the heavy air pollu

34、tion in China should be to blame(承担责任). Its really the truth. Our government has already done something. However, it doesnt seem to work so well.“Air pollution in China is doing harm to peoples health. The harm is much more serious than we can imagine,” said Chen Yuyu of Beijing University, one of r

35、esearchers of this study.Dirty air brings serious problems in North China. In January this year, the air pollution was worse than that in other places. That was caused by rising temperature and waste gas(废气) from coal heating.Chinese government should strongly fight against air pollution. They shoul

36、d think of more proper ways to deal with the problem. People should be encouraged to take buses, ride bicycles or walk, instead of driving cars. The factories that pollute heavily should be closed.“We need to improve our environment, although it might be expensive. Protecting our environment means p

37、rotecting ourselves,” Li Hongbin, another researcher of the study said.1.The passage above may come from a(n)?A. storyB. advertisementC. reportD. diary2.Which of the following is Li Hongbins idea?A. The life expectancy had been cut by 5.5 years.B. Chinese government should close some factories that

38、pollute heavily.C. People need to make pollution less, although it might cost a lot.D. The air problem brings us serious problems.3.Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Air pollution in North China is caused by waste gas.B. To save the environment, our government should do something more.C. The tem

39、perature becomes higher and higher in North China.D. How air pollution in North China is caused.【答案】第4篇1-4ABCD【答案】第5篇1-3CCB 第6篇You may need to give first aid. First aid is defined(下定义) as the emergency care given to a sick or injured person. The goals of first aid are to prevent death and to prevent

40、 injuries from becoming worse.Each emergency condition is different. However, the following rules apply to any kind of emergency. Be aware of your limitations. Do not try to do more than you are able to. Nor should you do things if you are unfamiliar with them. Do what you can under the conditions a

41、t the time. Stay calm. Acting calmly will help the victim feel safe. Take a quick look to see if the victim is bleeding, and if there is a pulse. Keep the victim lying down and do not move him or her.You could make an injury worse if you move the victim. Take necessary emergency steps. Call for help

42、 or ask someone to make the EMS system（急救系统）start. Do not remove clothing unless you have to.If clothing must be removed,tear the clothes along the seams（线缝）. Keep the victim warm. Cover the victim with a blanket. Coats and sweaters can be used if a blanket cannot be found. Reassure the victim. Expl

43、ain what is happening and that help has been called. Do not give the victim any food or fruits. Keep the bystanders away from the victim. Bystanders want to have a look, offer advice, and say something about the victims condition. The victim may believe that the condition is worse than it really is.

44、1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. You should help an injured person in any condition.B. Dont remove the clothing of the injured person whatever happens.C. It is necessary to cover the victim with a blanket.D. If the injured person feels hungry, you should give h

45、im or her some food.2.Why should bystanders be kept away from the victim?A. Because bystanders can prevent the victim from receiving first aid.B. Because what they say can make the victim think the condition is very bad.C. Because the victim doesnt want to accept the advice of bystanders.D. Because

46、the victim hates being surrounded by bystanders.3.The main purpose of the passage is to tell _.A. how to save a personB. what to do when an accident happensC. how to call for helpD. how to give first aid第7篇A five-year-old dog named Kelsey has been praised as a hero for helping to save the life of he

47、r owner who slipped in the snow and broke his neck.The man, Bob, was alone when he left his Michigan farmhouse on New Years Eve to collect firewood. Expecting a journey of only several meters, Bob was wearing just long johns (衬裤), a shirt and slippers when he went outside, although the temperature was around -4.After the accident, he was unable to move in the snow. Fortunately, Kelsey came to his assistance.“I was shouting for help, but my nearest neighbor is about 400 meters away, and it was 10:30 pm,” Bob explained.“But my Kelsey came. By the next morning, my voi