2010-2015年高考阅读理解汇编

1、2010-2015年高考试题分类汇编-英语阅读理解 一.新闻报道、广告类（2010年全国卷 A篇）Shakespeares Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeares World Welcome to the worldfamous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 andwhere he grew up The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeares family until1806 .The House has we

2、lcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 years.Enter through the Visitors Centre and see the highlypraised exhibition Shakespeares World，a lively and fullintroduction to the life and work of ShakespeareStand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew upDiscover examples of furniture

3、and needlework from Shakespeares periodEnjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poets worksThe Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the carparks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes Walk)The House may present difficulties

4、but the Visitors Centre，its exhibitionand the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace)56.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？ A.9.80 B.12.00 C.14.20 D.16.4057.Where is the nearest parking place to Shak

5、espeares Birthplace？ A.Behind the exhibition hall B.Opposite the VisitorsCentre C.At Windsor Street DNear the Coffee House58.A wheelchair user may need help to enter A.the House B.the garden C.the VisitorsCentre D.the exhibition hall参考答案：56.B57.C58.A（2010年全国卷 D篇）Coolest Hotels in the WorldAriau Amaz

6、on TowersThe Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan suit which is large enough for a big family. Youll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the tow

7、ers through their wooden walkways.Prices, starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to$3000 for the Tarzan Suite.For more information, visit the website:The Ice HotelEvery winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden kind of hotel called the Ice

8、 Hotel is built. Each year,world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. Youll have your choice between hot or cold romms,but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.Prices:

9、starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.For more information, visit the website:Propeller IslandPropeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German tist. Each room provides you with the promibility of living

10、in a work of art. Every single piece of furmiture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. Youll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.Prices:starting at just $91 a night,and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.For mor

11、e information , visit the website:peller For information about other cool hotels in the world ,visit the website:54.What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel? A.You can sleep in the houses B.You can choose any of the towers C.It is design

12、ed for big families D.Every room has a walkway55.For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels,they have to pay at least A.$111 B.$182 C.$600 D.$63656.Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether there exists a hotel the sea? A. B.http:/www.ariautowe

13、 C.http:/www . D.57.Which hotel would invite artists to come to work every year? A.Propeller Island City Lodge B.Ariau Amazon Towers C.The Ice Hotel D.Bahama Beach Club参考答案：54.A55. A56. D57. C（2011年全国新课标 D篇） Wanted, Someone for a KissWere lookin

14、g for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. Youll work on the stations music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.Father ChristmasWere looking for a ver

15、y special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:3016:00Excellent pay.Please contact(联系)the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accounta

16、nts Assistant When you join the them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable fo

17、r a school leaver of for somebody who has office experience.Wealden District CouncilSoftware Trainer If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You w

18、ill be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of 15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.67. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station? A. Producer Vacancies,

19、 Kiss 100. B. Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited. C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre D. Wealden District Council.68. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _. A. is aged between 24 and 40 B. may do some training work C. should deal with general duties D. can work f

20、or about a month69. which position is open to recent school graduates? A. Producer,London Kiss. B.Father Christmas. C. Accountants Assistant D.Software Trainer70.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited? A.One with GCSE grade C level. B. One with some office experience. C. One hav

21、ing good computer knowledge D. One trained in producing music programmes.参考答案：67. A 68.D 69.C 70.C（2011年全国卷 C篇）Student Membership-Cambridge Arts Cinema Cambridge Arts Cinema is one of the art houses in Britain and home of the internationally celebrated Cambridge Film Festival. Since 1947 generations

22、 of students have discovered the wealth of world cinema. Now you too can make most of it and save money48. Which of the following is the most famous event held at Cambridge Arts Cinema? A. The Cambridge Film Festival. B. Meetings with filmmakers. C. The preview screening. D. Monthly premieres.49. If

23、 youre a member of Cambridge Arts Cinema, you will enjoy free_ A. Darkroom Gallery shows B. mailed programmes C. special film events D. film shows50. How long will the membership for Cambridge Arts Cinema last? A. Four months. B. Eight months. C. Nine months. D. One year.51.For what purpose is the t

24、ext written? A. Offering students cheaper tickets B. Announcing the opening of a premiere. C. Telling the public of the cinemas address. D. Increasing the cinemas membership.参考答案：48.A49.B50.C51.D(2012全国新课标 A篇) Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of th

25、ese places:l Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interest. Many offerworkshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children sfavorite writer, and even musical performances and other artsl Head to a natural history museum. This is wh

26、ere kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.l Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for c

27、hild and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.l Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on scie

28、nce museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found

29、 in these museums.56. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit . A. a Youtheater B. an art museum C. a natural history museum D. a hands-on science museum57. What can kids do at a Youtheater? A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models. C. Watch puppet making. D. Give

30、 performances.58. What does hands-on science mean in the last paragraph? A. Science games designed by kids. B. Learning science by doing things. C. A show of kids science work. D. Reading science books.59. Where does this text probably come from? A. A science textbook. B. A tourist map. C. A museum

31、guide. D. A news report.参考答案：56. C 57.C58.B59.C（2012年上海卷 B篇）The value-packed, all-inclusivesight-seeing package thatcombines the best of Sydneysharbour, city, bay and beachhighlights.A Sydney Pass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explorer Buses: the red Sydney Explorer shows you around

32、 our exciting city sights while the blue Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbour bays and famous beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbour cruises(游船). You can also travel free on regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or CityRail services (limited area), so you can go to every

33、 corner of this beautiful city.Imagine browsing at Darling Harbour, sampling the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the city lights on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a SydneyPass. Wherever you decide to go, remember that bookings are not required on any

34、of our services so tickets are treated on a first in, first seated basis.SydneyPasses are available for 3, 5 0r 7 days for use over a 7 calendar day period. With a 3 or 5 day pass you choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All Sydney Passes include a free Airport Express inward trip b

35、efore starting your 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid (有效的) for 2 months from the first day your ticket was used.Sydney Pass Fares*A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years to under 16 years. Children under 4 years travel free.*A family is defined as 2 adults and any number of

36、 children from 4 to under 16 years of age from the same family.69. A SydneyPass doesnt offer unlimited rides on _. A. the Explorer Buses B. the harbour cruises C. regular Sydney Buses D. CityRail services70. With a SydneyPass, a traveller can_. A. save fares from and to the airport B. take the Sydne

37、y Explorer to beaches C. enjoy the famous seafood for free D. reserve seats easily in a restaurant71. If 5-day tickets were to be recommended to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her children, aged 3, 6 and 10, what would the lowest cost be? A. $225. B. $300. C. $360. D. $420.参考答案：69. D

38、70. A 71. C（2013年新课标I D篇）The National GalleryDescription:The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through

39、the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.Layout:The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th-to15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Man

40、tegna, Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronese.The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazq

41、uez, Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van GoghOpening Hours:The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm (Fridays 10anm to 9pm) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions

42、.Getting There:Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).68.In which centurys collection can you see religious paintings? A.The 13th B.The 17th C.The 18th D.The 20th69.Where are Leo

43、nardo da Vincis works shown? A.In the East Wing. B.In the main West Wing. C.In the Sainsbury Wing. D.In the North Wing.70. Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery? A.Piccadilly Circus. B.Leicester Square. C.Embankment. D.Charing Cross.参考答案：68. A69.B70.D（2013新课标，全国大纲版 D篇） Low-Cos

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