首页 > 教学资源 > 其他教学资源

阅读理解练与析

时间：2024年05月30日

来源：psps

编辑：本站小编

收藏本文

下载本文

以下是小编收集整理的阅读理解练与析，本文共8篇，仅供参考，希望对大家有所帮助。本文原稿由网友“psps”提供。

篇1：阅读理解练与析

作者：艾群

Without most people realizing it, there has been a revolution in office work over the last ten years. Before that time, large computers were only used by large rich companies that could afford the investment. With the advancement of technology, small computers have come on to the market which are capable of doing the work which used to be done by much larger and more expensive computers, so now most smaller companies can use them.

The main development in small computers has been in the field of word processors, or WPS as they are often called. 40% of British offices are now estimated(估计) to have a word processor and this percentage is growing fast.

There are many advantages in using a word processor for both secretary and manager. The secretary is freed from a lot of daily work, such as re-typing letters and storing papers. He or she can use this time to do other more interesting work for the boss. From a manager's point of view, secretarial time is being made better use of and money can be saved by doing daily jobs automatically outside office hours.

But is it all good? If a lot of daily secretarial work can be done automatically, surely this will mean that fewer secretaries will be needed. Another worry is the increasing medical problems related to work with visual display units(显示器). The case of a slow loss of sight among people using word processors seems to have risen greatly. It is also feared that if a pregnant woman works at a VDU for long hours, an unborn child in her body might be killed. Safety screens to put over a VDU have been invented but few companies in England bother to buy them.

Whatever the arguments for and against word processors, they are a key feature of this revolution in office practice.

1. Ten years ago, large computers were only used by large companies because ________ .

A. small companies did not have enough money to buy such expensive computers

B. large computers could not do the work that small companies can do today

C. large computers did not come on to the market

D. small companies did not need to use this new technology

2. According to the writer, the main progress made in office work over the last ten years is ________ .

A. the saving of time and money

B. the use of computers in big companies

C. the wide use of word processors

D. the decreasing number of secretaries

3. We can infer from the passage that with the use of word processors ________ .

A. some secretaries will lose their jobs

B. daily jobs can be done automatically outside office hours

C. medical problems related to work with a VDU have increased

D. the British companies will make less money

[答案与解析]

1. A。第一段第一、二句即本题答案出处。 2. C。第二段即本题答案出处。 3. A。第四段第二句即本题答案出处。

It is hard to believe that a fish less than 30 centimeters long can be dangerous to people and to other sea animals. Yet the piranha(水虎鱼)swims in the dark waters of South America, ready to bite whenever it is hungry.

Many fish eat plants, but the piranha is one of a small group that eats meat. With its sharp teeth and strong jaws, the piranha most often kills other fish. Sometimes, however, it attacks people.

A person will not die from a single bite, but the blood from the wound attracts other piranhas. Soon a school of as many as a thousand fish gather by the victim. They all begin to bite. In minutes, only a skeleton(骨架)is left.

Perhaps the strangest thing about piranhas is that they are not always dangerous. People may safely swim near them in one river, while in another river only a few miles away, may be attacked.

Until several years ago, you could buy piranhas in the United States pet stores. Now there is a law against bringing piranhas into the country to sell them. Many people were afraid that the fish might get loose in lakes or streams.

1. The underlined word “school” probably means “________”.

A. a place to learn knowledge B. a large group

C. a long river D. small pupils

2. Why is there a law against bringing piranhas into the United States?

A. Because there are enough piranhas in lakes already.

B. Because piranhas are not safe to eat.

C. Because piranhas die too easily.

D. Because piranhas might get loose and attack swimmers.

3. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Piranhas make good pets.

B. Piranhas are 30 centimeters long.

C. Piranhas swim in South American waters.

D. Piranhas can be dangerous.

One kind of letter most people enjoy writing is the letter of thanks or appreciation. It's pleasant to say “thank you” to someone who has been generous or thoughtful.

Every gift, however trifling, should be acknowledged(表示感谢)with a note of thanks. Every favor or courtesy(礼貌)- every kindness or attention on the part of a neighbor or friend - every expression of hospitality- certainly every letter of condolence(吊唁)or congratulation - deserves sincere and gracious(有礼貌的)acknowledgement.

It doesn't matter if you have already expressed your appreciation in person; a letter must still be written. It can be as brief and simple as you like, but it should express your appreciation with sincerity and warmth. Remember that half the joy of giving is the anticipation(预料)of receiving pleased acknowledgement, and surely the person who has been thoughtful or generous toward you deserves that satisfaction!

4. The underlined word “trifling” probably means “________”.

A. of little value B. important

C. valuable D. precious

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. We need not write a letter of thanks if we have already said “thank you” personally.

B. Usually no replies are written to letters of condolence.

C. Our letters of thanks may be short, but we should be sincere.

D. We should not, however, expect letters of thanks for what we give.

[答案与解析]

1. B。从第三段的上下文中可猜测出school的词义:水虎鱼咬一口不会丧命,但伤口处流出来的血会把其它的水虎鱼吸引过来,很快,多达上千条的水虎鱼聚集到受害者身旁。

2. D。短文最后一段即本题答案出处。

3. D。本文主要讲述了水虎鱼的危险性,它对人的生命构成了威胁。

4. A。如果一份礼物很“重要、有价值、珍贵”,收礼者自然会表示感谢。由Every gift, however可猜测得出,此句表达的意思是:每一份礼物,不管是多么不值钱的(微不足道的),都应该写信表示感谢。

5. C。第二段第二句和第三段前两句即本题答案出处。

What can you do if you “lose” the data(数据)from your disks(硬盘)? To find an expert, who can recover the lost information for you, is probably the easiest solution. Jack Olson is one of these experts. Jack and a few of his friends set up a company called “Jack's Disk Doctor Service”. They work from home and give all the money they earn to charity(慈善团体). The fees are always the same, no matter how precious the data on the disk is. Some people, however, are so grateful that they send extra money to Jack or to the charities his company supports. One oil company offered him $2,000 for his help and an architect even sent him a blank check.

It would be difficult to put a value on the things rescued by the Disk Doctor. There have been disks which contain medical research, television scripts, manuscripts of whole books, a lawyer's papers for a court case, and even Margaret Thatcher's travel plan for a visit to eastern Europe. For this last case, Jack had to go in person to Thatcher's office “for security reasons”!

Disks are usually sent to the Disk Doctor by post, but sometimes people are in such a hurry that they cannot wait for the mail to come. For example, some radio scripts had to be rushed by taxi to Jack's house because they were needed for broadcasting the next day. When the material has been recovered, the disk is returned to the sender with a diagnosis(诊断)and a prescription for avoiding the problem in the future. One grateful client(顾客), and author, put a “thank you” to Jack in the front of his book, “Jack saved me from a heart attack,” he wrote. “But,” says Jack, “most people don't take any notice of the doctor's advice!”

1. Why did the architect send Jack a blank check?

A. The architect did not have any money.

B. The architect did it for security reasons.

C. The architect always followed the doctor's advice.

D. The architect thought Jack's service was priceless.

2. What does the underlined word “rescued” mean?

A. Recovered. B. Prescribed.

C. Examined. D. Lost.

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Jack's Disk Doctor Service has only one standard fee.

B. Jack and his company have made a fortune from their service.

C. Margaret Thatcher is a very important person.

D. Jack's clients are from all walks of life.

The earliest immigrants(移民) to North America found the Indians already living there. The Indians numbered about 500,000 at that time. Their society was a primitive society(原始社会), but they lived peacefully and welcomed the white strangers to the land. However, these early immigrants from Europe didn't want to share the land with the natives. They killed many of the Indians, seized their land or pushed them off to lands farther away. Today, the Indians, not more than half a million, live in poverty and misery on the land of which they were once masters.

The earliest immigrants were the Spanish, who settled in the southern part of what is now the U.S. The next large group were the English, after the English came the French, Dutch, Irish, Germans, and other nationality groups, mostly European.

Another earliest group to arrive were the Negroes. But they were brought in as slaves from Africa. They didn't win freedom till generations later.

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The Negroes came to North America in order to work for the earliest immigrants.

B. The Negroes also belonged to the earliest immigrants to North America.

C. The Negroes were brought to America by chance.

D. The Negroes live in a primitive society now.

5. At least ________ kinds of peoples living in North America are mentioned in this passage.

A. six B. seven C. eight D. nine

【答案与解析】

1. D。因为建筑师认为他丢失的数据是很珍贵的,所以他寄给杰克一张空白支票。

2. A。第一段第二句已有提示,专家的工作就是使丢失的信息“recover”。

3. B。第一段提供的信息表明,杰克及其公司所赚的钱全部捐给慈善团体,他并未从中获利。

4. B。短文最后一段第一句即本题答案出处。

5. C。本文中提到的在北美居住的有the Indians, the Spanish, the English, the French, the Dutch, the Irish, the Germans and the Africans等八个民族。

What comes into your mind when you think about robots(机器人)? Do you imagine armies of evil metal monsters(怪物)planning to take over the world? Or, perhaps of mechanical men who have been created as guards or soldiers by a mad genius? Or maybe you think of man-like robots who act, think, and look like human beings. In fact, robots like these have more to do with science fiction films(科幻电影)than with real life. In the real world robots are machines that do jobs which otherwise have to be done by people. Robots either operate by themselves or under the control of a person.

In a car factory, for example, robot machinery can put together and paint car bodies. On the sea bed, remote-controlled(遥控)underwater machines with mechanical arms can perform tasks too difficult for divers. Robot spacecraft can explore the solar system and send back information about planets and stars.

Many robots have computer brains. Some robots are fitted with cameras, sensors, and microphones which enable them to “see”, to “feel”, and to “hear”. And some robots can even produce electronic speech.

All this does not mean that a robot can think and behave like a human being. Present day robots have to be programmed with a good deal of information before they can carry out even simple tasks.

1. The robots in science fiction films and those in real life differ mainly in ________ .

A. mentality B. appearance C. material D. size

2. What can robots do in the real world?

A. They have the ability to control the world.

B. They can behave like human beings.

C. They can help us do a lot of work.

D. They can think by themselves.

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about robots?

A. They are as creative as human beings.

B. They can help manufacture cars.

C. They can explore outer space.

D. They can “see” and “hear”.

The human nose has given to the languages of the world many interesting expressions. Of course, this is not surprising. Without the nose, we could not breathe or smell. It is the part of the face that gives a person special character. Cyrano de Bergerac said that a large nose showed a great man-courageous, courteous(谦恭的),manly, and intellectual.(有智力的).

A famous woman poet wished that she had two noses to smell a rose! Blaise Pascal, a French philosopher(哲学家), made an interesting comment about Cleopatra's nose. If it had been shorter, he said, it would have changed the whole face of the world!

Historically, man's nose had had a main role in his imagination. Man has referred to the nose in many ways to express his emotions. Expressions concerning the nose refer to human weakness: anger, pride, jealousy(嫉妒)and revenge(报复).

In English there are a number of phrases about the nose. For example, “to hold up one's nose” expresses a basic human feeling-pride. People can hold their noses up at people, things, and places. The phrase “to be led around by the nose” shows a man's weakness. A person who is led around by the nose lets other people control him. On the other hand, a person who “follows his nose” lets his instinct(本能)guide him. For the human emotion of rejection, the phrase “to have one's nose put out of joint” is very descriptive. The expression applies to the persons who have been turned aside because of a competitor. Their pride is hurt and they feel rejected. This expression is not new. It was used by Erasmus in 1542.

This is only a sample of expressions in English dealing with “nose”. There are a number of others. However, it should be “as plain as the nose on your face” that the nose is more than an organ(器官)for breathing and smelling!

4. The underlined expression “as plain as the nose on your face” means “ ________ ”.

A. easy to understand

B. too proud to expect others

C. weak to be controlled by others

D. jealousy enough to hate others

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The function(功能)of the nose.

B. A famous woman poet's wish.

C. A number of phrases about “nose”.

D. An interesting comment about Cleopatra's nose.

[答案与解析]

1. A。由第一段后一部分可知,科幻电影中的机器人是有独立意识的,而现实生活中的机器人是受人控制的。

2. C。这是一道考查事实细节题。短文第一段倒数第二句即本题答案出处。

3. A。由第二段第一句可知,选项B是正确的;由第二段最后一句可知,选项C是正确的;由第三段第二句可知,选项D是正确的;由短文最后一段可知,选项A是错误的。

4. A。由第四段可知,“to hold up one's nose”表达“pride”的意思; “to be led around by the nose”表达“weakness”的意思; 短文没有列举表达“jealousy”的短语。从短文最后一段可知,“as plain as the nose on your face”表达的是“易于理解的”。

5. C。从短文的内容和最后一段第一句(主题句)可知,本篇短文主要讲述了由“nose”构成的短语。

Pronouncing words of a language is a skill. Every normal person is expert in the skill of pronouncing their own language; but few people are ever skilled at pronouncing foreign languages. Now there are many reasons for this, some obvious, some perhaps not so obvious. But I suggest that the reason why people in general do not speak foreign languages much better than they do their own language is that they fail to grasp the true nature of the problem of learning to pronounce, and never set about solving it in the right way. Far too many people fail to realize that pronouncing a foreign language is a skill-one that needs careful training of a special kind, and one that cannot be gained by just leaving it to take care of itself. I think even teachers of language, while recognizing the importance of a good accent, tend to neglect(忽略), in their practical teaching, the branch of study which has something to do with speaking the language. So the first point I want to make is that English pronunciation must be taught. The teacher should be prepared to devote some of the lesson time to this, and by his whole attitude(态度)to the subject should get the student to feel that here is a matter worthy of receiving close attention, thus when other aspects(方面)of English, such as grammar or spelling, are allowed for the moment, to take second place, there is something else.

Except for the question of time given to pronunciation, there are two other requirements for the teacher: the first, knowledge; the second, technique.

1. Why don't people speak a foreign language better than they speak they native language?

A. Because they can't grasp the nature of the problem of learning to pronounce.

B. Because they think pronouncing a foreign language is a impossible.

C. Because they never solve the problem in any way.

D. Because they pay more attention to pronunciation than anything else.

2. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Grammar should be paid no attention to.

B. Pronunciation is the most important aspect in learning a foreign language.

C. Spelling should not be taught in class.

D. Knowledge and technique are unnecessary in learning a foreign language.

When in 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States, there was no permanent(永久的)capital in which to house the government. During the Revolutionary War several different cities had served as the national capital. In addition, members of congress(国会)could not agree as to where this permanent capital should be located. Some officials wanted it in the north, others wanted it in the south. Each of the states hoped that the capital might lie within its own state lines. At last it was decided that the capital should occupy a section(区域)by itself, separate from any of the states. The place chosen was situated on the Potoma River. The land belonged originally to the state of Maryland, but Maryland agreed to the national government's decision. The section was named Washington. Work was begun on the new capital in 1791. In the year 1899, Congress occupied the new capital building and, at the same time, the White House was opened as the home of all future presidents.

3. Why was it decided that the capital should be separated from any of the states?

A. Because each of the states wanted the capital to be within its own state.

B. Because the District of Columbia was in the center of America.

C. Because Maryland insisted that the capital lie in its own state.

D. Because the District of Columbia was on the borders of several states.

[答案与解析]

1. A。第一段第四句即本题答案出处。2. B。本篇短文主要讲述了语音在学习一门外语中的重要作用。由第一段最后一句和最后一段可知,A、C和D三个选项是错误的。3. A。由于国会意见不统一,有的想把首都建在北方,有的想把首都建在南方,每个州都想把首都建在自己的领地内。最后只好采取这样一个折衷的办法,首都划定一块自己的区域,它不属于任何一个州。

篇2：高三阅读理解练与析

作者：谢林

One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol. Because alcohol is delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes(细胞膜), the human fetus(胎儿)is particularly vulnerable(易受伤害的) to its effects.

As a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost at the same time. Moreover, because the bloodstream of the fetus is closely tied to that of the mother, the alcohol passes directly into the bloodstream of the fetus as well.

And, what is more, the quantity of alcohol in the fetus is exactly the same as in the mother. For the mother, this amount is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of alcohol from her system per hour. However, the fetus's liver is not completely developed (how developed it is depends on its stage of development). The rate at which it is able to get rid of the alcohol from the blood of the fetus is much slower.

Finally, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by passing across the placenta(胎盘), but this process is slow. By the time this takes place, major neurological(神经学上的) damage may have already occurred. Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce permanent damage to the fetus.

Babies born after exposure to alcohol generally show facial distortion(扭曲), inability to concentrate, and difficulty in remembering. Simply speaking, it is very important that pregnant women avoid alcohol.

1. How much time can it be inferred that it takes alcohol to enter a woman's bloodstream after she takes a drink?

A. About one hour.

B. A few seconds.

C. Several minutes.

D. At least 24 hours.

2. It can be inferred that the development of a fetus liver depends on ________.

A. how many months pregnant the mother is

B. how much alcohol the mother has consumed

C. how large the fetus is

D. how well the mother has taken care of the fetus

3. What is the main topic of this passage?

A. Women and drugs.

B. The dangers of pregnancy.

C. The fetus and alcohol.

D. Drinking and the human body.

4. Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome (并发症)?

A. Disfigurement of the face.

B. Concentration difficulties.

C. Increased aggression.

D. Memory problems.

[答案与解析]

1. B。推断题。根据短文第二段第一句可得出答案。

2. A。推断题。根据短文第三段可得出答案。

3. C。主旨题。综合全文意思,短文阐述的是“怀孕妇女饮酒对胎儿的危害”。

4. C。事实确认题。短文最后一段列举了受到酒精影响的婴儿出生以后所表现的三种症状。根据三种症状可得出答案。

篇3：高三阅读理解练与析

作者：郝昌明

(I)

How do successful people think? What drives them? Interviews and investigations indicate that there are several keys to success that successful people share.

First of all, successful people never blame someone or something outside of themselves for their failure to go ahead. They realize that their future lies in their own hands. They understand that they cannot control things in life, such as nature, the past and other people. But in the meantime, they are well aware that they can control their own thoughts and actions. They take responsibility for their life and regard this as one of the most empowering (给人以权力的) things they can do. Perhaps what most separates successful people from others is that they live life “on purpose” -they are doing what they believe they are put here to do. In their opinion, having a purpose in their life is the most important element that enables them to become fully functioning people. They hold that when they live their life on purpose, their main concern is to do the job right. They love what they do. People want to do business with them because of their commitment (投入,献身). To live their life on purpose, successful people find a caue they believe in and create a business around it. Besides, they never easily give up. Once they have set up goals in their life, they are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Top achievers always bear in mind what they don't have.

Rather than seeing it negative or depressing, they use the knowledge to spur themselves on and go after what they want energetically and passionately.

1. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?

A. How Do People Live Their Life on Purpose?

B. How Can People Be Successful?

C. How Do People Make Plans?

D. How Do People Do Business?

2. By living their life “on purpose” successful people can ________.

A. do a lot of work B. concentrate on their jobs

C. do business with many people D. do all of the above-mentioned

(II)

The English, as a race, are very different from all other nationalities, including their closest neighbors, the French, Belgians, and Dutch. It is claimed that living on an island separated from the rest of Europe has much to do with it. Whatever the reasons are, it may be fairly stated that the Englishman has developed many attitudes and habits which distinguish him from other nationalities.

Broadly speaking, the Englishman is a quiet, shy, reserved person who is fully relaxed only among people he knows well. In the presence of strangers or foreigners he often seems embarrassed. You can only see a city train any morning or evening to see the truth of this. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or having a light sleep in a corner, no one speaks. In fact, to do so would seem most unusual. An Englishman, pretending to be giving advice to overseas visitors, once suggested:“On entering a railway carriage shake hands with all the passengers.” Needless to say, he was not being serious. There is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior which, if broken, makes the person immediately suspect.

In many parts of the world it is quite normal to show openly extremes of enthusiasm, emotion, excitement, etc. The Englishman is somewhat different. Of course, an Englishman feels no less deeply than any other nationality, but he tends to display his feelings far less. This is reflected in his use of language. Imagine a man commenting on the great beauty of a young girl. Whereas a more emotional man might describe her as “an excellent jewel”,“extremely beautiful”,“precious”, the Englishman will flatly state “Um, she is all right.”

3. From the passage people can infer that the English are different from other nationalities mainly in ________.

A. manners B. character C. the principle of behavior D. all aspects

4. If one doesn't want to be suspected in public, he had better ________.

A. behave relaxed B. shake hands with all the people he meets

C. talk with others D. keep quiet

[答案与解析]

1. B。本文介绍的是名人成功的要素。2. D。第二段即本题答案出处。3. B。本文主要介绍英国人沉默寡言、害羞保守、安分孤僻的性格特点。4. D。第二段即本题答案出处。

Engineering students are supposed to be examples of practicality and rationality (理性), but when it comes to my college education I am an idealist and a fool. In high school I wanted to be an electrical engineer and, of course, any reasonable student with my aims would have chosen a college with a large engineering department, many famous professors and lots of good labs and research equipment. But that's not what I did.

I chose to study engineering at a small liberal arts (文科) university that doesn't even offer a major in electrical engineering. Obviously, this was not a practical choice; I came here for more noble reasons. I wanted a broad education that would provide me with flexibility (灵活性) and a value system to guide me in my job. I wanted to open my eyes and expand my horizons (眼界) by communicating with people who weren't studying science or engineering. My parents, teachers and other adults praised me for such a wise choice. They told me I was wise and grown-up beyond my 18 years, and I believed them.

I headed off to the college and I was sure I was going to have an advantage over those students who went to big engineering “factories” where they didn't care if you had values or were flexible and I was going to be a complete engineer: technical expert and excellent humanist all in one.

Now I'm not so sure. Somewhere along the way my noble ideas crashed into reality, as all noble ideas finally do. After three years of struggling to balance math, physics and engineering courses with liberal arts courses, I have learned that there are reasons why few engineering students try to reconcile (协调) engineering with liberal arts courses in college.

The reality that has blocked my path to become the typical successful student is that engineering and the liberal arts simply don't mix as easily as I supposed in high school. Individually they shape a person in very different ways. The struggle to reconcile the two fields of study is difficult.

1. Why did the author choose to study engineering at a small liberal arts university?

A. He intended to become an engineer and humanist.

B. He intended to be a reasonable student with noble ideals.

C. He wanted to be an example of practicality and rationality.

D. He wanted to communicate with liberal arts students.

2. The author suggests in this passage that ________.

A. liberal arts students are supported to take engineering courses

B. technical experts with a wide vision are expected in the society

C. successful engineering students, are more welcomed in the society

D. engineering universities with liberal arts courses are needed

An 18th-century statesman Edmund Burke once said, “All that is needed for the success of a misguided cause is that good people do nothing.” One such cause now seeks to end biomedical research because of the theory that animals have rights to decide whether to be used in research. Scientists need to respond forcefully to animal rights advocates(鼓吹者), whose arguments are puzzling the public and threatening advances in health knowledge and care. Leaders of the animal rights movement attack biomedical research because it depends on public funding, and few people understand the process of health care research. Hearing false reports of cruelty to animals in research settings, many are puzzled that anyone would harm an animal on purpose.

For example, a grandmotherly woman setting up an animal rights booth at a recent street fair was giving out sheets that encouraged readers not to use anything that comes from or is tested in animals-no meat, no fur, no medicines. Asked what will happen when epidemics(传染病) return, she said, “Don't worry, scientists will find some way of using computers.” Such well-meaning people just don't understand. Scientists must communicate their message to the public in an understandable way-in human terms, not in the language of biology. We need to make clear the connection between animal research and a grandmother's organ replacement, a father's bypass operation, a baby's vaccinations(接种疫苗), and even a pet's shots. To those who know nothing about the animal research that was needed to produce these treatments, as well as new treatments and vaccines, animal research seems wasteful at best and cruel at worst.

Much can be done. Scientists could give middle school lessons and present their own research. They should be quick to respond to letters to the editor, in case animal rights misinformation goes unchallenged and gains a false appearance of truth. Research institutions could be opened to tours, to show that laboratory animals receive humane care. Finally, because there are a lot of patients, the health research community should actively admit its cause to not only well-known personalities such as Stephen Cooper, who has made courageous statements about the value of animal research, but all who receive medical treatment. If good people do nothing, there is a real possibility that uninformed citizens will wipe out the precious of medical progress.

3. The underlined word “threatening” in paragraph 1 means ________ .

A. doing a favour to B. drawing attention to

C. causing a danger to D. making their way to

4. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. People care very little about returns of epidemics.

B. The public lacks knowledge of biomedical science.

C. Stephen Cooper is very seriously concerned about animal treatment.

D. Scientists should make efforts to develop new cures by means of hi-tech.

【答案与解析】

1. A。第三段即本题答案出处。

2. B。作者想说明知识面宽(学文科知识)的理科专家(学理科专业)在社会上是需要的。

3. C。根据上下文可推出“threatening”意为“威胁”。

4. B。作者之所以大声呼吁科学家采取措施与动物权利保护者作斗争,说明社会上有不少人受动物权利保护者言辞的蒙蔽,既说明动物权利保持主义者的话有一定的欺骗性,也说明公众缺少生物医学常识。

篇4：高三阅读理解练析

作者：李德志

Born near Dublin in 1882, James Joyce was the eldest of the 10 surviving children of John and Mary Jane Joyce. His family slid into near poverty in the process of his growth. James' entire education came at the hands of the Jesuits, who did a better job with him than they may have intended. By the time the young Joyce graduated from University College, Dublin, in 1902, he had decided literature would be his worthy job and his attempt to be famous.

Late in 1904 Joyce departed Ireland with nearly all the narratives(叙述;故事) already stored in his memory. What remained for him to do was transform them into an art that could measure up to his own expectation.

He began writing Ulysses in 1914 and had it brought out on his 40th birthday. It was his most complete attempt yet to tell the difference between literature and life. First of all, Joyce gave up most of the narrative techniques found in 19th century fiction(小说). Ulysses has no clean plot(情节), no series of obstacles(阻碍) that a hero or heroine must overcome on the way to happy ending. The book offers no all-knowing narrator to guide the reader-describe the characters and settings, provide background information, summarize events and explain, from time to time, the story's moral significance. A first reading of Ulysses can thus be baffling and confusing experience.

Ulysses made Joyce famous. It became a source book for 20th century literature. It also expanded permissible subjects in fiction.

1. Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A. James Joyce's mother gave birth to no more than 10 children.

B. Though poor, James Joyce's parents managed to pay for his schooling.

C. James Joyce's achievements came up to the expectations of the Jesuits.

D. When graduating from college, James Joyce was certain what career lay ahead of him.

2. How many years passed from Joyce's beginning writing Ulysses to the publication of the book?

A. 10. B. 8. C. 6. D. 4.

3. What makes Ulysses a great piece of work?

A. One can find in the book almost all the narrative skills in 19th century fiction.

B. It makes it possible for more subjects to be covered in writing fiction.

C. The idea that literature is one thing and life is another can strongly be sensed in this novel.

D. Its moral significance is well stated with the development of the plot.

The favorite destination in the United States is the malls, which used to be called “shopping centers”. Today, for the people heading for the malls, shopping is the last thing they're thinking of.

There are more than 300 malls in the United States, and the largest one contains more than 200 different shops. Some tourists want to experience what is described as “consumer heaven”, so they plan their vacations in the large malls. On the other hand, some malls are planning big entertainment centers to add to their attraction.

Large malls attract tourists, but the small malls in cities and towns are similarly fascinating to locals, especially to teens and seniors. Malls are becoming popular spots for older people to get together for their morning exercise, for they are safe places, protected from the weather, and they are quiet at 7:00 a.m. Also their favorite cafe in the mall provides a suitable place for breakfast. Socializing is also on the minds of teenagers. Kids meet their friends here, walking around and looking at what's on sale. They spend most of the afternoon sitting on the benches outside the food courts, just hanging out with their friends instead of spending a lot of money shopping in the malls.

Some claim that malls serve effective and useful functions(功能) to promote(促进) the economy; they provide chances of jobs and taxes for the government. But others criticize the traffic jams and the poorly-paid jobs in the malls. Still others complain that malls take business away from small stores and local family business. However, we cannot deny their advantages-convenience and lower prices. No wonder malls are a favorite destination for all throughout the Untied States.

4. According to the passage why do people go to malls?

A. They want to do shopping.

B. They go there for socializing.

C. They want to have an experience of shopping in“consumer heaven”.

D. All the above.

5. The underlined words “hanging out” in the 3rd paragraph refer to______.

A. spending a lot of time in a particular place

B. doing shopping here

C. chatting with friends in the malls

D. eating out

6. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

A. The History of Malls

B. Americans Have a Dream

C. It's a Mall World After All

D. The Disadvantages of Malls

[答案与解析]

1. D。本题为一道细节题。根据文章第一段最后一句可推出答案。

2. B。本题为一道计算题。

3. B。本题为一道归纳推理题。《尤里西斯》之所以能成为一部伟大的作品是因为该书促成更多主题涵盖于小说的写作中。

4. D。本题为一道归纳题。想买东西、为了社交而前往、想有在购物者天堂购物的经历都是人们去商店街的原因。

5. A。本题为一道词义理解题,根据上下文可推出词意。

6. C。本题为一道主旨题。全文是以商店街为中心展开介绍的。

The way people hold to the belief that a fun-filled, pain free life equals happiness actually reduces their chances of ever attaining real happiness. If fun and pleasure are equal to happiness then pain must be equal to unhappiness. But in fact, the opposite is true: more often than not things that lead to happiness involve some pain.

As a result, many people avoid the very attempts that are the source of true happiness. They fear the pain inevitably brought by such things as marriage, raising children, professional achievement, religious commitment (承担的义务), self-improvement.

Ask a bachelor (单身汉) why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be more and more satisfying. If he is honest he will tell you that he is afraid of making a commitment. For commitment is in fact quite painful. The single life is filled with fun, adventure, excitement. Marriage has such moments, but they are not its most distinguishing features.

Couples with infant children are lucky to get a whole night's sleep or a three-day vacation. I don't know any parent who would choose the word “fun” to describe raising children. But couples who decide not to have children never know the joys of watching a child grow up or of playing with a grandchild.

Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is one of the most liberating realizations. It liberates time: now we can devote more hours to activities that can genuinely increase our happiness. It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems pointless. And it liberates us from envy: we now understand that all those who are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.

1. According to the author, a bachelor resists marriage chiefly because ________.

A. he is reluctant to take on family responsibilities

B. he believes that life will be more cheerful if he remains single

C. he finds more fun in dating than in marriage

D. he fears it will put an end to all his fun adventure and excitement

2. From the last paragraph, we learn that envy sometimes stems from ________.

A. hatred

B. misunderstanding

C. prejudice

D. ignorance

3. To understand what true happiness is one must ________.

A. have as much fun as possible during one's lifetime

B. make every effort to liberate oneself from pain

C. put up with pain under all circumstances

D. be able to distinguish happiness from fun

4. What is the author trying to tell us?

A. Happiness often goes hand in hand with pain.

B. One must know how to attain happiness.

C. It is important to make commitments.

D. It is pain that leads to happiness.

[答案与解析]

1. A。本题要求学生判断单身汉拒绝结婚的主要原因。依据文章第三段第一、二句可知本题答案。

2. B。依据文章最后一句可推出嫉妒产生于我们的理解不当,即misunderstanding。

3. D。依据文章第一段第一句和文章最后一句可以看出要理解真正的幸福是什么就必须把fun和happiness区分开来。

4. A。作者的意图出现在第一段最后一句。

篇5：高三阅读理解练析两篇

作者：文玉荣

BEIJING (Associated Press) ! China has a growing middle class, a tradition of expecting education and 21 million new babies every year. Selling educational toys should be easy.

While China may be the world's biggest toy-maker, much of the best is exported. Department stores here do not have enough high-quality toys. It is said that the demand for educational toys is low.

A US company, BabyCare, is trying to change that with a new way to sell toys in China.

BabyCare works basically together with doctors in Beijing hospitals. People who join the company's “mother's club” get lectures and newsletters on baby and child development at no extra cost-if they agree to spend 18 dollars a month on the company's educational toys and child-care books.

“We want to build a seven-year relationship with those people,” said Matthew J. Estes, BabyCare's presi-dent. “It starts during pregnancy, when the anxiety and needs are highest.” BabyCare works on a one-to-one basis. Doctors, nurses, and teachers paid by BabyCare, advise parents, explaining toys that are designed for children at each stage of development to age six.

BabyCare opened its first store in China last June in a shopping center in central Beijing and another near Beijing Zoo. It plans to have 80 stores in China within six years.

It is a new model for China and develops a market in young children's education and health that no other companies are in.

1. What do the first two paragraphs mainly tell us?

A. Educational toys and foreign toy markets.

B. Problems with China's toy market and education.

C. Reasons for pushing sales of educational toys in China.

D. Baby population and various kinds of toys made in China.

2. BabyCare is developing its business in China by _________.

A. opening stores in Beijing hospitals

B. offering 18-month courses on child-care

C. setting up children's education centers

D. forming close relationships with parents

3. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage?

A. Mother's Club in China B. BabyCare and DoctorsC. American Company ModelD. On Educational Toys

San Francisco is going to do what many other cities have already done-provide free bicycles to the public. The mayor of San Francisco supports the bicycle program. He wants to improve the terrible traffic problems in the city.

At first, 40 to 60 bikes will be available only to city workers. People will give their old bikes to the city to use in the program. If this program is successful, one day more than 1000 bicycles will be available. Everyone, not just city workers, will be able to use these bicycles.

People in Fresno, California already have a free bicycle program. In fact, this idea began in Amsterdam over 40 years ago. These programs encourage citizens to get out of their cars and use free bikes.

Fresno's Yellow Bike Program puts about forty bicycles around the city. The bikes are painted bright yellow so people know they can take them. When people take a yellow bike, they can ride to work or to shopping areas, and then leave the bike for the next rider.

Some people worry that the free bikes will be stolen. However, theft hasn't been a problem in free-bike cities by now.

While most people think the bike program is a good idea, only a few say they will use it. “I will still drive my car, ”says Joanna Green. “San Francisco has a lot of hills. My office is at the top of Potrero Hill. I don't think I'm in good shape. And, wouldn't I have to carry a helmet with me all the time? ”

Phil Chung agrees, “There is too much traffic. Riding a bicycle can be dangerous. There are not very many bike lanes. ” He continues, “Plus, it's too cold in the winter. And what if you ride a bike to work, and then there isn't one to ride home? ”

Program leaders know there will be problems. But they think it's worth trying. “It's not the solution for everyone, ” states Sylvia Pass. “But if just one hundred people use it every day, that's one hundred cars that aren't on the streets, one hundred parking spaces that aren't used. I think it's a great beginning. ”

4. Why does San Francisco provide bicycles to the public?

A. Because there are many bikes available.

B. Because the citizens don't have cars of their own.

C. Because other cities have not done so.

D. Because the traffic problems are terrible.

5. The underlined words“in good shape”mean “______”.

A. beautiful. B. healthy and strong. C. tall enough. D. fat and small.

【答案与解析】

1. C。前两段主要讲述了中国玩具市场的巨大,以及目前中国市场上玩具质量不高。因此,在中国开发玩具市场是可行的。2. D。第四、五段即本文答案出处。 3. D。整篇短文讲述的是BabyCare公司在中国北京开发教育类玩具市场的事。4. D。第一段即本文答案出处。 4. D 5. B。划线处前面的句子已有提示,Joanna Green的办公室在Potrero山顶上,言外之意是他骑自行车上山很困难,也就说明他身体不强壮。“in good shape”意为“身体状况良好”。

篇6：高三阅读理解练析两篇

作者：文玉荣

Every living cell(细胞) contains genes(基因). They are too small to be seen in a microscope, but they are very important. Each set of genes in the body contains all the instructions needed to make a human being. Some genes determine hair color. Some determine the shape of a nose. Some genes help determine your height and even your weight.

Genes are made of a chemical called DNA-the letters stand for deoxyribonucleic acid(脱氧核糖核酸). In the early 1950's, two scientists, Francis Crick and James Watson, figured out how the parts of DNA fit together. Once scientists understood this structure, it became possible to take pieces of DNA apart and put them together in new ways. New kinds of genes could be made in this manner.

Scientists have studied the genes of many plants and animals. They have worked out which genes affect the color of a tomato and the thickness of its skin. Working out which genes determine which features is called genetic mapping, scientists have begun the Human Genome Project, an ambitious effort to map all the genes in the human body.

Some genes may be defective(有缺陷的). For example, something might be wrong with the gene that makes blood clot(凝聚). A baby born with this defective gene could suffer serious hemorrhages(出血) or even bleed to death because his or her blood fails to clot. If scientists ever learn how to map all the genes in our bodies, they can determine whether or not an unborn child has any defective genes. They might even discover how to treat these genes before the child is born.

1. What was the achievement of Francis Crick and James Watson?

A. They discovered why people have different hair colors.

B. They learned that some people bleed for long periods of time.

C. They looked at human cells under the microscope.

D. They worked out the structure of DNA.

2. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Defective genes can never be repaired.

B. Genes are too small to be seen through a microscope.

C. Genes help scientists understand how living things develop their characteristics.

D. The Human Genome Project may explain the role of every gene in the body.

For more than twenty years scientists have been searching for signs of life on other planets. Most of these searches have been done over the radio. The hope is that someone in outer space may be trying to get in touch with us. Scientists have also sent radio and television messages on spaceships traveling through space, on the chance that someone may be receptive to such messages.

Scientists are using powerful radio telescopes to listen to signals from about 1,000 stars, all within 100 light years off Earth. In addition, they will scan(扫视) the entire sky to“listen” for radio messages from more distant stars. Using a computer, they will be able to monitor more than eight channels at one time. Scientists are looking for any signal that stands out from the background noise.

Of the 200 billion stars in the Milky Way Galaxy(银河系), scientists find that five percent are like our sun. Perhaps half of them have a planet like Earth. Such a planet would be a reasonable distance from the star for temperatures to be right for the evolution(进化) of life. Based on the inhabitable(可以居住的) planets in our galaxy, most scientists agree that chances are likely that one or more of these planets support some life.

However, many scientists wonder whether intelligent(有智力的) life exists on other planets. Some believe that twenty years of searching without any intelligible messages shows that no one is out there. They say that the evolution of intelligence comparable to ours is unlikely.

Other scientists believe that our search hasn't been long enough to rule out the possibility that intelligent life exists in our galaxy. Although our sun family is only about five billion years old, our galaxy is about 20 billion years old. In that time, some scientists think it is likely that civilization much more advanced than ours have developed. Perhaps these civilizations send us no signals;perhaps we have not recognized the signals they have sent us. If we hope to find intelligent life, these scientists believe that we have to keep looking.

3. How many planets in the Milky Way Galaxy might be inhabitable?

A. 5 billion. B. 10 billion.

C. 15 billion. D. 200 billion.

4. Which of these statements is true based on the information in the passage?

A. Our sun family is about 20 billion years old.

B. Most scientists believe that there is intelligent life on other planets.

C. Scientists try to send radio and television messages in order to get in touch with someone in outer space.

D. Scientists don't believe that there might be life on other planets.

[答案与解析]

1. D。第二段第二句即本题答案出处。2. C。第一段即说明了本文的主旨大意,基因有助于科学家们理解生物的特征是怎样发展的。3. A。第三段第一句和第二句即本题答案出处。 4. C。根据短文最后一段第二句,可排除选项A;根据第四段第一句,可排除选项B;根据第三段最后一句,可排除选项D;第一段最后一句即本题答案出处。

篇7：高三阅读理解精练精析

作者：丁楠

“Opinion” is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This casual (随意的) use would probably cause little puzzlement if people didn't consider opinion to be of too much importance. Unfortunately, we often hear people make remarks such as “I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours”. In fact, anyone who would challenge (质疑) another's opinion is likely to be thought of as intolerant (难以忍受的).

Is it true? Is it really intolerant to challenge another's opinion? It depends on what you think opinion is. For example, you may ask a friend, “What do you think of the new Ford cars?” And he may reply, “In my opinion, they're ugly.” In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish, for it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, “It's pointless to argue about matters of taste.”

But consider this very different use of the word. A newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial (有争议的) case. Obviously the judges did not share their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes. They stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after careful questioning and thinking.

Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may be both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining carefully. Is it right for everyone to have and stick to his own opinion? Of course. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as in doing so, we do not harm others.

1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.

B. Free expression of opinions often leads to puzzlement.

C. Most people are often careless in forming their opinions.

D. Casual use of the word “opinion” often brings about quarrels.

2. Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that ________.

A. it is stated by judges in the court B. it suggests public's likes and dislikes

C. it is a result of a lot of argument D. it is based on careful thought

In the 1960s, medical researchers Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed a checklist of stressful (有压力的) events. They found out that any major change can be stressful. Negative events like “serious illness of a family member” were high on the list, but so were some positive life-changing events, like marriage. When you take the Holmes-Rahe test you must remember that the score does not show how you deal with stress-it only shows how much you have to deal with. And we now know that the way you deal with these events has a great effect on your chances of staying healthy.

By the early 1970s, hundreds of similar studies had followed Holmes and Rahe. And millions of Americans who work and live under stress worried over the reports. Somehow, the research got boiled down to a memorable message. Women's magazines ran headlines like “Stress causes illness!” If you want to stay physically and mentally healthy, the articles said, avoid stressful events. But such simplistic advice is impossible to follow. Even if stressful events are dangerous, many-like the death of a loved one-are impossible to avoid. Moreover, any warning to avoid all stressful events is a prescription(处方) for staying away from opportunities as well as trouble. Since any change can be stressful, a person who wanted to be completely free of stress would never marry, have a child, take a new job or move.

The idea that all stress makes you sick also takes no notice of what we know about people. It is supposed that we're all weak and passive in the face of difficulty. But many come through periods of stress with more physical and mental strength than they had before. We also know that a long time without change or challenge can lead to boredom and physical and mental damage.

3. The studies on stress in the early 1970's led to ________.

A. widespread worry over its harmful effects

B. great fear about the mental problems it could cause

C. a deep research into illnesses connected with stress

D. popular avoidance of stressful jobs

4. According to the passage people who have experienced ups and downs may become _______.

A. discouraged when faced with difficulty

B. physically and mentally weak

C. more experienced in the face of difficulty

D. uninterested in what happens to them

5. What's the purpose of writing the text?

A. To tell people the discoveries about stress.

B. To tell people how to keep healthy.

C. To help people avoid stressful events.

D. To help people view stress properly.

【答案与解析】

1. A。细节判断题,可用逻辑推断法来解。文章第四段即本题答案出处。2. D。推理判断题,可用逻辑推断法来解。根据文章第三段可知本题答案。3. A。细节判断题,可用直接就题找文法来解。根据文章第二段可知本题答案。4. C。根据文章第三段可推出本题答案。5. D。推理判断题,可用逻辑推断法来解。认真阅读分析原文可知本文的写作目的是帮助人们正确看待压力。