1、专题23 阅读理解（社会现象或历史文化教育类及广告布告类）1.【2017年四川南充】阅读所给材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。There are five exchange students in Zhao Huas class. Here is some information about them.Name Nationality Date of birth Hobby DreamMaria Canada Sep.2nd Piano Basketball TeacherTim France Nov.3rd Tennis Dr
2、awing PilotKatie America Oct.10th Reading Swimming EngineerPaul Germany Dec.25th Dancing Soccer ScientistJames Australia Sep.17th Drawing Volleyball Doctor46. When can Zhao Hua have a birthday party for Maria and James?A. In November. B. In September. C. In December. D. In October.47. Where does Pau
3、l come from?A. Australia. B. France. C. Canada. D. Germany.48. If Zhao Hua wants to learn French, who can help her?A. Tim. B. Maria. C. James. D. Katie.49. What does Katie want to be?A. A teacher. B. A pilot. C. An engineer. D. A doctor.50. What do all of them like? A. Sports. B. Music. C. Art. D. R
4、eading. 【答案】46.B47.D48.A49.C50.A【解析】试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了张华班里的五个交换生的个人信息：姓名，生日，国籍，爱好，梦想。46.B细节理解题。根据 Maria 和 James的生日都是在九月，所以张华能在九月为他们举办生日派对，故选 B。考点：广告布告类短文阅读。2.【2017年四川南充】阅读所给材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。“Without music, life would be a mistake,” famous German philosopher(哲学家) Friendri
5、ch Nietzsche said over a century ago. Music is a big part of our lives. But in recent years, some US schools have cut music classes to control budgets(预算).For example, Chicago public schools hurt arts education when it fired(解雇)over 1,000 teachers. Among them, 10 percent of the teachers taught art o
6、r music, according to The Washington Times. In fact, this is not just a problem in the US. In other countries, such as China and the UK, music classes are not thought to be as important as ones like science, math and history. Thats partly because music is not seen as a very important life skill, and
7、 it isnt tested. Many students are busy with schoolwork, so parents and students choose to focus on subjects that are tested more often.However, learning music is beneficial(有益的)in many ways.When playing music, you need different abilities to work together. It is not as simple as it looks, according
8、 to Kenneth Guilmartin of Music Together, an early childhood music development program. For example, when playing the piano, people see music notes and decode(解码)them in their brains. They also use their fingers to make sounds. You need to deal with all these things at the same time. Music has a spe
9、cial connection with science as well. You can see that many scientists are good at playing music: Einstein played the violin, and German physicist Max Planck was talented in playing the piano.56. Some schools in the US cut music classes, because _.A. students in the US werent interested in music B.
10、they were too difficult to learnC. there werent enough music teachers in the US D. the schools wanted to control budgets57. In Paragraph 2,what does the underlined word“them” refer to(指代)?A. Public schools. B. Fired teachers. C. Parents in Chicago. D. Students in Chicago.58. Whats the main idea of P
11、aragraph 4?A. Different abilities are needed to work together while we are playing music.B. Playing the piano needs people to use fingers to make sounds.C. Decoding music notes is needed while we are playing music.D. Playing the piano needs people to see music notes.59. How many scientists who are g
12、ood at playing music are mentioned in this passage?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.60. Whats the writers opinion according to this passage?A. Music is as simple as it looks. B. Music classes should be cut in some schools.C. Music is a big part of our lives. D. Music isnt a very important life skil
13、l for us.【答案】 56.D57.B58.A59.B60.C【解析】力，故选 A。59.B细节理解题。根据短文最后Einstein played the violin, and German physicist Max Planck was talented in playing the piano.可知提到了爱因斯坦和普朗克，故选B，60.C细节理解题。根据短文中主要描述了音乐对人们的重要性，故选 C。考点：社会现象类短文阅读。3.【2017年四川南充】阅读短文,根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项只能用一次，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In Brita
14、in, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th. 61 This means its not a working day in the whole of Britain. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the public holiday.62 One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages, when great sailing ships were setting o
15、ff to discover new land, a Christmas Box was placed by a priest(神父) on each ship. Those sailors who wanted a safe return would drop money into the box. 63 One more thought is about the “Alms Box”placed in every church on Christmas Day. Worshippers (做礼拜的人)put gifts for the poor into it. These boxes w
16、ere always opened the day after Christmas. 64 Today, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by giving away money to Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping families in need. 65 A. That is why that day became known as Boxing Day
17、.B. It was sealed up (密封) and kept on board until the ship came home safely.C. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday.D. Besides, spending time with family and shopping are necessary activities on Boxing Day now.E. The exact origin (起源) of the holiday is unclear.【答案】 61.C62.E63.B64.A65.D
18、【解析】62.根据后文 One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages,及下一段另一种说法，可知节礼日的起源是不确切的，故选 E考点：文化传统类短文阅读。4.【2017 年安徽】阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。Once upon a time there was no tea at all in England. People there used to drink a light beer(啤酒). No coffee or milk but large glasses of beer
19、stood on the breakfast table!When tea was first brought to England, an old couple got some as a special treat. But they did not know how I t should be used. They cooked the leaves in hot water, and spread them on a piece of bacon(熏肉) which they were going to have for dinner. They ate the leaves, and
20、 threw the tea away! However, tea is becoming as popular as coffee and milk in England today.Tea is the leaf of a plant which grows widely in China, Japan and some other countries. Tea famers usually grow many tea plants on a large piece of land. When the tea leaves are ready to be picked, it is the
21、 busiest time for tea farmers in a year. They pull off on the leaves and dry them. In their spare time, they pick out the best leaves and get them ready for market. In china, whenever a visitor comes into a house, he is served with a cup of tea.71. What was served for breakfast in England long ago?A
22、. Beer. B. Tea. C. Coffee. D. Milk.72. How did the old couple deal with the tea leaves?A. They sold them. B. They ate them.C. They burnt them. D. They threw them away.73. Tea farmers are the busiest in a year when they _.A. serve visitors at home B. sell tea in the marketC. pick and dry tea leaves D
23、. look for a piece of land74. In which part of a magazine can read the text?A. Nature. B. Culture. C. Environment. D. Technology.【答案】71.A72.B73.C74.B【解析】74.B推理判断题。根据这篇短文主要介绍了英国人的饮茶历史及茶的产地，故选 B。 考点：文化历史类短文阅读。5.【2017 年安徽】阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。Still remember the following poems? Mem
24、ories return every time I read or hear them.Hush now, my little one.Hush now, my sunshine.Hush now, piece of my heart.Go to sleep, my little one.Go to sleep, my love.Go to sleep, piece of my heart.Sleep, my little one,While I sing to you.Sleep, my little one,Who is already asleep.My mama feeds me,An
25、d washes my fur.The first thing I see every morning is her.The last thing I kiss every night is her face.My mama is the very best one, And sings like a bird,And knows how I feel.When I dont say a word,My mama is warm.I can set the table.I can sweep the floor.I can wash my clothesAnd count to forty-f
26、our.I can wash dishes.And clean my bedroom.There is so much I can do.Now ask you.Notes: 1. hush v. 安静 2. fur n. 皮毛 3. sweep v. 打扫75. The first poem is sung to _.A. babies B. mothers C. relatives D. friends76. In the second poem, the last thing “I” will kiss at night is _.A. the fur B. mums face C. a
27、 bird D. mums bed77. What do you think of “I” in the third poem?A. Helpful. B. Lucky. C. Crazy. D. Shy.78. What are the three poems mainly about?A. Food and health. B. Hobbies and sports.C. Family and love. D. Animals and humans.【答案】75.A76.B77.A78.C【解析】大了能帮助做家务了，可知这三首诗歌主要是关于家庭和爱的，故选 C。 考点：诗歌类短文阅读。6.
28、【2017 年安徽】阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。Dear Sunday Globe,I am writing to tell you about your article Smartphones Make Life Easier in last Sundays newspaper. You did an excellent job explaining the good points of smartphones, but you didnt talk about their bad points at all. So, I hope y
29、oull let me give your readers some advice on smartphone etiquette (礼仪). The first point Id like to address is loudness. When you talk on your smartphone in public, please dont shout. In fact, the microphones in smartphones are very sensitive (灵敏的). So, you can be heard even if you speak quietly.Anot
30、her point is about personal space. I dont think it is polite to make calls in small spaces full of people. This makes others uncomfortable and forces them to listen to your personal business. Whats worse, it stops many face-to-face conversations from ever beginning.Lastly, doing two things at the sa
31、me time is dangerous. For example, making calls while driving is a bad habit. Pay attention to the road! Similarly, when staying with your friends, turn off your smartphone and enjoy their company.Yours truly,Amber Jala79. Amber Jala wrote the letter to _ .A. find a good job B. provide adviceC. make
32、 her life easier D. buy a smartphone80. What does the underlined word “address” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. 致函 B. 称呼 C. 陈述 D. 选址81. According to Paragraph 3, what makes people around you uncomfortable?A. Discussing face-to-face. B. Speaking quietly on your phone.C. Minding your own business. D.
33、Calling in small spaces full of people.82. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. It is dangerous to drive on the road.B. It is easy to start a company with others.C. It is bad to turn off our phones while driving.D. It is important to use our smartphones properly.【答案】79.B80.C81.D82.D【解析】试题分析：
34、这篇短文通过书信的方式给出了使用智能手机需要注意的礼仪：注意公共场合接打手机要轻声；在狭小空间不要打电话；和朋友在一起关掉手机享受陪伴。考点：书信类短文阅读。7.【2016 年内蒙古赤峰】根据短文内容，从方框内 6个选项中选择 5个恰当的句子完成短文。请将正确答案序号按要求涂在答题卡指定位置。Reading is a good hobby for all kinds of reason.First, reading is fun. 36 . You will never feel bored or tired.Next, you can read a book anywherein a car
35、, on a plane, or even in the bathroom. 37 . It is so easy to get a book.Another good reason for reading is that it is useful. If you read as a hobby, you will get better and better at it. And you will read faster and find it easier to understand what you read. 38 , you will probably find your school
36、work becomes much better.Some people say that reading is not in fashion. 39 . You can read on the Internet. The more you read, the more knowledge you will get. Good readers may become writers, too. 40 . Reading is a wonderful hobby. Why not start reading right now?A. But I dont think so. B. Everyone
37、 likes readingC. They always have more things to write about D. You can always keep yourself happy if you like readingE. All you need is a book. F. As your reading skills improve【答案】36.D37.E38.F39.A40.C【解析】试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了阅读是一个好习惯，如果你把阅读当作一种爱好，你就会使自己保持快乐。他们总是有更多的事情可写。 考点：教育类短文阅读。8.【2017 年山东青岛】阅读理解 阅 读
38、 下 列 短 文 ， 做 出 正 误 判 断 或 选 出 最 佳 答 案 。 A 篇 为 判 断 正 (A)误 (B)题 ，B、 C 篇 为 选 择 题Uncle SamDo your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games and exciting dances? Uncle Sam will be ready to teach children of all ages all these things at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00. Free.Walking Tour
39、Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!Movie TimeTwo films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See March of the Penguins at 1:30. Kung Fu Panda will b
40、e at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.International PicnicAre you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 p.m.Take Me Out to the BallgameIts October, and this Saturday night
41、 is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold. Dont forget sweaters and jackets.Do You Want to Hear The Zoo?The Zoo, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert this Saturday night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College.1.You
42、 probably eat Chinese, Italian and Indian food at .A.City Hall B. Central ParkC. the City Theatre D. City College2.We can see movies at .A. 10:00 a.m. B. 9:30 a.m.C. 3:45 p.m. D. 8:00 p.m.3.The Zoo here is a .A.music group B. US concertC. popular park D. museum theatre4.From the passage, we can know
43、 .A.if you are 8 years old, you have to pay to learn exciting dancesB.you can call 4987898 to get a ticket to go to Rose HallC.you can learn local history on a walking tour on Sunday morningD.the Redbirds last match this year will be held outside5.The passage is mainly about .A.city news B. weekend
44、activitiesC. music week D. food festival【答案】21.B22.C23.A24.D25.B【解析】试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了六则周末可以参加的活动的广告信息：具体内容，适于年龄，时间，注意事项等。25.B归纳理解题。根据六则广告主要都介绍的是周末参加的各种活动，故选 B。 考点：广告布告类短文阅读。9.【2017 年山东德州】阅读理解阅读下列短文，然后从每小题 A、B、C、D 中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。A nice day out for the whole family! Come and see our beautiful bir
45、ds, huge mammals（哺乳类）, lovely marsupials（有袋类）and reptiles（爬行类）in our zoo! Scientist will give wonderful lessons about animals every Tuesday! Dont miss it. Come and visit Australia Zoo!Area A Koalas live in the trees and like eating grass and leaves. Their lifespan（寿命）is about 14 years. You can learn
46、 about their habits and why they sleep for nearly 20 hours a day.Showtime: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm except Friday. Kangaroos can jump at a speed of 13-15 miles per hour. They can live for at most 22 years.Showtime:3:30pm-5:30pm except Friday.Area B Crocodiles have the strongest bite（咬）of all animals in the w
47、orld. Their lifespan is 45-100 years. The crocodiles here are 76 years old!Show time: 10:00am-11:00 am except weekends Tortoises can live for more than 100 years! They can grow to about 1 meter tall.Showtime: 9:00am except weekends.Area C Area D Tigers are the largest of the Big Cats weighing up to
48、300kg! Watch our tigers swimming in the water.Showtime: 11:00am-11:30am except Friday. Camels humps（驼峰）actually stores fat, not water!Showtime: 12:30pm-1:20pm except Friday Parrots here have four toes on each foottwo facing the front and two facing the back.Showtime: 9:00am-5:30pm except weekends.Ti
49、cket PricesAdult: $55 Child: $45 Family (2 adults +2 children): $17241. Where can visitors see kangaroos and tortoises?A. Area A and Area B. B. Area A and Area C C. Area B and Area C. D. Area C and Area D.42. Visitors can have lessons about animals on _.A. Sunday B. Tuesday C. Thursday D. Friday43. Which of the following animals can visitors see on Saturdays?A. Crocodiles B. Parrots
