高考英语阅读理解A篇整理

2004全国一卷

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The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July. 56. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To introduce a language school in Japan. B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.

C. To describe working conditions in Japan. D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers. 57. We know from the text that those who are going to Japan will _______.

A. teach English only in Osaka B. receive a degree from a university C. have free accommodation D. get trained for the job 58. Before going to Japan, you need _______.

A. to see the manager of NOVA France B. to take some computer courses C. to write a letter to Japan D. to find a place to live 59. If you want to work in Japan you should _______.

A. have some working experience B. know how to use computers C. present good teaching plans D. speak several languages

2005全国一卷

Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work, a move scientists say can be good for productivity, workplace morale (士气), and the well-being of animals.

A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet. Sue Chaseling of Petcare information Service said the practice of keeping office pets was good both for the people and the pets. “On the pets’ side, they are not left on their own and won’t feel lonely and unhappy,” she said. A study of major US companies showed that 73% found office pets beneficial (有益的), while 27% experienced a drop in absenteeism (缺勤).

Xarni Riggs has two cats walking around her Global Hair Salon in Paddington. “My customers love them. They are their favorites, ” she said. “They are not troublesome. They know when to go and have a sleep in the sun. ”

Little black BJ has spent nearly all his two years “working” at Punch Gallery in Balmain. Owner Iain Powell said he had had cats at the gallery for 15 years. “BJ often lies in the shop window and people walking past tap on the glass,” he said.

Ms Chaseling said cats were popular in service industries because they enabled a point of conversation. But she said

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owners had to make sure both their co-workers and the cats were comfortable.

56. The percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets is_______. A. 73% B. 27% C. 25% D. 15% 57. We know from the text that “BJ”

A. works in the Global Hair Salon B. often greets the passers-by C. likes to sleep in the sunD. is a two-year-old cat 58. The best title for this text would be_______.

A. Pets Help Attract Customers B. Your Favorite Office Pets C. Pets Join the Workforce D. Busy Life for Pets

2006全国一卷

Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds(灰狗) and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy! Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do need regular exercise but they like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable seat. Another misunderstanding is that greyhounds must be aggressive(好斗的) because they are big in size. In fact greyhounds love people and are gentle with children.

Greyhounds can live for 12-14 years but usually only race for two or three years, and after that they make great pets. They don’t need a lot of space, don’t make a lot of noise, and don’t eat a lot for their size.

Normally, greyhounds can be as tall as 90 cm. There is, however, a small-sized greyhound, which stands only 33 cm. Greyhounds come in a variety of colors. Grey and yellowish-brown are the most common. Others include black, white, blue, red and brown or a mix of these.

Greyhounds have smooth body coats, low body fat and are very healthy. Because they’re slim(苗条的)they don’t have the leg problems like other dogs the same height. But they do feel the cold. Especially since they would much rather be at home in bed than walking around outside. 56. The text is written mainly.

A.to tell people how to raise greyhounds B.to let people know more about greyhounds C.to explain why greyhounds are aggressive D.to describe greyhounds of different colors 57. It can be inferred that greyhounds. A.love big doghouses

B.like staying in bed all day C.make the best guard dogs D.need some exercise outdoors

58. Why does the author say that greyhounds make great pets?

A.They are big in size. B.They live a very long life.

C.They can run races for some time. D.They are quiet and easy to look after. 59. If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important.

A.to keep it slim B.to keep it warm

C.to take special care of its legs D.to take it to animal doctorsregularly

2007全国一卷

It was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.

The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries(食品杂货), saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.

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I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.

People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity(人性) as a whole. And it has influenced(影响) us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting. 56. Why was the bike so important to the couple?

A. the man’s job was bike racing. B. It was their only possession.

C. It was a nice Kona 18 speed. D. they used it for work and daily life. 57. We can infer from the text that ____________.

A. the couple worked 60 hours a week. B. people were busy before Christmas C. the stranger brought over the bike D. life was hard for the young family. 58. How did people get to know the couple’s problem? A. From radio broadcasts. B. From a newspaper. C. From TV news. D. From a stranger. 59. What do the couple learn from their experience?

A. Strangers are usually of little help. B. One should take care of their bike. C. News reports make people famous. D. An act of kindness can mean a lot.

2008全国一卷

Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.

My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and his family, but

uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.

On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor café. We talked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father’s critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?

The next day dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.

56. Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult? A. He was silent most of the time. B. He was too proud of himself. C. He did not love his children. D. He expected too much of her. 57. When the author went out with her father on weekend, she would feel. A. nervous B. sorry C. tired D. safe

58. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson? A. More critical. B. More talkative

C. Gentle and friendly. D. Strict and hard-working.

59. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to. A. the author’s son B. the author’s father

C. the friend of the author’s father D. the café owner:

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2009全国一卷

I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down, I immediately recognized that something was wrong, and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water, and it was a life-and-death struggle. Her calf was floating and screaming with fear. Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get, holding her whole body against the rushing water and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf a way.

There was a sudden rise in the water and the calf was washed clean over the mother’s body and was gone. Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk(象鼻)against the rocky bank. Then with a huge effort she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock.

Just at this moment she fell back into the river. If she were carried down it would be certain death. I knew as well as she did, that there was one spot(地点)where she could get up the bank, but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf.

While I was wondering what I could do next, I heard the sound of a mother’s love Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could, roaring(吼叫)all the time but to her calf it was music. 56．The moment the author got down to the river bank he saw______.

A. the calf was about to fall into the river B. Ma Shwe was placing the calf on the rock

C. the calf was washed away by the rising water D. Ma Shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water 57．How did Ma Shwe manage to save her calf from the fast-flowing water? A. By putting it on a safe spot B. By pressing it against her body C. By taking it away with her D. By carrying it on her back 58．How did the calf feel about the mother elephant’s roaring? A. It was a great comfort B. It was a sign of danger C. It was a call for help D. It was a musical note 59．What can be the best title for the text?

A. A Mother’s Love B. A Brave Act

C. A Deadly River D. A Matter of Life and Death

2010全国一卷

Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world—famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 andwhere he grew up The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until1806 .The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare ◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework fromShakespeare’s period

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◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden，plantedwith trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works ◆The 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 but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition. And 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．￡16.40． 57．Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？ A．Behind the exhibition hall．B．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre． C．At Windsor Street．D．Near the Coffee House． 58．A wheelchair user may need help to enter．

A．the House B．the garden C．the Visitors’ Centre D．The exhibition hall

2011全国一卷

When milk arrived on the doorstep

When I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s,we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep.His name was Mr.Basille.He wore a white cap and drove a white truck.As a 5 year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt.He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.

Of course,he delivered more than milk.There was cheese,eggs and so on.If we needed to change our order,my mother would pen a note-“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”-and place it in the box along with the empty

bottles.And then,the buttermilk would magically(魔术般)appear.

All of this was about more than convenience.There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen.Mr.Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors,so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table,having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.

There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production cheaper milk, thus making it

difficult for milkmen to compete(竞争). Beside, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.

Recently, an old milk box the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. Took it home and planted it on the back porch(门廊).Every so often my son’s friend will asked what it is. So I start telling stories of my bothood, and of milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk. 56. Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out his coin changer.

A.to show his magical power B.to pay for the delivery C.to satisfy his curiosity D.to please his mother

57. What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house? A.He wanted to have tea there. B. He was a respectable person. C. He was treated as a family member. D. He was fully trusted by the family. 58. Why dose home milk delivery no longer exist?

A. Nobody wants to be a milkman now. B. It has been driven out of the market. C. Its service is getting poor. D. It is forbidden by law. 59. Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?

A. He missed the good old days. B. He wanted to tell interesting stories.

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C. He needed it for his milk bottles. D. He planted flowers in it.

2012全国一卷

Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:

◆Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.

◆Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur 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.

◆Go to a Youth Theater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child 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.

◆Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll 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 in these museums.

56. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit.

A. a Youth Theater B. an art museum C. a natural history museum D. a hands-on science museum 57. What can kids do at a Youth Theater?

A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models. C. Watch puppet making. D. Give 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 guide. D. A news report.

2013全国一卷

Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation.It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.I had meeting in New York. So I had to get back. But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.

The next day my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged-okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to \"earn\" more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?

Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.

I've made living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to

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spend on a good haircut. It keeps its longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.

56. Why did Delta give the author's family credits?

A. They took a later flight. B. They had early bookings.

C. Their flight had been delayed. D. Their flight had been cancelled. 57. What can we learn about the author?

A. She rarely misses a good deal. B. She seldom makes a compromise. C. She is very strict with her children D. She is interested in cheap products. 58. What does the author do?

A. She's a teacher. B. She's a housewife.

C. She's a media person. D. She's a businesswoman. 59. What does the author want to tell us?

A. How to expose bad tricks. B. How to reserve airline seats. C. How to spend money wisely, D. How to make a business deal.

2014全国一卷

The Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity Challenge

Dare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!

The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The challenge invites , even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing that shows their curiosity how it inspires them to explore their world.

Students are being dared to draw a picture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what they are curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writing should be sent to the Cambridge Science Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue.

Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are selected as winners will be honor at a special ceremony during the CSF on Sunday, April 21st. Guest speakers will also present prizes to the students. Winning entries will be published in a book. Student entries will exhibited and prizes will be given. Families of those who take part will be included in celebration and brunch will be served.

Between March 10th and March 15h, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. The program guidelines and other related information are available at: http:// cambridgesciencefestival.org.

21. Who can take part in the Curiosity Challenge?

A. School students. B. Cambridge locals. C. CSF winners. D. MIT artists. 22. When will the prize-giving ceremony be held? A. On February 8th. B. On March 10th. C. On March 15th D. On April 21st. 23. What type of writing is this text?

A.An exhibition guide. B. An art show review. C. An announcement. D. An official report.

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