高二英語(yǔ)下學(xué)期閱讀理解練習(xí)15篇(上半學(xué)期)(四)

1、高二英語(yǔ)下學(xué)期閱讀理解練習(xí)15篇(上半學(xué)期(四一People living in the country enjoy several advantages that people living in the city cannot enjoy.They are in close contact with nature. They make friends with trees and stones. They breathe fresh air. They fight with strong winds. They listen to the song of birds.This contac

2、t with nature is good for health. There are many diseases that are common in the city, but are not to be found in the country, For example, near-sightedness is almost unknown to country people.Because of the absence of cars, one can walk more freely in the country than in the city, There are no rule

3、s of the road nor traffic signs to obey.People living in the country can easily get fresh vegetables, fresh fruit and fresh milk,and they get them at lower prices than in the city.Country life is economical in other ways, too. There are practically no temptations to waste money.Country people are mo

4、stly honest. They say what they mean, and make and keep promises with sincerity. They do not put on air (擺架子. They do not pretend to have those ridiculous manners which are necessary in what we call polite society.1. What CANT country people often enjoy?A. musical concerts.B. fresh air.C. song of bi

5、rds.D. close contact with nature.2. What is probably more expensive in the country than in the city?A. vegetables.B. beer.C. milk.D. fruit.3. What is NOT true of country life?A. The traffic accident rate is very high in the country.B. Living in the country saves one a lot of money.C. Country people

6、enjoy better health than the city people.D. Country people are honest.4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. People living in the country enjoy no advantages.B. People living in the city are in close contact with nature.C. People living in the country suffer from mo

7、re diseases than those living in the city.D. The prices of farm products are lower in the country than in the city.5. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. The Disadvantages of Living in the Country.B. The Expenses of Living in the Country.C. Country Life.D. Healthy Count

8、ry People.二Now Id like to talk to you about your final exam. The exam will be held next Thursday, the last day of the exam week. Remember to bring two or three pens in case you run out of ink. And unlike the mid-term exam, this test will not include multiple-choice questions; it will consist entirel

9、y of essay. Youll have to answer three of the five essay questions. The exam will be comprehensive, which means youll be responsible for all of the subject matters we covered in class this term, I would suggest you review your mid-term exam as well as textbooks and your class notes. The final exam w

10、ill count as 50 percent of your grade of the course. The research project will count as 20 percent and the mid-term exam 30 percent. Ill be in my office almost all day next Tuesday. If you run into any problems, please drop in. Good luck to you and Ill see youon Tuesday.1. . What will be included in

11、 the exam?A. There will be only multiple-choice questions.B. The exam will contain both multiple-choice and essay questions.C. The exam will have an oral and a written section.D. There will be only essay questions.2 Why does the teacher call the exam comprehensive?A. It will be easy to understand.B.

12、 Students will be tested on all the material discussed in class.C. It will cover topics from a wide variety of subjects.D. Students must complete all parts of it.3. When was this talk most likely given?A. During the first week of classB. During mid-term weekC. On the last day of classD. On the last

13、day of exam week三A device that stops drivers from falling asleep at the wheel is about to go through testing at Department of Transport laboratories and could go on sale within 12 months.The system, called Driver Alert, aims to reduce deadly road accidents by 20% - 40% that are caused by tiredness.

14、Airline pilots can also use it to reduce the 30% of all pilot-error accidents that are related to tiredness.Driver Alert is based on a computerized wristband(手表帶. The device, worn by drivers or pilots, gives out a sound about every four minutes during a car journey. After each sound the driver must

15、respond by squeezing(擠壓the steering wheel (方向盤. A sensor in the wristband detects this pressing action and measures the time between the sound and the drivers response.Tiredness is directly related to a drivers response time. Usually, a watchful driver would take about 400 milliseconds to respond, b

16、ut once that falls to more than 500 milliseconds, it suggests that the driver is getting sleepy.In such cases the device gives out more regular and louder sounds, showing that the driver should open a w indow or stop for a rest. If the drivers response continues to slow down, the sounds become more

17、frequent until a nonstop alarm warns that the driver must stop as soon as possible.The device has been delivered to the departments laboratories for testin g. If these tests, scheduled for six months time, are successful, the makers will bring the product to market within about a year.1. According t

18、o the text, Driver Alert _.A. aims to reduce tiredness-related accidentsB. has gone through testing at laboratoriesC. aims to prevent drivers from sleepingD. has been on sale for 12 months2. How should a driver respond to the sounds from Driver Alert?A. By sounding a warning.B. By touching the wrist

19、band.C. By checking the driving time.D. By pressing the steering wheel.3.We can learn from the text that the driver needs to stop for a break when his response time is _.A. about 400 millisecondsB. below 500 millisecondsC. over 500 millisecondsD. about 4 minutes4. When the driver gets sleepy while d

20、riving, Driver Alert _.A. moves more regularlyB. stops working properlyC. opens the window for the driverD. sounds more frequently and loudly四Isaac Newton: The Last WizardMichael WhiteFrom the author of Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science, comes this colourful description of the life of the worlds fi

21、rst modern scientist. Interesting yet based on fact, Michael Whites learned yet readable new book offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him. Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with human weakness who stood at the point in history where magic end

22、ed and science began. 18.99 Hardback 320 pages, Fourth EstateISBN 1857024168Fermats Last TheorySimon SinghIn 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the worlds greatest mathematica l problem: Fermats Last Theory. First put forward by the French mathematician Pi

23、erre de Fermat in the seventeenth century, the theory had baffled and beaten the finest mathematical minds, including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem, and who had to dress like a man in order to be able to study at Paris College. Through unbelievable dete

24、rmination Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in 1995. An unusual story of human effort over three centuries, Fermats Last Theory will delight specialists and general readers alike. 12.99 Hardback 384 pages, Fourth EstateISBN In Michael Whites book, Newton is described as _.A. a

25、 person who did not look the same as in many picturesB. a person who lived a colourful and meaningful lifeC. a great but not perfect manD. an old-time magician2. The person who finally proved Fermats Last Theory is _.A. Simon SinghB. Andrew WilesC. Pierre de FermatD. a French woman scientist3. Wh ic

26、h of the following best explains the meaning of the word “ baffle” in the text?A. To make people unhappy.B. To cause difficulty in understanding.C. To provide a person with an explanation.D. To limit peoples imagination.4. What is the purpose of writing these two texts?A. To make the book easier to

27、read.B. To show the importance of science.C. To introduce new authors.D. To sell the books.五Positive thinkers admit when they feel frustrated(受挫折的 or depressed, they dont ignore it. But they dont blame themselves either. Instead, they try to understand the negative thoughts and feelings and counter(

28、反擊 them with more positive ones. So how do you stay positive, maintain motivated and sustain healthy behaviors? Here are some tips:Look for a good role model. There is always someone who seems to be doing just what you want to be doing. Maybe theyve scheduled exercise into their workday and switched

29、 from coffee to green tea. Learn from a successful friend, family member or colleague. Ask them how they keep healthy and follow in their footsteps.Try some positive self-talk and avoid negative-talk. Take a minute to give yourself an ego boost.Repeat some motivational words out loud to yourself. Ne

30、gative talk such as I cant do it, Im fat, is dangerous for your well-being and healthy goals. Try to avoid the negative self-talk before it harms you. Remind yourself that you deserve happiness and can make positive changes.Get support. Tell your friends and family about your healthy habits. It help

31、s to have an encouraging network.Reward yourself. Treat yourself to something for your healthy efforts. Take a nice bath, get a massage, and enjoy a new DVD or CD.Have a plan. Making a plan to exercise or eat healthy lunches with a friend can mean the difference of sticking with your goals or fallin

32、g off track. If youve planned for an activity, youll likely stick with it. You may even find that writing down your goals and steps to achieve them can help you stay on track. Take it day by day or week by week. The process of writing down your personal action plan is a good way to keep you honest a

33、nd watch your progress or failures.1. By writing the text the author intends to _.A . offer some advice on how to stay positiveB. persuade readers to learn from a role modelC. provide some solutions to personal problemsD . inform readers of some tips on physical health2. What does the phrase “to giv

34、e yourself an ego boost” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. to get lost in deep thought.B. to think about the hardships.C. to check what mistake you made.D. to make you feel better about yourself.3. Which of the following would the author Not agree to?A. Saying some positive words to yourself helps you to feel

35、good.B. By staying with your companion you can avoid the negative-talk.C. A successful friend, relative or colleague can be your role model.D. Creating a helpful network is a good way to keep you motivated.4. To make sure that you always stay on track, what should you do?A. Eat out with your best fr

36、iends.B. Relax yourself after a hard day.C. Write down what you want to achieveD. Modify your plans as often as you can.六To get an extra 14 years of life, dont smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in a proper amount. That is according to a study published th

37、is Monday in the Public Library of Science Medicine Journal.After tracking more than 20,000 people aged 45-79 years in the United Kingdom from about 1993-2007, Kay-Tee, Khaw of the University of Cambridge and his colleagues found that people who adopted these four healthy habits lived an average of

38、14 years longer than those who didnt. “Weve known for a long time that these behaviors are good things to do, but weve not seen this benefit before, ”said Susan Jebb, head of Nutrition and Health at Britains Medical Research Council. “The benefit was also seen regardless of whether or not people wer

39、e fat and what social class they came from.”Study participants(參與者scored a point each for not smoking, regular physical activity, eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day and moderate alcohol intake.Public health experts said they hoped the study would inspire governments introduce polici

40、es helping people to adopt these changes. But because the study only observed people rather than testing specific changes, it would be impossible to conclude that people who suddenly adoptedthese healthy behaviors would surely gain 14 years.“We cant say that any person could gain 14 years by doing t

41、hese things,”said Doctor Tim Armstrong, a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization. ”The 14 years is an average across the population of whats theoretically(理論上possible.”“Most people know that things like a good diet matter and that smoking is not good for them”, Susan Jebb said, ”W

42、e need to work on providing people with much more practical support to help them change.”1. Which of the following doesnt belong to the four healthy habits?A. Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.B. Doing proper exercise in the morning every day.C. Having a cigarette before going to b

43、ed every day.D. Drinking alcohol in the proper amount every day.2. We can learn from the passage that_.A. the study observed people as well as tested specific changesB. Susan Jebb did not take part in the studyC. there is no need for people under 45 adopt these good habitsD. only those from first cl

44、ass can benefit from these healthy behaviors3. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Governments should take measures to help people change their bad habits.B. People aged 45-79 have bad habits in the United Kingdom.C. All the people are well aware of the harm of their bad habits.D. People have a

45、dopted the four healthy habits after knowing theyre good.4. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Smoking and Drinking Cuts You 14 YearsB. Healthy Habits Could Gain You Extra 14 yearsC. A New Way of Keeping HealthyD. Smoking and Drinking Harms Your Health七The World Trade Organization (WTO

46、, founded on January 1,1995, aims to encourage international trade to flow as freely as possible, making sure that trade agreements are respected and that any disputes(爭(zhēng)端 can be settled.In the five years since its founding, the WTO has become well known as one of the worlds most powerful economic or

47、ganizations, taking its place alongside the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.The system of global rules for international trade, however, dates back half a century to 1948 when the General Agreement on Tariffs(關(guān)稅 and Trade(GA TT was formed after World War II. As time went by, it became cle

48、ar that the GATT had two major drawbacks - the limited areas of trade it covered, and the lack of an effective system to settle disputes.After seven years of trade talks ending in 1994, the so-called Uruguay Round finally gave birth to the WTO, complete with an effective system to settle disputes an

49、d new rules covering trade in services and intellectual property(知識(shí)產(chǎn)權(quán).Even after seven years of talks and 22,500 pages of agreements there were still problems, especially the difficult-to-deal-with areas of agriculture and services, which the member nations agreed to revise in 2000.The WTO, with its

50、 head office in Geneva, has 135 members with 30 more waiting to join.1. From the passage we know that the GA TT stopped working _.A. soon after World War II endedB. a little more than 50 years after World War II.C. just in the year 1994.D. seven years before the Uruguay Round talk.2. Compared with t

51、he GATT, the WTO _.A. didnt pay enough attention to services and intellectual property.B. got its members to sign the agreements more easily.C. has got too many areas of international trade to deal with to work effectively.D. can do better to settle disputes in more areas of international trade.3. I

52、n the new century the WTO will _.A. take the place of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.B. have more members and do much more to settle more problems.C. make complete new rules in every area of international trade.D. have new rules covering trade in services and intellectual property.4.

53、 The underlined word “drawbacks” means _.A. changesB. weak pointsC. strong pointsD. improvements八Bus ServiceNew York City- Brennan, New Jersey( trip time: 30 minutes each wayTimetableBuses leave the railway station, New York 7:00 a.m. and every half hour thereafter until 11:30 p.m.(seven days a week

54、.Buses leave Brennan Station 20 minutes before and after every hour from 6:20 a.m. to 10:30p.m.(seven days a week.Every rush hours (5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: buses leave Railway Station, New York every 15 minutes (Monday to Friday.HolidaysBuses leave every hour on the hour time, each direction.All tick

55、ets must be bought at Window 12, the Railway Station, New York, or at the Brennan Station Window before boarding buses.1. What time does a bus leave New York for Brennan on Thursday ?A. 10:20 a.m.B. 6:30 p.m.C. 6:45 p.m.D. 4:40 p.m.2. Which is the latest bus you should take from Brennan if you have

56、to arrive at the Railway Station, New York before 4:00 p.m. on Monday ?A. The 3:20 p.m. busB. The 3:00 p.m. BusC. The 3:30 p.m. busD. The 3:40 p.m. bus3. What time does a bus leave Brennan for New York on Christmas Day?A. 1:00 p.m.B. 9:40 a.m.C. 3:15 p.m.D. 8:30 a.m.九A boy was born to a couple after

57、 eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy was the apple of their eyes. When the boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for work so he asked the wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. The mother, preoccupied in

58、 the kitchen, totally forgot the matter.The boy saw the bottle and playfully went to the bottle and, fascinated with its color, drank it all. It happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for adults in small dosages. When the child collapsed, the mother hurried him to the hospital, where he died. The mother was stunned. Shewas terrified how to face