1、英语高考英语阅读理解模拟试题及解析【英语】高考英语阅读理解模拟试题及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1阅读理解 Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years, developments in technology have moved the dream of personal flyi
2、ng vehicles closer to reality. Now, two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon. The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype (原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton, marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics, says the Hoverbike is able to get in and
3、out of small spaces very quickly. It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed, he adds. Mr. Stapleton says safety was the companys main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors ( 交叠式旋翼 )to power the vehicle. The company
4、 is testing a full-size prototype of the Hoverbike, which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams. In New Zealand, the Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a full-size prototype of its personal flying device, called the Jetpack. It can fly for more than 30 minutes,
5、 up to 1,000 meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour. Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said the Jetpack “is built around safety from the start. In his words, reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself, v
6、ery similar to a Formula One racing car.” The Jetpack uses a gasoline-powered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr. Coker says it also has a parachute (降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. “It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and th
7、e pilot,” he adds. Mr. Coker says the Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.（1）We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike . A.can hardly get in and out of small spaces quicklyB.can fly for over 30 minutes, up to 1,000 meters highC.has been used by the police and emergency rescue teamsD.can be tr
8、ansported quickly after being folded and packed（2）The writer uses the example of For One racing car to show that . A.the Jetpack is very safe and reliableB.the engine of the Jetpack is powerfulC.the actual structure of the Jetpack is uniqueD.the Jetpack can reach a great speed and height（3）The under
9、lined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to. A.the jet streamB.the engineC.the JetpackD.the parachute（4）What is the authors main purpose of writing the passage? A.To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.B.To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.C.To show the differen
10、ces between two flying vehicles.D.To advertise the two personal flying vehicles.【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）D（4）A 【解析】【分析】本文为说明文，主要讲述一种个人飞行工具很快就会应用于现实。然而安全性和强度一直是个大问题。文中介绍了两家飞器公司都关注安全性问题。（1）细节理解题。第五段最后一句可知，the Jetpack.可飞行30分钟，高达1000米，而不是Hoverbike，故B错误， 根据第四段可知C项说有将可能首先应用于由警察和应急救援队，而不是已用于，故C错误。根据第二段最后the Hoverbik
11、e is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly. It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed, 可知，Hoverbike能够很快地进出小空间。它可快速地在大陆上移动，因为它可以折叠和包装。分析选项可知，A说不能快速进入小空间，故错误。D项说在折叠和包装后可以快速运输。即D正确。故选D。（2）推理判断题。第六段Peter Coker说Jetpack从一开始就围绕安全进行的。安全可靠性是最重要的因素。我们在车的现
12、行结构中植入了了安全性，非常类似于Formula One赛车。分析选可知A项（Jetpack安全可靠）符合题意，故答案选A。（3）猜测词义题。根据最后一段Mr. Coker says it also has a parachute (降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. “It starts to work at very low altitude ., Coker先生说Jetpack上也有降落伞，可以在紧急情况下使用。“在海拔非常低的情况下开始用它”。由此可知，Jetpack上的降落伞（它）是在海拔低时才用。由此可知it指的是
13、parachute (降落伞) 故答案选D。（4）主旨大意题。根据第一段可知，许多人一直梦想能像骑自行车一样飞来飞去，科技的发展让这个梦想很快实现。然而飞行自行车的安全性和强度一直是个大问题。接着下面叙述了这种飞行器的问题最重要的是安全问题。分析选项，可知A项描述发明飞行器的问题，符合题意，故答案选A。【点评】阅读理解细节题解题技巧：1）语义转换题-跳读查找法：根据题干内容从原文中找到相关的句子，然后进行比较和分析，便可确定最佳答案。2）生活应用题-常识理解法：在读懂文章的基础上结合一定的生活常识进行判断。3）细节排序题-首尾定位法：根据动作发生的先后顺序和句子之间的逻辑关系，找出事件发生的正
14、确顺序。4）寻找信息题-题干定位法：寻找信息题一般为功能阅读题，主要形式有广告、公告、演出信息、航班时间表等。2阅读理解 When was the last time you used plastic plates? Next time, why not try some edible ones? Youll help the environment and your guests wont go hungry. I used to work in school catering and saw a lot of money being thrown away. I thought that
15、was criminal, so I decided to do something about it, said Italian school chef Tiziano Vicentini. Now, Vicentini has an amazing range of edible plates for schools. The plates are made out of bread dough, so you can eat them afterwards. These dishes cost a few pennies each and are either eaten by the
16、kids, or go into recycling bins for animal food, explained Vicentini, 50, of Milan. But now other companies are developing edible plates, too. The Edible-Plate Company offers edible plates, bowls, trays and cups. Their products are environmentally-friendly, 100% biodegradable and can be used for all
17、 types of catering and home use. And theyre made from a natural plant. After use, they can be fed to animals or left to degrade naturally. They also have a range of cutlery（餐具） made from corn and potato starch（淀粉）. These plates will also help reduce the amount of plastic; we create. Waste from plast
18、ic causes a lot of damage to the environment, as well as costing governments millions m waste management. Plastic bags often end up in landfill sites or on the street. And the burning of plastic waste causes toxic gases that pollute the air. In response to this, governments around the world are intr
19、oducing tough recycling regulations. And many shops are offering biodegradable plastic bags and eco-safe packaging on their products. To help matters, the International Organization for Standardization (the ISO) has also developed a system to evaluate the biodegradability of products, with a certifi
20、cation and logo scheme, Meanwhile, how about a nice plate for lunch?（1）Which of the following is not the advantage of edible plates? A.They are expensive.B.They can degrade naturally.C.They are environmentally-friendly.D.They are made from natural plant.（2）Which of the following statements is true?
21、A.Tiziano is from Germany.B.Edible plates are only used for school catering.C.Corn and potato starch can be used to make cutlery.D.The Edible Plate Company doesnt produce edible bowls.（3）What does the underlined word this refer to? A.The air pollution.B.The edible cutlery.C.The toxic gases caused by
22、 the burning of plastic.D.The damage to the environment caused by plastic waste.（4）What is the main idea of this passage? A.The measures to stop the pollution.B.The ways to reduce the plastic waste.C.How to make edible plates from natural plants. .D.The plate solution to eating and environmental pro
23、blem.【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）D（4）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了饮食和环境的问题，并且提出了相应的解决方法。（1）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“Their products are environmentally-friendly, 100% biodegradable and can be used for all types of catering and home use. And theyre made from a natural plant. After use, they can be fed to animals or left to degrade
24、 naturally.”可知，“昂贵”不是edible plates的优势。故选A。（2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“They also have a range of cutlery（餐具） made from corn and potato starch（淀粉）”可知，玉米和马铃薯淀粉可用于制作餐具。故选C。（3）考查代词指代。根据第三段中的“Waste from plastic causes a lot of damage to the environment, as well as costing governments millions m waste management. Pl
25、astic bags often end up in landfill sites or on the street. And the burning of plastic waste causes toxic gases that pollute the air. In response to this, governments around the world are introducing tough recycling regulations.” 塑料垃圾对环境造成了很大的破坏，同时也给政府带来了数百万的垃圾管理。塑料袋经常会出现在垃圾填埋场或街道上。而燃烧的塑料垃圾会导致有毒气体污染
26、空气。作为对此的回应，世界各国政府正在出台严格的回收法规。由此可知this指的是“塑料垃圾对环境造成的破坏。”故选D。（4）考查主旨大意。根据第一段中的“When was the last time you used plastic plates? Next time, why not try some edible ones? Youll help the environment and your guests wont go hungry.可知，本文讲述的是饮食和环境问题的解决方案。故选D。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断，代词指代和主旨大意四个题型的考查，是一篇科普类阅读，考生需要
27、准确掌握细节信息，同时根据上下文进行逻辑推理，概括归纳，从而选出正确答案。3阅读理解 The cost of living in countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if youre willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost o
28、f living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move. Ecuador Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U.S. Dollar for their currency. In this country, its cheaper to eat out every day than cook
29、 for yourself on a budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around $50000 and hire someone to tend to it while youre away Mexico Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere
30、$700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing. Argentina Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, its not very expensive to l
31、ive here. A decent sized home can cost around $139000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States. Vietnam Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest fiat or small home for around $25000 to $50000 if you search in the right areas.（1）How much does it take at
