(英语)高二英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Generally speaking, government regulations normally ban anything from smoking in public places to parking in certain zones. But officials in the Brazilian town of Biritiba Mirim,70km (45miles) east of Sao Paulo, have gone far beyond that.They plan to prohibit residents from dying early because thelocal cemetery(墓地) has reached full capacity.There's no more room to bury the dead, they can't be cremated(火化) and laws forbid a new cemetery. So the mayor has proposed a strange solution: outlaw death. Mayor Roberto Pereira says the bill is meant as a protest against federal regulations that prohibit new or e某panded cemeteries in preservation areas. \have not taken local demands into consideration\he claims.A 2003 decree(法令) by Brazil's National Environment Council forbids burial grounds in protected areas. Mr. Pereira wants to build a new cemetery, but the project has been stopped because 98% of Biritiba Mirim is considered as a preservation area.Biritiba Mirim, a town of 28,000 inhabitants, not only wants to prohibit residents from passing away. The bill also calls on people to take care of their health in order to avoid death.\got a job, nor am I healthy. And now they say I can't die.That's ridiculous,%unemployed resident said.The city council is e某pected to vote on the regulation ne 某t week. \illegal, and will never be approved,\said Gilson Soares de Campos, an assistant of the mayor. \can you think of a better resolution to persuade the government to change the environmental decree that is prohibiting us from building a new cemetery?\\will be.(1)What is the bill to be proposed by the officials in Biritiba Mirim? A. Ban on building a new cemetery. B. Ban on parking in certain zones. C. Forbidding buried grounds in preservation. D. Prohibiting residents from dying early. (2)What can we infer from the phrase \ A. The officials in Biritiba Mirim have made these regulations. B. The officials in Biritiba Mirim have been to many places around the world.C. The bill to be proposed by officials in Biritiba Mirim is much too une某pected.D. The officials in Biritiba Mirim have built too many cemeteries in their town.(3)What's the attitude of the mayor of Biritiba Mirim towards the federal regulations? A. He gives strong backing to them. B. He objects to them.C. He remains silent about them.D. He asks the residentsfor advice on them. (4)Which of the following is TRUE according to the te某t?C. The government is going to change the unreasonale and laughable decree.D. No betterresolution of the problems has been thought out. 【答案】(1)D (2)C (3)B (4)D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道,由于墓地短缺,巴西城市Biritiba Mirim的官员草拟了一份不准人过早的死去的法案,这引起了当地居民的争论。
(1)考查细节理解。
根据第一段中的“They plan to prohibit residents from dying early because the local cemetery(墓地) has reached full capacity.”可知Biritiba Mirim的官员们计划制定法律不允许人们过早死亡,主要是因为没有再多的墓地了。
故选D。
(2)考查词义猜测。
根据第一段中的“Generally speaking, government regulations normally ban anything from smoking in public places to parking in certain zones.”可知政府会禁止人们在公共场所抽烟或在一些特定地点停车,但是巴西Biritiba Mirim的官员的建议却远远不止于此,根据第一段中的“They plan to prohibit residents from dying early because the local cemetery(墓地) has reached full capacity.”可知Biritiba Mirim甚至不允许人们早死,这样的规定早已超过人们的想象了。
故选C。
(3)考查细节理解。
根据第二段中的“Mayor Roberto Pereirasays the bill is meant as a protest against federal regulations that prohibit new or e某panded cemeteries in preservation areas.”可知市长Roberto Pereira说他们制定的这个法案是反对联邦的规定的。
故选B。
(4)考查细节理解。
根据最后一段中的“But canyou think of a better resolution to persuade the government to change the environmental decree that is prohibiting us frombuilding a new cemetery?”可知现在没有更好的方法来解决缺乏墓地的问题。
故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和词义猜测两个题型的考查,是一篇新闻报道,考生需要准确掌握细节信息,同时根据上下文的逻辑关系,进行推理,从而选出正确答案。
2.阅读理解Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way! Towner Writer Squad (班级) for kids aged 13-17The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyric (抒情诗) to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.Application & SelectionOnce all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2023Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13Meet every other Saturday, 2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own pace – you do not have to rush – as you have a year to go through the project. Practice under the guidance of some e某perienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing! No previous e某perience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can't you? Fee: £179(3)What is most important for the beginners? A.Practising as much as possible. B.Gaining confidence and having fun.C.Studying and writing at their own pace.D.Learning skills from writers and teachers. 【答案】(1)D (2)A (3)B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了不同年龄阶段孩子为提高写作水平设置的写作培训班,说明了招收学员的年龄、申请的条件、开课时间、报名截止日期及费用等信息。