高中英语核心素养主题阅读理解专题训练（10篇）------中外文化类Text 1At their height, the ancient Romans drank 47 million gallons of wine every year: a bottle a day for every man, woman, and child in the city. Wine was consumed by both the rich and the poor, drunk at every meal. Even slaves, no better than dogs, were given a weekly amount of 5 quarts each in order to preserve their strength.Though wine was always popular, the Romans did not plant their own vineyards(葡萄园) until they had taken control of the Italian peninsula in the 2nd century AD. Vineyards quickly sprung up all over the Roman countryside and beyond. By the first century, wine was being imported from Gaul and Iberia (modern day France and Spain) in order to quench Rome’s endless thirst for it. Transporting wine over such vast distances was a serious challenge. Wine vessels(容器) needed to be airtight in order to prevent oxidation, strong enough to keep from breaking, and light enough to be hand carried. It was al so important that the vessel be made out of a material that wouldn’t upset the wine’s flavor and be kept at a cool, stable temperature in order to prevent damage, a major concern for wine makers to this day. The Romans used clay and oak to solve these problems, creating one of the greatest and most wine-soaked cultures in all of history.The drinking habits of Ancient Rome had an enormous influence on European culture. As they conquered Europe, they not only brought their laws, but also their customs, exporting their love of wine throughout their empire. They were the first to plant vineyards in the Rhone Valley and across France. They introduced wine to Germany and Britain, and used their knowledge of wine craft to transform and expand Spanish vineyards. Roman study of vineyard skills not only improved the wine’s quality, but helped ensure its survival following the collapse of Rome and the turmoil of the Middle Ages.1. Why were slaves given wine in ancient Rome?A. To test the quality of wine.B. To make them work harder.C. To make them look foolish.D. To amuse the slave owners.2. What can we infer about the Romans from Paragraph 2?A. They produced wine mainly for export.B. They were the first wine makers in Europe.C. They ruled the Italian peninsula for a short time.D. They learned to plant vineyards from other people.3. The last paragraph focuses on the Romans’____.A. contributions to wine culture.B. rule of the European continent.C. efforts in building a big empire.D. remarkable skills in making wine.4. What does the word “quench” in paragraph 2 mean?A. LimitB. ReduceC. SatisfyD. EnableText 2Most of us are familiar with the "Silk Road", a network of land trading routes which connected northwestern China to Europe since the Han dynasty. With its recent popularity, you may have heard of the "Tea Horse Road" as well, another network of land trading routes that also connected China to various parts of Asia and Europe before sailing became common. Historically, the "Tea Horse Road" is no less important than the "Silk Road"; and because of their respective locations, the "Tea Horse Road" is sometimes referred to as the "Silk Road of the south".The "Tea Horse Road" has obtained its name as Chinese tea and horses were the main products traded along the route (together with medicine, salt, cloth, and skins, mostly carried by mules).Historians have traced the origins of the "Tea Horse Road" back to the Tang dynasty, when tea was being transported out of Yunnan to Beijing, Tibet, and other Southeast Asian countries. The "Tea Horse Road" was further developed during the Song and Ming dynasty, and remained a key trading route for Pu'er tea and other commodities until the Qing dynasty.Like the "Silk Road", the "Tea Horse Road" was not a "road" per se(本质上), but a network of routes radiating out of Yunnan's Pu'er County. In its more than 1,200 years of history, the "Tea Horse Road" served not only as a trading route, but also a bridge connecting different races - such as Han and Tibet - politically, economically, and culturally.Today, the "Tea Horse Road" is a hot spot for tourists. History aside, the "Tea Horse Road" is located near "The Third Pole of the Earth" and "The Roof of the Earth", and is where many minority groups are located; making it a spot of many attractions.1.What may be the best title for the text?A.The Tea Horse RoadB. New Tea being ExportedC. Trading along the "Silk Road"D. Early Trading between China and Europe2. What do we know about the "Tea Horse Road"?A. It was earlier than the "Silk Road"B. It dates back to the Tang Dynasty.C. Its was built for trading in Southern China.D. It enjoyed greater popularity than the "Silk Road"3. Where is the starting point of the "Tea Horse Road"?A. TibetB. BeijingC. Pu’er CountyD. Europe4. The "Tea Horse Road" is now most popular with ____.A. businessmenB. touristsC. explorersD. historiansText 3Every year, thousands of people from across the U.S. travel to Punxsutawney. On the night of February 1, they go to a hill called "Gobbler's Knob." There, they wait until sunrise, when Phil leaves his home to look for his shadow.Groundhog（土拨鼠）Day is said to come from a European tradition called "Candlemas." February 2 was the middle of winter, and in Europe, clergymen(牧师) would give candles to people at religious services. When lit, the candles brightened up the community in the dead ofwinter.Later, in Germany, the tradition changed, and people instead began looking for signs of increased sunlight and changes in the weather. If an animal saw its shadow on Candlemas Day, this meant six more weeks of winter, or the "Second Winter."The tradition came to North America when German immigrants arrived in what is now the eastern state of Pennsylvania. They chose the groundhog as the animal to continue the tradition. The first official Groundhog Day at Gobbler's Knob was held in 1887. The event has continued there ever since and has become part of American culture. Other states now celebrate their own Groundhog Day, with their own groundhog. In North Carolina, his name is Sir Walter Wally. In West Virginia, people turn to French Creek Freddie. Georgia has General Beauregard Lee.New York City also marks the day with Chuck the groundhog. In 2009, Chuck famously bit the hand of the city's mayor at the time, Michael Bloomberg, when he came out of his home. Washington, D.C., has a small tradition involving a stuffed groundhog. Some people use the animal to make predictions about the "political climate" of the country.Groundhog Day has also been popular in American media. In the 1993 film "Groundhog Day", a reporter visits Punxsutawney for the big event, but becomes stuck in time. He then has to repeat the same day, over and over again, until he becomes a better person.1.What’s the purpose of people going to "Gobbler's Knob"?A.To hunt for groundhogs.B.To see the beautiful sunrise.C.To pay a visit to a clergyman.D.To celebrate the Groundhog Day2.The origin of the Groundhog Day was related to_____.A.warB. politicsC. religionD. agriculture3.What is Phil used to predict?A.Political climate.B. The harvest of the year.C.Natural disastersD. The length of the winter.4. What does the phrase“the big event” in the last paragraph refer to?A. A business deal.B. The film “ Groundhog Day”C. The Groundhog DayD. A role in “ Groundhog Day”Text 4Graffiti (涂鸦)and street art are forms of art created on walls or public surfaces. This art is often considered illegal because it is done without the permission of the building owners. These art forms have existed since the times of ancient Greece. But the more modern style began forming in the 1960s in the cities of New York and Philadelphia.Cory Stowers is a D.C.-based graffiti and street artist. He is president of the D.C. graffiti crew Double Down Kings, or 2DK. He is also the art director for Art Bloc D.C., a local street art organization. With Art Bloc D.C., Stowers is trying to create a bridge between the street art community and the D.C. public. He helps get permission from building owners to organize large mural(壁画) projects around the city.The projects give local street artists the chance to create their art in public, without fear of breaking the law. They also give younger artists a chance to develop their skills. These projects are important as D.C. is making it more and more difficult for graffiti street artists to get practice.Construction projects and increased security have taken away practice spaces throughout the city. “Many artists who paint popular murals in communities today got their start by painting graffiti," Stowers explains, "You have to talk to folks and explain to them that that young person who wrote a signature on their wall 10 years ago may be the same person that they're asking to come paint a mural... Without one you don't get the other."Street artists with Art Bloc D.C. ask community members for their opinions on the murals. They want to create pieces that are meaningful for local residents. "I think as communities start to recognize the value of public murals and they start to understand who actually can paint them, the idea of cultivating graffiti artists will become a little bit more popular,"says Stowers.1. The “2DK” is a group mainly made up of ____.A. graffiti artistsB. building designersC. community workersD. environmental activists2. Why is Stowers’ work considered meaningful?A. It turns graffiti into an art form.B. It makes building owners feel safer.C. It earns practice spaces for street artists.D. It helps protect murals on city buildings.3. What’s the message Stower tries to convey in paragraph 4?A. Many artists get rich by painting murals.B. Graffiti is an abstract art style in reality.C. Practice is very important for street artists.D. We can’t judge a person simply by his look.4. What could be the best title for the text?A.Less space for graffiti in U.S citiesB. Bridging the public and the artistsC. Communities call for more art works.D. Graffiti becomes legal in U.S cities.Text 5Few things have helped create the look of the English countryside more than hedges（树篱）. Hedges have been used for a long time in England, yet for all their ancientness, much of the familiar checkerboard pattern they help create is of very recent age.Hedges have been used as field boundaries in England since the times of the Romans. Archaeological discovery at Farmoor (Oxon) reveals Roman hedges made of thorn. The Anglo-Saxons also used hedges widely, and many that were used as estate boundaries still exist. Although these early hedges were used as field enclosures(圈地) or to mark the boundaries of one person's property, there was no systematic planting of hedges in England until the first enclosure movement of the 13th century.The pressures of population expansion led to a widespread clearing of land for agriculture, and the new fields needed to be marked clearly. Later, farming expansion in the 15th century led to more widespread hedge planting, but the greatest use of hedges came in the Enclosure Movement of the 18th and 19th centuries. The Enclosure Movement is a fancy term that historians use to describe the habit of wealthy landowners enclosing common fields for their own use, usually for the purpose of raising sheep.Hedges are used as field boundaries in the lowland regions of England. In the highlands, such as the Yorkshire Dales, dry stone walls are commonly used. So great was the need for hedges during the Enclosures, that a whole new industry sprang up supplying hawthorn (山楂)plants to be used in planting new hedges.In the process of enclosure many rural labourers lost their livelihood and had to move to the new industrial urban centres. So the next time you sigh over the timeless quality of the English hedge-shaped countryside, spare a thought for the misery and hardship caused by the expansion of hedged fields to much of England's rural population.1.What was the original purpose of hedges in England?A.To raise sheep.B.To enclose common lands.C.To mark the limits of fields.D.To protect agricultural crops2.What played the key role in the rapid expansion of hedges？A.ImmigrationB. ClimateC. AgricultureD. Tourism3.Which period saw the most hedges appear in England?A.Roman timesB. The 13th centuryC. The 15th centuryD. The 18th century4. What’s the author’s tone like in the last paragraph?A. DelightfulB. ConfidentC. DoubtfulD. SympatheticText 6Hi,Today I am here to tell you a story of death, new life, and revenge(报复). Three years ago today, the city council of Redondo Beach California ordered the death of my 30 year old pepper tree. Its roots had begun to invade the pavement in front of my house. They even made me pay for the damages to the sidewalk and for the tree removal.I loved Clyde. I’m beginning to get older, and planting something that I knew would live well beyond my lifetime was something very special. I took very good care of him. I drained his soil, I gave him a crutch to lean on when he was a young lad, and I watched him grow. Just as Clyde was becoming a strong healthy individual, expanding his root system, and making his own way in life, the mayor took it upon himself to uproot my beautiful child.Mayor Steve Aspel. You killed my child. For this, you will pay. Two years and seven months ago, I secretly planted 45 California Redwoods and 82 Giant Sequoias in various parks, yards, and state properties around your city.Today, each of their root systems will be at least 30 feet in diameter, deep in the soil. You may have noticed the trees growing in front of city council, or that new one in your backy ard. That’s a Giant Sequoia, and its growth will begin accelerating rapidly in the coming months.You killed Clyde, but I have replaced him with over 100 living giants. In a few years, they’ll begin breaking heights of 100-300 feet and live well beyond 2,500 years. That’s way longer ago than Jesus was born. To remove even one of them at this point will cost well over ﹩1500…And I’ m stiffing you with the bill, just like you did to me 3 years ago today.Good day to you , sir. May your city be overrun by trees. And may Clyde rest in peace. (331 W) 1.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?A.To share his experience.B.To mourn the loss of his son.C.To advertise for his new project.D.To let out his anger on the mayor.2.Steve Aspel ordered the killing of Clyde in order to ____.A.protect the pavement.B.make his backyard prettier.C.make room for other trees.D.take his revenge on the author.3.What does the author mainly describe in paragraph 2?A.The childhood of Clyde.B.His skills in gardening.C.The suffering of Clyde.D.His deep affection for Clyde.4.How did the author respond to Clyde’s death?A.He asked Steve Aspel for compensation.B.He planted many more trees secretly.C.He cut off many trees to take revenge.D.He stole trees from the mayor’s backyard.Text 7World premiere and wonderful event suitable for the whole family!On June 5th 2016, the Beijing International Chamber Orchestra will present "An Adventure in the Kingdom of Music", a symphonic tale written and composed by Maria Nauen, founder and conductor of BICO.The performance will feature a great combination of narrative, live orchestral music, and amazing illustatrations on screen, which will take both children and adults to a beautiful and magic world: the Kingdom of Music.Travelling around the world together with the main heroes of this story, you will have the amazing chance to hear world famous and traditional tunes from places including Russia, Germany, China, Japan, Africa, Greece, Ireland, Israel, America and Georgia! It took Jules Verne's heroes 80 days travel around the world, but here you and your family have the chance to complete this breathtaking journey in only two hours!The story will be narrated in English, with Chinese translation featured on screen. The highlight of this program will be a performance from an amazing soprano soloist from Bolshoy Theatre (Russia). Autographed copies of the book and CD accompaniments to "An Adventure in the Kingdom of Music " will be available for purchase.Where:Canadian International School of Beijing, Liangmaqiao 38.Time:16:00 (performance duration approx. 2 hours)Tickets will be available from May 4th.100RMB ADULTS / 40RMB CHILDRENWhere to buy:Online at https:///event/kingdomofmusic-june51. The passage above is about _____.A. a travelB. a gameC. a concertD. movie2. By joining in the event, you have the chance to ____.A. visit a beautiful castle.B. get Maria Nauen’s autograph.C. enjoy folk music by the locals.D. hear stories told by Jules Verne3. How much will a couple with their kid pay for the event?A. 140 RMBB. 180 RMBC. 200 RMBD. 240RMB4. When will the event come to an end?A. At 16:00 June 5thB. At 18:00 June 5thC. At 16:00 June 4thD. At 20:00 June 4thText 8Football is one of our great American games. It is the duty and responsibility of each of us to see that it is kept in its proper perspective, and that it is protected. We should see that it is used to attain the objectives that mean so much to our way of life.We feel that the spectator(观众) can be most influential in helping to achieve these objectives, if he will develop the right attitudes. May we suggest a few?First, and foremost among these attitudes that must be developed, is the realization that in football there must be a winner and a loser (except the occasional tie). The fan who recognizes this principle gets a great deal more enjoyment from the game than one who becomes upset, angry, and rambunctious (粗暴的)when “his” team loses. We would never downplay the importance of winning, but it is very unfair to the coach, the player, and the school when the fan forgets it is impossible to deny the law of mathematics–i.e., there must be a winner and a loser.It is important that each of us develop the art of appreciating great plays made by the opposition. We should always give our opponents credit, rather than criticize our team when the opposition makes a great play. We believe perfection in the execution of a great play in football is to be admired and appreciated, just as we appreciate and admire the work of a great artist in any field. The spectator should remember the football players are just human beings. They perform at times under great pressure, and they, as all o ther earthly inhabitants, are likely to make mistakes. It’s necessary for all of us to remember, “To err is human, to forgive, divine(神圣的).”Finally, we should always keep uppermost in mind that football, with all its glamour, glitter, thrills and chills, plus everything that makes it great, has one thing more important than all of these combined – that is, "the boy who plays it."1. What’s the message conveyed in the 4th paragraph?A. It’s important for us to learn from failures.B. We should know our opponents well in a game.C. We should show due respect for our opponents.D. Top players in a football team are always popular.2. According to the author, a footballer’s mistake is usually____.A. deadlyB. enjoyableC. rewardingD. forgivable3. By saying “the boy who plays it” in the last paragraph, the author means____.A. it’s up to the players to explain it.B. football is a game with strict rules.C. football is a game for fun after all.D. footballers are different in their skills.4. Who are the intended readers of the text?A. SpectatorsB. FootballersC. CoachesD. TeenagersText 9A new study shows that avoiding your neighbors may actually be bad for your heart. Turns out, feeling socially connected to your community reduces the risk of a heart attack...a lot. While it may seem like a no-brainer that having a safe and healthy neighborhood would help residents feel mentally healthy,it's becoming more and more clear that emotional happiness leads to physical health, particularly heart health.Psychologists at the University of Michigan just completed new research that tested how socially connected people felt and how healthy they were. Participants rated how strongly they agreed with statements like, "I really feel part of this area," and "If I were in trouble, there are lots of people in this area who would help." For the next four years, the researchers tracked their health.As the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US, heart disease can be caused by many things like poor diet, lack of exercise and stress, and this new research shows that, at least among the 5,276 study participants, those who felt the most socially bonded with their community had a 67 percent reduced risk of heart attack. Pretty amazing.The study controlled for other known factors of heart disease risk like age and race, but here's the really interesting thing: they also controlled for what they called "dispositional factors" i.e. personality. For example, optimism was measured. Lead researcher and psychologist Eric Kim said, "We're finding things like that increased optimism are associated with reduced risk of heart failure and stroke." And the beauty of it is that how optimistic and connected you feel is up to you. There are no set standards in order to qualify for the health benefits because your own comfort and emotions are what guide your stress levels and health.Even though there is always some conflicting information in the health arena (we recently told you about this study which says knowing your neighbors doesn't actually make you happier) and acknowledging the fact that it's probably no cure for a lifetime of bacon at breakfast, it seems getting connected with your community is never a bad idea for your health (and might be a great one).1. What’s the theme of the passage?A. The warning signs of a heart attackB. The health benefits of physical activityC. Ties between community and your healthD. The way to build a friendly neighborhood.2. According to the text ,what is the key factor concerning heart disease?A. Quality of dietB. Stress levelC. Age and raceD. Social connections3. What can we infer from Eric Kim’s words in Para.4?A. One’s personality may change with ageB. Being optimistic is good for your heart.C. It’s hard to measure optimism accuratelyD. Heart health and personality are not related4. How did the researchers carry out this study?A. By doing a survey B . By doing experimentsC. By having interviewsD. By inferring from facts.Text 10Recently, a five-minute commercial(广告), telling the story of a Chinese grandfather's first meeting with Peppa Pig, the lovely character from the British animated TV series Peppa Pig, become popular in China. The pig will come under a lot of limelight since 2019 is the Year of the Pig in the Chinese lunar calendar.The China Mobile commercial cleverly brings together the British film character with Chinese cultural elements and shows how bridges can be built between cultures and generations. Grandfather Li Yubao lives in a remote village while his son works in the city. For senior Chinese like him, whose children and grandchildren live far away, the Spring Festival is the traditional time they can reunite and sit down together for dinner.Li dotes on(溺爱) his grandson and wants to surprise him with a new-year gift. He knows the child loves Peppa Pig but has no clue what it is. So he goes around the village, asking everyone if they know anything about Peppa Pig. Then using the pieces of information he gets as well as his imagination, he puts together scraps (碎片)of metal to fashion something looking exactly like the face of the cartoon character though he has never seen it."The story is simple but real," said Li Jingjing, a manager in U.S. co mpany Caterpillar’s Beijing office. "There is a communication gap between our parents and us. They are always trying to bridge the gap by learning about our world."The most touching thing for many viewers is the story of how a “left-behind” old man accomplishes an impossible task. "The grandfather doesn't stop or complain," said Ju Shiyi, a public relations manager. "He asks as many people as he knows, analyzes their answers and works on them."The British cartoon series has been popular in China as well since it began to be shown in the country in 2015. Both the films and related goods have a huge market in China, in cities as well as the countryside.1. What does the word “limelight” (in Para.1) prob ably mean?A. AttackB. WeightC. AttentionD. Pressure2. The Peppa Pig ads is successful mainly because_____.A. it involves Chinese culture.B. it’s based on a film characterC. it focuses on generation gap.D. it interests both kids and adults.3. What do we know about Li’s gift for his grandson?A. It doesn’t exist at all.B. It sells well on the market.C. It almost cost all his savings.D. It is made by hand from metal waste.4. What’s Ju Shiyi’s tone like in the last but one paragraph?A. ConfusedB. DoubtfulC. AppreciativeD. Concerned答案与解析Text 11. B 推理判断题。