[二轮复习]高考英语阅读理解训练生活类（14篇）

gkone

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        　　Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human conditions is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful(有压力的) conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.
        　　Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting(转移注意力) us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support — money aid, material resources, and needed services — that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems.
        　　1. Interpersonal relationships are important because they can _______.
        　　A. make people live more easily
        　　B. smooth away daily problems
        　　C. deal with life changes
        　　D. cure types of illnesses
        　　2. The researches show that people's physical and mental health _______.
        　　A. lies in the social medical care systems which support them
        　　B. has much to do with the amount of support they get from others
        　　C. depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles
        　　D. is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes
        　　3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “cushions” ?
        　　A. takes place of B. makes up of
        　　C. lessens the effect of D. gets rid of
        　　4. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in spare time is an example of _______.
        　　A. instrumental support B. informational support
        　　C. social companionship D. the strengthening of self-respect
        　　5. What is the subject discussed in the text?
        　　A. Interpersonal relationships. B. Kinds of social support.
        　　C. Ways to deal with stress. D. Effects of stressful conditions.

gkthree

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        　　【答案解释】
        　　现代社会中的人们各方面的压力很大，所以融洽的人际关系显得很重要。它可以缓解部分压力，增加信息，帮助解决一些日常困难。
        　　1. A。主旨题。虽然选项B、C、D的内容在文章中都谈到了，但选项A更全面。另一方面，根据文章第1段的第1句也可推知答案为A。
        　　2. B。判断题。从第 1 段的最后一句话可以做出正确判断。
        　　3. C。语义猜测题。文章第2段告诉我们人与人之间互相支持和帮助可以从几个方面缓解人的压力。注意文章最后一句中的 reduce 与选项C中的 lessen 大致同义。
        　　4. C。细节题。从文章第 2 段内容，采用排除法，可以得知答案为 C。
        　　5. A。主旨题。通读全文可知答案。

gkfive

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        　　LONDON — Life for Cathy Hagner and her three children is set to permanent(永久的) fast-forward.
        　　Their full school day and her job as a lawyer's assistant are busy enough. But Hanger also has to take the two boys to soccer or hockey or basketball while dropping off her daughter at piano lessons or Girl Scout Club.
        　　Often, the exhausted family doesn't get home until 7 pm. There is just time for a quick supper before homework. In today's world, middle-class American and British parents treat their children as if they are competitors racing for some finishing line.
        　　Parents take their children from activity to activity in order to make their future bright. It seems that raising a genius has become a more important goal than raising a happy and well-balanced child.
        　　“Doctors across the country are reporting a growing number of children suffering from stomachaches and headaches due to exhaustion and stress,” says child expert William Doherty of the University of Minnesota.
        　　Teachers are dealing with exhausted kids in the classroom. It's a very serious problem. Many children attend after-school clubs by necessity. But competitive pressures also create an explosion of activities. They include sports, language, music and math classes for children as young as four.
        　　“There is a new parenting trend(趋势) under way which says that you have to tap all your child’s potential(潜能) at a young age; otherwise you will let him down,” says Terry Apter, a Cambridge-based child and adolescent psychiatrist(青少年精神病专家).
        　　“It isn't entirely new: there have always been pushy parents. But what was previously(以前) seen as strange behaviour is now well accepted.”
        　　1. From the second paragraph of this passage we can find that _______.
        　　A. Hagner wastes much time helping her children's lessons
        　　B. Hagner doesn't spend much time on her full-time job
        　　C. Hagner is interested in sports and music
        　　D. Hagner busies herself by following a trend
        　　2. British parents, as the writer described in this passage, _______.
        　　A. treat their children as sports players
        　　B. pay no attention to their children's lessons
        　　C. bring up their children in a simple way
        　　D. give their children little time to develop freely
        　　3. The writer's opinion about after-school clubs is that ________.
        　　A. activities in the country are too competitive
        　　B. children should attend four clubs at a time
        　　C. some clubs result in competitive pressures
        　　D. clubs should have more subjects for school children
        　　4. The last paragraph tells us that in Britain _______.
        　　A. parents used to take their children to every club
        　　B. parents used to be wise on how to raise children
        　　C. parents have all benefited from children’s clubs
        　　D. parents have come to know the standard of education

gkone

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        　　【答案解析】
        　　现在的英、美中产家庭的父母亲让孩子们参加各种课外俱乐部，学习体育、语言、音乐、数学等，把孩子们变成了学习的机器。
        　　1. D。语义理解题。因为第 2 段就是第 1 段内容的具体化。
        　　2. D。判断题。从文章内容可以看出，在英国，孩子们在学校已经够累了，回到家里，父母亲还要他们参加课外俱乐部的一个又一个活动，孩子们自己发展的空间当然没有了。
        　　3. C。判断题。第 6 段第 4 句话 But competitive pressures also create an explosion of activities 把俱乐部不好的作用讲得清楚明了。
        　　4. B。判断题。从本段第 2 句话 But what was previously(以前) seen as strange behaviour is now well accepted 可以判断出，在英国，过去家长们是知道怎样教育孩子们的。

gkfour

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        　　There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
        　　People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend(hurt) many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing(批评) and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation(模仿). It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.
        　　Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrongdoings. These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact(接触) with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.
        　　1. People who are unhappy _______.
        　　A. always consider things differently from others
        　　B. usually are affected by the results of certain things
        　　C. usually misunderstand what others think or say
        　　D. always discover the unpleasant side of certain things
        　　2. The phrase “sour the pleasure of society” most nearly means “_______”.
        　　A. have a good taste with social life B. make others unhappy
        　　C. tend so scold others openly D. enjoy the pleasure of life
        　　3. We can conclude from the passage that _______.
        　　A. we should pity all such unhappy people
        　　B. such unhappy people are dangerous to social life
        　　C. people can get rid of the habit of unhappiness
        　　D. unhappy people can not understand happy persons
        　　4. If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people should _______.
        　　A. prevent any communication with them
        　　B. show no respect and politeness to them
        　　C. persuade them to recognize the bad effects
        　　D. quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes
        　　5. In this passage, the writer mainly _______.
        　　A. describes two types of people
        　　B. laughs at the unhappy people
        　　C. suggests the unhappy people should get rid of the habits of unhappiness
        　　D. tells people how to be happy in life

gkthree

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        　　【答案解析】
        　　生活中有些人拥有相等的健康、财富和生活条件，但由于考虑事情、人物、事件的角度不同，一些人感到幸福，而另一些人则感到不幸福。由于这些不幸福的人处处冒犯别人，其结果只能是处于被孤立的境地。
        　　1. D。判断题。从第 2 段第 4 句话Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things 可以看出另一些人为什么感到不幸福的原因。
        　　2. B。词义猜测题。从该短语后的…offend (hurt) many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere 可以猜出 “sour the pleasure of society” 的正确含义。
        　　3. C。判断题。从第 2 段中倒数第 2 句话The habit may be strong, but it may be cured可以判断出人们可以改变不幸福的脾性。
        　　4. A。判断题。从第 3 段中的倒数第 2 句话If they do not(change this bad habit), it will be good for others to avoid any contact(接触) with them 可以看出作者的态度。
        　　5. C。主旨题。本文主要讲的是那些感觉不幸福的人处处冒犯别人，若长期以往，则只能处于被孤立的境地，所以他们应改变自己的习惯。

gkone

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        　　Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences, especially during Spring Break — a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? Don’t worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
        　　●Save: This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.
        　　●Plan ahead: Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security(安全) and savings.
        　　●Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.
        　　●Plan sensibly: Write down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.
        　　●Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.
        　　●Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.
        　　●Go off the beaten path: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesser-known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.
        　　●Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes: Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.
        　　●Use the Internet: The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. Travelocity. com, www. bargains-lowest fare. com and www. Economic travel. com.
        　　By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.
        　　1. This passage is about _______.
        　　A. how to plan your travel B. how to travel with enough money
        　　C. how to make your travel interesting D. how to get life experiences
        　　2. Before your trip, the first thing you should do is _______.
        　　A. to make a plan of the route B. to get information in the Internet
        　　C. to save money by spending less D. to buy tickets in advance
        　　3. The writer advises you _______.
        　　A. to share costs with any other people B. not to go to well-known places
        　　C. not to visit dangerous places D. to buy anything you want to buy
        　　4. During your trip, _______.
        　　A. you need more shoes than clothes
        　　B. you shouldn’t look for work all the way
        　　C. you can gain valuable life experiences
        　　D. you should forget to do your homework

gkone

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        　　【答案解析】
        　　本文是对学生计划旅行所作准备提出的建议。
        　　1. A。主旨题。根据第1段最后句及全文的内容可推知此题答案为A。
        　　2. C。推断题。根据第1则建议可推知此题答案为C。
        　　3. B。细节题。根据第7则建议可推知此题答案为B。
        　　4. C。细节题。根据文章的首句和尾句可知此题答案为C。