(英语)英语阅读理解(社会文化)练习题及答案
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)含解析
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries(记录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood.In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It's certain that many things from America are as much a part of people's lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I've known about Coca Cola for my whole life.However, it's different with Western fast food. For example, I don't think McDonald's is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people, The Spanish people normally eat at home.On the other hand, maybe McDonald's hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It's true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald's, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it's obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.（1）From the first paragraph we can know that .A. the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere.B. most Spanish people don't like to listen to their own music,C. fast food spreads from Spain to the United States.D. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills.（2）What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?A. American novels.B. Hollywood movies.C. McDonald.D. American music.（3）Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?A. To protect foreign culture in Spain.B. To earn more money from Spanish films.C. To limit the number of foreign movie.D. To unite European Communities.（4）What do you think Spanish tapas might be?A. The name of a drink.B. The name of a restaurant.C. A clothing brand.D. A certain kind of food.【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）C（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了美国对作者家乡西班牙有很大的影响，美国人的饮食习惯。
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)真题汇编(含答案)及解析
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)真题汇编(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解The final results of Best-Ever Teen Fiction vote are in. While it's no surprise to see Harry Potter and The Hunger Games series on top, this year's list also highlights some writers we weren't as familiar with. For example, John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, appears five times in the top 100.Summer, like youth, passes quickly. But the books we read when we're young can stay with us for a lifetime. The following are the top 4 on the list. Enjoy.⒈Harry Potter seriesThe Harry Potter books make up the popular series written by J. K. Rowing. The series includes seven books. The books concern a wizard (魔法师) called Harry Potter and his journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The stories tell of him over coming dangerous obstacles to defeat the dark wizard Lord Voldemort who killed his parents when Harry was 15 months old.⒉The Hunger Games seriesIn the ruins of a future North America, a young girl is picked to leave her poor district and travel to Capitol for a battle to the death in the cruel Hunger Games. But for Katniss Everdeen, the main character in this series by Suzanne Collins, winning the Games only puts her deeper in danger as the strict social order of Panem begins to unravel (瓦解).⒊To Kill a MockingbirdAuthor Harper Lee explores racial tensions in the fictional "tired old town" of Maycomb, Ala. , through the eyes of 6-year-old Scout Finch. As her lawyer father, Atticus, defends a black man accused of a crime, Scout and her friends learn about the unjust treatment of African-Americans – and their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley.⒋The fault in Our StarsHazel Grace, a teenage girl, has got all sorts of cancer inside her body, and her lungs aren't working very well. She knows she is dying and doesn't live in hope any more. When a man named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at the Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.（1）What do we know about John Green?A. One of his novels tops the list.B. Many of his novels are very popular.C. He is the favorite writer of many teens.D. He was a well-known writer long before the vote.（2）Who is the author of The Hunger Games series?A. Harper Lee.B. John Green.C. J. K. Rowling.D. Suzanne Collins.（3）What is To Kill a Mockingbird mainly about?A. Lifelong friendships.B. Racial discrimination.C. A man working as a lawyer.D. A little girl's difficult childhood.（4）Hazel in The Fault in Our Stars ______.A. is very optimisticB. writes a great storyC. makes many mistakesD. is changed by Augustus.（5）In which part of a newspaper can we find the text probably?A. Sports.B. News.C. Literature.D. Entertainment.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）B（4）D（5）C【解析】【分析】短文大意：本文介绍了最受青少年喜爱的四部小说。
2025届高考英语复习阅读理解：02人与社会之历史,社会与文化(含解析)
02人与社会之历史，社会与文化Passage 1（2024·浙江·高考真题）The Stanford marshmallow(棉花糖) test was originally conducted by psychologist Walter Mischel in the late 1960s. Children aged four to six at a nursery school were placed in a room. A single sugary treat, selected by the child, was placed on a table. Each child was told if they waited for 15 minutes before eating the treat, they would be given a second treat. Then they were left alone in the room. Follow-up studies with the children later in life showed a connect ion between an ability to wait long enough to obtain a second treat and various forms of success. As adults, we face a version(版本) of the marshmallow test every day. We’re not tempted(诱惑) by sugary treats, but by our computers, phones, and tablets —all the devices that connect us to the global delivery system for various types of information that do to us what marshmallows do to preschoolers.We are tempted by sugary treats because our ancestors lived in a calorie-poor world, and our brains developed a response mechanism(机制) to these treats that reflected their value —a feeling of reward and satisfaction. But as we’ve reshaped the world around us, dramatically reducing the cost and effort involved in obtaining(获取) calories, we still have the same brains we had thousands of years ago, and this mismatch(不匹配) is at the heart of why so many of us struggle to resist (抵抗) tempting foods that we know we shouldn’t eat.A similar process is at work in our response to information. Our formative(有重大影响的) environment as a species was information-poor, so our brains developed a mechanism that prized(高度重视) new information. But global connectivity has greatly changed our information environment. We are now endlessly bombarded(轰炸) with new information. Therefore, just as we need to be more thoughtful(深思熟虑的) about our caloric consumption(热量消耗), we also need to be more thoughtful about our information consumption, resisting the temptation of the mental “junk food” in order to manage our time most effectively.1．What did the children nee d to do to get a second treat in Mischel’s test A．Take an examination alone. B．Show respect for the researchers.C．Share their treats with others. D．Delay eating for fifteen minutes. 2．According to paragraph 3, there is a mismatch between ______.A．the calorie-poor world and our good appetites B．the shortage of sugar and our nutritional needsC．the rich food supply and our unchanged brains D．the tempting foods and our efforts to keep fit3．What does the author suggest readers doA．Absorb new information readily(欣然地). B．Use diverse information sources. C．Be selective information consumers. D．Protect the information environment. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the textA．Eat Less, Read More B．The Bitter Truth about Early HumansC．The Marshmallow Test for Grownups D．The Marshmallow Test for Children. Passage 2（23-24高二上·全国·课后作业）This year over twenty-three hundred teenagers (young people aged from 13-19) from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes. They will attend US schools, meet US teenagers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a newunderstanding of the rest of the world.Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George’s family. In turn, George’s son Mike spent a year in Fred’s home in America.Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months’ study the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected—much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that were usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.Family life, too, was different. The father’s word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car. “Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it.”At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea.“I suppose I should criticise American schools,” he said. “It is far too e asy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much.In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two.”5．What’s Mike’s attitude towards American educationA．Praise. B．Regret.C．Ignore. D．Accuse.6．What’s the purpose of the whole exchange programA．To help teenagers in other countries know the real America.B．To send students in America to travel in Germany.C．To let students learn something about other countries.D．To have teenagers learn new languages.7．What is particular in American schoolsA．There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.B．There are a lot of outside activities.C．Students usually take 14 subjects in all.D．Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car.8．What did Mike think after experiencing the American school lifeA．A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.B．German schools trained students to be better citizens.C．American schools were not as good as German schools.D．The easy life in American schools was more helpful to students.Passage 3（23-24高三上·湖北·阶段练习）I’m a grandma in my 60s. In the spring of 2020, like the rest of the world, I spent a lot of time staring at a screen and that was when I first got into the YouTube world. I discovered that onscreen offerings were truly endless. From one YouTuber I learned how to plant my own vegetable garden. Someone else shared poetry from Robert Frost, wise sayings from Confucius, and a smattering (一知半解) of other philosophical viewpoints, all of which helped me through some dark days. Down the rabbit hole I went, scrolling for hours and hours, watching other people living their lives and giving me advice on how to live mine.As the months rolled by, YouTube turned my attention away from the hard reality ofwhat was going on in the world. I subscribed to several channels and waited anxiously for new weekly offerings. I watched people reading poetry or painting by streams or looking out windows into snowy landscapes. I found all this calming. Such lovely scenery, such beautiful background music, such pretty clothes they were wearing!At some point though, I got upset by these artistic and seemingly perfect lives. Who is filming them I wondered. Do they rehearse or just act on the spot Isn’t it cold, stepping through snowbanks in dresses The questions kept bothering me while forcing comparisons to my own somewhat more ordinary existence. I wanted to walk in a flowing dress through hilly green field filled with wildflowers! Instead, I was marching through my neighborhood’s city streets in mom jeans.In a moment of insight, I realized that I had a full and happy life, which although it wo uldn’t win awards for perfection onscreen, suited me perfectly. I put my phone away and started paying attention to my own life instead of watching other people live theirs. I still like checking in once in a while. YouTube can be a rich source of entertai nment and inspiration, but I’ve limited my exposure. I am content with the knowledge that my addiction to life onscreen has been replaced by life itself. 9．What can be learned about the author in the spring of 2020A．She experienced some hard times.B．She taught others about gardening.C．She developed an interest in poetry.D．She shared her philosophical views online.10．What effect did YouTube have on the author according to paragraph 2A．It made her more anxious.B．It improved her taste in art.C．It taught her to accept reality.D．It brought some comfort to her.11．How did the artistic lives presented on YouTube make the author feel A．Desperate. B．Connected. C．Envious. D．Proud.12．What has the author decided to do in the endA．Seek inspiration from YouTube.B．Stop using her phone in daily life.C．Focus on her own life instead of others’.D．Continue watching other people’s lives.Passage 4（22-23高一下·江西南昌·阶段练习）One morning soon, you’ll get on your bike and ride from one end of America to the other, because the Great American Rail Trail is 53% complete, making a cross-country bike ride closer to a reality.The idea of a bike trail(小路) made up of scenic paths, trails and former rail lines from Washington DC to Washington State has been 30 years in the making. Now, with more than 50% of the trail up and running, the project, run by the Rails to Trails in cooperation with local authorities, is building up, with hundreds of miles of trails in development now. Though not entirely complete, the rail trail has drawn people of all types.Last August, Ryan Gardill and a colleague biked 350 miles from Pittsburgh to Washington DC．Their travels took them through some beautiful and historical parts of the American East. “The trail connected me to our revolutionary and industr ial history. Most of the towns on the trail were once important to America.”The major goal of the trail is to provide the American public with the opportunity to explore their beautiful country, without getting in their car. A secondary objective is to bring prosperity(繁荣) back to the small towns and cities that once prospered along the country’s now diminished rail system, according to National Geographic. One of these is Muncie, Indiana, a city located on a former rail system and a part of the Rail Trail. The city is already seeing the economic benefits of the trail. “A large majority of our customers are local, but the Rail Trail could help grow tourism,” said Jason Allardt, owner of the historic Kirk’s Bike Shop.This is the hope for many once-prosperous towns and cities all throughout America, though it may take nearly 20 years to get the entire trail up and running. 13．What has made the trail attractive to peopleA．It’s a bike trail with good scenery. B．It’s a rail line across the country.C．It offers good adventurous paths. D．Its construction lasted 30 years. 14．What can be inferred about most towns along the trailA．They were the basic part of the U.S. railways.B．They are mostly located in the mountains.C．They enjoy great popularity as destinations.D．They’re no longer important towns in America.15．What does the underlined word “diminished” mean in Para. 4 A．Enlarged. B．Protected. C．Decreased. D．Destroyed.16．What can we learn about the city MuncieA．The Trail will link its scenery to the outside. B．The Trail will help its economic recovery.C．It has bike paths designed for local citizens. D．The railway has brought about itsprosperity.Passage 5（23-24高三下·河南·阶段练习）The National Heritage Responders is a volunteer network of around 100 experts in cultural heritage conservation from around Puerto Rico. They assist individuals and institutions in figuring out how to save important objects and buildings after disasters. Their crisis hotline has been busier than ever in recent years because of more frequent and severe weather brought on by climate change. In 2023, there have been around 70 calls so far, up from fewer than 10 in 2008, when the hotline first appeared.Ann Frellsen, the Atlanta-based book and paper conservator, is a longtime heritage responder volunteer with more than three decades of experience in helping out cultural institutions after disasters. She was among those sent to Puerto Rico over several visits starting a couple of months after two hurricanes hit it in 2017.After providing initial support via the phone, Frellsen and her team came in to help La Casa del Libro and other local institutions in crisis with equipment, supplies and advice. In fact, much of the advice the hotline provides is via phone or video-chat; volunteers are sent out into the field in certain cases, on an as-needed basis. “There were no stoplights and signs on the highways because they’d all been blown away,” Frellsen said. She added that figuring out how to reach the more than 20 institutions that needed assistance in Puerto Rico was challenging—not to mention the on-the-job hazards.When Frellsen isn’t heading into disaster zones to help save artifacts (文物) from fires, hurricanes and floods, she trains others in the heritage conservation field to do the same. Some of the participants may eventually take the test to become NationalHeritage Responders. But at this moment, they are deep in a hands-on training exercise, based on an imaginary situation cooked up by Frellsen and her co-trainers. 17．What can we say about Puerto RicoA．It calls on people to keep in contact. B．Natural disasters are increasing there. C．It works hard to build highways. D．The weather is really nice there. 18．What can be learned about the National Heritage RespondersA．It teaches individuals how to protect themselves.B．New volunteers can join it with no tests required.C．Victims all over the world can contact it by hotline.D．It sends experts to the disaster areas when necessary.19．What does the underlined word “hazards” in paragraph 4 mean A．Dangers. B．Skills. C．Trainings. D．Rights.20．What are Frellsen and her team busy doing at presentA．Taking various tests. B．Entering a new disaster area.C．Conducting a practical exercise. D．Restoring priceless artifacts.试卷第1页，共3页02人与社会之历史，社会与文化Passage 1（2024·浙江·高考真题）The Stanford marshmallow(棉花糖) test was originally conducted by psychologist Walter Mischel in the late 1960s. Children aged four to six at a nursery school were placed in a room. A single sugary treat, selected by the child, was placed on a table. Each child was told if they waited for 15 minutes before eating the treat, they would be given a second treat. Then they were left alone in the room. Follow-up studies with the children later in life showed a connect ion between an ability to wait long enough to obtain a second treat and various forms of success.As adults, we face a version(版本) of the marshmallow test every day. We’re not tempted(诱惑) by sugary treats, but by our computers, phones, and tablets —all the devices that connect us to the global delivery system for various types of information that do to us what marshmallows do to preschoolers.We are tempted by sugary treats because our ancestors lived in a calorie-poor world, and our brains developed a response mechanism(机制) to these treats that reflected their value —a feeling of reward and satisfaction. But as we’ve reshaped the world around us, dramatically reducing the cost and effort involved in obtaining(获取) calories, we still have the same brains we had thousands of years ago, and this mismatch(不匹配) is at the heart of why so many of us struggle to resist (抵抗) tempting foods that we know we shouldn’t eat.A similar process is at work in our response to information. Our formative(有重大影响的) environment as a species was information-poor, so our brains developed a mechanism that prized(高度重视) new information. But global connectivity has greatly changed our information environment. We are now endlessly bombarded(轰炸) with new information. Therefore, just as we need to be more thoughtful(深思熟虑的) about our caloric consumption(热量消耗), we also need to be more thoughtful about our information consumption, resisting the temptation of the mental “junk food” in order to manage our time most effectively.1．What did the children need to do to get a second treat in Mischel’s test A．Take an examination alone. B．Show respect for the researchers.C．Share their treats with others. D．Delay eating for fifteen minutes. 2．According to paragraph 3, there is a mismatch between ______.A．the calorie-poor world and our good appetites B．the shortage of sugar and ournutritional needsC．the rich food supply and our unchanged brains D．the tempting foods and our efforts to keep fit3．What does the author suggest readers doA．Absorb new information readily(欣然地). B．Use diverse information sources. C．Be selective information consumers. D．Protect the information environment. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the textA．Eat Less, Read More B．The Bitter Truth about Early HumansC．The Marshmallow Test for Grownups D．The Marshmallow Test for Children.【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．C【导语】本文是一篇说明文。
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)题20套(带答案)
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)题20套(带答案)一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解The British live on a small island. They are surrounded by thesea, so it is not surprising that the sea has always played an important role intheir lives. After the development of large, ocean-going sailing ships in the fifteenthcentury, the sea became even more important to the country's development. Shipssetting sail from England determined to extend Britain's territories, its wealthand its knowledge of the world. Ships returned to England bringing goods, peopleand new ideas from foreign places. By the nineteenth century, Britain had the largest,most powerful navy in the world.The great sailing ships were so much a part of British life thatthey even affected the language. Many English expressions we use today were originallynautical (航海的)terms, although most people no longer realize this. For example, people commonlydescribe an honest and fair business deal as being "above board". Thisexpression was originally used in sailing ship times when secretive, dishonest ship'sbusiness would be carried out below decks (below the boards) out of public view.On the other hand, honest business was always conducted on deck (above the boards),in the open where everyone could see what was going on."Pipe down!", meaning "Be quiet!", is anothercommon expression that has nautical origins. The ship's boatswain (水手长) would blow a whistle, or pipe, at theend of the day to indicate (表明) to the sailors it was time to quieten down and go to sleep.Most native English speakers have heard the expression "notenough room to swing a cat", but few know that the "cat" does notrefer to a small furry animal with four legs and a tail. The "cat" isactually a short form of "cat of nine tails" —a whip with nine, knotted(打结的) tails. A boatswain needed a lot of spacein order to swing the whip properly when lashing (鞭打) a poor sailor under his control!（1）The British have been strongly influenced by the sea because ________.A. they occupied more land around the worldB. they got more wealth from the seaC. they live on an island surrounded by the seaD. they had the largest navy ever（2）If someone is open and above board, it means he is ________.A. secretiveB. honestC. cheerfulD. dishonest（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Sailors need to go to sleep when they hear a whistle.B. Sailors will be whipped if they do business below decks.C. A poor sailor may be whipped nine times a day.D. There is no spare room to raise cats on ships.（4）What is the main idea of the passage?A. The business on British sailing ships.B. The influence of British sailors' language on English.C. The sailing history of England.D. The sailing story of British sailors.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，英国作为一个岛国，四周环海，海洋在英国人的生活中起着重要的作用。
英语阅读理解(社会文化)练习题20篇及解析
英语阅读理解(社会文化)练习题20篇及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, which falls between October and November. It's a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps.In honor of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare, succcss, and well-being. People welcome the goddess into their homes by decorating entrances with colorful lanterns and traditional designs. In addition, many people treat themselves to fine jewelry, praying for good fortune. Those who cannot afford so much, seek out cheaper items such as clothes or household goods.The second day of the festival is called Kali Chaudas. For some, the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and businesses. They decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand.The third day is when the biggest celebrations occur, which begin early in the morning with a visit to a temple to seek the blessings of the goddess. As the sun sets, festival observers light up their homes with small lamps and enjoy delicious traditional foods with their loved ones.The festival's fourth day is celebrated in many different ways. Friends and relatives visit with gifts, sweets and best wishes for the season.And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Oooj It honors the close bond between brothers and sisters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious food.For children in India, Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get all entire week off from school and are treated to gifts, new clothes, amazing food, and, in the past at least, a large number of fireworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the country's favorite celebrations.（1）People celebrate the first day of Diwali mainly for______.A.good fortune.B.colorful lanternsC.expensive jewelryD.traditional designs（2）What's the probable purpose of creating "rangoli" on the floor?A.To design traditional patterns.B.To produce colored powder or sand.C.To help get rid of bad luck.D.To produce an opportunity in business.（3）What is a man likely to do on the last day of the festival?A.Exchange gifts and best wishes with his loved ones.B.Be busy decorating his home during the day.C.Get together with his sisters and brothers.D.Light up his home with small lamps.（4）Which of the following may not be a reason for children's love of Diwali?A.Having a week off.B.Getting Christmas gifts.C.Enjoying amazing food.D.Setting off fireworks.【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了印度最重要的节日之一——排灯节。
英语阅读理解专项训练--社会文化类(附答案)
高考英语阅读理解专项训练社会文化类(一)When milk arrived on the doorstepWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck.As a 5??year??old boy, I couldn't take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. Henoticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note －“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”－and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilkwould magically appear.All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn't freeze. And Iremember Mr.Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for saleeverywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch (门廊). Every so often my son's friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.1．Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer________.A．to show his magical powerB．to pay for the deliveryC．to satisfy his curiosityD．to please his mother2．What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy's house?A．He wanted to have tea there.B．He was treated as a family member.C．He was a respectable person.D．He was fully trusted by the family.3．Why does home milk delivery no longer exist?A．Nobody wants to be a milkman now.B．It has been driven out of the market.C．Its service is getting poor.D．It is forbidden by law.4．Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?A．He missed the good old days.B．He wanted to tell interesting stories.C．He needed it for his milk bottles.D．He planted flowers in it.(二)While small may be beautiful, tall is just plain uncomfortable it seems, particularly when it comes to staying in hotels and eating in restaurants.The Tall Persons Club Great Britain (TPCGB), which was formed six months ago to campaign for the needs of the tall, has turned its attention to hotels and restaurants. Beds that are too small，shower heads that are too low, and restaurant tables with hardly any leg??room all make life difficult for those of above average height, it says.But it is not just the extra??tall whose needs are not being met. The average height of the population has been increasing yet the standard size of beds, doorways, and chairs has remained unchanged.“The bedding industry says a bed should be six inches larger than the person using it, so even a king??size bed at 6′6″ (6 feet and 6 inches) is falling short for 25% of men, while the standard 6′3″ bed caters for less than half of the male population，” said TPCGB president Phil Heinricy，“Seven??foot beds would work fine.”Similarly, restaurant tables can cause no end of problems. Small tables, which mean the long??legged have to sit a foot or so away from them, are enough to make tall customers go elsewhere.Some have already taken note, however. At Queens Moat Houses' Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh, 6′6″ beds are now put in as standard after requests for longer beds from taller visitors，particularly Americans.1．What is the purpose of the TPCGB campaign?A．To provide better services.B．To rebuild hotels and restaurants.C．To draw public attention to the needs of the tall.D．To attract more people to become its members.2．Which of the following might be a bed of proper length according to Phil Heinricy?A．7′2″B．7′C．6′6″D．6′3″3．What may happen to restaurants with small tables?A．They may lose some customers.B．They may start businesses elsewhere.C．They have to find easy chairs to match the tables.D．They have to provide enough space for the long??legged.4．What change has already been made in a hotel in Edinburgh?A. Tall people pay more for larger beds.B．6′6″ beds have taken the place of 6′3″ beds.C．Special rooms are kept for Americans.D．Guest rooms are standardized.(三)Cassandra Feeley finds it hard to manage on her husband's income. So this year she did something more than a hobby: She planted vegetables in her yard. For her first garden, Ms. Feeley has put in 15 tomato plants, and five rows of a variety of vegetables. The family's old farm house has become a chicken house, its residents arriving next month. Last year, Ms. Rita Gartin kept a small garden. This year she has made it much larger because, she said, “The cost of everything is going up and I was looking to lose a few pounds, too; so it's a win??win situation all around.”They are among the growing number of Americans who, driven by higher living costs and a falling economy (经济), have taken up vegetable gardening for the first time. Others have increased the size of their existing gardens. Seed companies and garden shops say that not since the 1970s has there been such an increase in interest in growing food at home. Now many gardens across the country have been sold out for several months. In Austin, Tex., some of the gardens have a three??year waiting list.George C. Ball Jr., owner of a company, said sales of vegetable seeds and plants are up by 40% over last year, double the average growth of the last five years. Mr. Ball argues that some of the reasons have been building for the last few years. The big one is the striking rise in the cost of food like bread and milk, together with the increases in the price of fruits and vegetables. Food prices have increased because of higher oil prices. People are now driving less, taking fewer vacations, so there is more time to garden.1．What does the word “residents” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A．chickensB．tomatoesC．gardensD．people2．Why is vegetable gardening becoming increasingly popular?A．More Americans are doing it for fun.B．The price of oil is lower than before.C．There's a growing need for fruits.D．The cost of living is on the rise.3．Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A．Family Food PlanningB．Banking on GardeningC．A Belt??tightening MoveD．Gardening as a Hobby(四) Since 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one,graffiti??covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals (壁画) have been painted.Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.The walls that were once ugly with graffiti (涂鸦) are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphia's Anti??Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAP's artistic director. “When people ask me what our program is about，” she says, “I answer them with one word: hope”. Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one??time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.The MAP's work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community (社区). When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been “Safe Streets”，“Love and Care”，and “Peace Walk”．The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.“The making of a mural enters people's collective memory as an extraordinary, p leasant moment in neighborhood history.” says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.1．What can be the best title for the text?A．Love, from Graffiti Writers to MuralistsB．MAP, a New Company in PhiladelphiaC．Jane, an Excellent Mural ArtistD．Hope, One Wall at a Time2．What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?A．Helping the young find jobs.B．Protecting the neighborhood.C．Fighting against graffiti.D．Attracting more visitors.3．How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?A．By having discussions with people in the community.B．By seeking advice from the city government.C．By learning from the young graffiti writers.D．By studying the history of the city.4．Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?A．Difficult.B．Dangerous.C．Experimental.D．Successful.社会文化类(一)答案与解析1.C推理判断题。
高三英语阅读理解(社会文化)题20套(带答案)含解析
高三英语阅读理解(社会文化)题20套(带答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解Some international languages are widely used formany purposes. Some minority languages will die out and some nations tend tokeep minority languages. I reckon that most common used internationallanguages ease our life quality and communication with different nationalities.On the other hand, we need to help improve minority languages.There are many languages in the entire world buttwo or three minority languages die out each year. Some countries try to savedying languages. For instance, Australian Government created a project to savethe language and culture of Maori who are Australian aborigines. And there areother projects to keep minority languages such as American Indian language.However, the worldwide job market usuallyrequires candidates who can speak English or other international languages.People who cannot speak lingua franca (共通语) could hardly be promotedat work. For example, some companies need an employee who can deal with foreigncompanies. So most people tend to learn at least one international languagethat helps them to find a better job.Therefore, world needs one common lingua francathat should be spoken in any country. Consequently, one common language shouldbe a required subject in every school. So anyone speaking one common languagecan travel without worries to any point of the world and trade their products. Peoplewill not be forced to learn many languages.In conclusion, we should help minority nationsto keep their languages for the cultural diversity. To ease the worldwidecommunication among nations, we should create a common language and providecourses of it. As a result, no one will face a language issue.（1）What does the underlined word “reckon” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Deny.B. Fear.C. Ignore.D. Think.（2）What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A. Not all minority languages are useful.B. Some minority languages have died out.C. Maori is attractive to Australian tourists.D. American Indian language is well preserved.（3）Why do most people study more international languages?A. It benefits their journey.B. They can earn more money.C. It does good to find a good job.D. They are eager to get promoted.（4）How can we stay away from language problems?A. By learning a common language.B. By wiping out minority languages.C. By studying more languages at college.D. By communicating more with foreigners.【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）C（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，一些国际语言被广泛用于许多目的，多数人学习更多的国际语言是为了找到一份好工作。
高考英语阅读理解(社会文化)技巧和方法完整版及练习题
高考英语阅读理解(社会文化)技巧和方法完整版及练习题一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解The Nazca Lines are a series of large ancient geoglyphs (地画) in the Nazca Desert, in southern Peru. It is ranging from geometric patterns to drawings of different animals and stylized human-like forms. The ancient lines can only be truly taken in from high in the air, leaving generations puzzled as to how these precise works could have been completed long before the documented invention of human flight.The Lines were first spotted when commercial airlines began flying across the Peruvian desert in the 1920,s. Who built them and what was their purpose? Are they roads, star pointers，maybe even a gigantic map? If the people who lived here 2,000 years ago had only a simple technology, how did they manage to construct such precise figures? Did they have a plan? These markings are like a vast puzzle.The Nazca Lines are the most outstanding group of geoglyphs in the world. There are also huge geoglyphs in Egypt, Malta，United States (Mississippi and California), Chile，Holivia and in other countries. But the Nazca geoglyphs, because of their numbers， characteristics, dimensions and cultural continuity as they were made and remade throughout a certain history period, form the most impressive archeological (考古学的) group.The Nazca plain is unique for its ability to preserve the markings upon it, due to the combination of the climate (one of the driest on Earth, with only twenty minutes of rainfall per year) and the flat, stony ground which minimizes the effect of the wind at ground level. With no dust or sand to cover the plain and little rain or wind to erode (腐蚀) it, lines drawn here tend to stay drawn. These factors, combined with the existence of lighter-colored subsoil beneath the desert surface, provide a vast writing pad that is suited to the artist who wants to leave his mark eternal.（1）What can we know about the Nazca Lines from the first two paragraphs?A. They were built as a big map.B. They were formed by nature.C. They are ancient lines in caves.D. They are huge markings in a desert（2）How many factors make the Nazca Lines the most impressive?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.（3）Why are the Nazca Lines well preserved?A. Because of the wind at ground level.B. Because of the existence of soft soil.C. Because of the climate and geography.D. Because of the thick sand on the top.（4）What does the underlined word “eternal” probably mean?A. Non-stop.B. Ever-lasting.C. Real-life.D. High-end.【答案】（1）D（2）D（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了出现在秘鲁南部Nazca沙漠的大型古代地画The Nazca Lines，其神奇之处及形成原因。
【英语】英语阅读理解(社会文化)专项习题及答案解析含解析
【英语】英语阅读理解(社会文化)专项习题及答案解析含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解Theaters of the PastThe Greek TheaterTheaters developed in many parts of Greece. Ancient Greek theaters were built in natural open air sites on conveniently shaped hills. This allowed a great mass of people to enjoy a show at a time. Due to this, actors placed emphasis on exaggerated (夸张的) action and speech. And, colorful symbolic masks and costumes were used.The Medieval TheaterThe Medieval theater started in churches. That's why medieval plays were about Bible stories. At first, it became a custom for priests (牧师) to act out brief scenes during Christmas and Easter. These acts attracted large crowds. Finally the church refused to allow priests to participate in any such events again, so ordinary people began these performances outside. Performances were set in the town square, with several stage settings around it.The Elizabethan TheaterThe England's theater developed rapidly in the years following the defeat of the Spanish Navy. The dominant feature of Elizabethan theater was the stage. It has three parts: The fore stage for outside scenes; the inner stage for scenes inside a building; an upper stage or balcony for various purposes. The reason for this design is that there were no scene changes, or breaks during the play. Very little scenery was used, so the actors had to create a scene through their voices and dialogues. This led to a more poetic script, and poets became the main source of script writing.The Restoration TheaterSome of the plays told sad stories, but the majority of the plays were really funny. Many specialized machines were used to create the scene. The stage was a very clever idea , in that on the sides of the stage large back shutters (百叶窗) were painted with the scene.（1）Why were ancient Greek theaters built on hills?A.To hold a large audience.B.To build a big and strong stage.C.To have a better sound effect.D.To emphasize exaggerated performances.（2）In which theater could actors' voices and speech help create scenes?A.The Greek Theater.B.The Medieval Theater.C.The Elizabethan Theater.D.The Restoration Theater.（3）What is special about the Restoration Theater?A.Colorful masks were used.B.The stage was smartly designed.C.Most of its plays were sorrowful.D.Ordinary people were the performers.【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了四个古代的剧院。
初中初三(英语)高考英语阅读理解(社会文化)技巧小结及练习题
（英语）高考英语阅读理解(社会文化)技巧小结及练习题一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解At one time or another in your life you have probably done origami, even if it was just making a paper airplane or something more complicated like a paper crane. The chances are that as you did it, you reflected on how inventive this traditional art is. Animals, boxes, flowers, boats: it all can be created from a single square or rectangular sheet of paper simply by folding it. No cutting, no pasting.But did you ever stop to think how the same techniques might be applied to engineering? Equipment that could be of real practical use? Origami meets the demand for things that need to be small when transported and large when they arrive, like the everyday umbrella. In fact, origami-inspired creations have already flown in space; in 1995, Japanese engineers launched a satellite with solar panels that folded like a map.'It's now mathematically proven that you can pretty much fold anything," says physicist Robert J. Lang, who quit his engineering job eight years ago to fold things full time. Lang, an origami enthusiast since age six, advised a advised well-known ear manufacturer the best way to fold an airbag into a dashboard. He is currently working on a space telescope lens that, if all goes according to plan, should be able to unfold to the size of a football field.At the other end of the scale, researchers are also working on tiny folding devices that could lead to breakthroughs in medicine and computing. There's no doubt that computers of the future may contain tiny, folded motors or capacitors for faster processing and better memory.Applications for origami engineering go further than many of us might imagine. "Some day," says MIT's Erik Demaine, "we'll build reconfigurable (可重构的) robots that can fold on their own from one thing into another, like Transformers. Too much like science fiction to be true? Maybe—though you certainly wouldn't want to bet against it."（1）What do we know about origami?A. It consumes lots of time.B. It involves interesting ideas.C. It requires complex techniques.D. It has to do with cutting and pasting.（2）Which of the following is an application of origami?A. A space telescope lens can be folded to the size of an umbrella.B. A satellite is equipped with solar panels and a folded map.C. An airbag can be better folded into a dashboard of a car.D. A future computer contains many huge folded motors.（3）What is Erik Demaine's attitude towards origami engineering?A. HopefulB. Doubtful.C. Disapproving.D. Ambiguous.（4）In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Entertainment.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Pop-science.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，折纸是一种具有创造性的传统艺术，而现在它已经被应用到技术工程领域，人们利用折纸原理创造出了很多可折叠的装置。
【英语】英语专题汇编阅读理解(社会文化)(一)及解析
【英语】英语专题汇编阅读理解(社会文化)(一)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解There are lots of ways to educate yourself on the Internet. You can find photos, documents, and films on almost any topic you can imagine. And at , you can access lectures by artists, scholars, designers, technicians and others.TED began in 1984 as a conference that brought together individuals from the fields of technology, entertainment and design. It was intended to be a one-time event focusing on technology and design. The event ended up losing money, and it was six years before the founders tried it again. This time it worked, and since 1990, the TED conference has been an annual event. There are now two held every year, with topics as diverse as music, medicine, and money. Other specialized spin-off conferences address narrower issues.The TED website came from a desire to share the conferences with the world, to "offer free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers," as the website puts it. The current version of the site was launched in April 2007, and contains videos of talks given at the TED conferences around the world. The talks are transcribed into hundreds of languages.The TED website is owned by the Sapling Foundation, a non profit devoted to fostering the spread of great ideas. The Sapling foundation acquired TED in 2001. Since then, it has been focusing on using TED to broadcast ideas that might change the world.TED, of course, isn't immune to criticism. It's been called elitist(精英) for its high ticket prices (more than 6,000 dollars total). It's been accused by a few people of censorship for not publishing their talks. One controversial speaker was upset about being criticized by the conference's host afterward.The complaints, however, seem to be relatively few for such a large, long-running organization. And accusations of elitism ring hollow when so much is given away for free on TED's website. Whatever its failings, TED is a source of inspirational information for those who seek it out.（1）What is the main topic of the article?A.The case against TEDB.What's on TED today.C.Pros and cons of .D.What is TED（2）Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.The TED conference came after the success of .B.Two TED conferences are now held every year.C.TED talks are available in many languages.D.The Sapling Foundation owns .（3）From the last two paragraphs, we can infer that ________.A.it is accepted to all involved that some TED talks might not be publishedB.the host of the conference is one who plays a supportive role to the speakersC.TED is criticized for giving special treatment to the wealthy or powerfulD.the negative comments on TED greatly affects its reputation（4）This author probably believes that________.A.TED is elitistB.TED is beneficialC.TED isn't importantD.TED is the best website【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了TED以及它的历史发展。
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)及其解题技巧及练习题(含答案)含解析
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)及其解题技巧及练习题(含答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解March 21 has been declared World Sleep Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the value of sleep. Many sleep experts hope it will be a wake-up call.According to a poll (民意调查) by the National Sleep Foundation, nearly 4 in 5 Americans don't get as much sleep as they should during the workweek. On average, adults are thought to need at least eight hours of sleep a night, although some can manage with less and some won't do well without more. But the survey found that, on weekdays, only 21% of Americans actually get a full eight hours of sleep, and another 21% get less than six hours.To many of us, the thought of spending more time sleeping is, well, a big yawn. On the other hand, the thought of being smarter, thinner, healthier and more cheerful has a certain appeal. And those are just a few of the advantages that can be ours if we consistently get enough sleep, researchers say. Also on the plus side: We're likely to have better skin, better memories, better judgment, and, oh, yes, longer lives.“When you lose even one hour of sleep for any reason, it influences your performance the next day,” says Dr. Alon Avidan, director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center.A study published last year found the same to be true even of children. When kids aged 8 to 12 slept for just one hour less for four nights, they didn't function as well during the day.But sleeping has an image problem.“We see napping or sleeping as lazy,” says Jennifer Vriend, a clinical psychologist in Ottawa, Canada, and the leading author of the study with children.“We put so much emphasis on diet, nutrition and exercise. Sleep is in the back seat. In fact,”she adds,“no matter how much we work out, no matter how well we eat, we can't be in top physical shape unless we also get plenty of sleep.”（1）The underlined part in Paragraph 1 means .A. waking up the sleepersB. drawing people's attentionC. serving as a morning callD. declaring the special day（2）From Paragraph 3 we can infer that .A. being healthier is one of the advantages for usB. sleeping has nothing to do with one's expectationsC. enough sleep is the guarantee of the appealing thingsD. spending more time in sleeping is a waste of time（3）What Jennifer Vriend said in the last paragraph implies that .A. people care little about sleepingB. sleeping is an image problemC. lazy people tend to sleep longD. sleeping is only part of our life（4）What is the purpose of the passage?A. To talk about people's sleeping problems.B. To provide an investigation result of sleeping.C. To stress the function of sleeping at night.D. To arouse the awareness of enough sleep.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，充足的睡眠对我们非常重要,为了引起人们的足够重视,3月21日被宣布为世界睡眠日。
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英语阅读理解(社会文化)专题练习(及答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解Vietnam aims to solve the relations between economic development and cultural preservation. Vietnamese cultural departments and activists have tried to preserve the historical and cultural relics in the country.Vietnam now has more than 40000 historical relics. These relics of various forms and history are treasures for future generations.However, hundreds of relics are severely damaged due to the negative influence of time, war and human activities. Head of Hanoi Relics Management Board, Nguyen Doan Tuan, says rescue work must preserve the relics' soul: "We cannot replace ruined construction with new materials. We must preserve its shape, size and style. We need to pay attention to every brick replaced so that it looks exactly like the original."Most relics have to rely on tourist fees for repair and rescue work. Director of Van Mieu Cultural and Science Center Dang Kim Ngoc, says that the relics must be promoted widely to attract more visitors and bring in more income for repair and preservation: "We provide constant guide services for visitors so that they understand more about our relics. At the same time, a natural surrounding of the relic has been ensured, including the grass field and garden to improveits scenic value."The local government agreed that the relics must be turned to the community for shared efforts in the preservation work. Director of Vietnam Revolution Museum Dang Quoc Quan, said that the community must be guided in the preservation and protection, "The UNESCO aims to let local community take part in the preservation of relics. We have seen limitations in the preservation of relics, especially festival-related groups of buildings. This requires management and guidance by the government."Nguyen Thi Minh Ly from the Department of Heritage says the community should be guided in proper behaviors towards relics: "This will ensure the protection of cultural relics in later generations. Creative restoration (修复) must be based on previous (先前的) values."Experts have called for a systematic (系统的) guidance by the state in local level preservation while promoting creative thinking in restoration for each relic.（1）Where is the passage most probably taken from?A.A government survey.B.A research paper.C.A newspaper report.D.A travel guide.（2）Which of the following is not the reasons for the damaged relics in Vietnam?A.Human activities.B.Poor building materials.C.War influence.D.The passing of time.（3）It can be inferred from paragraphs 4-6 that to preserve relics, the government should .A.turn to the UNESCO for financial helpB.improve the scenic value by raising tourist feesC.encourage the community to join in the rescue workD.make full use of the money raised by the local people（4）What might be the best title for the passage?A.Guide the Community in Proper BehaviorsB.Replace the Ruined Construction with a New StyleC.Hundreds of Relics in Vietnam Are In RuinsD.Experts Call for a Systematic Way to Preserve Relics【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）C（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了越南文化部门和活动人士一直在努力保护本国的历史和文化遗产，文章说明了文物遭受破坏的原因和文物保护的现状。
专题01-高考英语真题分类拔高练习-阅读理解-社会文化类(原卷版)
高考英语真题【阅读理解】分类拔高练习01社会文化类1.（2018·江苏）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
DC hildren as young as ten are becoming dependent on social media for their sense of self-worth, a major study warned.It found many youngsters(少年）now measure their status by how much public approval they get online, often through "like". Some change their behavior in real life to improve their image on the web.The report into youngsters aged from 8 to 12 was carried out by Children's Commissioner (专员）Anne Longfield. She said social media firms were exposing children to major emotional risks, with some youngsters starting secondary schoolill-equipped to cope with the tremendous pressure they faced online.Some social apps were popular among the children even though they supposedly require users to be at least 13.The youngsters admitted planning trips around potential photo-opportunities and then messaging friends—and friends of friends — to demand "likes" for their online posts.The report found that youngsters felt their friendships could be at risk if they did not respond to social media posts quickly, and around the clock.Children aged 8 to 10 were "starting to feel happy" when others liked their posts. However, those in the 10 to 12 age group were "concerned with how many people like their posts", suggesting a "need" for social recognition that gets stronger the older they become.Miss Longfield warned that a generation of children risked growing up "worried about their appearance and image as a result of the unrealistic lifestyles they follow on platforms, and increasingly anxious about switching off due to the constant demands of social media.She said: "Children are using social media with family and friends and to play games when they are in primary school. But what starts as fun usage of apps turns into tremendous pressure in real social media interaction at secondary school."As their world expanded, she said, children compared themselves to others online in a way that was "hugely damaging in terms of their self-identity, in terms of their confidence, but also in terms of their ability to develop themselves".Miss Longfield added: "Then there is this push to connect—if you go offline, will you miss something, will you miss out, will you show that you don't care about those people you are following, all of those come together in a huge way at once.""For children it is very, very difficult to cope with emotionally." The Children's Commissioner for England's study—life in Likes—found that children as young as 8 were using social media platforms largely for play.However, the research—involving eight groups of 32 children aged 8 to 12—suggested that as they headed toward their teens, they became increasingly anxious online.By the time they started secondary school—at age 11—children were already far more aware of their image online and felt under huge pressure to ensure their posts were popular, the report found.However, they still did not know how to cope with mean-spirited jokes, or the sense of incompetence they might feel if they compared themselves to celebrities(名人）or more brilliant friends online. The report said they also faced pressure to respond to messages at all hours of the day—especially at secondary school when more youngsters have mobile phones.The Children's Commissioner said schools and parents must now do more to prepare children for the emotional minefield(雷区）they faced online. And she said social media companies must also "take more responsibility". They should either monitor their websites better so that children do not sign up too early, or they should adjust their websites to the needs of younger users.Javed Khan, of children's charity Bamardo's, said: "It's vital that new compulsory age-appropriate relationship and sex education lessons in England should help equip children to deal with the growing demands of social media."It's also hugely important for parents to know which apps their children are using."（1）Why did some secondary school students feel too much pressure?A.They were not provided with adequate equipment.B.They were not well prepared for emotional risks.C.They were required to give quick responses.D.They were prevented from using mobile phones.（2）Some social app companies were to blame because .A.they didn't adequately check their users' registrationB.they organized photo trips to attract more youngstersC.they encouraged youngsters to post more photosD.they didn't stop youngsters from staying up late（3）Children's comparing themselves to others online may lead to .A.less friendliness to each otherB.lower self-identity and confidenceC.an increase in online cheatingD.a stronger desire to stay online（4）According to Life in Likes, as children grew, they became more anxious to .A.circulate their posts quicklyB.know the qualities of their postse mobile phones for playD.get more public approval（5）What should parents do to solve the problem?municate more with secondary schools.B.Urge media companies to create safer apps.C.Keep track of children's use of social media.D.Forbid their children from visiting the web.（6）What does the passage mainly talk about?A.The influence of social media on children.B.The importance of social media to children.C.The problem in building a healthy relationship.D.The measure to reduce risks from social media.2.（2020·天津）阅读理解How to Use a Modern Public LibraryHas it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It's been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.Check out a book. While libraries still loan out(出借)books, you'll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you're looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you've requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats(载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn't offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups. Perhaps you'd like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many librarieswill help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce(商会)and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.（1）Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by______.A.sharing their books on the InternetB.giving access to online reading at a library branchC.sending a needed book to a library branch nearbyD.making the checkout procedures diverse（2）According to Paragraph 3, what items may be checked out from a public library?A.A magazine and an e-book.B.A game and an oil painting.C.A music CD and a kid's toy.D.A DVD and a video player（3）As is described in Paragraph 4, taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Time allows ______.A.the kid to learn a new languageB.the parent to enjoy quiet readingC.the kid to overcome reading difficultiesD.the parent to meet their program sponsor（4）Your local library can help you start a business by ______.A.providing relevant information and supporting servicesB.offering professional advice on business managementC.supplying useful information of your potential buyersD.arranging meetings with government officials（5）What is the purpose of the passage?A.To point out the importance of public libraries.B.To encourage people to work in public libraries.C.To introduce the improved services of public libraries.D.To call for the modernization of public library systems.3.（2018·江苏）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
中考英语阅读理解——社会文化类
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2020年高考英语阅读理解社会文化类专练(附答案)
2020年高考英语阅读理解社会文化类专练（附答案）1.阅读理解Do you like doing volunteer work? Here are some “green” volunteer opportunities.FUN SocietyFUN Society is an organization started by some young people. It aims at encouraging young people to take action to protect the environment. It's preparing for some summer camps to educate teenagers on the importance of environmental protection. There are various volunteer positions for you to choose from Growing ChefsJoin a team of chef volunteers to grow vegetables, cook with children, and get the children excited about eating healthy food. During the first visit, plant gardens with children, then return every 2 weeks for 3.5 months to help the children care of the gardens, taste new food, and do lessons on agriculture and cooking. At the end of the program, the chefs help the children prepare delicious meals with the vegetables they have grown.Environmental Youth Alliance(EYA)This non-profit organization is run by young people. They work on improving the quality of the urban environment and the health of its people. EYA is now looking for volunteers who are looking for hands-on experience in growing their own food in the city.Stanley Park Ecology Society(SPES)Do you want to volunteer in one of the greatest parks in the world and learn about amazing ecosystems(生态环境) SPES volunteers work on everything, including education, conservation, wildlife monitoring, and office tasksUBC Botanical GardenVolunteering at the UBC Botanical Garden is a great way to learn about plants, meet new people, and share your love for the garden with others. They are always looking for people who love the plant world and are eager to share their passion with others.（1）FUN Society organizes summer camps in order to __________.A. educate teenagers on healthy eatingB. help children have fun in summerC. encourage environmental protectionD. attract more young people to play together（2）In which program can you have fun with children?A. FUN SocietyB. Growing ChefsC. Stanley Park Ecology SocietyD. UBC Botanical Garden（3）What can we do as a member of the Environmental Youth Alliance?A. Learn to grow food.B. Protect the rural environment.C. Take part in a camp.D. Cook with some chefs.（4）Which of the following can't you learn in Stanley Park Ecology Society?A. Observe wild animals.B. Protect the ecosystems.C. Ride a mountain bike.D. Do office tasks.2.阅读理解Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume（消耗）rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to（往往，倾向于）stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed（挤出）between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers' markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don't Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.In spite of（尽管）all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity — or extreme overweight — among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject（拒绝）older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% — and is growing.（1）In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?A. They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.B. They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.C. They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles.D. They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.（2）This text is mainly the relationship between _________.A. Americans and the FrenchB. life style and obesityC. children and adultsD. fast food and overweight（3）The text is mainly developed __________.A. by contrast （对比）B. by spaceC. by process（变化过程）D. by classification（分类）（4）Where does this text probably come from?A. A TV interviewB. A food advertisementC. A health reportD. A book review（书评）3.阅读理解While CCTV's educational show Animal World is well known, few big screen wildlife documentaries have been made by China's film industry.But Born in China, which came out on Aug 2, may be important for Chinese filmmakers who want to get into nature -themed films. The movie, directed by Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan, was shot in theQinghai-Tibet Plateau and shows the animals' lives during different seasons.Born in China not only brings to audiences the lives of animals that are rarely seen in the wild—giant pandas, snow leopards, and golden monkeys, but also shows Chinese traditional culture.A symbol of China, the giant panda is both black and white. Its body is thought to show yin and yang, which ancient Chinese ideas were based on. The panda's gentle nature shows how yin and yang lead to peace. It can be seen in the film when a panda mother guides her baby to look for independence and explore the world.Unlike the shy pandas, monkeys always have strong personalities. The Monkey King in China's most famous novel Journey to the West has many conflicting traits(特点). It stands for not only impatience but also cleverness and energy. Born in China follows a 2-year-old golden monkey who leaves his family, but then returns and understands the meaning of responsibility.Just as the golden monkey, a mother snow leopard also faces difficulty in raising her babies in the wild. The leopards, known for their rapid attacks and quick footwork(脚步), have inspired a form of pictographic(象形拳) in Shaolin martial arts(武术)."Born in China is a means to show off Chinese traditional culture," director Lu told the reporter. "Chinese people have learned a lot from wild animals since ancient times. This is why I shot this nature -themed documentary."（1）How is Born in China special according to the article?A. It shows Chinese traditional culture through the lives of animals.B. It's considered the bestnature-themed film to come out of China.C. It's the first big screen wildlife documentary ever made in China.D. It shows audiences the lives of rare animals.（2）We can learn from the article that in Born in China, _______.A. the story of the giant pandas shows the importance of exploring the worldB. the story of the golden monkeys was inspired by the Monkey KingC. the stories show how animals grow up to be independentD. the story about snow leopards shows what people can learn from animals（3）What may be the best title for the text?A. The stories of 3 animal familiesB. Symbols of ChinaC. Wildlife born in ChinaD. Nature shows culture4.根据短文理解，选择正确答案。
(英语)英语阅读理解(社会文化)练习题20篇及解析
（英语）英语阅读理解(社会文化)练习题20篇及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Moscow city authorities have begun using comics (漫画) with characters from Russian fairy tales to explain to migrants (移民) how they should behave. They say a 100-page guide is neededto "keep a positive image" of the city and could help reduce "tensions" between natives and migrants. But critics have pointed out that foreign migrants and natives may be regarded as antagonists in the manual (手册).Russians and migrants have repeatedly flooded in Moscow recently. Many migrants from ex-Soviet republics in Central Asia, the Caucasus (高加索) and North Caucasus, arrive in Moscow every year, attracted by the capital's job opportunities and relatively high salaries. A significant number of them work in the Russian capital illegally.The new guide in Russian seeks to explain the "dos" and "don'ts" to migrants. They are urgednot to cause trouble, by staring at women, or eating or talking loudly on the streets. They are also warned that the police may routinely (例行公事) stop them to check their documents.In the manual, Russia's famous "three warriors" are meant to represent the city's law enforcement agencies (执法机关), while Prince Yuri Dolgoruky (a historical character) is used for tours around Moscow. Meanwhile, Vasilisa the Wise and The Snow Maiden test the reader on Russia's language and history. A special section of the book explains the importance of following Moscow's strict residency and employment rules, stressing that migrants could otherwise be deported (驱逐出境) or banned from entry.The manual was written primarily for illegal migrants, Alexander Kalinin, who heads the group Support for Working Migrants in Moscow, told BBC Russian."We want to raise their level of law awareness," he added.Migrant characters had initially (最初) been identified as representatives of different nationalities, but the book's authors later decided to drop this idea so as "not to offend anyone",said Mr. Kalinin."The old conflict between Russian heroes and non-Slavic invaders is being revived," Yevgeny Varshaver, a migration expert told BBC Russian. He also suggested that the language used in the book would be "difficult" to understand for some migrants who were not native Russian speakers.（1）The underlined word "antagonists" in Paragraph 1 can probably be replaced by "________".A. friendsB. acquaintancesC. cooperatorsD. opponents（2）People from other countries come to Moscow "________".A. to find well-paid jobsB. to have a new lifestyleC. to enjoy the fine climateD. to experience a new culture（3）The third paragraph is mainly about "________".A. consequences the migrants may sufferB. the purpose of publishing the handbookC. the measures to attract foreign migrantsD. characters and their functions in Russian fairytales（4）Which of the following would be the best title of the text?A. Ways to help foreign migrants to settle in RussiaB. Characters from Russian fairy tales have new jobsC. More and more foreign migrants to work in MoscowD. Moscow fairy tale comics to help migrants behave【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）B（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了莫斯科当局用童话人物的漫画向移民解释行为规范。
英语阅读理解(社会文化)专项习题及答案解析含解析
英语阅读理解(社会文化)专项习题及答案解析含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition & Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare's work. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright(剧作家), Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.Group Visits to the Exhibition & TourOpening HoursTheatre Tours:Monday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Exhibition:Monday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will have its own guide for free. To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to us via email.Exhibition and Tour PricesAdult: $15.00Senior (60+): $13.50Student (with valid ID): $11.50Child (5-15): $ 8.00Complimentary: Every 16th person freeGetting hereShakespeare's Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London SEl9DT,UKWe have currently improved security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, and do not bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call+44(0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge (open 24 hours, seven days a week). Cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the entrance hall on New Globe Walk.Where to eatSwan at Shakespeare's Globe serves modern British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea or drinks in our beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors, available for pre- and post-theatre dining.Swan RestaurantMonday- Friday: 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.Saturday: 12 noon- 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.Sunday: 12 noon- 9: 00 p.m.（1）When can you pay a visit to the exhibition?A. Friday at 12:00 p.m.B. Monday at 8: 00 a.m.C. Saturday at 5: 30 p.m.D. Sunday at 7: 00 p.m.（2）If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition & Tour, what is required for them to do?A. They need to hire a guide themselves.B. They must be accompanied by an adult.C. They have to pay $160 for tickets in total.D. They need to email for a reservation in advance.（3）Which of the following applies to visitors?A. They're able to get a taxi near Southwark Bridge.B. They can park on the south side of Southwark Bridge.C. They are required to deposit their bags before entering.D. It's more convenient to drive there than taking public transport.（4）What can we know about Swan Restaurant?A. Afternoon lea is not served on Sunday.B. It serves traditional seasonal food for diner.C. It is closed from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m. on workdays.D. It serves three meals, drinks and afternoon tea.【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，向游客介绍了参观莎士比亚环球展厅的相关服务信息。
最新高考英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧及练习题
最新高考英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧及练习题一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解Welcome to the 2017 UK Festival AwardsThe UK Festival Awards & Conference is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, vision and creativity of the nation's beloved festival industry.Throughout the day of the event, the Conference invites numerous industry insiders(行家) to discuss the issues most relative to the sector, reviewing its immediate past and portending to the future. The evening's Awards present a wide range of honors across categories that are decidedvia a combination of public voting and professional judgments. Since launching in 2004 it has evolved into a major event at The Roundhouse in London, giving the industry a chance to collectively celebrate and fondly reflect upon the achievements of the past year.With a gourmet dinner, gala awards ceremony and after-show party, it attracts over 1,000 ofthe most influential people in the business.Along with its sister events, the UK Festival Conference and the European Festival Awards, TheUK Festival Awards & Conference is owned and produced by Festival Awards Ltd, an independent company founded in the UK.Awards include Best Major, Medium-Sized and Small Festival, Best Family Festival, Best Overseas Festival, Best Use of New Technology, and of course – Best Toilets.As the festival season is approaching, we thought it'd be a good time to release our free UK Festival Market Report for 2015 / 2016. We gathered the data in our annual census(人口普查) undertaken in the preparation stage for last year's UK Festival Awards. The latest UK Festival Market Report can be downloaded below.Included in the Report is a bunch of related information about festivalgoers: where they're from, how they like to purchase music, what they eat, their attitudes towards ticket prices, how receptive they are to different forms of advertising, why they go to festivals in the first place, where they sleep, and much more.We hope you find the information useful.（1）Which phrase is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “portending” in paragraph 2?A. getting downB. adding upC. giving wayD. looking forward（2）What can be inferred from the passage?A. An annual census is conducted and released in the FestivalB. The Festival Awards Ltd, is responsible for not less than three events.C. The gala awards ceremony attracts only 1.000 influential businessmen.D. Public voting plays a leading role in deciding a variety of festival honors.（3）Where most probably will you see this passage?A. In a magazine.B. In a newspaper.C. On a website.D. In a TV program.【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了the 2017 UK Festival Awards。
【英语】英语阅读理解(社会文化)提高训练含解析
【英语】英语阅读理解(社会文化)提高训练含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解The Nazca Lines are a series of large ancient geoglyphs (地画) in the Nazca Desert, in southern Peru. It is ranging from geometric patterns to drawings of different animals and stylized human-like forms. The ancient lines can only be truly taken in from high in the air, leaving generations puzzled as to how these precise works could have been completed long before the documented invention of human flight.The Lines were first spotted when commercial airlines began flying across the Peruvian desert in the 1920,s. Who built them and what was their purpose? Are they roads, star pointers，maybe even a gigantic map? If the people who lived here 2,000 years ago had only a simple technology, how did they manage to construct such precise figures? Did they have a plan? These markings are like a vast puzzle.The Nazca Lines are the most outstanding group of geoglyphs in the world. There are also huge geoglyphs in Egypt, Malta，United States (Mississippi and California), Chile，Holivia and in other countries. But the Nazca geoglyphs, because of their numbers， characteristics, dimensions and cultural continuity as they were made and remade throughout a certain history period, form the most impressive archeological (考古学的) group.The Nazca plain is unique for its ability to preserve the markings upon it, due to the combination of the climate (one of the driest on Earth, with only twenty minutes of rainfall per year) and the flat, stony ground which minimizes the effect of the wind at ground level. With no dust or sand to cover the plain and little rain or wind to erode (腐蚀) it, lines drawn here tend to stay drawn. These factors, combined with the existence of lighter-colored subsoil beneath the desert surface, provide a vast writing pad that is suited to the artist who wants to leave his mark eternal.（1）What can we know about the Nazca Lines from the first two paragraphs?A. They were built as a big map.B. They were formed by nature.C. They are ancient lines in caves.D. They are huge markings in a desert（2）How many factors make the Nazca Lines the most impressive?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.（3）Why are the Nazca Lines well preserved?A. Because of the wind at ground level.B. Because of the existence of soft soil.C. Because of the climate and geography.D. Because of the thick sand on the top.（4）What does the underlined word “eternal” probably mean?A. Non-stop.B. Ever-lasting.C. Real-life.D. High-end.【答案】（1）D（2）D（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了出现在秘鲁南部Nazca沙漠的大型古代地画The Nazca Lines，其神奇之处及形成原因。
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（英语）英语阅读理解(社会文化)练习题及答案一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解In India, most of the women wear a red dot between their eyebrows. While it is generally taken as an indicator of their marital(婚姻的)status, the practice is primarily related to the Hindu(印度教的)religion. T he dot goes by different names in different Hindi dialects, and “bindi" is the one that is most commonly known. Traditionally, the dot carries no gender restriction Men as well as women wear it. However, the tradition of men wearing it has faded in recent times, so nowadays we see a lot more women than men wearing one.The position of the bindi is standard center of the forehead, close to the eyebrows. It represents a third, or inner eye. Hindu tradition holds that all people have three eyes The two outer ones are used for seeing the outside world, and the third one is there to focus inward toward God. As such, the dot means piety(虔诚)and serves as a constant reminder to keep God in the front of a believer's thou ghts.Red is the traditional color of the dot. It is said that in ancient times a man would place a drop of blood between his wife's eyes to seal their marriage. According to Hindu beliefs, the color red is believed to bring good fortune to the married couple. Today, people go with different colors depending upon their preferences. Women often wear dots that match the color of their clothes. Decorative of sticker bindis come in all sizes, colors and variations, and can be worn by young and old, married and unmarried people alike. Wearing a bindi has become more of a fashion statement than a religious custom.（1）Why did people in India start wearing a red dot on their forehead?A.To stress their family background.B.To indicate their social rank.C.To show their religious belief.D.To display their financial status.（2）What is the function of the third eye in Hindu tradition?A.To help the other eyes see better.B.To look to the distance.C.To see the outside world.D.To pay respect to God.（3）Why was red chosen as the original color of the bindi?A.The word "bindi" means "red" in some Hindi dialects.B.Red was believed to be a lucky color for husband and wife.C.The red dot represented the blood of God.D.Red stood for a wife's love for her husband.（4）Which of the following statements is true about bindis today?A.Bindis are now used to make people look better.B.Bindis are worn anywhere on the face now.C.Most Indian women do not wear bindis anymore.D.More men than women wear bindis in India.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，大多数印度女人的眉毛中间都戴着红点，这种做法主要与印度教有关，它代表的是第三只眼，可以时时提醒信徒要尊敬上帝。
现在眉心红点更多的是作为装饰品使用。
（1）考查推理判断。
根据第一段中的“In India, most of the women wear a red dot between their eyebrows. While it is generally taken as an indicator of their marital（婚姻的）status, the practice is primarily related to the Hindu（印度教的）religion.”在印度，大多数女性的眉毛上都有一个红点。
虽然这通常被认为是他们婚姻状况的一个指标，但这种做法主要与印度教有关。
可知这种做法主要与印度教有关，所以印度人前额戴红点是展示他们的宗教信仰。
故选C。
（2）考查细节理解。
根据第二段可知，印度传统上认为人有第三只眼。
以及“As such，the dot serves as a constant reminder to keep God inthe front of a believer's thoughts．”因此，点作为一个持续的提醒，以保持神在信徒的思想面前。
所以第三眼在印度教传统中的重要性是要尊重上帝。
故选D。
（3）考查细节理解。
根据第三段中的“According to Hindu beliefs，the color red is believed to bring good fortune to the married couple．”可知，根据印度教的信仰，红色被认为能为已婚的夫妇带来好运。
故选B。
（4）考查细节理解。
根据第三段中的“De corative or sticker bindis come in all sizes，colorsand variations，and can be worn by young and old，married and unmarried people alike．Wearinga bindi has become more of a fashion statement than a religious custom.” 装饰物或贴纸贴纸有各种尺寸、颜色和变化，年轻人和老年人、已婚人士和未婚人士都可以佩戴。
佩戴宾蒂帽与其说是一种宗教习俗，不如说是一种时尚宣言。
可知，眉心红点现在更多的被用作装饰品。
故选A．【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇文化类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。
2．阅读理解Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition & Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare's work. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright(剧作家), Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.Group Visits to the Exhibition & TourOpening HoursTheatre Tours:Monday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Exhibition:Monday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will have its own guide for free. To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to us via email.Exhibition and Tour PricesAdult: $15.00Senior (60+): $13.50Student (with valid ID): $11.50Child (5-15): $ 8.00Complimentary: Every 16th person freeGetting hereShakespeare's Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London SEl9DT,UKWe have currently improved security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, and do not bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call+44(0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge (open 24 hours, seven days a week). Cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the entrance hall on New Globe Walk.Where to eatSwan at Shakespeare's Globe serves modern British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea or drinks in our beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors, available for pre- and post-theatre dining.Swan RestaurantMonday- Friday: 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.Saturday: 12 noon- 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.Sunday: 12 noon- 9: 00 p.m.（1）When can you pay a visit to the exhibition?A. Friday at 12:00 p.m.B. Monday at 8: 00 a.m.C. Saturday at 5: 30 p.m.D. Sunday at 7: 00 p.m.（2）If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition & Tour, what is required for them to do?A. They need to hire a guide themselves.B. They must be accompanied by an adult.C. They have to pay $160 for tickets in total.D. They need to email for a reservation in advance.（3）Which of the following applies to visitors?A. They're able to get a taxi near Southwark Bridge.B. They can park on the south side of Southwark Bridge.C. They are required to deposit their bags before entering.D. It's more convenient to drive there than taking public transport.（4）What can we know about Swan Restaurant?A. Afternoon lea is not served on Sunday.B. It serves traditional seasonal food for diner.C. It is closed from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m. on workdays.D. It serves three meals, drinks and afternoon tea.【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，向游客介绍了参观莎士比亚环球展厅的相关服务信息。