最新英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)

最新英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)
一、高中英语阅读理解
1．阅读理解
Tired of eating at the same boring restaurants? Looking for a change? Here are some restaurants that offer an original restaurant experience. See for yourself which ones you fancy.
An Exciting Dinner
Looking for something adventurous? The Archipelago in London is just the thing for you. One of the most popular dishes in this restaurant is crocodile. Yes, you read it correctly, crocodile. If that is not daring enough for you, there are plenty of other dishes on the menu.
A Restaurant with a View
Want to enjoy the sights while you're eating? Try the Top of the World restaurant. At about 244 meters above Las Vegas, diners can enjoy a spectacular view of Las Vegas in this revolving restaurant. However, the real adventure starts at the end of the meal. That's when the customers are taken from their seats at ground level to the observation rooms in elevators that travel at a remarkable speed.
A Theatrical Experience
Longing for dinner with some drama? Dine with mimes at Mime in Manchester. The service is unique. Your waiter will communicate your order in mime and keep you entertained with performances in between courses.
An Unusual Setting
Don't care about presentation? You'll be fine at the Modem Toilet restaurant in Taiwan. The theme of this restaurant is the toilet, and you would be surprised how many people queue up for the experience of eating on toilet seats.
（1）What would you expect at the Top of the World restaurant?
A. A free ride
B. An interesting menu
C. A show during the meal
D. A bird's-eye view of London
（2）Which restaurant requires customers to order in an unusual way?
A. Archipelago
B. Top of the World
C. Mime
D. Modem Toilet
（3）Where is the passage likely to be taken from?
A. A research paper
B. An entertainment magazine
C. A thrilling novel
D. A fashion magazine
【答案】（1）A
（2）C
（3）B
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几个有特色的餐馆。

(1)考查细节理解。

根据A Restaurant with a View部分中的“That's when the customers are taken from their seats at ground level to the observation rooms in elevators that travel at a remarkable speed.”可知在the Top of the World restaurant里吃饭，可期待免费乘骑的游乐设施，故选A。

(2)考查细节理解。

根据A Theatrical Experience部分中的“The service is unique. Your waiter
will communicate your order in mime and keep you entertained with performances in between courses.”可知在Mime餐馆中，服务员和顾客之间用无声地比画交流，故选C。

(3)考查推理判断。

这篇文章主要介绍了几个有特色的餐馆，所以这篇文章最可能出现在娱乐杂志上，故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇广告类阅读，考生在捕捉细节信息同时，需根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。

2．阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years, developments in technology have moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now, two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon.
The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype (原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton, marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics, says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly." It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed," he adds.
Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company's main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors to power the vehicle.
The company is testing a full-size prototype of the Hoverbike, which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams.
In New Zealand, Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a full-size prototype of its personal flying device, called the Jetpack. It can fly for more than 30 minutes, up to 1, 000 meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour.
Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said the Jetpack "is built around safety from the start". In his words, "Reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself, very similar to a Formula One racing car.
The Jetpack uses a gasoline-powered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr. Coker says it also has a parachute that would be used, if there should be an emergency. "It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and the pilot," he adds. Mr. Coker says the Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.
（1）We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike ________.
A. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quickly
B. can fly for over 30 minutes, up to 1, 000 meters high
C. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teams
D. can be transported quickly after being folded and packed
（2）Peter Coker uses the example of Formula One racing car to show that ________.
A. the Jetpack is very safe and reliable
B. the engine of the Jetpack is powerful
C. the actual structure of the Jetpack is unique
D. the Jetpack can reach a great speed and height
（3）The underlined word "It" in the last paragraph refers to ________.
A. the jet stream
B. the engine
C. the Jetpack
D. the parachute （4）What is the author's main purpose of writing the passage?
A. To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.
B. To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.
C. To show the differences between two flying vehicles.
D. To advertise the two personal flying vehicles.
【答案】（1）D
（2）A
（3）D
（4）B
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，讲述一种个人飞行工具很快就会应用于现实，然而安全性和强度一直是个大问题，文中介绍了两家研发飞行器的公司的最新的产品，新产品把安全放在首位，并对产品进行了改进。

（1）考查细节理解。

根据第二段中的“the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly. It can be moved across continents very q uickly because it can be folded and packed.” 可知，Hoverbike能够很快地进出小空间。

它可快速地在大陆上移动，因为它可以折叠和包装。

可知，选D。

（2）考查推理判断。

根据第六段Peter Coker说Jetpack从一开始就围绕安全进行的，安全可靠性是最重要的因素。

我们在车的现行结构中植入了安全性，非常类似于Formula One 赛车。

，故选A。

（3）考查词义猜测。

根据最后一段中的“Mr. Coker says it also has a parach ute (降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. "It starts to work at very low altitude …., ”Coker先生说Jetpack上也有降落伞，可以在紧急情况下使用。

“在海拔非常低的情况下开始用它…”。

可知，Jetpack上的降落伞（它）是在海拔低时才用。

由此可知it指的是parachute (降落伞)。

故选D。

（4）考查主旨大意。

根据第一段可知，许多人一直梦想能像骑自行车一样简单的飞来飞去，科技的发展让这个梦想很快实现。

然而飞行自行车的安全性和强度一直是个大问题。

接着下面叙述了两家研发飞行器的公司的最新的产品，新产品把安全放在首位。

故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。

3．阅读理解
Paying a higher price than usual for a ticket to see a film in 3D is the annoyance of many a cinema-goer's life.
But there may be a benefit to doing so, as a study has found that 3D films exercise the brain and improve short-term functioning in a similar way to brain-training tests.
The research found that people who watched a movie in 3D improved cognitive (认知) skills, compared to those who watched it in 2D.
The research was led by neuroscientist(神经学家) Dr Patrick Fagan from Goldsmiths University in London. More than 100 people took part in the experiment, where participants watched Disney film Big Hero 6 in either standard format or RealD 3D.
They also carried out a brain-training-style test before and after seeing a section from the film. The test covered memory, reaction times and cognitive function and the results were compared later.
According to the research, which was carried out in partnership with science group Thrill Laboratory, participants experienced a 23 percent increase in cognitive processing, as well as an 11 percent increase in reaction times.
Dr Fagan said that the results showed enough of an improvement in brain function to suggest that 3D could play a part in improving brain power in the future.
"These findings are more significant than you might think," he said. "It is a fact that people are living longer and there is a noticeable decline in cognitive brain function in old age which can worsen future quality of life. There has never been a better time to look at ways to improve brain function. The initial results of this study show that 3D films may potentially play a role in slowing this decline."
A second part of the experiment involved those watching the film being fitted with headsets that scanned brain activity and this too showed heightened (加强的) activity when watching 3D. According to the results, participants were seven percent more engaged with what they were watching, adding to argument that 3D movies are more like watching real-life—something Professor Brendan Walker from Thrill Laboratory agreed with.
"As Professor Brendan Walker's test concluded, 3D films are more attractive and heighten the senses — this, in turn, makes the brain run at quicker speeds," Dr Fagan said.
（1）According to the research, people watching a movie in 3D ________.
A. have a good exercise for their brain
B. lose their short memory of its plots
C. are willing to pay a high price for tickets
D. react the same way as those watching it in 2D （2）What can be learned from the research?
A. Watching 2D films limits brain function.
B. 3D would be a contributing factor in improving brain power.
C. The test was carried out after the whole film was viewed.
D. The participants took the brain-training-style test once.
（3）Paragraph 8 is mainly about ________.
A. the application of 3D
B. the disadvantages of 2D films
C. the change in brain function
D. the significance of the study
（4）The text is most likely to appear in ________.
A. a sports newspaper
B. a biology textbook
C. a science magazine
D. a film review
【答案】（1）A
（2）B
（3）D
（4）C
【解析】【分析】本文介绍3D电影对人的大脑的益处。

( 1 )细节理解题。

根据第二段as a study has found that 3D films exercise the brain and improve short-term functioning in a similar way to brain-training tests. 可知，看3D电影能锻炼大脑。

故选A。

( 2 )推理判断题。

根据第二段But there may be a benefit to doing so, as a study has found that 3D films exercise the brain and improve short-term functioning in a similar way to brain-training tests.可知，3D电影是一个促进大脑力量的因素。

故选B。

( 3 )段落大意题。

根据第八段第一句These findings are more significant than you might think （这些发现比你想象的更重要）可知，选D。

( 4 )推理判断题。

3D电影是高科技产品，所以这篇文章最有可能出现在科学杂志上，故选C。

4．阅读理解
With fuel costs rising and airlines finding more fees to impose on travelers every day, airfare isn't getting any cheaper. Since you can't drive to all your dream destinations, flying is the only way to go sometimes and, undeniably, the fastest. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to find the most affordable fares and also avoid paying as many extra charges as possible when you plan ahead.
Getting the best fare. Airlines put out their fare sales on Tuesday morning, making this day the best day to book a flight for less.
Fly during the least popular times. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are the slowest days to fly, which means cheaper deals than the rest of the week. You can also find reduced rates on early morning flights, since many people don't like to get up before the sun to get to the airport. Earlier boarding times can also considerably cut down your chances of getting bumped on an overbooked flight or delayed because of other delayed flights or mechanical issues.
Choose your seat later. Some airlines charge you to pick your seat when you book online, adding even more to the bottom line of your ticket cost. If you show up early on your travel day, you can still get suitable seats. Some of the best seats get held back until flight day, unless others are willing to pay extra for them ahead of time, so you still have the chance at one of those.
Fly on holidays. You already know that summer is the most expensive time to fly, and even though most other times are more affordable, the days surrounding holidays can be crazy. Save big if you're willing to travel on major holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Don't wait until the last-minute to book. Many travelers don't know that there's a sweet spot for booking and getting the best price on your tickets. Book too early or too late and you could end up paying more than you need to. The best time to book is between three months and six weeks from when you want to travel.
Avoiding extra fees Airlines will charge for just about anything these days. Some have even toyed around with charging customers for using the restroom. All those extra fees can certainly add up, but there's no reason to pay them if you don't have to. Here are some tips to keep money in your wallet once you get to the airport.
Avoid the upgrade it's not necessary. Sometimes upgrades are free, but mostly you will be
charged for seeking a last-minute bump to first class, and the cost can be hefty.
Fly carry-on only. Baggage fees vary wildly, but almost all airlines charge them and charge big. Why pay for your clothes to fly with you? If everyone in your travel party checks a bag, your bill can be astronomical before you ever even get to your destination. It's easy to reduce the amount of stuff you pack: Make sure all your clothing coordinates, so you can take less and still make more outfit combinations, take only two pair of shoes, plan to do a bit of laundry on your trip and bring only travel-sized toiletries.
Pack your own snacks. Unless you're flying internationally, it's rare your flight comes with a free meal. Snacks on the plane are not cheap and almost never healthy. Don't rely on what's on the small menu and instead tuck some of your own snacks — granola bars, homemade muffins, fruit and trail mix all make fantastic travel foods — into your bag and eat a lot better, and cheaper, than other passengers.
Do you have a tried and true method of getting the best deal on your flights? Let us know.（1）Tuesday is the best to book a ticket at a lower cost for ________.
A. fewer people travel on Tuesday.
B. the flights are slower than usual.
C. fare sales are usually announced on Tuesday.
D. flights are seldom delayed on Tuesday.（2）Which of the following will help to cost you less for a flight?
A. Book your flight on Thursday.
B. Travel surrounding Christmas.
C. Pick your seat the moment you book online.
D. Book early morning flights.
（3）The underlined word “hefty” here has the same meaning as ________.
A. large
B. heavy
C. fierce
D. acceptable
（4）To save the cost for the flight, you should ________.
A. check whether the upgrade is free before you bump to the first class
B. make sure your clothes and shoes are fit for a lot of walk
C. share your own snacks with other passengers
D. plan to do the washes on flight
【答案】（1）C
（2）D
（3）A
（4）A
【解析】【分析】本文讲述了买到便宜的飞机票的几个窍门。

( 1 )细节理解题。

根据第二段Getting the best fare. Airlines put out their fare sales on Tuesday morning, making this day the best day to book a flight for less.可知，票价通常在星期二公布，所以这一天是以低价订票的好时机。

故选C。

( 2 )细节理解题。

根据第三段第三句You can also find reduced rates on early morning flights,
since many people don't like to get up before the sun to get to the airport.可知，预订早班航班将有助于你节省花费，因为早班机坐的人少，票价较便宜。

故选D。

( 3 )词义猜测题。

根据倒数第四段中Sometimes upgrades are free, but mostly you will be charged for seeking a last-minute bump to first class, and the cost can be hefty.可知，升级座位只是有时候免费，但是大多数情况下，你会在最后一分钟寻找头等舱时被收费，而且成本是昂贵的，故选A。

( 4 )推理判断题。

根据倒数第四段Sometimes upgrades are free, but mostly you will be charged for seeking a last-minute bump to first class, and the cost can be hefty.可知，升级座位只是有时候免费，所以在升级成头等舱时要先确认。

5．阅读理解
Oh my God, the robots are taking over! We're doomed! Doomed! Now that I've gotten that out of my system, it's become clear that while we may or may not be doomed, the robots are taking over. The latest example is the government's new guidelines for self-driving cars.
Tesla, Google and Uber are already testing driverless cars in cities across America. Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick is among those predicting that by 2021, self-driving cars will play a big part in urban settings.
Nearly 40,000 people died last year in this nation in automobile-related accidents, and we believes driverless cars can save tens of thousands of lives annually.
Makes sense. Robot drivers are less likely to get drunk, drive without a license, text while driving or feel agitated at the scene of a pileup. On the other hand, I wonder how these highly sensitive cars will react, with walkers constantly dashing into the street. Will they jam on the brakes every 10 seconds?
But there's a bigger picture. Not only are robots replacing humans behind the wheel, but behind the work desk, in warehouses, senior homes, you name it. Robots aren't just taking over in the workplace.
The question is, where can't a robot function better than a human? How about writing songs?
A robot can go through every combination of notes in record time and come up with a pleasing melody. The lyrics might be a different story. Is a Grammy-winning song co-written by Hank Human and R-3071 in our future?
Finally, it's only a matter of time until we have robot politicians and presidential candidates. Why not? They can be programmed to be experts in world and domestic affairs and come up with the best solutions without corruption and bad humors.
Actually, it's too bad such technology isn't available in 2016. Pretty sure the robot would win in a landslide.
（1）What does the underlined word “agitated” mean?
A. Tired
B. Cautious
C. Careful
D. Anxious
（2）What doubt does the writer have about self-driving cars?
A. How passengers behave in it.
B. How robot drivers get the license.
C. How they avoid crashing into other car.
D. How they respond to walkers on a busy street.（3）The last questions asked in the sixth paragraph reflects the writer’s ________.
A. confidence in robots, winning Grammy Awards
B. eagerness to listen to songs written by robots
C. doubt about robots’ ability to write songs
D. curiosity about the future Grammy songs （4）What might be the most suitable title for the text?
A. Robots will control the world in every field
B. Robots are coming but not soon enough
C. Robots are being used in our daily life
D. Robots can drive cars and write music
【答案】（1）D
（2）D
（3）A
（4）B
【解析】【分析】本文谈论机器人是否会控制世界的问题。

以无人驾驶汽车为例，谈论无人驾驶的优缺点，以及在其他领域对机器人的应用，最后得出结论，机器人等现代化科学技术全面代替人类只是时间问题。

（1）猜测词义。

根据划线词所在句“Robot drivers are less likely to...at the scene of a pileup.”可知，作者想说的是无人驾驶汽车看到堵车也不会感到焦虑不安。

所以agitated应意为“焦虑的”，相当于 anxious，故选D。

（2）细节理解。

根据第四段中on the other hand, I wonder how these highly sensitive cars will react, with walker constantly dashing into the street.可知，作者担心的是这些无人驾驶的汽车如何对经常冲进马路的行人如何反应，故选 D。

（3）推理判断。

题干询问的是第六段提出的最后一个问题反映了作者的什么看法，根据本段提到的机器人能够创作出优美的旋律可推知，作者是想借此问题说明将来机器人肯定会写出获得格莱美奖的音乐作品，故选A。

（4）主旨大意。

通读全文内容尤其是最后一段中的“it’s too bad such technology isn’t available in 2016”可知，本文作者认为机器人时代来的不够快，B项反映了作者的看法，概括了文章内容。

故选B。

【点评】议论文阅读首先要弄清楚作者要证明什么观点，然后用什么样的论据进行怎样的分析，最后得出了什么样的结论，理清了线索，理解文章就不是问题。

看题时注意确定关键词，然后在文章中定位，找到与选项一致的内容，就可以轻松的确定答案。

6．阅读理解
Weaving hammocks is an art that takes a sharp eye, a skilled hand and lots of patience. But in Lenwood Haddock's case, being blind works to his advantage. His trained, sensitive hands are acutely aware of every step of the process. Since beginning his craft in 1986, Lenwood has woven about 145, 000 perfect hammocks.
Lenwood lost his sight in 1973, at age 18, during a hunting accident. “My whole working career has been blind,” he says. He first found a job as a woodworker, but when that organization closed, the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind connected him with Hatteras Hammocks. On his first day of work. “I did a total of one hammock,” Lenwood recalls, laughing. “And then I came home and lay down to sleep. I lift weights, but I wasn't as tough as I thought until I started weaving.lt takes a lot of energy, and you're standing up all day.”
In time, however, Lenwood found he had a knack (窍门) for the job. At first he worked on-site at the company, but after a year Lenwood moved his operation to the home workshop where he had worked for 10 years during his woodworking days.
There, he creates dozens of hammocks each week from ropes in a variety of sizes. One day, he realized the step counter on his phone recorded him walking eight miles without ever leaving his shop.
The process of weaving a hammock involves making and catching hundreds of loops (环). A single missed stitch (织针) creates a hole that can widen and make the hammock uncomfortable or even dangerous to use. Experienced weavers miss loops sometimes, but to his company's knowledge, Lenwood has never turned in a hammock with even one dropped stitch. Lenwood's skilled fingers are quick to catch and fix any mistakes.
The company has acquired other brands and changed its name to The Hammock Source. Today, it is the world's largest maker and seller of hammocks, all built by hand.
However, Lenwood's routine has changed little. He works his fingers back and forth across the rows, looping the rope and pulling it. With every hammock, Lenwood presents himself a perfect product. “I'm not sure how sighted people do it,” he admits.
（1）Lenwood stopped doing his first job because .
A. it was for people with good eyesight only
B. the company failed to go on with its business
C. the company didn't produce hammocks
D. he was not skilled at doing woodwork
（2）It can be learned from the passage that Lenwood .
A. has been blind all through his life
B. used to work as a hunter to support his family
C. was born in the 1950s with good eyesight
D. has worked as a hammock weaver for 10 years
（3）What can we learn about Lenwood from the 4th paragraph?
A. He moved very often while he was working on a hammock.
B. He had to make different ropes before he wove a hammock.
C. He had to stay 8 miles away from the worksite to complete it.
D. He needed ropes of about 8 miles long to complete a hammock.
（4）What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. the success of the Hammock Source Company
B. a blind craftsman who makes perfect hammocks
C. how to weave perfect hammocks by hand
D. how to become a successful craftsman
【答案】（1）B
（2）C
（3）A
（4）B
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇人物传记，因故双目失明的美国人Lenwood，用其训练有素，敏感的双手创造编织吊床的奇迹。

(1)考查细节理解。

根据第二段中的“He first found a job as a woodworker, but when that organization closed, the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind connected him with Hatteras Hammocks.”可知，Lenwood十八岁时失明，后来找到第一份工作，但他所在的organization closed，虽没说具体原因，但没有再继续经营下去，故选B。

(2)考查细节理解。

根据第二段中的“Lenwood lost his sight in 1973, at age 18,”Lenwood在1973年十八岁时失明推算出来的，也说明在（1973-18=1955）1955年之前他的眼睛是好的。

故选C。

(3)考查推理判断。

根据第四段中的“ he realized the step counter on his phone recorded him walking eight miles without ever leaving his shop.”可知， Lenwood所用的计步器显示，他在店里织吊床总共来回行走8英里，由此可推断出他在工作时经常走动。

所以选A。

(4)考查主旨大意。

全文讲述了一位双目失明的工人Lenwood，凭借自己的训练有素、敏感的双手敏锐地捕捉到编织吊床过程的每一步，编织中过程甚至是经验丰富的织工也会出错，而Lenwood展示了一个个完美的吊床产品，创造了吊床编织的奇迹。

故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生在准确捕捉细节信息的同时，需要根据上下文，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，选出正确答案。

7．阅读理解
Samanta Schweblin, one of the best young Spanish language novelists nominated (提名) by British literary magazine Granta, has visited Beijing to promote the first Chinese edition of a collection of her short stories. The collection, Birds in the Mouth, has been translated and published by Shanghai-based publisher Reader.
“Sometimes I hold the Chinese edition and choose a story at random and try to guess which one it is. But it is almost impossible for me; even the length is different.” says Schweblin. “When a book is translated into a Western language, I can at least understand some parts of my stories, and therefore suffer some doubt about the quality of the translation. But my Chinese edition is more like an act of faith.”
Born in Argentina in 1978, Schweblin says she is influenced by the literary traditions of the La Plata area, home to many famous Latin-American novelists.
Interested in writing stories of ordinary lives where suddenly something extraordinary happens, something new, strange or unknown, she thinks, “The stranger and the unknown are no t always related to ghosts or aliens, but can be something related to the known world, something that actually could happen.”
Birds in the Mouth tells of a divorced father who worries about his 13-year-old daughter and her mysterious appetites. It turns out that his daughter eats live birds.
The idea for this story came to Schweblin when she was browsing the Internet, “Click, click, click, a picture of a little girl who looks frightened with her hands covering her mouth came to my
eyes. Little by li ttle, I developed the story in my mind, and then wrote it down” recalls Schweblin. Although there are elements of violence and bloodiness in Schweblin's stories, she skillfully hides them, thinking the trick to writing a thrilling story is to stop the monster from appearing, while maintaining a frightening and mysterious atmosphere.
（1）Samanta Schweblin came to China to .
A. pay a visit to Beijing
B. translate her stories into Chinese
C. help to make her book more popular
D. publish her collection
（2）When mentioning her Chinese edition, Schweblin thinks .
A. she suffers some doubt about the quality of the translation
B. her Chinese edition is slightly different from the original one
C. she can understand some parts of her Chinese edition
D. she has a strong belief in her Chinese edition
（3）From the passage we can tell, the author, .
A. has an appetite for writing something extraordinary
B. got the idea of her story Birds in the Mouth by design
C. tried to quit describing violent and bloody scenes in her story
D. thinks her writing style is mainly affected by some famous native novelists
（4）We can probably read the passage in .
A. a textbook
B. a newspaper
C. a report
D. a science fiction
【答案】（1）C
（2）D
（3）A
（4）B
【解析】【分析】本文为应用文。

主要对英国文学杂志《格兰达》提名的最年轻的西班牙小说家之一Samanta Schweblin及其作品进行了简单的介绍。

（1）细节理解题。

根据第一段1.Samanta Schweblin, …has visited Beijing to promote the first Chinese edition of a collection of her short stories. 来北京是促销她的第一个中文版的短篇小说。

由此可知，Samanta来中国就是为了让她的书受欢迎。

故答案选C。

（2）细节理解题。

根据第二段最后一句“But my Chinese edition is more like an act of faith”faith与belief是同义词。

由此可知，提及她的中文版的书时，她对自己的中文版本很有信心。

故答案选D。

（3）推理判断题。

文中第四段提到作者写的故事中关于平凡生活中突然发生了一些不寻常的事情，一些新的、奇怪的或未知的事情，她认为这与人们已知世界有关的，有可能发生的。

第五段与第六段中的女孩吃鸟的故事，第七段中说作者的故事有暴力与血腥的元素，她的故事有一种惊悚与神秘。

可知作者喜欢写一些不同寻常的东西，分析选项可知A项（渴望写出一些不同寻常的东西）符合题意，故答案选A。

（4）推理判断题。

Samanta Schweblin是英国文学杂志《格兰达》提名的最年轻的西班牙小说家之一，本文中对她及其作品进行了简单的介绍。

因此可推断出本文有可能在报纸上看到。

故答案选B。

【点评】推理题的解题方法
1. 抓住特定信息进行逆向或正向推理。

2. 整合全文（段）信息进行推断。

3. 利用语境的褒贬性进行信息推断。

4. 根据文章的结论推断作者的态度。

5. 根据上下文的逻辑得出结论。

6. 结合已有的知识进行推断。

8．阅读理解
Imagine yourself on the other side of the college admissions desk. It's not so glorious, apparently. At the very least, you need to be good-natured. Joseph Connolly, a guidance counselor at New Oxford High School in the United States, wanted to know the things that annoy admissions officers the most. He sent out a request to members of the National Association for College Admissions Counselors and received hundreds of responses. Apparently, college admissions officers were waiting for an opportunity to unload their frustrations. The responses fall into several areas:
Communication
Silly or stupid email addresses; sending emails that use texting shorthand, such as "im w8ing 4 some1 2 call me."
Leaving a message with just a first name and no telephone number. For example, "Hi, this is Suzie. Please call me back."
Acting distracted during a one-on-one interview; nervous habits like foot-tapping or "um", "like" and "you know", which make a bad situation worse.
Not responding to emails from the admissions office.
Over-involved parents
The very common comment from parents, "We are in the process of completing applications." Parents attending interviews, and worse yet, speaking for their children.
Essays
Not identifying which question they are responding to.
Writing about something they were great at in the seventh grade but haven't pursued since then.
（1）What is the purpose of the text?
A. To complain about the process of college application.
B. To provide tips for college students in achieving high grades.
C. To list unwelcome behaviors in college application.
D. To prove that admission officers are under great pressure.
（2）Which behavior may leave admission consolers a bad impression?
A. To use inappropriate and incomplete language.
B. To leave a complete telephone number.
C. To focus on the interview and stay calm.
D. To reply to e-mails quickly.
（3）What should parents avoid doing in an interview?
A. Letting kids to fill in the application form.
B. Attending the interview on time.
C. Getting dressed neatly for the interview.
D. Answering questions for their kids.
【答案】（1）C
（2）A
（3）D。