高二英语英语议论文阅读练习题50题(带答案)

高二英语英语议论文阅读练习题50题(带答案)
1. The passage mainly discusses the importance of cultural diversity in education. Which of the following statements best reflects the main idea?
A. Cultural diversity can make students more competitive in the job market.
B. Cultural diversity enriches the learning experience and broadens students' perspectives.
C. Cultural diversity only affects students from minority groups.
D. Cultural diversity has no significant impact on education.
答案：B。

解析：文章主旨是强调文化多样性在教育中的重要性。

A选项提到在就业市场更有竞争力，不是文章主要表达的内容；C选项说只影响少数群体的学生是错误的；D选项与文章主旨相悖，而B 选项提到丰富学习体验和拓宽学生视野，很好地反映了文化多样性在教育中的重要意义。

2. In an article about the role of technology in modern education, the author mentions that "technology is a double - edged sword." What does this mean?
A. Technology can only bring benefits to education.
B. Technology has both positive and negative effects on education.
C. Technology is too difficult to be used in education.
D. Technology is not necessary in education.
答案：B。

解析：“double - edged sword”意思是双刃剑，意味着既
有积极影响也有消极影响。

A选项只提到好处；C选项说太难用于教育不符合题意；D选项说教育不需要技术也不符合文章表达，所以选B。

3. The passage argues that traditional teaching methods still have their value. Which detail from the passage supports this?
A. Traditional teaching methods are cheaper than modern ones.
B. Students perform better in exams when using traditional teaching methods.
C. Traditional teaching methods can help students build a solid foundation in basic knowledge.
D. Traditional teaching methods are more popular among teachers.
答案：C。

解析：文章认为传统教学方法有价值。

A选项提到的价格不是体现其价值的关键；B选项说学生考试表现更好文章未提及；D选项受欢迎不是其有价值的体现，而C选项提到能帮助学生建立扎实的基础知识，这是传统教学方法价值的体现。

4. An article about the influence of social media on teenagers' self - esteem. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Social media always has a positive impact on teenagers' self - esteem.
B. Social media has no influence on teenagers' self - esteem at all.
C. The influence of social media on teenagers' self - esteem is complex.
D. Only negative information on social media affects teenagers' self -
esteem.
答案：C。

解析：文章是关于社交媒体对青少年自尊的影响。

A选项说总是有积极影响太绝对；B选项说没有影响不符合实际；D选项说只有负面信息影响也是错误的，所以推断出社交媒体对青少年自尊的影响是复杂的，选C。

5. The passage focuses on the benefits of international exchange programs in education. Which statement is a detail from the passage?
A. International exchange programs are very expensive.
B. International exchange programs can improve students' language skills.
C. International exchange programs are only for rich students.
D. International exchange programs have no educational value.
答案：B。

解析：文章聚焦国际交换生项目在教育中的好处。

A选项提到昂贵不是好处；C选项说只针对有钱学生与好处无关；D选项说没有教育价值与文章主旨相悖，B选项提到能提高学生语言技能是其中一个好处。

6. In a text about the importance of art education in schools, what might be the main purpose of art education according to the passage?
A. To make students more creative in other academic subjects.
B. To train students to become professional artists.
C. To waste students' time.
D. To reduce the burden of other subjects.
答案：A。

解析：文章关于学校艺术教育的重要性。

B选项说培养专业艺术家不是主要目的；C选项说浪费时间是错误的；D选项说减轻其他学科负担不是主要目的，而A选项提到让学生在其他学科更有创造力，符合艺术教育的主要目的。

7. A passage discusses the impact of globalization on cultural identity. What can be concluded from the passage?
A. Globalization completely destroys cultural identity.
B. Globalization has no effect on cultural identity.
C. Globalization both challenges and enriches cultural identity.
D. Only developed countries' cultural identity is affected by globalization.
答案：C。

解析：文章讨论全球化对文化身份的影响。

A选项说完全摧毁太绝对；B选项说没有影响不符合文章；D选项说只有发达国家受影响错误，C选项提到既挑战又丰富文化身份是合理的结论。

8. The article is about the role of parents in children's education. Which of the following is the most important
11. In the passage about environmental protection, the word "sustainable" is used. What does it probably mean?
A. Able to be maintained at a certain level
B. Easily damaged
C. Temporary
D. Costly
答案：A。

解析：在关于环境保护的文章语境中，可持续发展是一个常见概念。

根据对环保的一般理解，可持续意味着能够在一定水平上得以维持，而不是容易被破坏（B选项）、暂时的（C选项）或者昂贵的 D选项），所以A选项最符合对sustainable在这种语境下的词义猜测。

12. The passage on technology development mentions "cutting - edge". Which of the following is closest to its meaning?
A. Old - fashioned
B. Out - of - date
C. Advanced
D. Simple
答案：C。

解析：在关于科技发展的文章里，cutting - edge这个词通常表示前沿的、先进的。

与旧的 A选项）、过时的 B选项）、简单的（D选项）意思相反，C选项符合在这种科技类文章语境下的词义猜测。

13. In an article discussing environmental pollution, the author uses a lot of words like "terrible", "disastrous". What is the author's attitude towards environmental pollution?
A. Indifferent
B. Optimistic
C. Concerned
D. Supportive
答案：C。

解析：文章中作者使用像“terrible（ 可怕的）”、“disastrous 灾难性的）”这样的词汇来描述环境污染，这些都是负面的、表达严重性的词汇，说明作者对环境污染是关注的，而不是冷漠的（A选项）、乐观的 B选项）或者支持的 D选项）。

14. A passage about new energy technology states that "This technology is a game - changer." What can we infer from this statement?
A. The technology is not important
B. The technology will bring significant changes
C. The technology is very difficult to understand
D. The technology has many flaws
答案：B。

解析：“game - changer”这个短语字面意思是改变游戏规则的事物，在关于新能源技术的文章中，这意味着这种技术将带来重大的改变，而不是不重要（A选项）、难以理解（C选项）或者有很多缺陷 D选项）。

15. When reading an article on environmental conservation, the word "preserve" appears. Which of the following best defines it?
A. Destroy
B. Protect
C. Ignore
D. Pollute
答案：B。

解析：在关于环境保护的文章里，preserve这个词的意思是保护，与破坏（A选项）、忽视（C选项）、污染（D选项）意思
相反，所以B选项正确。

16. In a technology - related passage, the author says "The innovation is revolutionary." What is the author's view on the innovation?
A. He thinks it is ordinary
B. He believes it is very important and far - reaching
C. He thinks it is not practical
D. He believes it is too expensive
答案：B。

解析：“revolutionary”这个词表示革命性的，在科技相关的文章中，作者说创新是革命性的，这表明他认为这个创新非常重要且影响深远，而不是普通的（A选项）、不实用的（C选项）或者太昂贵的 D选项）。

17. The passage on environmental issues uses the term "ecosystem". Which of the following is the correct understanding?
A. A single plant
B. A group of related living things and their environment
C. A man - made structure
D. A type of pollution
答案：B。

解析：在关于环境问题的文章中，ecosystem（生态系统）指的是一组相关的生物及其环境，而不是单一的植物（A选项）、人造结构 C选项）或者一种污染 D选项）。

18. In an article about high - tech products, the author describes them as "promising". What does the author mean?
A. They have no future
B. They are likely to be successful in the future
C. They are too expensive
D. They are difficult to use
答案：B。

解析：在关于高科技产品的文章中，描述为“promising 有希望的）”意味着这些产品在未来很可能成功，而不是没有未来A选项）、太昂贵 C选项）或者难以使用 D选项）。

19. When reading a passage on environmental protection laws, the word "enforce" is mentioned. What does it mean?
A. Ignore
B. Make sure something is obeyed
C. Change
D. Suggest
答案：
21. The passage mainly discusses the relationship between exercise and mental health. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. The importance of exercise for physical health
B. Different types of exercise
C. How exercise can relieve stress
D. The benefits of a healthy diet
答案：C。

解析：首先，文章主题是运动和心理健康的关系。

在
第一段中，重点强调了运动对缓解压力的作用，而不是运动对身体健康的重要性、不同类型的运动或者健康饮食的好处，所以C选项最能概括第一段的大意。

22. In an article about healthy lifestyles, what could be the purpose of the second paragraph which mentions various sleep patterns?
A. To introduce different ways to improve sleep
B. To show the impact of sleep on overall health
C. To compare different lifestyles
D. To encourage people to sleep more
答案：B。

解析：文章是关于健康生活方式的，第二段提到各种睡眠模式，其目的是展示睡眠对整体健康的影响，而不是介绍改善睡眠的不同方法、比较不同生活方式或者鼓励人们多睡觉，所以B选项正确。

23. The passage argues that a balanced diet is crucial for a healthy life. Which sentence in the third paragraph best supports this view?
A. "Some people prefer junk food because of its convenience."
B. "Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals."
C. "Many restaurants offer a wide variety of food."
D. "Eating habits vary from person to person."
答案：B。

解析：文章观点是均衡饮食对健康生活至关重要。

B选项“水果和蔬菜提供必要的维生素和矿物质”直接表明了均衡饮食的重要性，是对观点的有力支持，而A选项说的是人们喜欢垃圾食品的
原因，C选项是关于餐厅食物种类，D选项是饮食习惯因人而异，都不能支持该观点。

24. In a passage about the benefits of an active lifestyle, what might be the function of the fourth paragraph that focuses on the role of social activities?
A. To suggest that social activities are more important than physical activities
B. To show that an active lifestyle includes social aspects
C. To introduce new types of social activities
D. To explain why some people dislike social activities
答案：B。

解析：文章是关于积极生活方式的好处，第四段聚焦社交活动的作用，其功能是表明积极的生活方式包含社交方面，而不是暗示社交活动比体育活动更重要、介绍新的社交活动类型或者解释为什么有些人不喜欢社交活动，所以B选项正确。

25. The text is about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Which of the following is the best description of the overall structure of the passage?
A. Problem - solution
B. Cause - effect
C. General - specific
D. Comparison - contrast
答案：C。

解析：文章关于如何保持健康生活方式，先总体论述健康生活方式，然后从运动、睡眠、饮食、社交等具体方面展开，所
以整体结构是从一般到具体，而不是问题- 解决、原因- 结果或者比较- 对比结构。

26. A passage talks about the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle on health. Which part of the passage is most likely to discuss the long - term consequences?
A. The beginning part
B. The middle part
C. The end part
D. It could be anywhere
答案：C。

解析：一般来说，在论述久坐生活方式对健康的负面影响时，开头部分可能引出话题，中间部分详细阐述负面影响，而结尾部分更可能讨论长期后果，所以C选项正确。

27. In an article on healthy living, the third paragraph lists some bad habits. What could be the main point of the following paragraph?
A. How to break those bad habits
B. The reasons for those bad habits
C. Examples of people with those bad habits
D. The popularity of those bad habits
答案：A。

解析：文章在关于健康生活的论述中，第三段列出了一些坏习惯，接下来的段落很可能是关于如何打破这些坏习惯，而不是坏习惯的原因、有这些坏习惯的人的例子或者这些坏习惯的流行程度，所以A选项正确。

28. The passage emphasizes the importance of mental well - being in
a healthy lifestyle. Which of the following statements from the passage best reflects this?
A. "Regular exercise keeps our body in shape."
B. "A positive attitude can help us overcome difficulties."
C. "Good nutrition is the foundation of health."
D. "Enough sleep is necessary for daily activities."
答案：B。

解析：文章强调心理健康在健康生活方式中的重要性，B选项“积极的态度能帮助我们克服困难”体现了心理健康的重要性，而A
31.
The passage argues that in the current economic situation, the government should prioritize which of the following?
A. Reducing taxes for large corporations
B. Investing in infrastructure
C. Cutting down on public welfare
D. Increasing military spending
答案：B。

解析：在当前经济形势下，投资基础设施有助于带动就业、促进经济的长期发展等多方面积极影响。

而减少大型企业税收可能会加剧贫富差距，削减公共福利不利于社会稳定，增加军事开支并非是普遍优先考虑的经济举措，所以应优先投资基础设施。

32.
In the political essay, the statement "The power of the people is the most fundamental in a democratic society, yet it is often misinterpreted" implies what?
A. People have no real power in a democratic society
B. The concept of people's power is complex and easily misunderstood
C. People should not have too much power in a democratic society
D. Democratic society does not really exist
答案：B。

解析：原句提到人民的力量在民主社会是最根本的，但经常被误解。

这表明人民力量这个概念是复杂的并且容易被误解，A选项说人民在民主社会没有真正权力是错误的；C选项说人民不应有太多权力与原句表达不符；D选项说民主社会不存在过于绝对，所以选B。

33.
The long - sentence in the economic article: "The economic growth, which is supposed to be inclusive but in reality is often exclusive, leaving a large part of the population behind, is a major concern for policymakers." What is the main idea of this sentence?
A. Economic growth is always inclusive
B. Policymakers don't care about economic growth
C. Economic growth is not as inclusive as it should be
D. The population is not interested in economic growth
答案：C。

解析：句子中的which引导的定语从句指出经济增长本应是包容的，但实际上经常是排他的，使得很大一部分人口被落下，这表明经济增长没有达到应有的包容性，A选项与原文相悖；B选项文中未提及；D选项也不符合句子意思。

34.
In a political argument about globalization, the following sentence appears: "While globalization has brought about economic integration, it has also led to cultural homogenization, which is a double - edged sword." What can be inferred from this?
A. Globalization has only negative impacts
B. Economic integration is not important
C. Cultural homogenization is the only consequence of globalization
D. Globalization has both positive and negative aspects
答案：D。

解析：句子提到全球化带来经济一体化的同时也导致了文化同质化，说它是一把双刃剑，这意味着全球化既有积极的方面（ 经济一体化）也有消极的方面（ 文化同质化），A选项说只有消极影响错误；B 选项经济一体化不重要与原文不符；C选项文化同质化是唯一结果也错误。

35.
The economic passage states: "The inflation rate, if not properly controlled, will spiral out of control, like a snowball rolling down a hill, and will have a devastating impact on the economy." What does the simile "like a snowball rolling down a hill" emphasize?
A. The slowness of inflation growth
B. The uncontrollability of inflation growth
C. The small impact of inflation
D. The easiness of controlling inflation
答案：B。

解析：这个比喻将通货膨胀比作滚下山的雪球，强调的是如果不加以控制，通货膨胀会像雪球一样越滚越大，难以控制，A选项说通货膨胀增长缓慢错误；C选项说通货膨胀影响小与原文不符；D选项说容易控制也错误。

36.
In a political discussion about environmental protection policies, the author writes: "The new environmental protection policies, though facing some opposition from certain industries, are essential for the long - term survival of the planet." What is the logical relationship between the two parts of this sentence?
A. Contrast
B. Cause - and - effect
C. Addition
D. Explanation
答案：A。

解析：句子中提到新的环保政策虽然面临某些行业的反对，但是对地球的长期生存是必要的。

“虽然……但是……”体现了一种对比关系，不是因果关系、附加关系或者解释关系。

37.
The long - sentence in an economic analysis: "The market mechanism, which is based on the law of supply and demand and is supposed to allocate resources efficiently, sometimes fails due to external factors such as government intervention or natural disasters." What are the external factors mentioned?
A. Only government intervention
B. Only natural disasters
C. Government intervention and natural disasters
D. None of the above
答案：C。

解析：句子明确指出市场机制有时会因为外部因素如政府干预或者自然灾害而
41. Read the following passage about the influence of ancient Greek art on modern architecture:
In the world of architecture, the influence of ancient Greek art is profound. The use of columns, for example, is a direct inheritance from
Greek architecture. Greek architecture emphasized symmetry and proportion, which are still highly valued concepts today. Now, please complete the following statement to support this argument: "Another important aspect of ancient Greek art's influence on modern architecture is ______."
A. the use of domes which was first developed by the Greeks
B. the color schemes that are often inspired by Greek pottery
C. the concept of open - air spaces which was a characteristic of Greek buildings
D. the use of glass facades which was a unique feature of Greek temples
Answer: C.
Explanation: In ancient Greek architecture, open - air spaces were common, such as in the design of theatres and some public buildings. This concept has been adopted in modern architecture, for example, in some modern public squares or large - scale landscape architectures where open - air spaces are created for people to gather and interact. Options A, the use of domes was not first developed by the Greeks. Option B, while Greek pottery has its own color characteristics, it is not a direct and major influence on modern architecture in terms of color schemes. Option D, glass facades were not a feature of Greek temples at all.
42. Read the passage about the significance of historical monuments:
Historical monuments are not just stones and bricks; they are the carriers of history and culture. They tell the stories of the past, the achievements and the struggles of our ancestors. For example, the Great Wall in China is a symbol of the nation's strength and the wisdom of the ancient people. Now, write a short paragraph (about 3 - 4 sentences) to continue this passage.
Answer: Moreover, historical monuments also serve as educational resources. They can be used to teach the younger generation about the past. For example, students can learn about the construction techniques, the social structure, and the military strategies of the time when they study historical monuments. In addition, they are important for tourism, attracting people from all over the world to come and experience the unique charm of different cultures.
Explanation: The first sentence continues the idea that historical monuments have more functions besides being symbols. Then, the example of using them for education is given to illustrate this point. The last sentence adds another important aspect which is their role in tourism.
43. Read the following passage about the role of art in different historical periods:
Art has always played a significant role in different historical periods. In the Renaissance period, art was a way to express the new ideas of humanism. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created
masterpieces that reflected the values of the time. Now, please fill in the blank to complete the following sentence: "In the Industrial Revolution period, art ______."
A. was mainly used to decorate the newly - built factories
B. became a tool to reflect the social changes and the impact of industrialization
C. was ignored because people were more focused on technological development
D. only served the upper - class to show off their wealth
Answer: B.
Explanation: During the Industrial Revolution, there were great social changes such as the transformation of the economic structure, the change of people's living and working conditions. Art at this time often reflected these changes, for example, some paintings showed the new factory scenes, the living conditions of the working class, etc. Option A, art was not mainly used to decorate factories. Option C, art was not ignored but rather had new forms and functions. Option D is too one - sided as art during this period was more about reflecting the overall social situation rather than just serving the upper - class.
44. Read the passage about the preservation of historical heritage:
The preservation of historical heritage is of great importance. It helps us to maintain our cultural identity and provides a connection with our past.
However, there are many challenges in preserving historical heritage, such as lack of funds, natural disasters, and urban development. Please write a sentence to add to this passage as a solution to these challenges.
Answer: One solution is to encourage public - private partnerships. The government can provide policy support, while private enterprises can contribute funds and technology to jointly protect historical heritage.
Explanation: Public - private partnerships can combine the advantages of both the government and private sectors. The government has the power to make policies and regulations, and private enterprises have more flexible financial and technological resources. By working together, they can better address the challenges in historical heritage preservation.
45. Read the following passage about the development of art forms:
Art forms have been constantly evolving over time. From the primitive cave paintings to the modern digital art, each stage represents a different level of human creativity. Now, please complete the following statement: "The transition from traditional painting to digital art is mainly due。