2018高考英语阅读理解50篇(含答案)

2018高考英语阅读理解50篇（含答案）（高质量的专项训练题，值得下载学习）
阅读理解
Shay asked, “Do you think they’ll let me play?” Shay’s father knew that most of
the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son, mentally and physically disabled, were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence.
Shay’s father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not expecting much. The boy looked around and said, “We’re losing by six runs (分)
and the game is in the eighth inning (局).I guess he can be on our team and we’ll try to put him in to bat in the final inning.
Shay struggled over to the team’s bench and put on a team shirt with a broad smile and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in heart. The boys saw the father’s joy at his son being accepted.
In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay’s team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the final inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously joyful just to be in the game and on the field. In the bottom of the final inning, Shay’s team scored again. Now, Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. Would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?
Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch (投) came and Shay missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.
The pitcher could have easily thrown he ball to the first baseman and Shay would
have been out and that would have been the end of the game .Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the first baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates, The audience and the players from both teams started screaming, “Shay, run to first!” Never in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base, wide-eyed and shocked.
Everyone shou ld, “Run to second!” Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time, could have thrown the ball to the se cond baseman, but he understood the pitcher’s intentions and he too intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head.
All were screaming，“Shay，Shay，Shay，all the way Shay.” Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him and shouted, “Shay, run to third.” As Shay rounded third, all were on their feet, crying, “Shay, run home！”Shay ran to home, stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who t won the game for his team.
That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece true love and humanity into this world. Shay didn’t make it to another summer and died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy and coming home and seeing his mother tearfully hug her little hero of the day!
( ) 1. Not expecting much, Shay’s father still asked the boy if Shay could play, mainly because the father _________.
A. noticed some of the boys on the field were heisting
B. guessed his presence would affect the boy’s decision
C. learned some of the boys on the field knew Shay well
D. understood Shay did need a feeling of being accepted
( ) 2. In the bottom of the final inning Shay was given the bat because the boys
_________.
A. believed they were sure to win the game
B. would like to help Shay enjoy the game
C. found Shay was so eager to be a winner
D. fell forced to give Shay another chance
( ) 3. The smallest boy threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head, probably because that boy ________.
A. was obviously aware of the pitcher’s purpose
B. looked forward to winning the game for his team
C. failed to throw the ball to the second baseman
D. saw that Shay already reached second base
( ) 4. Which of the following has nothing to do with Shay’s becoming the hero for his team?
A. The pitcher did not throw the ball to the first baseman.
B. The audience and the players from both teams cheered for him.
C. The opposing players failed to stop his running to home.
D. One of the opposing players ran to help him.
( ) 5. What to you think is the theme of the story?
A. True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other.
B. Everyone has his own strength even if mentally or physically disabled.
C. Everyone can develop his team spirit in sports and please his parents.
D. The results of the game should not be the only concern of the players.
本篇文章是一篇关于爱的教育的故事。

一位父亲鼓励帮助自己心智和身体残疾的儿子，和正常人一样参与棒球运动，并且得到同伴的认可。

文章富有教育意义。

1. 细节题。

根据题干关键词定位到文章第一段，but处出题，最后一句”it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence”得出答案D为正确选项。

2.细节题。

答案在原文第五段surprisingly处，显示了一种转折。

在上一段讲了Shay的团队赢分了，在上文even though点出尽管他没有一个球是他进的，但他仍然感到很喜悦。

在第五段文章说他被伙伴们同意进入了最后一局。

可见答案B 是正确的，所有人都希望能够帮助他成功。

3. 细节题。

根据题干将关键词定位到第七段”the smallest guy on their team”，这是个长难句，who引导了一个非限制性定语从句，他本可以成为比赛最后的hero,可but 点出了转折，他明白pitcher的意图并且帮助了Shay的成功。

可见答案A
正确。

4.推断题。

题干问下面哪一项是和Shay的成功无关的。

文章第八段最后说众人喊道: “Shay, run home”,当他run home之后，我们看到结果是他成功了，他成为了Hero，可见没有任何人在这个时候阻止了他。

可见C选项是与他的成功无关的，为正确选项。

5. 主旨大意题。

文章处处渗透了球队人与人之间的相互尊重，因此A选项包容性最大，B,C,D都是很片面的。

阅读理解的解题策略
阅读理解***猜测类
常见的题干设问形式：
1.Which of the following is the nearest in meaning to...?
2.What does the underlined word/sentence mean in the last paragraph?
3.What does the author probably mean by “...”？
4.The underlined word “...” in the context/in Paragraph...probably means
“”.
5.The term “...” can be best replaced by “”.
6.The word “...” probably refers to “”.
7.As used in the line...，the word “...” refers to “”.
8.According to the passage，the word “...” is known as .
9.The word/phrase “...” is closest in meaning to .
10.By saying “...”，the author means .
11.The passage uses the word “...” to refer to .
12.The w ords “...” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to people who .
13.In the last paragraph “...” probably means “”.
14.According to the author，the underlined word “...” means “”.
15.From the context/passage，we can infer that the word “...” means “”.
16.What does the (underlined) word “...” refer to?
历年猜测题的出题形式：
1.猜测词义题
(1)利用构词法解答此类题目，首先要熟练掌握构词法的基本知识。

高考阅读理解中的猜测词义题主要集中在派生和合成两种形式上，对猜测的词义可带入句子进行验证，看是否符合语境，从而推测出答案。

(2)通过同义、反义关系猜测词义。

在生词所在的上下文中，有时会出现与之同义或反义的词语，这时可根据熟悉的词语的含义推知生词的含义。

(3)通过定义、解释和举例猜测词义。

在一些文章中，特别是新闻报道及科普类说明文中，生词后面往往用that is，mean，stand for，namely，refer to，in other words等或破折号、冒号引出说明性的内容，有时也用同位语、定语从句进行解释说明。

还有些文章经常用例子来说明前面较难理解的词，这些例子可帮助考生
准确猜测生词。

文章举例时，常常会用一些连词，如such as，like，for example 等。

(4)通过上下文的联系猜测词义。

任何一篇文章中的句子在内容上都不是绝对孤立的，都跟句子所在的段落及整篇文章有联系。

因此，考生可以利用上下文提供的情景和线索进行合乎逻辑的综合分析，进而猜测词义。

这是阅读过程中的一大关键，也是近年来高考考查的热点。

(5)有的生词词义的猜测要求利用自身的生活经验及科学常识进行分析推断。

比如了解一些英美国家的天文地理、风俗习惯、宗教信仰、社会制度；了解掌握自然知识、自然现象以及现代科技知识。

2.猜测短语题
猜测短语的方法与猜测词义的方法大致相同。

有时先注意分析短语的意思，然后结合具体语境去推测短语的含义会更有利于解决问题。

3.猜测句意题
做猜测句意题目时，考生除了可借鉴猜测生词和短语的方法之外，还要注意：
(1)返回原文，找到该句子，对原句进行语法和词义上的准确分析。

正确选项与原句之间往往不需要很多的推理。

(2)一般说来，正确选项的意思与原句的意思完全相同，只不过是用其他的英语词汇表达而已。

4.猜测指代题
解这类题时，应注意代词指代的总原则——就近指代：代词指代在数(单数或复数)、格(主格或宾格)、逻辑、意义、位置等方面与之接近的名词。

就位置而言，
代词所指代的名词通常在本句或其上句中。

指代的除名词外，还可指的是一(多)件事，形式可以是句子、v.-ing形式的短语、动词不定式等。

阅读理解。

阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

Rae and Bruce Hostetler not only work very hard，they also relax just as
well.Numerous vacations help the couple to maintain their health and emotional well­being­­and it’s no surprise to health care professionals.
“Rest，relaxation，and stress reduction are very important for people’s well-being and health. This can be accomplished through daily activities，such as exercise and meditation，but vacation is an important part of this as well，” said primary care physician Natasha Withers from One Medical Group in New York. Withers lists a decreased risk of heart disease and improved reaction time as some of the benefits from taking some time off.“W e also know that the mind is very powerful and can help with healing，so a rested，relaxed mind is able to help the body heal better，” said Withers.
Psychologists confirm the value of vacations for the mind.“The impact that taking a vacation has on one’s men tal health is great，” said Francine Lederer，a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles who specializes in stress and relationship management.“Most people have better life perspective and are more motivated to achieve their goals after a vacation，even if it is a 24­hour time­out.” The trips could be good for their health，good for their family and good for their businesses.
The online travel agency Expedia conducted a survey about vacation time in 2010，and according to their data the average American earned 18 vacation days—but only used 14 of them. France topped the list，with the average worker earning 37 vacation days and using all but two of them. Americans’ responses may not be surprising in a culture where long hours on the job often are valued，but that’s not
always good for the individual，the family or the employer.
Psychologists have also found that people who don’t take enough time to relax may find it harder to relax in the future.“Without time and opportunity to do this，the nerve connections that produce feelings of calm and peacefulness become weaker，making it actually more difficult to shift into less-stressed states，” Mulhern said.
1．How did the author introduce the topic of the text?
A．By making comparisons.B．By giving an example.
C．By raising questions.D．By providing data.
2．According to Natasha Withers，vacations can________.
A．weaken reaction system
B．cure serious diseases
C．reduce the level of well-being
D．decrease the risk of heart disease
3．Expedia’s survey shows that Americans________.
A．dislike family gatherings
B．have the shortest vacation
C．enjoy as many vacations as the French
D．think much of spending long hours on the job
4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．One should never wait to relax.
B．Work and rest go against each other.
C．Time and opportunity wait for no man.
D．A relaxed mind determines everything.
5．What is mainly talked about in the text?
A．Ways to relax in one’s free time.
B．The benefits of taking time off.
C．Different opinions on holidays.
D．The Hostetlers always on the go.
语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。

文章主要说明了休息和度假对人们生活幸福和身体健康的好处。

1．解析：推理判断题。

根据第一段可知，文章通过Rae Hostetler和Bruce Hostetler夫妇的例子引出了文章的主题，故选B。

答案： B
2．解析：推理判断题。

根据文章第二段中的“Rest，relaxation，and stress reduction are very important for people’s well­being and health.”以及“but vacation is an important part of this as well”可知，度假对人们的身体健康很重要。

答案： D
3．解析：细节理解题。

根据文章倒数第二段最后一句中的“Americans’ responses may not be surprising in a culture where long hours on the job often are valued”可知，美国人很认同将大量时间花在工作上的做法。

答案： D
4．解析：推理判断题。

根据最后一段可知，如果没有时间和机会休息，时间久了会使得产生平静和安静的感情神经变得很弱，从而就更难产生让人放松的感觉了，由此可推知，选A。

A项意为“我们要及时休息”。

答案： A
5．解析：主旨大意题。

文章第一段通过Rae Hostetler和Bruce Hostetler 夫妇的例子引出了文章的主题，即度假休息有利于人们的身心健康。

答案： B
阅读理解。

阅读下面短文，选择最佳答案填空。

If you watch British television on March 15, you might be surprised to see celebrities (名人) wearing funny red noses and joking around. But don’t worry. They’re not mad. It’s all part of a money raising event called Red Nose Day.
Founded in 1985 by two British comedians, the aim of the event is to raise
money to fight poverty and injustice in the UK and Africa. Celebrities and public figures support the event by making appearances on comic TV shows. For example, UK Prime Minister David Cameron once appeared in a music video by One Direction, which the band produced for the event.
Britons don’t just raise money for charitable causes on one day a year, but they do it all year round. One way of doing so is by shopping in charity shops. These small shops sell clothes, books and household goods just like any other shop except th at it’s all secondhand.
There are nearly 10,000 charity shops in the UK. Their business model is simple: Anybody who has things they don’t want anymore can donate them to a charity shop, where they are checked for damage, cleaned and priced. The money that is made by selling them is used for a charitable cause.
The idea of buying used clothes may sound unpleasant, but for shoppers who have less spending money, it has been a welcome option. Now, shopping at charity shops is also becoming popular with young people looking for alternative fashion. “You can find very unique clothes for a very cheap price. It doesn’t bother me that other people may have worn them, I simply wash them before I wear them,” said Anne Marie, a 19-year-old from the US.
So next time you spot a charity shop, why not go inside? Who knows, you might find a lovely dress for just a few pounds. Even better, you can enjoy wearing it in the knowledge that your money helped a good cause.
1. Why did Cameron appear in One Direction’s music video?
A. To earn a living.
B. To support the band.
C. To help raising money.
D. To entertain the audience.
2. Where are the goods of charity shops from?
A. Local bands.
B. People’s donation.
C. British comedians.
D. The UK government.
3. What’s Anne Marie’s atti tude to charity shops?
A. Favorable.
B. Particular.
C. Doubtful.
D. Disapproving.
4. What is the text mainly about?
A. Red Nose Day.
B. British celebrities.
C. Charity in Britain.
D. Secondhand shops.
参考答案、1—4、CBAC
阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

体裁：记叙文话题：公共服务时间：7分钟
The world of taxi drivers is dominated by men. But there is one small taxi company in Delhi，where all the drivers and passengers are female. Women's safety is a hot topic in India at the moment，so it's proving a very popular service.
“When I'm on the road driving our taxi I feel very proud，because this is the first taxi service only for women，”says 31­year­old Shanti Sharma，who is one of eight female drivers with a taxi service called Cabs for Women by Women.
The last couple of months，since the rape and murder in the city of a college student travelling on a bus，have been particularly busy for her and her colleagues.
“After this case，our workload has increased so much，” says Sharma.“Wo men who used other cab services are also turning to us now.”
Most women in Delhi say they routinely face harassment(骚扰)，and worse，especially on public transport.
Sharma，a single parent with three daughters，has been working as a taxi driver since 2011，when the service was first set up，and it has changed her life. This is the first time that she has earned enough—about 250 a month—to support her family.
Of course，she and the other female taxi drivers are completely outnumbered by male cabbies.“When I park somewhere there are always men there and inevitably five or six of them get
together and hang out，” she says.“I'm usually the only woman in the parking lot，so I just stay inside the car.”
It's not much better when she is out on the road.Sharma says the male drivers give her a hard time.“As soon as they see a woman at the wheel they start honking(按喇叭) for no reason. They'll try to overtake you. I'm always worrying about how to avoid getting hit by someone.”
The company behind Cabs for Women by Women，Sakha Consulting Wings，had a number of goals when it set up the service .It wanted to give women from poor backgrounds an opportunity to earn money. By putting women in charge of technologies，it also wanted to change people's attitudes，and open up boundaries for women.
【语篇导读】德里一家出租车公司专门推出了女性司机只为女性乘客提供服务的Cabs for Women by Women 出租车业务。

生意异常火爆。

1．The taxi service Cabs for Women by Women ______.
A．is greatly needed at present in India
B．causes a hot debate in India
C．was set up in 2012
D．is free of charge for women
解析细节理解题。

根据第一段第三句中的“it's proving a very popular service”可知，这项女性出租车服务在现在有很大需求量。

答案 A
2．Why are women who used other cab services turning to Cabs for Women by Women?
A．Because it is cheap. B．Because it is safe.
C．Because it is famous. D．Because it is convenient.
解析推理判断题。

根据第三、四段内容可推知，那些以前乘坐其他出租车的女性现在选择Cabs for Women by Women，是因为这种由妇女驾驶的出租车能为女性乘客提供安全保障。

答案 B
3．What do we know about Sharma?
A．She is the first female taxi driver in Delhi.
B．She lives in harmony with her husband.
C．She has regretted becoming a taxi driver.
D．She has a better salary after becoming a taxi driver.
解析细节理解题。

根据第六段可知，从2011年Sharma成为出租车司机后，她才赚了足够多的钱来养家糊口。

答案 D
4．What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A．The opportunities Cabs for Women by Women provides for women.
B．The main purposes of Cabs for Women by Women.
C．People's attitudes towards Cabs for Women by Women.
D．The background information of Cabs for Women by Women.
解析段落大意题。

根据本段的主题句“The company behind Cabs for Women by Women，Sakha Consulting Wings，had a number of goals when it set up the service.”可知，本段主要讲开展Cabs for Women by Women 出租车服务的目的。

答案 B
【长难句解读】
原文Sharma，a single parent with three daughters，has been working as a taxi driver since 2011，when the service was first set up，and it has changed her life.
译文Sharma是一个独自抚养三个女儿的单亲母亲，自从2011年首次开展这项服务以来，她一直是一名出租车司机。

这改变了她的生活。

分析and前后为两个并列分句。

在第一个分句中，a single parent with three daughters 是Sharma的同位语。

when引导一个定语从句，修饰2011。

阅读理解的解题策略
阅读理解***观点态度题应注意的几个问题：
(1)要学会辨清文章的体裁。

高考阅读理解题涉及各类文章，以议论文为主，文章的主题句往往会直接或间接地表明作者的态度、立场；说明文，因为其体裁的客观性，所以作者往往采取中立态度；记叙文，因为作者写作时也常带有某种感情倾向性，所以考生在读这种体裁的文章时要细心，捕捉那些烘托气氛、表达或暗示情感或态度的词句。

(2)要分清选项中的表示支持或肯定、中立、反对或否定的词语，再以此对照文章内容。

下面是一些常见的有关作者情感、态度的词语：
①表示支持或肯定的词语
positive积极的，乐观的；supportive支持的；optimistic乐观的；enthusiastic热情的；pleasant 愉快的等。

②表示中立的词语
indifferent不感兴趣的，漠不关心的，中立的；uninterested不感兴趣的；neutral中立的；subjective主观的；objective客观的等。

③表示反对或否定的词语
disgusted憎恶的，厌恶的；critical批评的；negative否定的，消极的；suspicious怀疑的；disappointed失望的；ironic讽刺的等。

④表示情感的词语
bitter令人不快的；emotional情绪激动的；angry气愤的等。

4.文章结构题的解题方法：
(1)按事情发展的顺序；
(2)按时间的先后顺序；
(3)按地点或空间位置的变换；
(4)按内容的总分关系；
(5)按人物的活动内容。

针对此类题，考生应做到：一读，就是通读全文；二想，就是想一想每一段落的主要意思；三归，就是把一些内容相同或关系密切的段落合并在一起，成为一个大段；四查，就是再把各段段意连起来，看是否能构成一个连贯的整体；五选，选出符合文章结构的正确答案。

此外，做这类题时应把握作者的写作思路，如文章可能按事件发展的顺序描写，也可能通过举例、分类、对比来叙述，从而作出比较科学的、合情合理的推测。

如：2015北京D(文章见上)
70.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?
答案 B
解析文章结构题。

分析全文可知第一段简单介绍，提出问题；第二段为第一个论点，指出父母在子女生活中参与度较高的现象；第三段是第二个论点，指出通过调查并不能推断出父母未能对子女放手；第四、五段为两个次论点，第一个次论点是科技的进步导致父母对子女生活更多的参与，第二个次论点是子女经济不独立导致父母对子女的生活更多的参与；最后一段得出结论。

故选B。

阅读理解。

阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

When you tidy your messy bedroom，it gets a lot easier to find things. Dreams may work the same way for a messy brain，helping you learn by organizing memories and ideas.
To test how much dreams can help learning，Robert Stick gold had some students play a shape-fitting game called Tetris (俄罗斯方块) for a few hours and then go to sleep.Soon they were dreaming of falling Tetris shapes. Interestingly，the worst Tetris players had the most Tetris dreams and improved their game the most. Similar tests have shown the same results for all kinds of skills.
As we dream，many important tasks are getting done. The brain decides what to keep and what to forget. It is connecting new experiences to older learning. In fact，the brain is learning all night long.
Another important task of dreams may be to help us deal with emotions (情绪)．At night，emotions are in the driver’s seat. People who have had an upsetting experience often dream about it afterward. Often the dream event changes somehow—another way the brain tries to make the memory less upset. So if your best friend moves away，you might dream that you’re the one who’s moving. In fact，dreams have a proven power to improve mood，and people who dream about what’s bothering them usually feel better sooner than those who don’t.
Everybody dreams for a couple of hours every night—in the course of your life，you’ll spend about 25 years asleep and 6 years dreaming. There’s probably no single answer to the question why we dream，but there doesn’t have to be. One dream might help you remember your math facts，while another might lead to a new invention，or give you a fun，crazy story to tell your friends. It’s all in a night’s work for our bu sy，mysterious brains.
1．Robert Stickgold’s test shows that________.
A．games are useful for memory
B．dreams can help improve skills
C．players stop learning in dreams
D．tasks can only be settled through dreams
2．We can learn from Paragraph 4 that________.
A．dreams can get rid of sufferings
B．only drivers can deal with emotions
C．one may be less upset after a dream
D．dreams can copy what one experienced
3．Which of the following does the author probably agree with?
A．Dreaming does harm to one’s mood.
B．Dreaming affects the quality of sleep.
C．It’s hard to find out the secrets of dreaming.
D．It’s not so important to know the cause of dreaming.
4．What does the text focus on?
A．Dreams and memories.B．Dreams and emotions.
C．The benefits of dreams.D．The patterns of dreams.
5．In which part of a magazine can this text be found?
A．Entertainment.B．Tourism.
C．Science.D．Advertisement.
语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。

文章说明了梦的好处，即可以改善学习和情绪。

1．解析：推理判断题。

根据第二段可知，为了证实梦对学习有帮助，Robert Stickgold 做了这次实验，而实验结果表明选手的技能有所提高，根据本段最后一句“Similar tests ha ve shown the same results for all kinds of skills.”可推知，梦对学习各种技能都是有帮助的，故选B。

答案： B
2．解析：细节理解题。

根据第四段第一句“Another important task of dreams...emotions (情绪)．”和最后一句“In fact，dreams have a proven power to improve mood...”可知，梦有助于改善心情，故选C。

答案： C
3．解析：细节理解题。

根据最后一段第二句“There’s probably no single answer to the question why we dream，but there doesn’t have to be.”可知，作者认为关于我们为什么会做梦的解释不止一个，但也没必要非要有一个解释。

答案： D
4．解析：主旨大意题。

通读全文可知，本文主要说明了梦的好处：有助于改善学习和情绪。

答案： C
5．解析：推理判断题。

根据文章主旨可知，文章是关于梦的科学研究方面的知识，所以最可能在杂志的有关科学的栏目里找到此文章，故选C。

答案：C。

阅读理解。

阅读下面短文，选择最佳答案填空。

The Adler Planetarium Chicago is home to more than 35,000 square feet of exhibits. From huge models of the Solar System, to ancient astronomical instruments, to interactive adventures, Adler’s exhibit galleries provides a passageway for you to explore the universe. The Adler also offers mini science exploration activities that are quick 10-minute lessons. Visitors can learn some interesting astronomical facts at these small activity carts.
The Adler Planetarium Chicago is the only museum in the world with two full-size planetarium theaters. Since 1930, the wonder of the stars has been visible in the historic Sky
Theater. Powered by brand new Digistar 3TM technology, the StarRider Theater is a completely digital, virtual (虚拟的) outer space environment. The famous Zeiss Planetarium projector is able to accurately reproduce the movement of every aspect of the night sky.
Do’s and Don’ts:
Do Take the Bus/Train: Leave the car at home for this museum trip. The Adler is located within close proximity to public transit.
Don’t Miss the Doane Observatory: When weather permits, the Doane is open at the Adler for observing with its 20-inch diameter telescope.
Don’t Miss Museum Special Events: The Adler offers a summer camp for kids fro m mid June to August.
Ticket Price:
Adult: $ 28; child: $ 22. Book online now to Save 37%.
Regular Schedule:
Mon.—Fri. 10am— 4pm; Sat.—Sun. 10am—4:30pm. Summer Hours: 9:30am—6pm daily.
Nearest Transit: Roosevelt Metro Station
Address: 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
1. What’s the main function of the Adler Planetarium Chicago?
A. Displaying the models of the Solar System.
B. Selling ancient astronomical instruments.
C. Offering a passageway to explore the universe.
D. Giving 10-minute lessons to visitors.
2. What can visitors learn in the StarRider Theater?
A. The history of the Adler Planetarium Chicago.
B. The wonder of the interactive adventures.
C. The complicated Digistar 3TM technology .
D. The movement of the stars in the night sky.
3. If you want to try the Doane Observatory, you’d better ______.
A. drive your private car
B. consider weather conditions
C. buy a telescope in advance
D. join the Adler’s summer camp
4. How much will a couple and two kids at least spend to visit the Adler?
A. $ 37.
B. $ 63.
C. $ 72.
D. $ 100.
参考答案、CDBB
阅读理解。

阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

“Oh，you must have been a spoiled (宠坏的) kid. You must be really bossy. I wonder what you’re going to be like to deal with？” That’s often the response Angela Hult gets when people find out she’s an o nly child，she told ABC News. Despite such negative (消极的) remarks，Hult has decided to have only one child herself. And she’s not alone.
According to the US’ Office for National Statistics，women approaching the end of their childbearing years had an average of 1.9 children in 2004，compared with 3.1 for their counterparts in 1976.The percentage of one-child families in Britain had risen from 18 percent in 1972 to 26 percent in 2007.
But even though only children are becoming increasingly common，the traditional view that they’re selfish，spoiled and lack social skills holds strong. Even parents of only children，like Hult，are made to feel guilty about having only one child. Worried that they’re being selfish and endangering their child’s future，they flock to online discussion forums seeking advice. Soon，however，they ask themselves：is this social prejudice really reasonable?
“There have been hundreds and hundreds of research studies that show that only children are no different from their peers (同龄人)，” Susan Newman，a social psychologist at Rutgers University in the US，told ABC News.
This raises another question：why are only children still viewed with such suspicion?
“There is a belief that’s been around probably since humans first existed that to have just one child is somehow dangerous，both for you and for the continuation of your race，” Toni Falbo，a professor of educational psychology，told the Guardian.“In the past a lot of children died.You’d have had to be crazy to only have one.”
Times，of course，have changed and infant mortality (婴儿死亡率) has largely reduced.So what do only children themselves say?
Kayley Kravitz，a blogger for The Huffington Post，grew up as an only child and highly recommends the experience.“Being an only child taught me the most valuable skill of a ll：the ability to be alone，” she said.
1．Which of the following could be the best title for the text?
A．Are only children lonely?
B．Are only children common?
C．Are only children dangerous?
D．Are only children different?
2．What does Susan Newman mean?
A．Only children are as good as their peers.
B．Only children are more selfish and spoiled.
C．Parents feel guilty about having only one child.
D．Parents will endanger their only child’s future.
3．What is the common belief since human existed?
A．The infant death rate always stays high.
B．People are crazy to have only one child.
C．It’s easy for only children to earn their living.
D．It’s hard to continue the family line with only one child.
4．An only child like Kayley________.
A．must be difficult to persuade
B．can possibly learn to be alone
C．should value special skills
D．need ignore bad experience
5．What’s the author’s attitude towards having only one child?
A．Neutral.B．Negative.
C．Positive.D．Doubtful.
语篇解读本文是一篇议论文。

尽管在英国越来越多的孩子都是独生子女，但很多人对独生子女的看法却依然如故，认为他们自私、娇气、缺少社交技能。

对此，独生子女们有他们的看法。

1．解析：标题概括题。

本文主要讨论了独生子女是否就是英国传统观念中的自私、娇气，缺少社交技能的人，所以D项最适合做文章的标题，故选D。

答案： D
2．解析：细节理解题。

根据第四段Susan Newman所说的话可知，成百上千的研究表明独生子女和别的孩子没有什么区别，故选A。

答案： A
3．解析：细节理解题。

根据文章第六段中的“There is a belief that’s been around probably...both for y ou and for the continuation of your race”可知，自从人类存在以来，人们就认为只生一个孩子不论对你自己还是对种族的延续来说都是很危险的，故选D。

答案： D
4．解析：细节理解题。

根据文章最后一段中“Being an only child...the ability to be alone”可知，选B。

答案： B
5．解析：观点态度题。

文中提到不同人对于独生子女的不同观点，但并没有直接提到作者自己的看法，由此可知，应选A，中立的。

答案：A。

阅读理解。

“Stop making excuses for him，Mom，”I said.“But maybe he is feeling unwell...” Mom said.“Maybe nothing，” I interrupted. I had been tending Mom since her health began to decline and this would be the first time in a year that my husband and I had a night out together. Jerry had promised to stay with Mom. But again he let us down. And more often than not，his drinking had a lot to do with it. His irresponsibility upset me.。