(英语)英语阅读理解练习题及解析

（英语）英语阅读理解练习题及解析

一、高中英语阅读理解

1．阅读理解

When it comes to gifts, it's not easy to shop for someone when you're not sure what they're into. Thankfully, Crate and Barrel's sister store —the modern, fancy version —CB2 has a gift collection that is just as beautiful as it is practical. They're known for their modern designs. We've edited a list of some of our favorite gift ideas from CB2 so you'll know just what to get.

Galactic Jewelry Box ($21)

This jewelry box is not only a place to store your jewel s, but it looks like one itself. “Designed by UK-based Seascape Curiosities, the jewelry box brings deep space to your room. Open storage space lined with light grey cotton velvet holds most-precious possessions,” CB2 states. The best part? It's under $25.

Flamingo Catchall ($29.95)

Designed by the British fashion designer Matthew Williamson, this flamingo catchall is a pop of color in every room and offers a secure place to store some of your favorite rings, earrings, or little items. Not only is it an awesome addition to just about any home, it's also a great conversation starter at dinner parties.

Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball ($49)

It's a great gift for the man in your life who loves sports. Crafted with design and function in mind, handmade activity ball (think of it as a smaller basketball) stands up to years of play and even gets better looking with age. It's a super addition to any bookshelf.

Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker ($24.95)

This cocktail shaker starts off with a smoky black finish and fades into grey. It's fashionable, functional, and — above all — easy to clean.

（1）Which of the following gifts would you like to choose if your brother loves football?

A. Galactic Jewelry Box.

B. Flamingo Catchall.

C. Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball.

D. Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker.

（2）What can we learn about the four gifts?

A. Galactic Jewelry Box is easy to clean.

B. Flamingo Catchall can inspire people to start a topic.

C. Made by hand, Leather Activity Ball is fragile.

D. Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker is the cheapest.

（3）What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To advertise gifts from CB2.

B. To explain the functions of gifts.

C. To sell products created by CB2.

D. To strike a deal on fashion design.

【答案】（1）C

（2）B

（3）A

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了CB2的礼物。

（1）考查细节理解。根据Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball ($49)部分中的“It's a great gift

for the man in your life who loves sports. Crafted with design and function in mind, handmade activity ball (think of it as a smaller basketball) stands up to years of play and even gets better looking with age.”可知，如果我的兄弟喜欢足球，我会选择Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball 作为礼物。故选C。

（2）考查细节理解。根据Flamingo Catchall ($29.95)部分中的“Not only is it an awesome addition to ju st about any home, it's also a great conversation starter at dinner parties.”可知，Flamingo Catchall能鼓励人们开始一个谈话话题。故选B。

（3）考查目的意图。根据第一段中的“We've edited a list of some of our favorite gift ideas from CB2 so you'll know just what to get.”可知，本文是为了宣传CB2的礼物。故选A。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和目的意图两个题型的考查，是一篇广告类阅读，考生准确掌握细节信息的同时，需要根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。

2．阅读理解

Given the recent interest in green buildings in the media, let's think differently. Instead of focusing on increasing the supply of energy, what if we focus on reducing demand?

Can we start with ending the open-door practice of street-front shops? While cool air from these shops is refreshing to pedestrians, it carries a cost. Energy is used in the air conditioning process.

So it must be possible to look for changes in regulations that would encourage more energy-saving designs. For instance, if we fix ceiling fans, air-conditioning homes could surely be avoided for part of the year. Ceiling fans use far less energy. They were in a year air conditioners could stay if ceiling fans were fixed.

In homes built under the small-house policy in New Territories, the ceiling may be too low for ceiling fans. If the 9-meter maximum building height regulation were relaxed, ceiling fans could be fixed to reduce energy use. Current thinking in sustainable building design and operation involves integrated(协调统一的) design, that is, bring together all parties to create a building with better performance that achieves energy reduction.

For integrated design to succeed, all parties must come together and think beyond each person's circle of influence. Better solutions are impossible to avoid with integrated design. Buildings would no longer be engineered after the basic architecture was built. Positive project outcomes may include reduced air-conditioning load, reduced power use for electric lighting, and a reduction in the amount of materials used.

We need to ask if we are ready to look beyond our own small circles and seek an improved approach to building design. By that I mean an integrated design resulting in more sustainable buildings.

（1）What's the author's attitude towards the open-door practice of the street shops? A. Supportive. B. Disapproving. C. Optimistic. D. Uncaring.

（2）Why does the author suggest fixing ceiling fans?

A. To follow an old practice.

B. To help reduce energy use.

C. To completely replace air conditioners.

D. To help cut down on daily expenses.