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1、【英语】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阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、 C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。Fantastic Fall Festivals You Wont Want to MissSeymour Apple FestivalAdmission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15, 000 people from all over the region come out to take
2、part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike-decorating contests, and more.Marionville Apple FestivalThe popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adult
3、s will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.Humansville Fall FestivalThe Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town but that doesnt mean its lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provid
4、e three full days of fun. This years festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. Youll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturda
5、y.Southside Fall FestivalThe Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.Fall Into Arts FestivalMake sure to bring the kids along for
6、this festival that celebrates all things creative. The FallInto Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival fo
7、od, a mini film festival, and much more.（ 1） Which festivals are free of charge?（ 2） What makes Humansville Fall Festival special this year?（ 3） Fall Into Arts Festival is specially welcomed by _.A. movie loversB. modern artistsC. visitors of all agesD. families with kids【答案】 （ 1） B（ 2） D（ 3） D【解析】
8、【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了几个秋季的节日。（ 1）考查细节理解。根据 Seymour Apple Festival 部分中的 “ Admission to the Seymour AppleFestival is free and so is the entertainment!可知，西摩苹果”节的门票是免费的，娱乐也是免费的！和 Southside Fall Festival 部分中的 “The Southside Fall Festival is perf ect for family celebrations, with an alcohol- free environment a
9、nd free admission. 可”知，此节日也是免费入场。故选B。（ 2）考查细节理解。根据 Humansville Fall Festival 部分中的 “ Thisyears festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. 可”知，今年的音乐节将以当地优秀音乐家的现场音乐为特色，使它有别于往年。故选 D。（ 3）考查细节理解。根据Fall Into Arts Fe
10、stival 部分中的 “ Make sure to bring the kids alongfor this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as wel
11、l, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more. 可知，秋季”艺术节既有许多孩子喜爱的活动，也有为父母准备的活动，故特别受到有孩子的家庭的欢迎。故选D。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇文化类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息，结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。2阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、 B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Although not as much as in the past, grandparents are the tea
12、chers of the Navajo ( 纳瓦霍人 ) youth. They make young people aware of life at an early age. The parents grant them theprivilege of teaching the children, and the grandparents take great pride in raising the children or at least having a big part in raising them.Young children often stay with their gra
13、ndparents for years at a time developing a close and trusting relationship. The grandparents teach the children Navajo legends and the principle of life, emphasizing both new culture trends and the preservation of traditions.The grandparents are also often the leading figures in teaching the youth t
14、he arts of weaving, caring for the livestock, using herbal medicine, and other arts and crafts.The children are taught to respect their elders, to care for them, to help them whenever they are in need, and to learn from them. Young people are urged to listen with care to the words of their elders an
15、d to keep as much wisdom as possible. Grandparents often go to social gatherings and traditional events, and the young have opportunities to learn more about their culture and traditions.I live with my grandmother for thirteen years, and she raised me in the old ways of our people. Although I was go
16、ing to school, she taught me as much as she could about our traditions. She was a beautiful woman. If I had a chance, I would listen again to her wise teachings, expressed with kindness in a soft voice that touched my heart.We used to plant corn and pumpkin every summer. They never grew big enough t
17、o feed us, butwe planted them anyway. I asked my grandmother why. She said, Grandson, our plants will befar more beautiful than the flowers outside the fence. I did not understand until one day I sawtheir beauty as I was coming over the hill with her. She said, Anything that is a part of you isalway
18、s far more beautiful than the things which you pass by. We had some beautiful yearstogether. I am glad she is a part of me and I am a part of her.Children used to be well disciplined, possessing more respect for culture, tradition, and beliefs than they do now. The world of the Navajo has been influ
19、enced by the western world, and the grandparents have less control and influence than they used to. But the young people who have been touched by their teachings have glimpsed a way of life beyond what most people know today.（ 1） What can we learn from Paragraph 1?（ 2） Why did the authors grandmothe
20、r plant corn and pumpkin?（ 3） Whats the authors opinion according to the passage?（ 4） Whats the purpose of the article?A. To honor the authors grandmother.B. To share with readers a Navajo culture.C. To emphasize the greatness of Navajo.D. To introduce the development of Navajo tribes.【答案】 （ 1） D（ 2
21、） D（ 3） A（ 4） B【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文，作者介绍了纳瓦霍人的一种文化：由祖父母来教育孙子辈，让他们学到生活中的道理。（ 1）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的grandparents are the teachers of the Navajo ( 纳瓦霍人 )youth. They make young people aware of life at an early age.可知，祖父母们是年轻人的老师，使年轻人在很小的时候就认识生活。故选D。（ 2）考查推理判断。根据第六段中的 Grandson, our plants will be far more beautif
22、ul than the flowers outside the fence. 以及 Anything that is a part of you is always far more beautifulthan the things which you pass by. 可知，祖母种植玉米和南瓜是为了让作者明白一个生活的道理：任何属于你的东西，总是比你路过的东西更美。从而推断出祖母是想让她的孙子学到人生的一课。故选D。（ 3）考查推理判断。第一段提出“纳瓦霍人的孙子辈主要由祖父母来教育，他们在抚养孩子方面起了很大的作用”，接着对此进行了详细的介绍。最后一段“那些被他们的祖父母教导所感动的年轻人
23、，已经发找到了一种大多数人今天所不知道的生活方式”。由此可推断出本文主要介绍了纳瓦霍人的一种文化：由祖父母们教育孙子辈，让他们认识生活，学到其中的道理。故选A。（ 4）考查主旨大意。第一段中的 grandparents are the teachers of the Navajo (纳瓦霍人 )youth. They make young people aware of life at an early age. 纳瓦霍人的祖父母们成为年轻一代人的老师，在教育孙子辈起着重要的作用。是主旨句，接着下文较为详细地介绍了纳瓦霍人的这种文化。由此可推断出作者是与读者分享一种纳瓦霍人的文化。由选B。【点
24、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，是一篇文化类阅读，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Shakespeares Globe Exhibition & Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeares work. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright( 剧作家
25、), 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
26、their visit, and each group will have itsown guide for free. To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to usvia email.Exhibition and Tour PricesAdult:$15.00Senior (60+):$13.50Student (with valid ID):$11.50Child (5-15):$ 8.00Complimentary:Every 16th person freeGetting h
27、ereShakespeares 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 79021500 to find out about our latest opening times.Visitors
28、 are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on ThamesExchange 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 Gl
29、obe Walk.Where to eatSwan at Shakespeares Globe serves modern British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea ordrinks 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
30、: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?（ 3） Whic
31、h of the following applies to visitors?（ 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）
32、 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。（ 1）考查细节理解。根据“ Exhibition Monday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.可”知，展览从周一到周日上午9 点到下午 5 点营业。所以在周五下午两点能够参观展览。故选A。（ 2）考查推理判断。根据 Exhibition 部分中的 “ Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit.To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Reque
33、st Form and return it to usvia email. 可”知，15 人或以上的团体须预先预订其行程。如欲订购，请填写团体申请表，并通过电子邮件返回给我们。所以如果有 20 名儿童参观参观展厅，他们需要通过电子邮件提前预定。故选 D。（ 3）考查推理判断。根据 Getting here 部分中的 “ Cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge 可”知，在 Southwark Bridge 可能全年都有出租车。所以判断出游客能在Southwark Bridge 附近打到出租车。故选A。（ 4）考查推理判断。根据 S
34、wan Restaurant 部分中的 “ Monday- Friday: 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. &6:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. 可”知，天鹅宾馆的营业时间是周一至周五中午午 6 点到晚上10:30。所以判断出周一至周五工作日期间，下午12 点到下午3 点到下午2： 30，下5 点是闭馆的。故选C。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，同时根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。4阅读理解The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spa
35、nish people drink Coca Cola, wear bluejeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do thesethings every day.I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people areoften influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the pr
36、ograms and documentaries(记录片 ) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made inIn 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 co
37、untries in Europe.American culture is a part of Spanish life now. Its certain that many things from America are as much a part of peoples lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. Ive known about Coca Cola for my whole life.However, i
38、ts different with Western fast food. For example, I dont think McDonalds 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 McDonalds hamburgers will eve
39、ntually replace the famous Spanishtapas. Its true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonalds, and it is more popular amongthe Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, its obvious that American culture isbecoming more and more a part of our lives every day.（1） From the first par
40、agraph we can know that.A. the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere.B. most Spanish people dontlike to listen to their own music,C. fast food spreads from Spain to the United States.D. some Spanish actors go to America toimprove their acting skills.（2） What plays an important part i
41、n 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
42、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。穿着习惯和生活习惯都极大影响了西班牙人。(1)考查细节理解。根据第一段可知，到处都可以发现美
43、国对西班牙的影响。选A。(2)考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“ Ithinkthat American movies are a good way to spreadAmerican culture可知”，故答案选B。(3)考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“ In the last few years, the government has tried to protectthe Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain o
44、r from other countries in Europe. 可推断出，西班”牙政府给在西班牙上演的电影制定一些规则是为了限制外国电影的数量，保护西班牙的电影。选C。(4)考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的 “ On the other hand, maybe McDonalds hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. 可”知，或许麦当劳的汉堡将最终取代著名的西班牙tapas，由此可推断tapas 指西班牙的一种食品。选D。【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，要求考生准确掌握
45、细节信息，并进一步根据上下文进行分析，推理，从而选出正确答案。5阅读理解Singles Day: Alibaba Says a Lot of People in China Bought OnlineThe planets biggest shopping day has come and gone, and Alibaba again showed the world how many mountains of stuff ( 物品 ) it could persuade people to buy in the 24 hours.Monday was Nov. 11, known in C
46、hina as Singles Day. This year, nearly $38.3 billion worth of stuff was sold on Alibabas platforms ( 平台 ) that day, beating last years $30.8 billion and making Black Friday look, yet again, like a yard sale.China has grown richer and more digitally connected. Alibaba has become a technology powerhouse. A