1、高考英语阅读理解训练十五高考英语阅读理解训练十五Passage 1 The city of Rome has passed a new law to prevent cruelty to animals. All goldfish bowls are no longer allowed and dog owners must walk their dogs. This comes after a national law was passed to give prison sentences to people who desert cats or dogs. “The civilizatio
2、n of a city can be measured by this,” said Monica Carina, the councilor （议员） behind the new law. “Its good to do whatever we can for our animals who in exchange for a little love fill our existence with their attention,” she told a Rome newspaper. The newspaper reported that round bowls dont give en
3、ough oxygen for fish and may make them go blind. “Rome has tried to protect fish more than anywhere else in the world. It stands out for recognizing that fish are interesting animals who deserve（值得） over respect and compassion every bit as much as dogs and cats and other animals.” said Karin Roberts
4、on, a director of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Last year a law was passed in Italy that gives people who desert pets big fines（罚款） and prison sentences. Since then local governments have added their own animal protection rules. The northern city of Turin passed a law in April to
5、give pet owners fines of up to 598 if they do not walk their dogs three times a day. The new law in Rome also says that owners mustnt leave their dogs in hot cars or cut their dogs tails to make them look lovelier. The law also gives legal recognition to the “cat ladies” who feed homeless cats. The
6、cats live all over the city from ancient ruins to modern office car parks.1. The new law passed in Rome will _.A. help improve fishing environmentB. guarantee better conditions for goldfishC. stop people from catching goldfishD. discourage keeping goldfish at home2. People in Rome believe that the c
7、ivilization of a city can be judged by its _.A. exchanges with other citiesB. protection for ancient ruinsC. awareness of animal protectionD. recognition of animal lovers3. The underlined word “compassion” in Paragraph 6 is the closest in meaning to _.A. pityB. praiseC. supportD. popularity4. People
8、 may break the law in Turin if they _.A. keep their dogs or cats in carsB. feed homeless animals in car parksC. raise their cats near ancient ruinsD. shut their dogs home all day longPassage 2With over 2.4 millon visitors every year, Cinque Terre is one of the most-visited regions in Italy. Cinque T
9、erre is truly special. The five candy-colored fishing villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Comiglia, Vemazza, and Monterosso al Mare are built into cliffs over the clean and brightly-shining Ligurian Sea. Whether youre visiting the region for a few days or a few weeks, these are the experiences you sh
10、ould add to your trip pleasure.Take a scenic hike.Its easy to visit each of the attractive villages on foot. The most popular hike is the coastal path Sentiero Azzuro. It links all five villages and offers extremely beautiful scenery of the sea, architecture and vineyards(葡萄园). It takes about six ho
11、urs to go across, with short breaks, but most people are going to stop in the villages for food and swimming.Eat seafood in a cone(锥形).Dessert lovers might think that Italian ice-cream is the best thing to be served in a cone but make room for seafood cones as well. Thanks to its coastal location, C
12、inque Terre is full of seafood restaurants.Get on a boat.If the weather cooperates, take the time to get out on the water. The villages look very beautiful from a boat. The cheapest and easiest way is to jump on the public ferry from one of the villages to the next, but these boats are often crowded
13、. Its far more relaxing to take a private cruise, which departs from the docks in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vemazza, and Monterosso al Mare.Take the train.Cinque Terres train system is one of the most scenic in Europe. The high -speed train runs through each of the five villages every 20 minutes or so.
14、 And the whole line is directly on the coast, offering lovely views of the Ligurian Sea and rocky cliffs.1. What is special about the five candy -colored fishing villages?A. Their special location. B. Their long history.C. Their delicious foods. D. Their friendly villagers.2. What is the favorite fo
15、od for the hikers in the five villages?A. Italian noodles B. Italian ice-cream.C. Italian wines. D. Seafood cones.3. What is the best way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food?A. Taking a private ferry to the villages.B. Walking with short breaks on the coast.C. Taking a scenic hike alon
16、g the coastal path.D. Taking the train running through the villages.Passage 3It can be a real struggle trying to learn a new language. I had always enjoyed learning languages in school, but only recently did I start learning German. I found that I could understand and learn individual words easiIy,
17、but when it came to literature, I really struggled. That was when my tutor at university suggested reading some childrens books printed in the target language.At first, I felt a bit silly going on a hunt for a book designed for someone half my age, lout then I realized that everyone has to start som
18、ewhere. As children, we are given these basic texts to familiarise our brains with certain vocabulary and writing structures, and from there, we can learn and develop. I started with books which are taught to us as children in the UK.1 managed to find Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and James and th
19、e Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.The beauty of reading books that were introduced to you as a child is that you are already familiar with the plot. As a result, you can work out some of the definitions of words with your prior knowledge of the story. At first, I used to read with the book in one hand and
20、 a dictionary in the other, but this method did not work well for me. The method I would recommend is to read a chapter of your chosen childrens book and at the end of that chapter, highlight the words you do not know and then look up the definitions. If you can wait a bit before you use a dictionar
21、y, you may be surprised what you can get merely from the context of the sentence in the story. Additionally, a lot of childrens books have pictures which may give you a clue as to what or to whom the passage is referring.1. Why was the author advised to read childrens books?A. Because she was weak i
22、n reading great works.B. Because she was slow to learn language.C. Because she liked childrens literature.D. Because she couldnt remember any words.2. What can kids get from childrens books according to the passage?A. Vocabulary and listening skills.B. Learning methods.C. Words and structures.D. Des
23、igning skills.3. What causes the author feel surprised while reading childrens books?A. Grasping the context from the pictures.B. Looking up the definations of words from a dictionary.C. Getting familiar with the plots of the story.D. Understanding the words simply from the context.4. What can be th
24、e best title of the passage?A. Reading Childrens BooksB. The Way of Learning LanguagesC. The Method of Using DictionaryD. My Good Reading HabitsPassage 4If youre looking for some good films to see in town, here are some recommendations. While the themes of these films vary, the fascinating storyline
25、s enable them to attract a wide audience.Secret SuperstarGenre：musical dramaThe film deals with social issues including feminism(女权主义), gender equality and domestic violence. From Dangal to Secret Superstar to the latest comedy-drama film BajrangiBhaijaan, Indian films have developed a solid fan bas
26、e in China.Jumanji：Welcome to the JungleGenre：adventure comedyThe film follows four teenagers transported into the video game world of Jumanji, playing as the characters they choose. Uniting with another player, they must overcome the games magic power to win and return home. It does not repeat the
27、old story, but creates a new journey and adds more comedy elements through using charming actors and actresses to offer moviegoers a new visual feast. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, MissouriGenre: rama-crime filmDespite missing out on the Best Picture award, the film, which was released on March 2
28、 at Chinese cinemas, has received many positive reviews in Douban, Chinas leading film rating platform, scoring 87 out of 10 points, based on more than 100,000 reviews.Operation Red SeaGenre: actionThis anti-terrorism action film has earned 348 billion yuan at the box office by March 20, becoming th
29、e second most profitable Chinese film ever. Many comments on Douban mentioned the tense plot and breathtaking gunfights in the movie, which cost 500 million yuan to produce.1. If you are fond of humor, which film is the best choice？A. Secret SuperstarB. Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleC. Three Billboa
30、rds Outside Ebbing, MissouriD. Operation Red Sea2. What do all the films have in common？A. They share the same subject.B. They won great awards.C. They repeat old stories.D. They enjoy great popularity.3. Where do you think the passage is most probably taken from？A. A local newspaper B. A travel gui
31、debookC. A cartoon magazine D. A scientific journalPassage 5BEIJING-China will support the countrys booming car-sharing industry and standardize its development, according to official guidelines released Tuesday.Unlike traditional car-rental services, car-sharing services take advantage of new techn
32、ologies such as global-positioning and mobile Internet. Such services improve user experience and offer an alternative for urban commuting (通勤), reducing growing demand for private cars and parking space, according to guidelines released jointly by the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.Car-sharing firms should improve their services by checking the identity of
