历年高考英语阅读真题

做英语阅读需要花费比较的长时间，那么如何提高自己做阅读的速度和质量呢?这就需要平时多做一点阅读训练，以提升自己的速度。下面本站小编给大家分享一些往年历年高考英语阅读真题，仅供参考!

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 1(2013·课标Ⅰ，D)体裁：说明文　词数：179

The National Gallery

Description：

The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th­century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.

Layout：

The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th­to 15th­century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.

The main West Wing houses 16th­century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titian and Veronese.

The North Wing houses 17th­century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velázquez, Claude and Vermeer.

The East Wing houses 18th­to early 20th­century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.

Opening Hours：

The Gallery is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fridays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.

Getting There：

Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2­minute walk), Leicester Square (3­minute walk), Embankment (7­minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8­minute walk).

which century's collection can you see religious paintings?

A. The 13th. B. The 17th.

C. The 18th. D. The 20th.

e are Leonardo da Vinci's works shown?

A. In the East Wing. B. In the main West Wing.

C. In the Sainsbury Wing. D. In the North Wing.

h underground station is closest to the National Gallery?

A. Piccadilly Circus. B. Leicester Square.

C. Embankment. D. Charing Cross.

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 2(2013·课标Ⅱ，D)体裁：应用文　词数：217

Low­Cost Gifts for Mother's Day

Gift No. 1

Offer to be your mother's health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor's visits whether a disease or a regular medical check­up. Most mothers always say “no need”， but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor's visit. The best part? This one is free.

Gift No. 2

Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother's life，” Dr. Marie Savard said.

Gift No. 3

Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep，” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”

Gift No. 4

Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother's Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things-many of which are “green”-and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.

are you advised to do for your mother at doctor's visits?

A. Take notes. B. Be with her.

C. Buy medicine. D. Give her gifts.

2. Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother's sleep?

A. In Gift No. 1. B. In Gift No. 2.

C. In Gift No. 3. D. In Gift No. 4.

3. Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to ________.

A. enjoy good sleep B. be well­organized

C. get extra support D. give others help

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 3(2013·北京，D)体裁：说明文　词数：346

Multitasking

People who multitask all the time may be the worst at doing two things at once，a new research suggests. The findings, based on performances and self­evaluations by about 275 college students, indicate that many people multitask not out of a desire to increase productivity, but because they are easily distracted(分心) and can't focus on one activity. And “those people turn out to be the worst at handling different things, ” said David Sanbonmatsu, a psychologist at the University of Utah.

Sanbonmatsu and his colleagues gave the students a set of tests and asked them to report how often they multitasked, how good they thought they were at it, and how sensation­seeking (寻求刺激) or impulsive (冲动) they were. They then evaluated the participants' multitasking ability with a tricky mental task that required the students to do simple mathematical calculations while remembering a set of letters.

Not surprisingly, the scientists said, most people thought they were better than average at multitasking, and those who thought they were better at it were more likely to report using a cellphone while driving or viewing multiple kinds of media at once. But those who frequently deal with many things at the same time were found to perform the worst at the actual multitasking test. They also were more likely to admit to sensation­seeking and impulsive behavior, which connects with how easily people get bored and distracted.

“People multitask not because it's going to lead to greater productivity, but because they're distractible, and they get sucked into things that are not as important，” Sanbonmatsu said.

Adam Gazzaley, a researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, who was not a member of the research group, said one limitation of the study was that it couldn't find out whether people who start out less focused tend toward multitasking or whether people's recognizing and understanding abilities change as a result of multitasking.

The findings do suggest, however，why the sensation­seekers who multitask the most may enjoy risky distracted driving. “People who are multitasking are generally less sensitive to risky situations，” said Paul Atchley, another researcher not in the group. “This may partly explain why people go in for these situations even though they're dangerous.”

1. The research led by Sanbonmatsu indicates that people who multitask________.

A. seek high productivity constantly

B. prefer handling different things when getting bored

C. are more focused when doing many things at a time

D. have the poorest results in doing various things at the same time

2. When Sanbonmatsu and his colleagues conducted their research, they________.

A. assessed the multitasking ability of the students

B. evaluated the academic achievements of the students

C. analyzed the effects of the participants' tricky mental tasks

D. measured the changes of the students' understanding ability

3. According to Sanbonmatsu, people multitask because of their________.

A. limited power in calculation

B. interests in doing things differently

C. inability to concentrate on one task

D. impulsive desire to try new things

4. From the last paragraph, we can learn that multitaskers usually________.

A. drive very skillfully

B. go in for difficult tasks

C. fail to react quickly to potential dangers

D. refuse to explain the reasons for their behavior

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 4(2013·浙江，B)体裁：说明文　词数：504

Below is a selection from a popular science book.

1. What is the colour of blood in a vein near the surface of the skin?

A. Blue. B. Light yellow.

C. Red. D. Dark reddish purple.

2. Why do some old people look a little shrunken as they age?

A. Because their spine is in active use.

B. Because they are more easily affected by gravity.

C. Because they keep growing backwards.

D. Because their spine becomes more bent.

3. Which of the following statements about our brain is true?

A. In the long run, our brain probably works harder than our heart.

B. When our brain senses the spinning，we will feel dizzy.

C. The brains of the other mammals are as complex as those of humans.

D. Our feelings and emotions come from the most developed area in our brain.

4. What is the main purpose of the selection?

A. To give advice on how to stay healthy.

B. To provide information about our body.

C. To challenge new findings in medical research.

D. To report the latest discoveries in medical science.

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 5(2013·江苏，A)体裁：应用文　词数：243

1. The leaflet is to inform visitors of the Park's________.

A. advanced management B. thrill performances

C. entertainment facilities D. thoughtful services

2. A visitor to the Park can ________.

A. rent a stroller outside Front Gate

B. ask for first aid by Thunder Run

C. smoke in the Water Park

D. leave his pet at KidZville

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 6(2013·辽宁，A)体裁：记叙文　词数：239

China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I've found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors-silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.

It's fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks (人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.

Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn't want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.

Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.

I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.

1. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A. Because they are traditional and safe.

B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

C. Because they are colorful and available.

D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.

2. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended________.

A. to ride it for fun

B. to use it for transport

C. to experience local culture

D. to improve his riding skills

3. How did the author feel about his street crossing?

A. It was boring. B. It was difficult.

C. It was lively. D. It was wonderful.

4. Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?

A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

C. The author was praised by the other bikers.

D. The author took great pleasure in biking.

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 7(2013·湖南，A)体裁：应用文　词数：354

Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.

AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival(19 Oct.) cost ￡169.15 at Booking. com. A week later，the same room cost ￡118.15.

If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you're looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , which allow you to search for events in the UK by city，date and category.

STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train，you may want to find a good base close to the station，but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.

Don't be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge's Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was ￡95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was ￡75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just ￡62.95.

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self­catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O'Neill Flat on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, available for ￡420 for five days in late September，with room for four adults.

GET ON A BIKE London's ‘Boris bikes’ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.

Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle(casual members pay around ￡1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or ￡5 per day).

1. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may ________.

A. help travelers pass time

B. attract lots of travelers to the UK

C. allow travelers to make flexible plans

D. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation

2. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably ________.

A. a hotel away from the train station

B. the tube line to Covent Garden

C. an ideal holiday destination

D. the name of a travel agency

3. The passage shows that the O'Neill Flat________.

A. lies on the ground floor

B. is located in central London

C. provides cooking facilities for tourists

D. costs over ￡100 on average per day in late September

4. Cardiff's program allows a free bike for a maximum period of________.

A. half an hour B. one hour

C. one hour and a half D. two hours

5. The main purpose of the passage is________.

A. to tell visitors how to book in advance

B. to supply visitors with hotel information

C. to show visitors the importance of self­help

D. to offer visitors some money­saving tips

　　历年高考英语阅读真题参考答案：

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 1

[语篇解读]'本文是一篇说明文。题材为文学与艺术。本文介绍了国家美术馆的基本情况、展览内容、展出时间和乘车路线等。

1.A'细节理解题。根据第一段信息It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th­century religious paintings to...可以得知本题选A项。

2.B'细节理解题。根据Layout部分第二段可知，Leonardo da Vinci的作品就在the main West Wing展厅。

3.D'细节理解题。从Getting There部分到达美术馆乘车所需的时间(2分钟的路程)来判断，Charing Cross离国家美术馆最近。

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 2

[语篇解读]'本文为应用文，题材是家庭、朋友与周围的人。母亲节来临之际我们应该为母亲送上什么礼物呢?本文以关爱母亲的健康为主，给我们介绍了几种母亲节礼物。

1.B'细节理解题。根据Gift No.1中的第二句话Promise to be there for any and all doctor's visits...可知我们应该在医生给母亲看病时或者为母亲进行例行体检时都要在场，故选B项。

2.C'细节理解题。根据Gift No.3中的to encourage better sleep可知答案为C项。

3.D'推理判断题。根据Gift No.4中的10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity(慈善机构)可推断出在这儿购买到的礼物还会让我们的母亲同时也帮助了别人，故选D项。A：享受好的睡眠;B：井井有条;C：得到额外的支持。这三项与Presents for Purpose无关。

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 3

[语篇解读]'本文为说明文，研究表明同时做几件事的人并不能将事情做好，而他们这么做的原因是他们容易分心无法专注在一件事上。

1.D'细节理解题。根据文章第一段第一句中的“People who multitask all the time may be the worst at doing two things at once”以及最后一句中的“those people turn out to be the worst at handling different things”可知应选择D项。

2.A'细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“They then evaluated the participants' multitasking ability...”可知选择A项。

3.C'细节理解题。根据文章第一段的第二句中的“ people multitask not out of a desire to increase productivity, but because they are easily distracted and can't focus on one activity.”以及第四段第一句“People multitask not because it's going to lead to greater productivity, but because they're distractible”可知应选择C项。

4. C'推理判断题。根据最后一段的第二句中的“People who are multitasking are generally less sensitive to risky situations”可以推断出选择C项。

[长难句]' The findings, based on performances and self­evaluations by about 275 college students, indicate that many people multitask not out of a desire to increase productivity, but because they are easily distracted and can't focus on one activity. 根据大约275名大学生的表现和自我评价得出的发现表明，很多人同时做几件事不是因为他们想要提高效率，而是因为他们很容易分心并且无法将注意力集中在一件事上。

句子的主语为The findings，其后的based on performances and self­evaluations by about 275 college students为后置定语，句子可精简为：The findings indicate that 't focus on one activity.这样有利于考生很快地抓住文章的主旨。

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 4

[语篇解读]'本文为说明文，题材为人体医学。介绍了有关人体的一些科学知识。

1.D'细节理解题。根据“If blood is red，why are veins(静脉)blue?”标题下第三句“ it's sitting in a vein near the surface of the skin，it's more of a dark reddish purple colour.”可知选D项。

2.D'细节理解题。根据“Do old people shrink as they age?”标题下全段内容，尤其是最后两句可知选D项。

3.A'细节理解题。根据“Which works harder，your heart or your brain?”标题下第三句“But，in the long run，your brain probably tips it...”可知，A项正确。

4.B'观点态度题。作为一本科普读物的节选，本文意在向读者介绍有关人体的科学知识，故选B项。

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 5

[语篇解读]'本文为应用文，题材为新闻广告类。主要介绍了Canada's Wonderland(加拿大仙境)的相关信息，目的是让读者了解Canada's Wonderland的相关服务和规定。

1.D'细节理解题。根据文中的主要信息Guest Services，Food&Drink Options等，可以看出本广告/传单(the leaflet)说的都是关于提供体贴服务的信息(thoughtful services)，故选D。

2.B'细节理解题。从First Aid部分可以了解到如果你需要医疗帮助，你可以告诉任何一名工作人员，他会帮你把急救人员叫到你所在的地方。

[长难句]' Front Gate Guest Services can help you with anything from finding out what time your favorite show starts to purchasing tickets.前门客服中心可以为您提供任何服务，从帮您弄清您喜欢的节目开演的时间到买票。

本句需要注意的是...结构和finding out后的宾语从句what time your favorite show starts。

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 6

[语篇解读]'本文为记叙文，主要讲述了自行车在中国的普及以及作者自己骑自行车的感受。

1.B'细节理解题。根据第一段中“For many，it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.”可知答案为B项。

2.C'细节理解题。根据第三段第一句话可知作者决定买自行车的原因是想感受一下中国文化，故选C项。

3.B'细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句话可知作者感觉骑自行车穿越十字路口很困难，故选B项。

4.D'推理判断题。根据文章最后一段最后一句话可知作者在骑自行车中获得了快乐，故选D项。

　　历年高考英语阅读真题Passage 7

[语篇解读]'本文为应用文，题材为广告说明类。你计划去英国旅行吗?我们在这里为你提供减少费用的方法。

1.D'细节理解题。根据AVOID BIG EVENTS“避开重大事件”中的“Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase_the_cost_of_accommodation...”，可知答案为D项。

2.A'词义猜测题。根据语境中提到的价格呈下降趋势分析来看，宾馆的位置应该是一个比一个远，故选A项，Farringdon是一家离火车站较远的宾馆。

3.C' 细节理解题。根据LOOK AFTER YOURSELF部分中的a self­catering flat with its own kitchen和A great example is the historic O'Neill Flat 的关系得知O'Neill Flat可以为游客提供厨房烹饪设备。

4.A'细节理解题。根据最后一句中的Cardiff(free for up to