高考英语阅读理解训练及答案详解
In the early 1900s，modern architects W.M.Dudok and J.Duiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum.These modern architectural masterpieces(杰作) are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum.Dudok alone shaped most of 20th century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings still bear his unique characteristies.His masterpiece.Hilversum Town Hall，was built in 19281931.It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks.The building has a remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “blocks”.Actually，one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the W.M.Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.
文章大意：本文讲述了荷兰的中等城市希尔弗瑟姆在纺织业、传媒业和现代建筑上的历史变迁。
12.Hilversurn is different from most of the Netherlands in that ________.
A.it has a large population
B.it is cut off from big cities
C.it has many beautiful gardens
D.it is in a hilly area with sandy soil
答案：D 细节理解题。根据文章第一段第二句可知，与荷兰大部分地区不同，希尔弗瑟姆实际上位于一片主要为沙地的山区。故选D项。
13.What was the greatest contribution of the Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?
A.Building a railway link to Amsterdam.
B.Helping its textile industry to develop.
C.Constructing large villas for the poor.
D.Assisting its agricultural industry.
答案：B 细节理解题。根据文章第二段倒数第三句可知，布伦宁克迈耶家族在纺织业取得巨大成功后迁入希尔弗瑟姆并在那资助了大量的纺织厂，故B项正确。他们并没有资助农业，故D项错误;根据文章第二段第三句可知，1874年建成的连接阿姆斯特丹的铁路吸引了来自阿姆斯特丹的有钱的贸易商，故A项错误;根据文章第二段第四句可知，有钱贸易商为自己在小镇的树林里建了大型的别墅，故C项错误。
14.The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of ________.
A.a radio factory B.the media capital
C.a radio station D.a TV station
答案：A 细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句可知，当NSF在希尔弗瑟姆建立无线电厂时，传媒经济就于1920年开始了。故选A项。
15.What is known about W.M.Dudok's Hilversum Town Hall?
A.It consists of approximately 75 buildings.
B.It looks like an open air museum in the city.
C.It is a classic example in architecture textbooks.
D.It has shaped most of 20th century Hilversum.
答案：C 细节理解题。根据文章第四段第一句及第三句可知，杜伊克和杜多克在希尔弗瑟姆建了数百栋举世瞩目的大楼，大约有75栋大楼仍然有杜多克独特的建筑风格，故A项错误;根据文章第四段第二句可知，有这么多现代建筑杰作，希尔弗瑟姆感觉像一个露天的艺术博物馆，故B项错误;根据文章第四段第三句可知，杜多克塑造了大部分的20世纪的希尔弗瑟姆，故D项错误;根据文章第四段第五句可知，希尔弗瑟姆市政厅享誉世界，并被收录入许多建筑学教科书里，故选C项。
高考英语阅读理解训练2：
Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum
Our monthly talks start at 19：30 on the first Thursday of each month except August.Admission is at normal charges and you don't need to book.They end around 21：00.
November 7th
The Canal Pioneers，by Chris Lewis.James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers.He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building.Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.
December 5th
Ice for the Metropolis，by Malcolm Tucker.Well before the arrival of freezers，there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering.Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells，and how London's ice trade grew.
February 6th
An Update on the Cotswold Canals，by Liz Payne.The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening.The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer.We will have a report on the present state of play.
March_6th
Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands，by Miranda Vickers.The Thames has many islands.Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them.She will tell us about those of greatest interest.
Online bookings：www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book
More info：www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson
London Canal Museum
1213 New Wharf Road，London NI 9RT
www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi
Tel：020 7713 0836
文章大意：本文是一则关于伦敦运河博物馆月度讲座安排的广告。
1.When is the talk on James Brindley?
A.February 6th. B.March 6th.
C.November 7th. D.December 5th.
答案：C 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第二句James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. 和最后一句可知克里斯·刘易斯的讲座内容和詹姆斯·布林德利有关，此讲座对应的日期是November 7th，故选C项。
2.What is the topic of the talk in February?
A.The Canal Pioneers.
B.Ice for the Metropolis.
C.Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands.
D.An Update on the Cotswold Canals.
答案：D 细节理解题。根据题目中的February定位到第四段，该日期对应的讲座是本段的第一句An Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne.故选D项。
3.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?
A.Miranda Vickers. B.Malcolm Tucker.
C.Chris Lewis. D.Liz Payne.
答案：A 细节理解题。根据第五段第一句Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers.可知应选A项。