高中英语阅读理解20篇(一)

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高三阅读理解练习20篇(一)

高三阅读理解练习20篇（一）

As an experienced photojournalist in Nashville, Tennessee, I was hired by USA Today

newspaper to photograph a spinal bifida (脊柱畸形) corrective surgical procedure. It was to be

performed on a twenty-one week old fetus（胎儿） in uterus（子宫） at Vanderbilt University

Medical Center. At that time, in 1999, twenty-one weeks in uterus was the earliest that the surgical

team would consider for surgery. The worst possible outcome would be that the surgery would

cause premature delivery, and no child born earlier than twenty-three weeks had survived.

The tension could be felt in the operating room as the surgery began. A typical C-section

incision(切口) was made to access the uterus, which was then lifted out and laid at the junction of

the mother's thighs. The entire procedure would take place within the uterus, and no part of the

child was to breach the surgical opening. During the procedure, the position of the fetus was

adjusted by gently manipulating the outside of the uterus. The entire surgical procedure on the

child was completed in one hour and thirteen minutes. When it was over, the surgical team

breathed a sigh of relief, as did I.

As a doctor asked me what speed of film I was using, out of the corner of my eye I saw the

uterus shake, but no one's hands were near it. It was shaking from within. Suddenly, an entire arm

thrust out of the opening, then pulled back until just a little hand was showing. The doctor reached

over and lifted the hand, which reacted and squeezed the doctor's finger. As if testing for strength, the nurse standing next to me asked, "What happened?" "The child reached out," I said. "Oh. They

do that all the time," she responded.

The surgical opening to the uterus was closed and the uterus was then put back into the

mother and the C-section opening was closed.

It was ten days before I knew if the picture was even in focus. To ensure no digital

manipulation of images before they see them, USA Today requires that film be submitted

unprocessed. When the photo editor finally phoned me he said, "It's the most incredible picture

I've ever seen."

1. In 1999，people believed that it was ________.

A. possible for a fetus 21 weeks born to survive

B. likely for a fetus born 21 weeks to become deformed

C. right time for a fetus born 21 weeks to receive an operation

D. risky for a fetus 21 weeks in uterus to receive an operation

2. From the second paragraph, we can see that the surgery was ______.

A. challenging but successful B. demanding and unsuccessful

C. simple and short D. long-lasting and difficult

3. The underlined “It” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.

A. the shaking of the uterus B. the arm of the fetus

C. the taking of the picture D. the head of the fetus

4. What can we learn about the author?

A. He was an experienced interviewer. B. He was a wonderful picture editor.

C. He was an excellent picture journalist. D. He was a very famous child doctor.

5. From the editor said in the last paragraph, we know the editor was very ______.

A. disappointed B. satisfied C. annoyed D.Surprised

高三阅读理解练习20篇(一)

Losing a baby tooth can be fun for a kid. You can put it under your pillow and look

forward to finding some money there in the morning. And then you can watch your new

permanent(永恒的) tooth grow in its place.

But if a permanent tooth falls out, that’s a problem. There isn’t another one under the gum(齿

龈)that can replace it. Unfortunately, this happens to some older people. And if permanent teeth

fall out or need to be pulled, an older person might need dentures.

Dentures, known as false teeth, are a set of replacement teeth for any teeth that are missing.

There are partial dentures, which take the place of only a few teeth and prevent the others from

changing position. If all the teeth are gone, the person would need complete dentures, which

replace every tooth in the mouth.

Dentures can cause pains at first and take little time to get adjusted to. They also need special

care. They should be brushed daily with a special denture brush and cleanser and soaked（浸泡）

in denture solution when not in the mouth.

Dentures are important for the old because, without teeth, it’s hard to smile, talk, and eat strange to see someone, like a grandparent, without dentures in because he or she won’t have any

teeth. Try not to make fun of the person because this could cause hurt feelings.

People usually lose their permanent teeth due to periodontal disease（牙周炎）, or gum

disease, which is caused by bacteria that attacks the gums. Diseased gums aren’t strong and

healthy, so teeth can get loose and fall out. Older people often have many cavities(洞)that have

been filled over the years, and these fillings can weaken over time, leading to more tooth

problems.

1．.

A．should have a false tooth fixed in its place

B．have to put it under your pillow at once

C．will gain a permanent tooth in future

D．can exchange it for some money

2．.