高中英语阅读材料【精彩6篇】

高中英语阅读材料 篇一

Title: The Benefits of Reading in High School

Reading is an essential skill that students need to develop during their high school years. Not only does reading help improve language proficiency, but it also offers numerous benefits that can positively impact students' academic and personal lives.

Firstly, reading enhances vocabulary and language skills. By reading a variety of texts such as novels, articles, and poems, students are exposed to different writing styles and language structures. This exposure helps students expand their vocabulary and improve their ability to express themselves effectively in both spoken and written forms. Furthermore, reading exposes students to different perspectives and ideas, which broadens their knowledge and understanding of the world.

Secondly, reading promotes critical thinking and analytical skills. When students engage with texts, they are required to comprehend, interpret, and analyze the information presented. This process stimulates their cognitive abilities and helps them develop critical thinking skills. By questioning the text, making connections to their own experiences, and evaluating the validity of the information, students become more adept at analyzing complex ideas and forming well-reasoned arguments.

Moreover, reading fosters empathy and emotional intelligence. Through reading fictional stories, students are able to put themselves in the shoes of the characters and experience different emotions and situations. This helps students develop empathy and a better understanding of human nature. Additionally, reading exposes students to various cultural perspectives, which encourages tolerance, acceptance, and appreciation for diversity.

In addition to academic benefits, reading also has personal advantages. Reading can serve as a form of escapism, providing students with a break from the pressures of school and daily life. It can also be a source of inspiration and motivation, as students may find solace or guidance in the words of their favorite authors. Reading can also help improve concentration and focus, as it requires sustained attention and mental engagement.

In conclusion, reading plays a crucial role in high school education. It not only improves language proficiency and vocabulary but also promotes critical thinking, empathy, and personal growth. Encouraging students to read a variety of texts can have a profound impact on their academic success and overall development. Therefore, it is essential for high schools to prioritize reading as a fundamental component of the curriculum.

高中英语阅读材料 篇二

Title: The Impact of Social Media on High School Students

Social media has become an integral part of the lives of high school students. While it offers various benefits in terms of communication and information sharing, it also has significant effects on students' academic performance, mental health, and social interactions.

Firstly, social media can be a major distraction for high school students. With the constant influx of notifications, messages, and updates, it is easy for students to become consumed by their online presence. This can lead to decreased productivity and difficulty in focusing on academic tasks. Furthermore, the addictive nature of social media can result in excessive screen time, leading to sleep deprivation and physical health problems.

Secondly, social media can negatively impact students' mental health. The constant comparison to others, as well as the pressure to maintain an idealized online image, can contribute to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and anxiety. Cyberbullying is also a prevalent issue on social media platforms, with students being subjected to harassment and online abuse. This can have detrimental effects on their mental well-being and overall happiness.

Moreover, social media can affect students' social interactions and relationships. While it provides a platform for communication, it can also lead to a decrease in face-to-face interaction. Students may become more reliant on online interactions, resulting in a lack of interpersonal skills and difficulty in forming meaningful connections. Additionally, the curated nature of social media can lead to a distorted perception of reality, as students compare their own lives to the highlight reels of others.

Despite these negative effects, it is important to acknowledge that social media also has its advantages. It can serve as a tool for information sharing, networking, and self-expression. It can also provide educational resources and opportunities for collaboration. The key lies in finding a balance and promoting responsible and mindful use of social media among high school students.

In conclusion, social media has both positive and negative impacts on high school students. While it offers benefits in terms of communication and information sharing, it can also be a distraction, negatively affect mental health, and hinder social interactions. It is crucial for high school students to be aware of the potential pitfalls of social media and develop strategies to mitigate its negative effects. Additionally, schools and parents should play a role in educating students about responsible social media use and promoting a healthy online presence.

高中英语阅读材料 篇三

　　How to Improve Your Study Habits

　　Want to know how to improve your grades without having to spend more time studying? Sounds too good to be true? Well, read on...

　　How to Improve Your Study Habits

　　Perhaps you are an average student with average intelligence. You do well enough in school, but you probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily the case, however. You can receive better grades if you want to. Yes, even students of average intelligence can be top students without additional work. Here's how:

　　1. Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Then make a schedule or chart of your time. Fill in committed time such as eating, sleeping, meetings, classes, etc. Then decide on good, regular times for studying. Be sure to set aside enough time to complete your normal reading and work assignments. Of course, studying shouldn't occupy all of the free time on the schedule. It's important to set aside time for relaxation, hobbies, and entertainment as well. This weekly schedule may not solve all of your problems, but it will make you more aware of how you spend your time. Furthermore, it will enable you to plan your activities so that you have adequate time for both work and play.

　　2. Find a good place to study. Choose one place for your study area. It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable, and it should not h

ave distractions. When you begin to work, you should be able to concentrate on the subject.

　　3. Skim before you read. This means looking over a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully. As you preview the material, you get some idea of the content and how it is organized. Later when you begin to read you will recognize less important material and you may skip some of these portions. Skimming helps double your reading speed and improves your comprehension as well.

　　4. Make good use of your time in class. Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later. Sit where you can see and hear well. Take notes to help you remember what the teacher says.

　　5. Study regularly. Go over your notes as soon as you can after class. Review important points mentioned in class as well as points you remain confused about. Read about these points in your textbook. If you know what the teacher will discuss the next day, skim and read that material too. This will help you understand the next class. If you review your notes and textbook regularly, the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer. Regular review leads to improved performance on test.

　　6. Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't worry excessively about a single test. Tests provide grades, but they also let you know what you need to spend more time studying, and they help make your knowledge permanent.

　　There are other techniques that might help you with your studying. Only a few have been mentioned here. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these. Talk with your classmates about their study techniques. Share with them some of the techniques you have found to be helpful. Improving your study habits will improve your grades.

　　Vocabulary

　　average

　　n. ordinary 普通的；中等的

　　intelligence

　　n. ability to learn and understand 智力

　　necessarily

　　ad. inevitably 必定

　　case

　　n. what has really happened; actual condition 实情

　　additional

　　a. added 附加的，额外的

　　n. addition

　　weekly

　　a. done or happening every week 每周的；一周一次的

　　schedule

　　n. timetable 时间表

　　chart

　　n. (sheet of paper with) information written or drawn in the form of a picture 图（表）

　　commit

　　vt. 指定...用于

　　aside

　　ad. to the side 在旁边；到（向）一边

　　etc

　　(Latin, shortened form for et cetera) and other things 等等

　　normal

　　a. usual 正常的

　　reading

　　n. the act or practice of reading 阅读

　　assignment

　　n. sth. given out as a task (布置的)作业

　　occupy

　　n. take up 占用

　　relaxation

　　n. (sth. done for) rest and amusement 休息，娱乐 v. relax

　　hobby

　　n. what one likes to do in one's free time 业余爱好

　　entertainment

　　n. show, party, etc. that people enjoy 娱乐

　　vt. entertain

　　solve

　　vt. find an answer to (a problem) 解决（问题）

　　aware

　　a. having knowledge or understanding 知道的；意识到的

　　furthermore

　　ad. moreover; in addition 而且；此外

　　enable

　　vt. make (sb.) able (to do sth.) 使（某人）能（做某事）

　　activity

　　n. sth. (to be) done 活动

　　adequate

　　a. as much as one needs; enough 充分的；足够的

　　distraction

　　n. sth. that draws away the mind or attention 分心（或分散注意力）的事物

　　concentrate (on or upon)

　　vi. pay close attention (to) 全神贯注（于）

　　skim

　　vt. read quickly to get the main ideas (of) 略读

　　preview

　　vt. have a general view of (sth.) beforehand 预习

　　content

　　n. what is written in a book, etc. 内容

　　organize

　　vt. form into a whole 组织

　　later

　　ad. 后来；以后

　　skip

　　vt. pass over 略过

　　portion

　　n. part; share 一部分；一份

　　double

　　v. make or become twice as great or as many （使）增加一倍

　　comprehension

　　n. the act of understanding or ability to understand 理解（力）

　　mention

　　vt. speak or write about (sth.) in a few words 提及

　　confused

　　a. mixed up in one's mind 迷惑的，混淆的

　　vt. confuse

　　textbook

　　n. a standard book for the study of a subject 教科书；课本

　　performance

　　n. achievement 成绩

　　meaningful

　　a. having important meaning or value 富有意义的

　　attitude

　　n. what one thinks about sth. 态度，看法

　　purpose

　　n. aim 目的，意图

　　excessively

　　ad. too much 过多地，过分地

　　a. excessive

　　permanent

　　a. lasting for a long time; never changing 持久的；永久的

　　technique

　　n. way of doing sth. 技巧，方法

　　helpful

　　a. useful; providing help or wiling to help 有益的；给予帮助的，肯帮忙的

　　Phrases

　　fill in

　　write in 填写，填充

　　decide on

　　make a choice or decision about 选定，决定

　　set aside

　　save for a special purpose 留出

　　as well

　　also; too; in addition 也，还；同样

　　be aware (of)

　　know (sth.); know (what is happening) 知道，意识到

　　concentrate on

　　direct one's attention, efforts, etc. to 全神贯注于

　　look over

　　examine (quickly) 把...看一遍，过目

　　go over

　　review 复习

　　lead to

　　result in 导致

高中英语阅读材料 篇四

　　Yoe Go Your Way，I'll Go Mine

　　A young boy faces the impossible task of trying to soften the blow of tragic mews.

　　You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine

　　The messenger got off his bicycle in front of the house of Mrs. Rosa Sandoval. He went to the door and knocked gently. He knew almost immediately that someone was inside the house. He could not hear anything, but he was sure the knock was bringing someone to the door and he was most eager to see who this person would be -- his woman named Rosa Sandoval who was now to heat of murder in the world and to feel it in herself. The door was not a long time opening, but there was no hurry in the way it moved on its hinges. The movement of the door was as if, whoever she was, she and nothing in the world to fear. Then the door was open, and there she was.

　　To Homer the Mexican woman was beautiful. He could see that she had been patient all her life, so that now, after years of it, her lips were set in a gentle and saintly smile. But like all people who never receive telegrams the appearance of a messenger at the front door is full of terrible implication. Homer knew that Mrs. Rosa Sandoval was shocked to see him. Her first word was the first word of all surprise. She said "Oh," as if instead of a messenger she had thought of opening the door to someone she had know a long time and would be pleased to sit down with. Before she spoke again she studied Homer's eyes and Homer Knew that she knew the message was not a welcome one.

　　"You have a telegram?" she said.

　　It wasn't Homer's fault. His work was to deliver telegrams. Even so, it seemed to him that he was part of the whole mistake. He felt awkward and almost as if he alone were responsible for what had happened. At the same time he wanted to come right out and say, "I'm only a messenger, Mrs. Sandoval, I'm very sorry I must bring you a telegram like this, but it is only because it is my work to do so."

　　"Who is it for?" the Mexican woman said.

　　"Mrs. Rosa Sandoval, 1129 G Street." Homer said. He extended the telegram to the Mexican woman, but she would not touch it.

　　"Are you Mrs. Sandoval?" Homer said.

　　"Please," the woman said. "Please come in. I cannot read English. I am Mexican. I read only La Prensa which comes from Mexico City." She paused a moment and looked at the boy standing awkwardly as near the door as he could be and still be inside the house.

　　"Please," she said, "what does the telegram say?"

　　"Mrs. Sandoval," the messenger said, "the telegram says --"

　　But now the woman interrupted him. "But you must open the telegram and read it to me," she said. "You have not opened it."

　　"Yes, ma'am," Homer said as if he were speaking to a school teacher who had just corrected him.

　　He opened the telegram with nervous fingers. The Mexican woman stooped to pick up the torn envelope, and tried to smooth it out. As she did so she said, "Who sent the telegram -- my son Juan Domingo?"

　　"No, ma'am." Homer said. "The telegram is from the War Department."

　　"War Department?" the Mexican woman said.

　　"Mrs. Sandoval," Homer said swiftly, "your son is dead. Maybe it's a mistake, Everybody makes a mistake, Mrs. Sandoval. Maybe it wasn't your son. Maybe it was somebody else. The telegram says it was Juan Domingo. But maybe the telegram is wrong,"

　　The Mexican woman pretended not to hear.

　　"Oh, do not be afraid," she said. "Come inside. Come inside. I will bring you candy." She took the boy's arm and brought him to the table at the center of the room and there she made him sit.

　　"All boys like candy," she said. "I will bring you candy." She went into another room and soon returned with an old chocolate candy box. She opened the box at the table and in it Homer saw a strange kind of candy.

　　"Here," she said. "Eat this candy. All boys like candy."

　　Homer took a piece of the candy from the box, put it into his mouth, and tried to chew.

　　"You would not bring me a bad telegram," she said. "You are a good boy -- like my little Juanito when he was a little boy. Eat another piece." And she made the messenger take another piece of the candy.

　　Homer sat chewing the dry candy while the Mexican woman talked. "It is our own candy," she said, "from cactus. I made it for my Juanito when he come home, but you eat it. You are my boy, too."

　　Now suddenly she began to sob, holding herself in as if weeping were a disgrace. Homer wanted to get up and run, but he knew he would stay. He even thought he might stay the rest of his life. He just didn't know what else to do to try to make the woman less unhappy, and if she had asked him to take the place of her son, he would not have been able to refuse, because he would not have known how. He got to his feet, as if by standing he meant to begin correcting what could not be corrected and then he knew the foolishness of this intention and became more awkward than ever. In his heart he was saying over and over again, "What can I do? What the hell can I do? I'm only the messenger."

　　NEW WORDS

　　soften

　　v. (cause to) become soft(er) or gentle （使）软化；（使）温和

　　tragic

　　a. very sad, unfortunate; of or related to tragedy 悲惨的；悲剧的

　　messenger

　　n. a person employed to deliver telegrams, letters or parcels 送信人，电报投递员

　　gently

　　ad. softly 轻轻地

　　immediately

　　a. at once

　　immediate a.

　　eager

　　a. marked by strong interest or impatient desire 热切的，渴望的

　　hinge

　　n. 铰链

　　whoever

　　pron. no matter who 无论谁，不管谁

　　saintly

　　a. like a saint; very holy 像圣徒一样的；圣洁的

　　implication

　　n. 含义

　　imply vt.

　　shock

　　vt. cause unpleasant or angry surprise to (sb.) 使（某人）震惊

　　deliver

　　vt. take (sth.) to the place where it esp. sth. bad 交付，递送

　　awkward

　　a. uncomfortable 尴尬的'

　　responsible

　　a. having done or been the cause of esp. sth. bad（应）负责的

　　Mexican

　　n & a. 墨西哥人；墨西哥（人）的

　　extend

　　vt. hold out 伸出

　　pause

　　vi. stop for a short time 暂停，中止

　　interrupt

　　vt. stop (sb. speaking) by breaking in 打断（某人讲话）

　　nervous

　　a. 神经质的；紧张的

　　ma'am

　　madam (used in direct address) 夫人，太太，小姐

　　smooth

　　vt. make smooth or smoother 把...弄平

　　department

　　n. 部门；系

　　swiftly

　　ad. rapidly, quickly 快速地；敏捷地

　　swift a.

　　chocolate

　　n. 巧克力（糖）

　　chew

　　vt. crush (food) with the teeth 咀嚼

　　cactus

　　n. 仙人掌

　　sob

　　vi. cry with short, quick breaths 啜泣；呜咽

　　disgrace

　　n. shame 耻辱；丢脸的人（或事）

　　unhappy

　　a. not happy

　　hell

　　n. 地狱

　　PHRASES

　　hear of

　　have knowledge of or receive information about 听到，听说

　　be responsible for

　　be the cause of 应对...负责的

　　come out (with)

　　speak out 大声地说，清楚地说

　　smooth out

　　make smooth(er) 把……弄平

　　hold oneself in

　　control one's feelings 控制情绪

　　take the place of

　　act or be used instead of, replace 代替，取代

　　over and over again

　　very often, repeatedly 反复地，再三地

高中英语阅读材料 篇五

　　Dear Kitty

　　I am sorry that I did not write to you earlier because I have been verybusy.

　　亲爱的kitty很抱歉我没有早点给你写信，因为我一直很忙。

　　I was helping with a charity show to raise money for Project GreenHope.

　　我正在为一场慈善演出帮忙，想为绿色希望工程筹款。

　　A lot of work needed to be finished, so I did not have much free time.

　　因为有很多工作要完成，所以我没有太多的空余时间。

　　I felt very happy when I was chosen to be the host. It was exciting, but Iwas also very nervous because of the TV cameras.

　　当选我做主持人的时候，我感到很高兴。那是令人兴奋的事，但我也会因电视镜头而紧张。

　　I knew that lots of people would watch the show and that many famous popstars would come too.

　　我知道许多人会观看演出，并且许多的流行歌星也会来。

　　We started working on the show two months ago, so we could do everything ontime.

　　我们两个月前就开始准备演出工作，以便我们能按时做好一切。

　　It was my job to introduce each star. I also had many other duties. It washard work but was happy to do it.

　　介绍每个明星是我的工作。我也有许多其他的任务。那是很辛苦的工作，但是我很高兴去做。

　　We practiced a lot before the show. I had to remember to look at the rightcamera at the tight time.

　　在演出之前我们进行了大量的练习。我必须记住在适合的时间对准镜头。

　　In the beginning, I thought I would never be abele to remember all thewords and do everything right at the same time. Slowly, everything becameeasier.

　　开始我认为我无法记住所有的台词并同时把每件事做好。慢慢地，一切变的容易了。

　　The big day come every quickly, and suddenly it was the night before thecharity show.

　　这盛大的一天来的很快，不知不觉就到了慈善演出的前一天晚上。

　　I couldn’t sleep at all that night because I was so excited. ‘Will it be asuccess?’ I kept asking myself.

　　因为我很兴奋，所以在那天晚上我一点也睡不着。“演出会成功吗?”我一直在问自己。

　　Twenty minutes before the big event, the doors opened and many people cameinto the theatre. ‘No time to be nervous any more. This is it,’ I toldmyself.

　　在这盛大演出前20分钟，门开了，许多人进入剧场。“没有时间紧张了，就这样了，”我告诉自己。

　　A lot of people came to watch the show. The fans of the pop stars weremaking a lot of noise, so I had to speak loudly.

　　许多人来看演出。流行歌星的歌迷们也欢声四起，所以我必须大声说话。

　　Everything seemed to happen so fast, and now it is all over. A lot of moneyhas been donated to Project Green Hope.

　　一切似乎来的太快，现在一切都结束了。人们给绿色希望工程捐了很多钱。

　　Everyone was very generous and we had a lot of support from localbusinesses.

　　人人都很慷慨，我们也得到了当地企业的支持。

　　I hope more events like this will be organized to raise money for charityand I think more people should be invited to take part in them.

　　我希望我们多举行些像这样为慈善机构筹钱的活动，我认为更多的人应当被邀请参加这样的活动

　　I hope to see you soon.我希望很快见到你。

　　Best wishes最美好的祝愿

高中英语阅读材料 篇六

　　Interest in basketball in the United States peaks around three bigchampionship events in the spring: the college championships for men and womenin late March or early April and the professional playoffs that climax inJune.

　　But that’s only organized basketball. Informally, the game has been learnedby generations of American youths on city playgrounds and schoolyards, on lonelybaskets put up in backyards of rural homes and on the driveway basketball courtsof countless suburban homes. Here, playing on teams, going one-on-one against asingle opponent or just shooting the ball hour after hour alone, some of thefinest basketball players have developed their skills to incredible levels.

　　But as brilliant as some players may be, basketball requires coaching toteach athletes skills they are deficient in and to blend a group of inpidualsinto a team. Styles of coaching vary. Some coaches favor an extremelydisciplined game with each player having a specific role while others are moreinclined to let their players dictate the style of play.

　　美国人对篮球的兴趣在春季三大锦标赛期间达到高潮。这包括三月底或四月初举行的大学男篮锦标赛和大学女篮锦标赛，以及在六月份进入决赛高潮的职业篮球赛。

　　上面说的只是有组织的正式比赛。在市内的运动场和学校的操场上，在农舍后院的简易篮球筐下，或是在无数市郊住宅的自家车道上划出的篮球场上，一代代的美国青少年的学习打篮球。一批秀的篮球选手，就是在这种队与队的对抗，单与单的较量，或是一个人数小时的投篮练习中，练就一身出神入化的球技的。

　　尽管有些球员很有天赋，篮球运动还是需要有教练指导的，帮助球员学习他们掌握欠佳的技术，并把一个个球员熔合成一个队，教练的风格各异。有些教练部署严谨，队员各司其职;有的则倾向于让队员去决定比赛的打法和风格。