高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编：阅读理解.docx

浙江省湖州市2019-2022三年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编阅读理解浙江省湖州市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhat Is Your Next Destination?With the summer vacation drawing near, you may have already made a well-structured travel plan. But if youre still wondering where to enjoy your holiday, here are some popular destinations for your reference. Click each title to get more details. Taste Tea in ChinaThe Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain in Puer features about 1.13 million tea trees. Located in Chinas Yunnan Province, the region was a starting point of the legendary Ancient Tea Horse Road. Many of the regions tea plantations remain, as do the local ethnic minority groups who preserve their own languages, customs, and festivals. Dive Deep in PalauWhen you arrive here, the stamp in your passport will include the Palau Pledge（誓约）, which all visitors must sign, promising that “the only footprints I shall leave are those that will wash away.” The eco-pledge was drafted by and for the children of these remote western Pacific islands to help preserve Palaus culture and environment from the negative impacts of tourism. Run Wild in AustraliaGreen plants are reappearing in Australia, of which some 72,000 square miles were burned during the 2019-2020 bushfires, leading to the deaths of more than a billion animals. Drive the Great Ocean Road in Victorias Otways region, and then take a hike at Wildlife Wonders. Wandering through bushes gives you a chance to spot koalas unique to this ecosystem. Go Green in GermanyMining and steel production once dominated the Ruhr Valley in German. Today, the region is repurposing previous industrial sites as parks and open air cultural spaces. The most famous is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Zeche Zollverein, now home to an outdoor swimming pool and walking paths. You can rent a bike in Essen for a car-free Ruhr Valley trip along cycling routes. 21. What cant visitors do in the Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain? A. Experience the customs of the local ethnic minority groups. B. Ride horses on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. C. See a splendid view of a vast area of tea trees. D. Have a taste of Puer tea. 22. Why are visitors to Palau required to make a promise? A. To experience the unique local culture. B. To better explore the Pacific Ocean. C. To help the children suffering poverty there. D. To prevent potential damage brought by tourism. 23. Which trip best suits people who enjoy bike trips along cycling routes? A. Taste Tea in China. B. Dive Deep in Palau. C. Run Wild in Australia. D. Go Green in Germany. 24. Where is the passage most probably taken from? A. A brochure.B. A newspaper.C. A website.D. A magazine.BChildren start out as natural scientists. Helping them enjoy science can be easy; theres no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. Firstly, listen to their questions. I once visited a classroom of seven-year-olds to talk about science as a job. The children asked me “textbook questions” about schooling, salary and whether I liked my job. When I finished answering, we sat in silence. Finally I said, “Now that weve finished with your lists, do you have questions of your own about science?”A boy raised his hand, “Have you ever seen a grasshopper（蚱蜢）eat? When I try eating leaves like that, I get a stomachache. Why?” This began a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours. Secondly, give them time to think. Studies have shown that, after asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their “wait time” to three seconds or more, children give more logical, complete and creative answers. Thirdly, watch your language. Once you have a child in a science discussion, dont jump in with “Thats right” or “Very good”. These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior. But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying, “Thats interesting” or “Id never thought of it that way before,” or coming up with more questions or ideas. Never push a child to think, It doesnt make sense; children are always thinking. Whats more, this can turn a conversation into a performance. Lastly, show; dont tell. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass（放大镜）, and theyll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. 25. What does the underlined word “lists” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. Plans. B. Ideas. C. Textbook questions. D. Personal difficulties. 26. How can adults make children answer questions in a better way? A. By asking them to answer quickly. B. By giving them more patience. C. By giving them a clue to the question. D. By teaching them to think logically. 27. What should adults do to encourage children in a science discussion? A. Perform good behavior. B. Give quick praise. C. Make the discussion shorter. D. Ask more questions. 28. Whats the main idea of the text? A. How to help children enjoy science. B. How to get along with children. C. How to enter into a science discussion. D. How to make a lesson more impressive for children.CWhen I was about 4 years old, I was diagnosed with a learning disability known as autism（自闭症）. It made my mom really upset and for me, it was very rough growing up with it, considering the fact that I wasnt able to have an actual conversation until I was about 7 years old. School was very difficult for me when I was younger. Teachers would always discuss with my parents about ways to improve my learning. I have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which allows special accommodations for school. But I still face some discrimination from school staff. I asked my mom about how that played out when I was younger. “It was right when you were going into kindergarten,” she said. “I stopped to talk to your brothers former kindergarten teacher and I asked her if she was ready to have you in her class the next year. And her response was, I dont think Zachary is going to be a good fit for my classroom.” She said she was really shocked by the teachers response, but finally managed to find another kindergarten teacher who was willing to take me on. My mother is a huge advocate for me. She made sure I got every treatment, camp program and accommodations. She even created a parent support group at my elementary school. She wanted to help the parents that were struggling and the ones that didnt know how to advocate for their children. By the time I got into middle school, I didnt struggle at school anymore. I told a few people that I was autistic but they didnt believe me since I looked quite normal. And thats all thanks to my mother, whose support and loving care really helped me through those tough years. 29. The author found his growing up difficult because of _. A. a learning disability called Autism B. his mothers sadnessC. his inability to speakD. the difficult school work30. What can we know about the author from the text? A. He was diagnosed with autism when he was about 7 years old. B. Everybody treated him nicely and he didnt receive any discrimination at school. C. His brothers former kindergarten teacher refused to have him in her class. D. His mother created a parent support group to help him overcome the disease. 31. Whats the authors purpose of writing this article? A. To arouse peoples awareness of autism. B. To show his sufferings caused by autism. C. To cheer up those diagnosed with autism. D. To express his gratitude to his mother. DHumans have been living and working on the space station for over 20 years. Their meals are packaged, though sometimes astronauts receive fresh treats from resupply missions. The longer that packaged food is stored, the more it loses nutrients like vitamin C and K. Astronauts have successfully grown 10 different crops on the space station since 2015 and had the chance to sample（品尝）each one. The International Space Station hosted a party for astronauts on Friday as they celebrated the harvest of the first chili peppers（辣椒）grown in space. The crew finally had a chance to taste the peppers in July. Plant Habitat-04 is one of the most complex plant experiments on the orbiting laboratory to date because peppers take much longer to grow than the previous experiment plants. After growing for four months, the peppers were harvested on Friday. Peppers provide a great source of vitamin C, and other nutrients. Pepper plants self-pollinate（自花授粉）, so they are easy to grow, and they are a pick-and-eat crop that doesnt have to be cooked. They are also safe to eat raw. A side effect of life in zero gravity is that astronauts often lose some of their taste and smell, so spicy or well-seasoned foods are a favorite. Adding fresh greens or peppers allows astronauts to liven up their regular meals. But growing and tending to the plants can also produce other benefits. Astronauts have described the joy from seeing-as well as smelling and caring for-leafy green plants that remind them of Earth. “Growing colorful vegetables in space can have long-term benefits for physical and psychological health,” said Matt Romeyn, principal investigator for the experiment. “We are discovering that growing plants and vegetables with colors and smells helps to improve astronauts well-being.”32. How is the food astronauts eat on the space station? A. Always fresh. B. Lack of nutrients. C. Never tasty. D. Full of vitamins. 33. What makes Plant Habitat-04 one of the most complex plant experiments? A. The technology. B. Growing process. C. The varieties of plants. D. Growing time required. 34. Which is the most probable reason for adding peppers to food for astronauts? A. Peppers are delicious. B. Peppers can improve memory. C. Peppers help prevent diseases. D. Peppers can restore appetite. 35. Which could be the best title for the text? A. The Fun of Growing Chili Peppers in SpaceB. The Agricultural Goal in the Space MissionC. The First Chili Peppers Grown in SpaceD. The Chili Peppers Used in the Space Mission浙江省湖州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷第一节（共10小题;每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIn the 1994 film Forrest Gump, theres a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what youre gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You dont know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced from Japan to China in 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box, designed by Hong Kong -born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines come in miniature sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. Its the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works in Shenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.When someone re-makes Forrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box.”1. Why is the famous saying in the film Forrest Gump quoted at the beginning?A. To arouse the readers interest.B. To present the writers view.C. To introduce the topic.D. To highlight the fun of blind boxes.2. Which of the following is the main feature that makes blind box so popular?A. Miniature sizes.B. Cute appearances.C. Fear of the unknown.D. Mystery and uncertainty.3. What can we learn from the passage?A. Blind box became popular in 2019 after being first introduced from Japan to China.B. Blind box toys typically originated in pop culture varying from movies to cartoons.C. Blind box toys was designed and named by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung.D. When people open this simple little box, they will feel disappointed.BOver the years, Ive been guilty of hastily shutting the front door to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things. But earlier this year, around Easter time, a dear friend of mine had an experience that changed my mind and perception towards these “intruders”.Linda, who recently moved to a new neighbour hood, had been housebound all week suffering from a severe case of flu when, early one morning, there was the terrible knock on her front door. Peering out the window, she saw two young ladies demurely (端庄地) holding leaflets and a TV set model. She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about to be gently delivered. “This is the last thing I need today,” she muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasnt the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door. The ladies politely turned and left in silence.A few hours later, another knock. Linda glanced out the window and to her surprise, there were the same two ladies, back again. Really annoyed this time, she opened the door ready to give them a piece of her mind. Before she could speak, with concerned looks on their faces, these women handed Linda what looked to be a dish, saying, “Were so sorry we disturbed you earlier. We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup. Hopefully it might make you feel a little better.”Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being new to the area, she didnt know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands (跑腿) so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. With that, the ladies left.