陕西省部分县高二下学期期末考试英语试题汇编阅读理解.docx

陕西省部分县2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题解析版汇编阅读理解陕西省富平县2021-2022学年高二下学期期末质量检测英语试题第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Theater is a big part of what makes New York shine. This city is full of talent that even the youngest can appreciate, and at the best Broadway shows, everyone in your crew will be interested.The Lion KingThere's a reason Simba's story continues to draw in crowds year after year: It9s an amazing production with amazing sets and a moving score. Seeing The Lion King live is something like a ceremony for New York kids. Unconvinced? Ask the 100 million+audience members worldwide who've seen the performance.Ages 8 and up.SixOn a concert stage, backed by an all-female band, the six wives of Tudor Dynasty Henry VIII air their complaints in the form of modem pop. The queens sing their heads o死 and the audience loses its mind. Some of the stories are pretty dark, but the girl-power dance moves will make older kids excited.Ages 10 and up.WickedBased on novelist Gregory Maguire's 1995 adult variation on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderfid Wizard ofOz. Wicked shows what happened before the events in the children's book. The musical addresses complex themes, such as standards of beauty and morality. While children five and up are permitted in the theater, little ones might be afraid of the flying monkeys.Ages 8 and up. animals to eat them, M said Dr Kenneth J Lohmann, who took part in the study. "It's common to find a turtle with its stomach full of plastic materials. There are also increasing reports of sea turtles that have become ill and stuck on the beach due to their taking in plastic.According to the researchers, areas of the ocean with much plastic may trick turtles and other animals into thinking that there are plenty of food sources, when the opposite is true. nOnce these plastics are in the ocean, we don't have a good way to remove them or prevent them from smelling like food, "said Lohmann. "The best thing we can do is to keep plastic from getting into the ocean at all. ”28. Why is plastic pollution posing a threat to ocean animals?A. It may mislead them as food.B. It may eat up all jellyfish. C. It may kill them with its smell.D. It may trap 700 species of sea animals.29. What smell did turtles prefer according to the study?A. Sea water.B. Clean water.C. Clean plastic.D. Ocean-soaked plastic.30. What do we know from the study?A. Turtles seem to eat plastic because it looks like food.B. Turtles have died out due to their taking in plastic.C. Turtles eat plastic because it gives off the smell of food.D. Turtles with their stomachs full of plastic were studied.31. What are we supposed to do according to Dr. Kenneth J Lohmann?A. Keep away from the polluted ocean.B. Maintain a plastic-free ocean.C. Remove plastic from the ocean.D. Stop people feeding turtles plastic.DThe lack of clues left behind by ancient Americans has made it difficult fbr researchers to determine precisely when humans first arrived on the continent. However, it has always been believed to be about 13, 000 years ago. Now, evidence from the Chiquihuite Cave in Zacatecas,Central Mexico, seems to suggest that prehistoric humans may have been living in North America as early as 30, 000 years ago.Dr. Ciprian Ardelean, of the Autonomous University of Zacatecas who led the groundbreaking re- search, first became aware of the cave in May 2010. Getting to the cave located 2, 750 meters above sea level required a 45-minute truck ride to the base and an uphill climb over a rough terrain. However, Dr. Ardelean and his team found enough clues to make the difficult journey three additional times-in 2012, 2016, and 2017.The archeologists* efforts revealed many artifacts including over 1, 900 stone tools from multiple layers of the cave. The scientists found that most of the tools were between 16, 000 and 13, 000 years old. However, 239 artifacts unearthed from the deepest layer of the cave dated back an astonishing 30, 000 years!While the genetic material gained in the cave was only plant and animal DNA, the team did find evidence of sulfur, potassium and zinc elements that could indicate human activities such as killing animals. Dr. Ardelean says the absence of human DNA confirms that the early people visited the cave for short periods of time.The researchers are unsure of the ancient humans* origins or the path they took to get to America. They guess the groups were tribes （部落）who moved from place to place and went extinct at some point during their migrations. Dr. Ardelean says, "We don't know who they were, where they came from or where they went. They're a complete eniema. We falsely assume that the native populations in the Americas to- day are direct descendants from the earliest Americans, but now we don't think that is the case. " Archeologist Loren Davis, from Oregon State University, is unsure that the artifacts recovered are tools. The researcher says, "If ifs true that people were in Zacatecas 32, 000 years ago, that changes everything-it more than doubles the time people have been in the Americas. I'm not going to say it's impossible, but if all they found are broken rocks without any hard evidence, it's natural for people to challenge the conclusion.32. What did Dr. Ciprian Ardelean do?A. He sold hundreds of artifacts.B. He explored the cave four times.C. He made the cave world-known.D. He collected artifacts from the cave.33. What shakes the traditional belief concerning North America?A. Metal elements unearthed from the cave.B. Plant and animal DNA discovered in the cave.C. The stone tools from the cave*s deepest layer.D. The artifacts from the upper layers of the cave.34. What does the underlined word "enigma” in Paragraph 5 mean?D. Mystery.A. Problem. B. Breakthrough. C. Appeal.35. In which column of a newspaper can we read this passage?A. Archaeology. B. Anecdote. C. Economy. D. Literature.陕西省宝鸡市岐山县2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。Best Places to Visit in JulyNorway's FjordsMost travelers prefer to visit Norway*s famous Qords （峡湾）in July because Norway has about 23 hours of daylight, giving travelers lots of time to take in the spectacular views of blue water, glaciers and mountains. July is also when Norway*s weather is at its warmest, about 18, so travelers might include a light sweater in their luggage.Bastille Day in ParisJuly 14 is a national day celebrating independence to the French. July 14, 1789, is the day the French stormed the Bastille, a Paris prison, and officially began the French Revolution, overthrowing a royal government that often threw people in prison there for no reason at all.While the day is marked all over France, the biggest celebration takes place in Paris.Masai Mara National ReserveThe thrill of seeing millions of animals wander the plains in Kenya is not easily forgotten.One of the most popular months to visit the Masai Mara is in July when the famous wildlife migration reaches the Masai Mara and zebras are at their highest number. The best times to view the animals in Kenya*s most popular game park are dawn and dusk.Running of the Bulls in PamplonaTravelers who pride themselves on being fast runners may want to head to Pamplona in July for the San Femin Festival. A key part of this annual festival is the running of the bulls. Six bulls are released onto a narrow street for a half-mile run, with hundreds of runners seeing if they can run faster than the animals.1. What can visitors do in Norway*s in July?A. Enjoy the impressive scenery.B. Swim and fish in the fjords.C. See daylight around the clock.D. Buy heavy sweaters to keep warm.2. Which of the following is of historical significance?B. Bastille Day.D. Norway*s Fjords.B. Paris.D. Pamplona.A. San Fermin Festival.C. Masai Mara National Reserve.3. Where will visitors interested in wild animals go?A. Norway.C. Masai Mara.I was driving 80 miles per hour along the road Wednesday. I knew I was going too fast, but it was the only hope I had. My dog, Jett, was dying in the backseat.About half an hour earlier I received a call from my daughter. A ball got stuck in Jetfs throat. He was struggling to breathe. I raced home to see if I could help, but the dog's mouth water had made the ball too slippery to pull out by hand. So my daughter and I began our race to the vet's（兽 医诊所）.About halfway there, we got caught in traffic jams due to construction. I began wildly sounding my horn（喙！J 以），hoping to attract help, and ended up catching the eye of several construction workers. In an anxious voice, I told them what had happened to my dog. By then Jett was lying in the backseat, not moving. Cavaja Holt was one of the workers standing there. He stuck his hand down the dog*s throat and pulled out the ball, but Jett still wasn't breathing.And the guy behind Holt shouted out, "Breathe into his mouth! Breathe into his mouth!” And Holt did. It worked! Jett soon began breathing again. After may dog was saved, I continued my trip to the vefs to make sure Jett was OK, and by the time I arrived the dog seemed to be doing much better. The staff there checked the dog over and said Jett was in good health.Later on, I realized I was so anxious that I forgot to ask the man*s name and thank him on thespot. My daughter posted the story on the Internet, asking to locate him. Meanwhile, Holt posted the story too, hoping to find out how the dog was doing. Within minutes, someone connected the two. On Thursday morning, I drove back to the construction site and thanked Holt in person. He is truly a hero.4. How did the author feel after she received the call?A. Ashamed.B. Confused.C. Annoyed.D.Panicked.5. What led Holt to give Jett mouth-to-mouth breathing?A. The vefs advice.B. The author's request.C. His fellow worker's advice.D. The author's wrong rescue.6. Why did the author's daughter share the story online?A. To get the address of Holt.B. To make contact with Holt.C. To spread the moving story.D. To praise Holt for his deeds.7. What can be the best title fbr the text?A. Race against deathC. Stranger saves dog's life8. Find hero through the InternetD. Heart-stopping rush to the vet*sWe all realize the damaging pollution created by driving petrol and diesel vehicles. Many of the world's cities are jammed with traffic, creating harmful gases like carbon dioxide. The solution fbr a cleaner, greener future could be electric vehicle. But how potimistic should we be?There was much excitement last year when the UK govemment announced it would ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. But is that easier said than done? The road to global traffic being totally electric is sill a long way of. Currently, battery life is an issue-a fully charged （充电）battery won't take you as far as a full tank of petrol. There are also limited charging stations to plug an electric vehicle into.Of course, technology is always improving. Some of he biggest tech companies, like Google and Tesla, are spending huge amounts of money developing electric cars. And most of the big car manufacturers are no making them too. Colin, a low-carbon vehicle expert, told the media: "The big leap forward will come with reliable batteries, which will appear first in mobile phones and laptops before they pogress to cars. These will charge more quickly and enable cars to travellonger.Cost is another issue that may delay people switching to electric power. But some countries offer incentives、such as cutting prices by reducing import taxes, and not charging fbr road tax and parking. Some also provide exclusive lanes fbr electric cars to be driven on, beating traditional cars which might be stuck in jams. These kinds of measures have made Norway rank No.l with more than thirty electric cars per 1,000 ctizans.But electric motoring doesn't mean a zero-carbon future. Ifs emission-free （零排放） motoring, but the car has to be built, the battery has to be built, and the electricity does come from somewhere. Maybe it's time to think about making fewer journeys or using public transport.8. What is an advantage of electric vehicles?A. They are emisson-free.B. They are cost-effective.C. They are zero-carbon.D. They are easy to charge.9. What is Collin's attitude to the future of electric vehicles?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Objective.D.Uninterested.10. "What does the udelined word "incentives" in Paragaph 4 probably mean?A. Free services.B. Traffic adjustments.C. Special investments.D. Encouraging measures.11. Which can be a suitable title fbr the text?A. The Fall of Traditional Cars.B. The Future of Electric Cars.C. A Cleaner, Greener World.D. Emission-free Motoring.DChinese Paper Cutting or Jianzhi is the first type of paper cutting design, since paper was invented by Cai Lun in Eastern Han Dynasty in China. This art fonn dates back to the sixth century. Chinese women would cut shapes from gold and silver foil（箔）to paste to their hair. Families later adopted the tradition of putting paper cuttings on gates and windows on special days. Eventually, red paper cuttings became a way to express happy feelings and well wishes. At weddings, a cutting of the ”喜喜" character, which represents "double happiness”，is commonly used.Hongkong paper cutting master Li Yunxia makes the craft look easy. She learned the papercutting from her mother and grandmother from the age of six. According to Li, "all you need are paper, scissors and a lot of skill'*. Li was born in Shanxi province where paper cutting is still practiced and taught. Today, she teaches the ancient craft to people of all age.Today some artists are turning paper cutting into a new art form. They often add paint and other materials to the cuttings. They mix imagination with skill to create unique designs.Some of the most beautiful pieces of paper art come from Nahoko Kojima of Japan. She is a leader in the field of paper-cut art as "sculptures". One of her most famous pieces, By a ku, is a life-size swimming polar bear that hangs from the ceiling. Kojima created the piece from a single sheet of paper, three meters long.Yuken Teruya of New York is known fbr his modem designs using old paper bags. Bags from McDonald's and other stores are turned on their sides. People peek inside to discover tiny, delicately cut trees.No matter how simple and complicated the design is, paper cutting remains a beloved Chinese craft. The next time you see a paper cutting, take a moment to appreciate it.12. According to the text, paper-cut art was originally from.A. Metal industryB. Wedding ceremonyC. Mood expressionD. Women*s hair decoration13. What is one of the features of the new paper-cut art form today?A. It is greatly simplif