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1、广西部分学校2021-2022学年高二上学期英语期中解析版试卷汇编阅读理解专题广西桂林市第十八中学20212022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题（解析版） 一、阅读理解Oil Painting WorkshopAugust 23, 2018For ages 15 and up.Beginners Welcome! Experience not required.Registration（登记）DeadlineAugust 9,2018 Class Schedule9:30-10:00Welcome and Registration10:00-12:00Painting Session12:00

2、-1:00Lunchl:00-3:00Painting Session3:00Evalualion and Deparlure（离开） About the InstructorJudy Moorc-Gist, Alexander Certified Instructor and Certified Ross Instructor, is making great efforts to give people of all ages the opportunity to experience William Alexanders The Magic of Oil Painting and Bob

3、 Rosss The Joy of Painting. Both, William Alexander and Boh Ross, PBS TV hosts, have inspired thousands of first-time painters. Showing the vet-on-wet technique encourage people of all ages to pick up a brush and put their dreams on canvas （油画布）.Judy will do the same, and you are welcome to take a c

4、lass and see for yourself. At the end of just one session you will be amazed al the beautiful painting that you create in just a few hours. You will become more aware of beautiful cloud shapes and colors you ignored before. There is nothing more inspiring than seeing a beautiful scenery that you pai

5、nt and others will treasure forever.For more information about Judy Moorc-Gist, click here.Cost: S75.00/a personPrices include all instructor fees, materials, and lunch.If you wish to pay by check, please print the OilpaintAug.pdf printable registration form and mail it in with payment to: Holiday L

6、ake 4H Educational Center, 1267 4-H Camp Road, Appomattox, VA 24522.Refund（退款）Policy:Full Refund: August 9, 2018Nonrcfundablc: after August 9, 2018For more information contact Heather Benninghove at 434-248-5444 or .1. What should people do to attend the class?A. Provide a piece of painting.B. Learn

7、 something about the instructor.C. Pay for it before August 9, 2018.D. Register for i（ no later than August 9, 2018.Finally, one morning Spotty refused to take no for an answer. Ted, Brownies owner, was continuously disturbed by the angry, determined little dog. Spotty followed Ted about, barking al

8、l the time, then darting toward a nearby empty lot （an area of land） and back, as if to say, Follow me! Its urgent （紧急的）！Eventually, Ted followed Spotty across the empty lot as Spolty slopped to race back and barked encouragingly. The little dog led the man to a deserted spot. There Ted found his be

9、loved Brownie alive, one of his legs stuck in a steel trap. Frightened, Ted now wished he had followed Spotty earlier.Then rIcd noticed something. Spotty had done something else besides leading Brownies human owner to his trapped friend. In a circle around the injured dog, Ted found some food remain

10、s of every meal. Brownie had been fed that week! Spotty had been visiting Brownie regularly, in the hope of keeping his friend alive. Spotty had actually stayed with Brownie to protect him from hunger and other dangers, and keep his spirits up.Brownies leg was carefully treated and he soon got well

11、again. For many years thereafter the two families watched the faithful friends running after each other down that well-worn path between their houses.4. At the very beginning, Ted paid little attention （o Spotty because.A. he was not free at the momentB. he was sure Brownie would be OKC. he didnt li

12、ke SpottyD. his missing dog made him sad5. The underlined word darting* in the third paragraph can be replaced by.A. walkingB. shoutingC. rushingD. lookingAfter Ted was brought where Brownie was trapped, he.A. managed to free his dog at onceB. was very thankful to SpottyC. regretted not following Sp

13、otty earlierD. was angry with the trap-maker6. We can infer from the passage that.A. humans and animals depend on each other for comfortits not right to hunt animals in any neighborhoodB. Ted has to take better care of his beloved dog later onit was Spottys timely help that saved BrownieMy six-ycar-

14、old granddaughter stared at me as if she was seeing me for the first time. Grandma, you arc an antique （占第）,“she said. You are old. Antiques are old. You are my antique.MI was not satisfied to let the matter rest there. 1 took out the Websters Dictionary and read the definition to Jenny. I explained

15、, 4An antique is not only old, its an object existing since or belonging to earlier times.a work of art. a piece of furniture. Antiques arc treasured,I told Jenny as I put away the dictionary. vThcy have to be handled carefully because they sometimes are very valuable. In order to qualify as an anti

16、que, the object has to be at least 100 years old.,Tm only 67,“ I reminded Jenny.We looked around the house for other antiques, besides me. There was a desk that was handed down from Rone aunt to another and finally to our family. Its very old, I told Jenny. I try to keep it polished and I show it of

17、f whenever I can. You do chat with antiques.There was a picture on the wall bought at a garage sale. It was dated 1867. “Now thats an antique,1 said with pride. *Over 100 years old. Of course it was marked up and scratched (刮坏)and not in very good condition. “Sometimes age does that,“ I told Jenny.

18、But the marks arc good marks. They show living, or being around. Thats something (o display with pride. In fact, sometimes, the more an object shows age, the more valuable it can become. I believed this was important for my own self-worth.Our tour of antiques continued. There was a vase on the floor

19、. It had been in my house for a long time. I was not certain where it came from but 1 didnt buy it new. One thing about antiques, I explained to Jenny, was that they usually had a story. They,d been in one home and then another, handed down from one family to another, traveling all over the place. T

20、heyd lasted through years and years. 1hcy could have been thrown away, or ignored, or destroyed, or lost. But instead, they survived.For a moment, Jenny looked thoughtful. 1 dont have any antiques but you/ she said. Then her face brightened,Could I take you to school for show and tell?”“Only if I fi

21、t into your backpack,n I answered. And then Jennys antique lifted her up and embraced her in a hug that would last through the years.7. Why did Grandma read the definition of “antique to Jenny?A. To change Jennys shallow understanding of antiques.B. To list all the important characteristics of antiq

22、ues.C. To express her disappointment at being called “antique”.D. To tell Jenny the importance of protecting antiques.8. Which of the following information did grandma express to Jenny?A. The desk reminded her of her dear relatives.B. The marks on the picture showed its age and value.C. There was us

23、ually a sad story behind each antique.D. She planned to buy a new vase to replace the old one.9. What can be inferred from (he last paragraph?A. Jenny had a strong desire for grandmas love.B. Jenny was too young to know grandmas humor.C. Grandma had a deep long-lasting love for Jenny.D. Grandma was

24、too old to lift Jenny up.10. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Grandmas AntiqucB. A Story of AntiquesC. A Tour of AntiquesD. Jennys AntiqueOn the evening of April 8, Dunhuang Academy and Huawei jointly launched a brand-new technology-driven tour experience at the Mogao Grottoes. Using Hu

25、aweis newly-released Hetu artificial intelligence platform, coupled with the output of the Digital Dunhuang project, visitors to the Mogao Grottoes can enjoy a fantasy experience prior to entering the attraction.Zhao Shengliang, director of the Dunhuang Academy, said that it has been cooperating wit

26、h Huawei since March 2019. Using Huaweis latest Hetu technology, visitors are able to see the detailed contents of the Dunhuang Art Murals（壁画）outside the caves, through their Huawei mobile phones. This will reduce the time tourists spend inside the cave, aiding the protection of the cultural relics,

27、 while at （he same lime helping to increase （he amount of information visitors can obtain. It is also considered to be a new way of promoting Dunhuang Art.The Dunhuang Academy has used digital technology to preserve the research and exploration of Dunhuang Grottoes since the early 1990s. It has coll

28、ected a wealth of data and has realized the goal of sharing of digital Dunhuang globally. It has played an important role in the protection and research of cultural site, as well as promoting the development and progress of related work.The Huawei Hetu platform unites Dunhuangs study findings, highr

29、esolution images of the sites murals and virtual, three-dimensional models with the real Mogao Grottoes. It has not only re-creatcd the real tour of the scenic spot, but also developed a new way of digitally experiencing the grottoes. When people visit the site, they not only have the experience of

30、seeing the real grottoes, but they can appreciate the admirable artworks more clearly and in greater detail.In the future, Dunhuang Academy will continue to cooperate with Huawei to create more colorful virtual content to enrich the experience of Mogao Art on the platform, helping people around the

31、world get to know Dunhuang Art better.11. Which is NOT the advantage of the Hetu technology?A. Decrease the cost of the visitors.B. Reduce the time visitors spend inside the cave.C. Help to protect the cultural relics.D. Provide more information for tourists.12. How long has the Dunhuang Academy use

32、d digital technology?A. About a ycar.B. 90 ycars.C. Nearly 3（） years.D. 1（） years.13. What-s the author s attitude towards （he cooperation between Dunhuang and Huawei?A. Doubtful.B. Opposed.C. Indifferent.D. Hopeful.14. What is the best title for the text?A. Dunhuang Academy Preserves Grottoes WellB

33、. AI Tech Helps Tourists Enjoy Dunhuangs ArtC. Huawei Newly Released Hetu AID. Dunhuang Grottoes Attract Tourists广西柳州市第三中学202L2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题（解析版） 一、阅读理解Dance ClassesBalletBallet teaches grace, posture （姿势）and flexibility. Students focus on the use of proper ballet items （物品）， expanding their kn

34、owledge of classical ballet techniques and improving motor skills for classical ballet practice. The class is a formal ballet class.Age: 810Date: September 7, 2019May 16, 2020Time: 10:30 am12:00 am on SaturdaysCreative MoversStudents can explore creative movement, balance, focus, the development of

35、skills, motor planning and balance. The class helps build strength, flexibility and self-confidence, and allows children (o realize expression in a positive and encouraging environment. Children use their imagination to celebrate movement and have lots of fun.Age: 35Dale: September 7, 2019January 18

36、, 2020Time: 9:00 am一9:45 am on SaturdaysJazzJazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques. This class will focus on traditional Jazz dance. Students will be introduced to jazz-style rhythms and movements. In order to ensure proper placement for your child, wc invite all stu

37、dents to participate in a sample (示例)class. Students and parents work with program staff to meet students personal dance goals.Age: 5-6Date: September 7, 2019May 16, 2020Time: 2:00 pm一3:00 pm on SaturdaysHip HopStudents will be introduced to several different aspects of hip hop dance including Poppi

38、ng, Locking, Breaking and Tutting in a high-energy environment. Our hip hop instructors are highly knowledgeable and will provide students with a wonderful view of hip hop dance.Age: 710Date: September 7, 2019May 16, 2020Time: 1:00 pm2:00 pm on SundaysWhich class is suitable for 4-ycar-old children?

39、A. Ballet.B. Creative Movers.C. Hip Hop.D. Jazz.1. What can students do in the jazz class?A. Make use of all the ballet items.B. Learn the long hislory of jazz.C. Dance with famous modem jazz dancers.D. Get to know jazz-style movements.2. What is special about the hip hop class?A. Il is open in the

40、afternoon.B. Il is available on Sunday.C. It teaches traditional dances.D. It has the most skilled teachers.Another bad day at school? my father asked.How could you tell? I didnt shut (he door heavily or anything, I replied. Over (he past two months I had either done this or thrown my backpack acros

41、s the room ever time I came home from school. Papa thinks it has something to do with moving to a new house.I know this move has been hard on you, Papa said, However, with a lol of hard work and some time, you will make new friends.You dont know how hard it is. My baseball （earn would have won the c

42、hampionship. They wont even give me a chance to pitch here. All I get to play is right field, and thats the worst!Papa turned toward me. Things will gel belter, I promise you. Do you know why you were named David Lorenzo?*Yes, your name is David and grandfathers name is Lorenzo.HGood, and what makes

43、 your grandfather so important?He was the first in the family to come to this country and all that, I answered.That is only partly correct. Your grandfather was a very great man. In Mexico, he had been a teacher. When he came to America he couki only get low-paid labor jobs because he didnt speak th

44、e language. It took him two years before he spoke English well enough to be allowed to teach here, but he did it. He never complained because he knew change could be difficult. Did he ever tell you that? my father asked.I looked down at my feet, ashamed at my behavior. No. That must have been hard,

45、I said sheepishly.Your grandfather taught me that if you let people see your talent, they will accept you for who you are. I want you to always remember what my father taught me, even if it takes a few years for people to sec who you are, said Papa.All I could say was, Okay. Then I asked, What shoul

46、d I do now?Laughing, Papa said, How about you pitch a few to me? You need some work.Why was the author unhappy that day?A. Because he moved to a new country.B. Because his baseball team lost the game.C. Because he wasnt offered a chance to pitch.D. Because he quarreled with his friends at school.3.

47、The father successfully changed his sons mood by.A. telling his grandfathers story.B. playing baseball with him.C. asking him to train harder.D. introducing him some new friends.4. The underlined word sheepishly probably means.A. shylyB. patientlyC. eagerlyD. cautiouslyWhat can we infer about the au

48、thor?A. He thinks his father lives in the past.5. Hed rather live with his grandfather.6. He will continue to dislike school and everything.7. He will try his best to adapt to the new environment.After many months staying at home, were all dreaming of travelling somewhere exciting and stretching our legs. As an oceanographer （海洋学家），Ive spent many years developing robots to explore the ocean, and now were putting that technology to use in our JASON Project, a program thats designed to inspire students and get t