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1、广东省清远市2019-2022三年高二上学期英语期末试卷汇编 阅读理解专题广东省清远市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAs a newly-added Olympic sport, surfing is attracting more attention than ever before. Here are the top surfing destinations across America.DelawareCoastal Delawa

2、re offers plenty of fun waves along the shore of several cute towns. Due to the waves crashing close to the shore, Dewey beach is also a global skim boarding hotspot and happens to be the east coast capital for the sport. So planning a visit and joining in the popular Summer Vibes Festival for some

3、beach fun every August can be your best choice.Atlantic City, New JerseyWhen world-famous surfer and Olympic Gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku, often referred to as “the father of surfing”, visited the mainland United States in the early 1900s, he rode his longboard off the coast of Atlantic City. The b

4、eaches here are wide and beautifuland locals catch waves year-round (especially during the winter).The Rockaways, New YorkLocated a short distance from Manhattan, The Rockaways attracts new and experienced surfers from across the globe. Be sure to come in winter with a wet suit or you can rent one,

5、while summer brings much warmer water temperatures. Afterwards, explore the town as there are lots of cafes, boutiques, and restaurants steps from the sand.Cocoa Beach, FloridaSituated about 45 minutes from Orlando, Cocoa Beach is a renowned surf town thats home to two of the worlds best surfers (Ca

6、roline Marks and Kelly Slater) and a favorite for surfers of all levels. This family-friendly town has lost of activities for everyone. When youre not in the water, you can walk on the famous Cocoa Beach Pier or explore the Historic Cocoa Village and its shops, cafes, and galleries.1. What is the be

7、st time for surfers to enjoy beach fun in Delaware?A. January.B. October.C. August.D. December.2. What can you do when visiting the Rockaways in winter?A. Rent a wet suitB. Surf with Caroline Marks.C. Join in the Summer Vibes Festival.D. Ride with the Olympic Gold medalist.3. Where can you visit and

8、 explore the Historic Cocoa Village?A. In Florida.B. In New Jersey.C. In New York.D. In Delaware.BI was out for an evening with a friend, getting the relief from pressure and catching up on our lives. We got around to the subject of books.“When do you read?” my friend asked me. My mind took off on a

9、 fast journey through my bookshelves and piles of looks. I know some people make artsy towers and pyramids out of books, but Im not that kind of woman. Mine are juststacks (摞). Stacks on end tables, stacks on the floor.When do I read? I read when Im when Im happy. I read when Im bored. I read when I

10、m defeated. I read when Im filled with anxiety. My self-medication for the thoughts is not exercise or alcohol, but Jane Austen. I absolutely must slow down the pace of my thoughts when living through a walk to the town Meryton in Pride and Prejudice. I read to visit places Ill never see in real lif

11、e. Thank you, Vikram Seth, for making me completely involved in 1950s India. Thank you, Khaled Hosseini, for giving me a chance to see 1970s high society of New York City, Ill spend some time with Edith Wharton. I read when Im recalling the good old days, Many of my favorite books of childhood are s

12、till my favorite books. I read when I get so addicted to an author that I want to read everything she has ever written, including her Christmas cards and grocery lists.Of course, I didnt say any of these things to my friend. I stared at her with a blank, foolish look.“When do I read?” I repeated.“Ye

13、s. When do you find time?” she asked.“When? Evenings. Bedtime. Dinnertime, if Im eating alone. Sunday afternoons. Moments stolen here and there. And now if youll excuse me, I have a date with Mr. Hemingway, ” I said.4. Why did the author go out with a friend?A. To meet another new with a friend.B. T

14、o catch inspiration.C To relax herself.D. To buy her friend books5. Who is Khaled Hosseini?A. A character of a novel.B. The authors room-mate.C. Another friend of the author.D. A writer the author likes.6. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 3?A. She doesnt want to read after a failure

15、.B. She doesnt like staying with her friend.C. She tries her best to please the writer she loves.D. She reads to experience life in different ages and places.7. What will the author do after the date with the friend?A. Sleep after she got home.B. Read Hemingways works.C. Make a date with Mr. Hemingw

16、ay.D. Make another appointment with another friend.CNormally museums exhibit only a small proportion of their collections, but the Boijmans Van Beuningen gallery in Rotterdam is the first in the world to display the whole lot.Housed in a huge mirrored, bowl-shaped depot (仓库) attached to the museum i

17、n the Dutch port city, its collection of 151,000 artworks by artists including Vincent van Gogh and Oscar-Claude Monet will be accessible to visitors from Saturday.“It is the only fully accessible depot, public depot that is open in the world,” museum director Sjarel Ex told AFP as media toured the

18、building to Tuesday ahead of the opening. “What happens here is that you do not follow the script that was written by a curator (馆长). You see things by accident, and you feel that you are discovering things.”“Normally, only some 6 to 10 percent of collections at major museums around the world like t

19、he Boijmans Van Beuningen are on display, and the rest kept in closed storage depots,” said Ex. That will now change for the Rotterdam institution. Visitors will even be able to watch works being restored. “If you do not show the works, people will stop talking about and thinking about an art work.

20、As a result, it is very likely that it is into oblivionout of sight,” he said.The project, whose cost was around 92 million euros has mainly been covered by private donations, features five different temperature zones for different types of artworks. The depot was originally created to solve a very

21、serious problemthe possibility of flooding in a low-lying country where a third of the land sits below sea level. The old basement below the museum was likely to let in water, making it unsuitable for storage. “Every building is a moment in time, so this celebrates for sure the climate,” said its ar

22、chitect, Winy Maas. “Why? Because its the reason for the existence of this buildingthe former archives (档案馆) were under water. It was flooding, so we have to bring it up.”8. What makes the Boijmans Van Beuningen gallery special?A. It lies on a site below sea level.B. Most of its collections are dona

23、tions.C. It has the most collections in the world.D. It is the worlds first museum to exhibit all collections.9. What do we know from Sjarel Exs words?A. Collections are not supposed to be shown.B. The curator can guide visitors around the museum.C. The depot is open to the public occasionally.D. Vi

24、sitors discover the collections in person.10. What does the underlined word “oblivion” mean in paragraph 4?A. Memory.B. Honor.C. Forgetfulness.D. Preserve11. What is the best title for the text?A. A Museum Opens Its Entire Art Collections In The Globe FirstB. The Boijmans Van Beuningen Gallery Held

25、Its First ExhibitionC. A Dutch Museum Was Rebuilt After Being Damaged By FloodD. Major Museums In The World Will Display The Whole Collections广东省清远市2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一节 （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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AHere in Britain we have a long tradition of camping out, so weve rou

26、nded up the four campsites in the UK.Trwyn Yr Wyjfa, SnowdoniaIn the shadow of Conwy Mountain, this campsite is all about the views. Wide views including Anglesey, the Great Orme, and the peaks of Snowdonia. are guaranteed. The sites location means there is no shortage of outstanding walks if you wa

27、nt to head for the hills, while the sea beach is only minutes away. At the site itself, plentiful facilities, including wifi and a separate field for ball games, ensure fun for all.Price per night: 5 per adult, 2.50 per childDeepdale Farm, NorfolkThis friendly, well-proportioned（匀称的)site discovers t

28、he riches of North Norfolks coastline. Easy access to the North Norfolk coastal path and on-site bike enable easy exploration of nearby villages. Deepdale is also at the heart of England s best birding area, with the RSPB Reserve just down the road.Price per night：3 per personEigg Organics. Cleadale

29、. Isle of EiggJ.R.R. Tolkien, a great English writer, used to holiday on Eigg, admiring Cleadales beautiful views over the ocean towards the Isle of Rum and Outer Hebrides from the campsite. This impressive campsite is everything thats good about traditional camping: remote wilderness and golden sun

30、sets.Price per night: 6 per adult, children are freePiel Island, CumbriaOn a fifty-acre island alongside a ruined castle it just might be accessible via a small ferry(渡口)from Roa Island, where you might be lucky enough to spot some seals，and camping on Piel Island is low-key but high-spirited. Days

31、can be spent wandering the unspoilt coastline, on fishing trips.Price per night：4 per adult, 2 per child1. What can you do in Trwyn Yr Wylfa?A. Visit a ruined castle.B. Climb the hills.C. Cycle to nearby villages.D. Enjoy the views of Cleadale.2. Which campsite will cost least for two adults and one

32、 child to stay for one night?A. Piel Island.B. Eigg Organics.C. Deepdale Farm.D. Trwyn Yr Wylfa.3. Which campsite is free of charge for kids?A. Eigg Organics.B. Deepdale Farm.C. Piel Island.D. Trwyn Yr Wylfa.4. What can we know about J. R. R. Tolkien?A. He was born in Eigg.B. He enjoyed the scenery

33、of Cleadale.C. His works were about Eigg.D. His hobby was camping.5. What is special about Piel Island?A. There is a field for ball games.B. There are on-site bikes.C. There is a birding area.D. There is a ruined castle.BJoseph Lister. born in 1827 in England, was best known as a popular British sur

34、geon（外科医生）and a pioneer of antiseptic （抗菌的）operation. As a child. Lister attended a Quaker school, where he became very fluent in French and German. These two languages were the leading languages in medical research.He later entered University College London. At first, he studied botany（植物学）After th

35、is, he became a medical student and managed to graduate with honors. At 26, he entered the Royal College of Surgeons. Lister became an assistant of James Syme, a surgeon at a university in Scotland.In 1867. he invented the use of a kind of chemical as antiseptic. This became the first widely used an

36、tiseptic in surgery. Before Listers research many people believed chemical damage from exposures to bad air was the reason behind the infections in wounds. During this time, hospitals were at times letting air out during midday in order to prevent the spread on infections. However, hospitals also pr

37、acticed surgery under some unsanitary conditions compared with present medical conditions, which exposed patients to great risks.While at University of Glasgow, Lister heard about Louis Pasteurs theory. Louis Pasteur suggested 3 methods to fight the micro-organism, filtration（过滤）exposure to chemical

38、 solutions and exposure to heat. Lister confirmed Pasteur s theory with his own experiments. He decided t0 use these findings to create some antiseptic techniques for wounds, which led to the reduction in post-operative infections, making surgery safe for patients. He published his findings in The L

39、ancet.In 1881, Lister moved to London where he was appointed president of Clinical Society of London and died in 1892.6. Where did Lister learn the languages necessary for his medical career?A. At a Quaker schoolB. At University of Glasgow.C. In University College London.D. In the Royal College of S

40、urgeons.7. What does the underlined word “unsanitary” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Safe.B. Comfortable.C. Unlucky.D. Unhealthy.8. How did Lister know Pasteur s theory was reliable?A. By consulting some experts.B. By doing experiments himself.C. By checking some records.D. By observing Pasteurs experiments

41、.9. What was Listers contribution?A. Improving peoples eyesight.B. Making people feel more confident.C. Reducing infections after operations.D. Lowering the costs of making operations.10. Which of the following best describes Lister according to the text?A. Traditional.B. Outstanding.C. Easygoing.D.

42、 Generous.CThe first step in writing any poem is coming up with something to write about. To do that, you have to choose deep or attractive material. Anything can be the topic for great poems have been written about such topics as a gas station or pieces of broken glass on the beach.Its easiest to w

43、rite a good poem about something you know well, that you have experienced first-hand, or that you have nearby so that you can observe it carefully. This is what makes the poem deep and interesting, what will be the hidden details or qualities you discover or the things that reminds you of the unique

44、 view.In his book Poetry in the Making, the poet Ted Hughes talks about how to write a poem about an animal. “The key,” he says, “is to concentrate hard enough on the animal, to choose the words that best catch the animal you have in your mind. ” You can use this approach with any poems.In the begin

45、ning, you dont have to worry about the “style” or writing in a “poetic” way that means being filled with rhythm and beauty. In fact, if you start to think about being poetic, it can puzzle you from what youre actually writing about and hurt your poem. Have you ever tried to have a conversation with

46、someone who was trying to impress you? Then you know how boring this can be. The person is really thinking about himself or herself, not about the conversation. Similarly, if you are worrying about what impression your poem will make, then that takes your attention away from the topic of your poem.I

47、n a word, if the poem is about you or your life, try to take the angle of a careful reporter when you write it down. You should focus on accurately communicating an aspect of your experience instead of focusing on what impression you are making when you do it.11. What will be an easy topic for writi

48、ng a good poem?A. Something beautiful.B. Something interestingC. Something you know well.D. Something others have experienced before.12. What can we infer about Ted Hughes opinion on writing a poem?A. It is necessary to select the words.B. It is important to choose a good topic.C. It is necessary to focus on the style of poems.D. It is difficult to write a poem about animals.13. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The impression of a good poem.B. The influence on creating a poem.