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1、人教版英语高二下期末复习应用文和新闻报道类阅读理解练习（带答案）一Dear 17-year-old self,When your Laker dream comes true tomorrow, you need to find ways to invest(投资)in the future of your family and friends.Purely giving material things to your siblings and friends may appear to be the right decision. You love them and they were al
2、ways there for your growing up, so its only right that they should share in your success and all that comes with it. But the day will come when you realize that as much as you believed you were doing the right thing, you were actually holding them back.You will come to understand that you were takin
3、g care of them because it made YOU feel good, and it made YOU happy to see them smiling and without a care in the world-and that was extremely selfish of you. While you were feeling satisfied with yourself, you were slowly eating away at their own dreams and ambitions. You were adding material thing
4、s to their lives, but subtracting(减去)the most precious gifts of all: independence and growth.Theres plenty more I could write to you, but at 17, I know you dont have the attention span to sit through 2,000 words. Before you sign that first contract(合约), figure out the right budget for your parents a
5、s a priority-one that will allow them to live beautifully while also growing your business and setting people up for long-term success. That way, your childrens kids and their kids will be able to invest in their own futures when the time comes.Your life is about to change, and things are about to c
6、ome at you very fast. But just let this sink in a bit when you lay down at night after another nine-hour training day.Trust me, setting things up right from the beginning will avoid a ton of tears and heartache, some of which remains to this day.Much love,Kobe1. When did Kobe write the letter?A. Bef
7、ore he realized his dream to be richB. Before he made sure of his way of investmentC. Before he became a Laker memberD. Before he signed his first contract for his family2. What does the underlined part “it” refer to in paragraph 2?A. DecisionB. GrowthC. WealthD. Success3. What did Kobe consider wou
8、ld be selfish of him?A. Satisfying himself by only offering material thingsB. Providing his siblings and friends with spiritual thingsC. Helping to stimulate the dreams and ambitions of his loved onesD. Sharing with his loved ones his success and all coming with it.4. Who did Kobe think of first to
9、benefit from his first contract in paragraph 4?A. His kidsB. His parentsC. Himself D. His friends二Many workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠疫情). And the noisy situation and endless housework may result i
10、n a terrible emotion. A new option is waiting for you. That is WFH: work from a hotel.Hotel FigueroA special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figueros 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang, the set-up launched in June and is a g
11、reat opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited printing privileges and free parking. The 350-square-foot rooms sell for $ 129 per day, with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional $ 20.The WytheA boutique hotel in Brooklyn. The hotel recently announce
12、d a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform, and dogs are welcome. Pricing starts at $ 200 and goes up to $ 275, depending on how ma
13、ny people use the space.HotelsByDayYannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015. That company has grown to include more than 1,500 hotels, and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themsel
14、ves to stay alive, and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1. How much does a room cost for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A. $ 129.B. $ 149.C. $ 200.D. $ 275.2. What may especially attract consumers to The Wythe?A. It allows pets in.B. It has the
15、 best perfect location.C. It provides workers with larger rooms.D. It charges money cheaper than other hotels.3. What do we know about Yannis Moati?A. He started a program titled Work Perks.B. He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C. He usually predicts everything correctly.D. He is optimistic about
16、the WFH trend.三Sonoma County is adding artificial intelligence to its wildfire fighting. The county has entered into an agreement with the South Korean firm Alchera to equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software that detects wildfire activity and then issues a warning to authorities.The
17、 technology examines past and current images of terrain (地形;地势) and searches for certain changes, such as flames burning in darkness, said Chris Godley, the countys director of emergency management. But emergency workers will first have to“teach”the system to distinguish between images that show fir
18、e smoke, and others that might show clouds, fog etc. The software will use feedback from humans to improve its algorithm(算法) and will eventually be able to detect fires on its own or at least thats what county officials hope.“Its kind of like learning how to read,” Godley said. “What letters can I p
19、ut together to make up a word?” The county activated the technology Wednesday and received 16 positive reports of smoke all of which turned out to be permitted burns, he said. Once a seasonal ban on controlled burns goes into effect in April or May, the county plans to speed up the testing and feedb
20、ack phase. The hope is that by November, the system will no longer need to be taught and can start providing reliable intelligence. Godley said. “Its going to take us a while to make sure we get the bugs out and that we really can depend on it because ultimately this is a lifesaving mission.”The tec
21、hnology is intended to help officials investigate potential fire starts earlier so they can get personnel out to them more quickly and issue necessary warnings. Officials expect other places will adopt it if the technology is successful, particularly because it plugs into the camera network thats al
22、ready in place statewide.“We ultimately believe its potential could be realized in a year or two,” Godley said. “And it could really have a dramatic impact here in California.”1. What does the system first have to do before being put into work?A. Equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with softw
23、are.B. Learn to tell between images of fire smoke and other pictures.C. Use feedbacks to improve its ability to detect fire independently.D. Examine images of the terrain and search for any possible changes.2. What do local officials expect the technology to accomplish?A. Be able to make positive re
24、ports of smoke.B. Be able to control seasonal burns in the area.C. Help them spot potential fire starts as soon as possible.D. Learn how to distinguish pictures of flames from clouds.3. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 mean?A. kill all the bugs.B. get rid of mistakesC. provide reliable i
25、nformationD. speed up testing process4. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. AI is creating a dramatic impact in California.B. AI is applied to monitor terrains in California.C. A new tool to help detect wildfire in California.D. A new way to put an end to wildfire in California.四Located
26、 in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointTiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern
27、mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and
28、countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach GardenYouyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with win
29、ding corridors, deep underground rivers, and colorful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveJinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountai
30、n stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called Little Emei. Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most
31、 precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing Peoples SquareChongqings Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method o
32、f central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.1. How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A. 666mB. 3,000mC. 45kmD. 1050m2. Which of the following rock
33、s can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A. LimestoneB. StalactiteC. Marble D. Quartzite3. Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A. Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointB. Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveC. Chongqing Peoples SquareD. Youyang Peach Garden五The Best of Greater ZionGetting There
34、St. George Regional Airport, a 45-minute drive from Zion National Park, is serviced by United, Delta, and American Airlines,Where to StayUnder Canvas ZionOne of Under Canvass nine and counting camping sites situated near national parks across the country. Its handsomely outfitted tents combine a pio
35、neer atmosphere with a contemporary luxury style, from comfortable beds to high-end bath products.The desert views of red canyon walls - whether from the private deck of guest tent or from the main tent and restaurant, Embers - are Spectacular, undercanvas, com; doubles from $359. Where to EatOscars
36、 CafeSatisfyingly hearty Mexican food in lively Springdale - just the thing for hungry hikers. ; entrees $14-$32.River Roasting CompanyLocated in La Verkin, this is a great spot for a sundown been and pizza, riverroasters. com; entrees $10-$15.Veyo PiesWitness baked goods being made right behind the
37、 counter at this Veyo institution, . How to See ItSnow Canyon Trail RidesLeisurely tours on horse-back through Snow Canyon State Park, a landscape of lava flows and petrified dunes, snowcanyontrailrides, com.Utah Adventure CenterFor those unafraid of heights or wishing to Conquer their fear with som
38、e magnificent views of Kolob Canyon - this is a trip to try a via ferrata, a kind of rock climbing for amateurs. utahadventurecenter. comZion National Park Forever ProjectThis Nonprofit works closely with the park, offering lectures, field classes in identifying birdsand wildflowers, and Thursday tr
39、eks with an expert naturalist Zionpark.org.1. Which program should you choose if you dare to challenge yourself?A. Snow Canyon Trail Rides.B. Utah Adventure Center.C. Zion National Park Forever Project. D. Thursday treks with a naturalist2. What can we learn from the passage?A. Zion National Park is
40、 accessible by ship.B. People can observe how food is made in Veyo Pies.C. River Roasting Company is a great spot for sunrise.D. The living conditions in Under Canvas Zion are poor.3. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To attract visitors.B. To present schedules.C. To advertise travel agencies.
41、D. To promote nature conservation.六Those who work on the “996” model (where employees work from 9am to 9pm, 6 days a week) must envy their counterparts (对应的人)in an American company, because they have a shorter work week. Basecamp, a Chicago-based web application company gives all his employees a sho
42、rt work week: just four daysa total of 32 hours, between May and September every year. Also, they usually work five days a week for the rest of the year.“Thats plenty of time to get great work done. This is all we expect and all we want from people,” says Jason Fried, a co-founder. “Working 60-plus,
43、 or 70-plus hours is unnecessary. In fact, if you have to work 60-plus or 70-plus hours a week, theres a management problem.”The companys summer workload must fit reduced hours, Mr. Fried insists, otherwise the benefits of a shorter week - to recover from work, enjoy time with family and develop out
44、side interests - would be undone.His new research finds that it is not just long hours that are harmful to employees physical and mental health. It is also the intensity (强度)of work. Moreover, it suggests that intensity work harms career prospects (前景).That is because unbearable hours and intensity
45、are in the opposite direction, reducing the quality of the work.The research concludes that the level of intensity we apply to the work we do is generally “a stronger predictor of unfavorable outcomes than overtime work”. The research compared people of similar jobs and education levels, and found t
46、hey were more likely to suffer poorer happiness and worse career prospects, including satisfaction, security and promotion, when they worked at an intense level for long periods.1. What do we know about Basecamps four day work week?A. It lasts nearly half a year.B. The work pressure is too high.C. T
47、here are some management problems. D. Employees work more than 8 hours a day.2. What does Mr. Fried intend to say in paragraph 2?A. Given plenty of time, people can do more.B. To get work done well needs plenty of time.C. People can do a job very well in a short work week.D. A long work week is appr
48、opriate for reduced workload.3. What does the research mentioned in the text want to tell us?A. Getting much more rest.B. Improving work quality.C. Refusing a five-day work week.D. Avoiding working too intensely.4. What can be the best title for this passage?A. More Work, More ProfitsB. Shorter Week, Better RewardC. Less Work, Less BenefitsD. Longer Hours, Higher Intensity七Are you interested in working with animals? Now here comes the CHANCE. Kirby Wildlife Park has set up the unique Keeper Expe