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1、河北省石家庄市2019-2022三年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编阅读理解河北省石家庄市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. 5分, 满分37. 5分)阅读下面短文, 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。AOne of the best advantages of technological advancements is the fact that it has given us so much more freedom in the way we work. That so many jobs can be
2、 done remotely means you can travel and work from anywhere you want in the world. Here are some of the best cities to live and work in. Tallinn, EstoniaOften overlooked as a tourist destination, Tallinn has become known as Europes next Silicon Valley. Not only that, it is absolutely amazing. The Old
3、 Town has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is full of Gothic architecture and lots of historical landmarks. Budapest, HungaryBudapest is an ideal city for anyone who is crazy about wandering. It has a diverse culture, delicious and affordable food, and best of all, a low cost of living co
4、mpared to other major cities. Its Neo-Renaissance architecture has made it one of Europes most beautiful citiesDa Nang, VietnamUnlike large cities like Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, Da Nangs advantage is that it is still pretty unknown to many people. That means there are fewer tourists while still pro
5、viding the same attractions of a big noisy city. Enjoy the most delicious food, buy fresh coconuts on the beach, and rent a motorbike and drive over Hai Van Pass. Lisbon, PortugalLisbon is becoming popular as a co-working community, and its clear why so many flooded into this city. With 300 days of
6、sunshine each year, unbelievable nightlife, and delicious food, there are certainly worthwhile places to spend your time at. Lisbon has a growing tech scene but is still very leisurely. 21. What do Tallin and Budapest have in common?A. They have beautiful architecture. B. Their living cost is relati
7、vely low. C. They are famous technology centers. D. They are listed in UNESCO World Heritage22. In which country does the city with a beach lie?A. Estonia. B. Hungary. C. Vietnam. D. Portugal. 23. What is unique about Lisbon?A. It offers delicious food. B. It is a quiet European city. C. It is famou
8、s for beautiful scenery. D. It enjoys sunshine most of the yearBEvery Saturday, Wang Fokun travels 40 minutes to watch a movie with friends. Wang, 64, lost his sight in his early 50s after experiencing a high degree of nearsightedness, but in the past two years, a talking film club has enabled him t
9、o regain his love for the cinema. The club is held in Kunming, where volunteers give vivid narrations to an audience including blind and partially sighted moviegoers. One volunteer, Yifan, has narrated more than 20 movies, doing so for the first time to an audience of more than 80 in November 2019.
10、He said, If I cannot complete the introduction to one scene before the characters start talking in the next, the trick is to wait until the end of the dialogue, go back to the previous scene and then explain the new one. This requires a narrator to be familiar with all the plots and scenes in a movi
11、e so I watch a film at least three or four times and write down details of the script(剧本). However, seeing the audience members absorbed in the movie, laughing when something funny happened and sighing during sad scenes, I could sense they were enjoying the film. I was so glad that I could bring enj
12、oyment to my audience by narrating the movie. I felt as though I was shining a different light on their lives. Volunteers for the talking movie club learned their narrating skills from Zhou Quan, the founder of Xin Deng Theater. Inspired by Xin Mu Theater in Beijinga small group of volunteers who we
13、re the first to introduce films to blind audiences in China, he founded Xin Deng Theater in Kunming in 2017 and has narrated more than 100 films for thousands of blind moviegoers. Movies are for everybody. Just because somebody is blind, cant he/she enjoy a film? Zhou said. Xin Deng Theater wants to
14、 help such people watch movies and to light up their lives. 24. Why is Wang Fokun mentioned?A. To recommend a club to moviegoers. B. To warn people to protect their eyes well. C. To introduce the topic of talking film club. D. To show how he became completely blind. 25. What does Yifan think of his
15、voluntary job?A. Depressing but deserving. B. Demanding and tiring. C. Encouraging and refreshing. D. Challenging but rewarding. 26. What motivated Zhou Quan to set up Xin Deng Theater in Kunming?A. Xin Mu Theater in Bejing. B. His passion for movies. C. Blind audiences in China. D. His experience a
16、s a narrator. 27. What is the main idea of the text?A. Volunteers help audiences enjoy theater tripsB. A talking film club brightens peoples lives. C. Volunteers bring joy to blind moviegoers lives. D. Zhou Quan introduces films to blind audiences. CA lunch break its an important and often necessary
17、 part of our working or school day. And now were spoilt(惯坏)with a lot of places to buy our lunch from, all offering attractive dishes and sandwiches to eat on the go. But our appetite for buying our lunchtime fare is not just costing us money, there might be a cost in terms of damaging our planet to
18、o. Just grabbing a sandwich, crisps and maybe a cake and coffee can produce at least four items of waste. Paper boxes, cups, wrappers and plastic knives and forks are ll part of our disposable feast in addition to the food waste we create. Some experts say throwing away food, which produces methane
19、as it rots, is a bigger cause of climate change than plastics. But regardless of what causes the most damage, the solution, according to an environmental campaign group called Hubbub, is to eat packed lunches. Tessa Tricks from the group says, People are saying that they are buying food to take out
20、because life has got busier. And she says people think they are being more efficient; but she argues that its usually healthier and cheaper to make your own lunch. It means you can eat the things you really want and make the quantity that you actually need. Of course, preparing your lunch is another
21、 thing to fit into your morning scramble(忙乱)of getting ready for work, so if you havent got time and you are going to buy lunch, an alternative that Hubbub suggests is to take your own container to a shop and ask them to put your food in it. The idea of using reusable coffee cups for hot drinks and
22、refilling water bottles has already proved successful, so this could be another step in the right direction. 28. Whats the second paragraph mainly about? A. Eating habits are suggested by experts. B. Buying lunch costs amounts of money. C. Eating fast food does no good to health. D. Buying lunch cau
23、ses damage to environment. 29. What does Hubbub advise people to do?A. Eat what you like. B. Make lunch by yourself. C. Stop eating packed lunches. D. Try to be more efficient in work. 30. What does the underlined word this in the last paragraph mean?A. Eating packed lunches. B. Using reusable coffe
24、e cups. C. Taking your own container. D. Using recyclable water bottles. 31. What is the best title of the text?A. Is Lunchtime Fare More Tasty? B. Is Your Lunch Costing the Earth?C. Are You Still Throwing Away Food? D. Are You Ready to Prepare Your Lunch?DOasis Legend Noel Gallagher recently admitt
25、ed that hes started forgetting some of his most famous lyrics during live shows, and making up nonsense to cover the gaps. But hes not letting it hold him back-and thats heartening, because most of us know these brain freeze moments only too well!As Noel has discovered, they often happen when were u
26、nder pressure. Stress causes emergency responses and suddenly memory is way down the list of priorities. But simply realizing whats going on can be reassuring. And any relaxation should return at least some of your memory power. I bet Noel isnt the only performer feeling rusty(迟钝的)after lockdown. Ev
27、en deep knowledge can fade when not used, and we all need to refresh our memories occasionally. A few minutes summarizing his lyrics should be enough to restore Noels recall to full capacity Another common part of Noels experience is overthinking: when you stop and focus on something you normally do
28、 automatically and find you suddenly cant do it at all! Ever mistyped your PIN, then pausedand really struggled to remember it because you couldnt let muscle memory work its magic? Knowing things instinctively(本能地)is great, most of the time. But its a good idea to have reminders for the really impor
29、tant things. So change your PIN to a number that has associations for you or picture an image for that key song lyric. Maybe Noel has a different setup on stage these days, as places adapt to the new normal. Any change of context can damage recall-as youll know if youve struggled to remember someone
30、 on a Zoom call, when youd recognize them instantly in the office. Once again, doing something simple like inventing a funny link between someones name and their jobs can be invaluableIf youre concerned about forgetfulness, get some medical advice. But dont worry too much about the occasional brain
31、blockage. Just dont panic and keep a few thinking tricks up your sleeve. 32. Which of the following measures is useless in helping beat the brain freeze?A. Making oneself relaxed. B. Establishing connections. C. Visualizing certain scenes. D. Avoiding automatic behavior. 33. What may affect recall?
32、A. Lack of training. B. Changed surroundings. C. Muscle memory. D. Pressure-related diseases. 34. What can we infer from the text?A. One can always restore recall to full capacity. B. Even celebrities make mistakes from time to time. C. Simple knowledge fades more easily than deep knowledge. D. Its
33、common for people to experience brain blockage occasionally. 35. Whats the authors attitude towards brain blockage?A. Tolerant. B. Favorable. C. Critical. D. Uncaring. 河北省石家庄市2020-2021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. 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。AFour Best National Parks For KidsYello
34、wstone National ParkHere, the bears may walk in front of your car, and the herd of bison is so close to you that you can roll down the window and touch them. The Hayden Valley, in the center of the park, and the Lamar Valley, in the northeast corner, are among the best places for a drive-by spot of
35、some of the parks more than 400 animal species. Visiting here is a great chance to see wildlife. Glacier National ParkEven naughty kids will be attracted as you drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, a 52-mile highway that passes by waterfalls, and the Jackson Glacier, where they can get a good view of
36、 the seventh-largest glacier in the park. The glaciers are disappearing fast, so share with the kids while you still can. Acadia National ParkAt more than 1, 500 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard. However, it is easy to get to by car. Standing on top of t
37、he mountain is always an extreme moment for the kids. On the way down, you may also keep your eyes open for the wild blueberry bush, which is really a different world, compared with the cities. Badlands National ParkIf you would prefer to take kids on a fossil hunt, this park is perfect for you, whi
38、ch is home to one of the worlds richest savings of fossils. Starting off on the Fossil Exhibit Trail, a long boardwalk with copies of fossils found in the park and good signs, you can tell the kids what theyre looking at. From there, take a scenic drive through the Badlands. 21. Which park is your b
39、est choice if your kids like wildlife?A. Acadia National Park. B. Yellowstone National Park. C. Badlands National Park. D. Glacier National Park. 22. What do Glacier National Park and Acadia National Park have in common?A. Both have a long history. B. Both have convenient public transport. C. Both h
40、ave traditional culture. D. Both have fascinating view. 23. What can kids learn in Badlands National Park?A. The knowledge about fossils. B. The protection about wildlife. C. The influence of nature on humans. D. The reasons for the glaciers disappearing. BA trip to a banks ATM machine is usually a
41、common affair, but for Jose Nunez Romaniz, his visit on a Sunday is one that he will remember for the rest of his life. The 19-year-old was helping his grandfather buy a pair of socks online when he noticed his account balance was low. So he drove to the nearest Wells Fargo to put money into his ban
42、k account. Little did he know, he was about to make an incredible discovery. When he arrived at the ATM machine, Jose noticed a clear plastic bag on the ground filled with cash. It turned out to be $ 135, 000 worth of $ 50 and $ 20 bills. When he first saw it, he stared at it for a few seconds, not
43、knowing what to do. He was very shocked. He had never seen so much money. After taking a moment to collect himself, Jose did what he knew was the right thing: he called the police. They soon discovered that the money had accidentally been left behind by a worker tasked with refilling the ATM. Joses
44、childhood dream has been to work in law enforcement(执法机关)himself and currently studies criminal justice at Central New Mexico Community College. Local businesses have showered Jose with rewards. He has received gift cards from local restaurants, sports gear, and season tickets for University of New
45、Mexico football offered by ESPN radio. He was also given a $ 500 scholarship from an electric company. And, perhaps best of all, the police chief invited Jose to apply for a job for the department. It was also the best gift for Mothers Day. She called me and almost started crying. . . She told me sh
46、e was proud of me, Jose Nunez Romaniz said. 24. Why did Jose go to the Wells Fargo?A. His grandfather was waiting there. B. His grandfather asked him to withdraw money. C. He wanted to get extra cash for emergencies. D. His bank balance was not enough to buy online. 25. What does the underlined word
47、 It in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Being admitted to work as a policeman. B. Obtaining a lot of money by accident. C. An invitation to apply for a job. D. Getting a scholarship from his college. 26. Why was Joses mother proud of him?A. Partly because he became rich. B. Partly because he was admitted to
48、college. C. Mainly because he received a quantity of rewards. D. Mainly because he took one step closer to his dream. 27. Where is this text most likely from?A. A novel. B. A guidebook. C. A newspaper. . D. A diary. CYou cant see your sleeping pets brain waves, but its behavior can tell you when Fido or Fluffy (possibly your cats name) mig