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1、山西省吕梁市2019-2022三年高二上学期英语期末试卷汇编阅读理解山西省吕梁市2021-2022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分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B.C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAs a newly-added Olympic sport, surfing is attracting more attention than ever before. Here are the top surfing destinations across America.DelawareCoastal Delaware offers plenty o
2、f 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 beach fun every Au
3、gust 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 beaches here are wi
4、de 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, while summer bring
5、s 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 (Caroline Marks and K
6、elly 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.21. What is the best time for surfe
7、rs to enjoy beach fun in Delaware?A. January.B. October.C. August.D. December.22. 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.23. Where can you visit and explore the Hi
8、storic 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 fast journey t
9、hrough 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 Im defeated. I r
10、ead 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 life. Thank you, V
11、ikram 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 still my favorit
12、e 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.“Yes. When do you
13、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.24. Why did the author go out with a friend?A. To meet another new with a friend?B. To catch inspir
14、ation.C. To relax herself.D. To buy her friend books25. 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.26. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 3?A. She doesnt want to read after a failure.B. She doe
15、snt 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.27. 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. Hemingway.D. Make
16、 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 in the Dutc
17、h 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 building t
18、o 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 the Boijman
19、s 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. As a resul
20、t, 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 serious pr
21、oblemthe 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 architect, W
22、iny 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.”28. What makes the Boijmans Van Beuningen gallery special?A. It lies on a site below sea level.B. Most of its collections are donations.C.
23、It has the most collections in the world.D. It is the worlds first museum to exhibit all collections.29. 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. Visitors d
24、iscover the collections in person.30. What does the underlined word “oblivion” mean in paragraph 4?A. Memory.B. Honor.C. Forgetfulness.D. Preserve31. 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 Its Firs
25、t ExhibitionC. A Dutch Museum Was Rebuilt After Being Damaged By FloodD. Major Museums In The World Will Display The Whole CollectionsDSportsnet recently released a brand new interactive and immersive（沉浸式的）studio for Hockey Night in Canada and national NHL on Sportsnet broadcasts，which features disp
26、lay technology from Samsung.We are thrilled to partner with Sportsnet and help deliver an immersive experience for fans as part of the networks new broadcast studio, said Mary Peterson, Vice President, IT &. Enterprise Solutions, Samsung Electronics Canada. Taking sports broadcast technology to the
27、next level, our innovative display technology will provide Sportsnet Studios with high picture quality, different design and strong reliability to engage viewers.Located at the Rogers Campus in Toronto, Sportsnet Studios is a complete facility for the network and will serve hockey coverage from pre-
28、game to overtime.Samsung IER-series LED Displays make up 13 dynamic（动态的）video walls across two studios，providing a stunning large-scale viewing experience that allows for re-imagined story telling. Great for play-by-plays and game highlights，the displays combine innovative video processing technolog
29、ies with High Dynamic Range（HDR）picture improvement，showcasing clear，high-quality content. Obtained，fixed and entrusted by technology solutions provider Diversified，Samsung QHR and QMT series displays contribute to Sportsnet Studios versa-tile，interactive and future-forward environment. Details are
30、exciting to watch with UHD level picture quality and ultra high-definition 4K resolution（分辨率），creating sharp，lifelike images.Sportsnet Studios offers the most advanced technology and display diversity that allows our creative teams to deliver immersive and innovative content for Canadian sports fans
31、.” said Pierre Fortin, VP Media Technology &. Innovation, Rogers Sports &. Media. In addition to providing unique storytelling ways for our viewers, Sportsnet Studios displays open up countless opportunities for the networks advertisers to activate in broadcast and cooperate with Sportsnets content
32、creators. We truly thank Samsung and all the world-class companies involved in bringing our vision of Sportsnet Studios into reality.32. What is the function of paragraph 1?A. To predict a future product.B. To advertise a sports event.C. To raise the theme of the text.D. To define Samsungs display t
33、echnology.33. Why did Sportsnet cooperate with Samsung?A. To attract viewers who are crazy about sports.B. To carry out their immersive experiences.C. To build another TV station.D. To make high definition.34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. Viewers enjoying exciting visual feast.B. The advantag
34、es that Samsung could offer to Sportsnet.C. Sources of Samsungs advanced technology.D. The agreement between Samsung and Sportsnet.35. What is the Pierre Fortins attitude to the cooperation between Samsung and Sportsnet?A. Careless.B. Grateful.C. Doubtful.D. Opposed.山西省吕梁市2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一节
35、(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AIt 11 be Easter soon, and time to think of how to spend a few days holiday. Lets look at three of the best.BudapestBudapest is the capital of Hungary. Its actually made up of the twin cities of Buda and Pest, which are separated by th
36、e mighty River Danube. The city is famous for its cafes. There are several good ones to choose from, but you must try either Gerbeaud, or the famous New York Cafe. Order a “somloi galuska, a very rich chocolate dessert. Finally, you can t leave the city without visiting one of its amazing Turkish ba
37、ths. Some of them date back to the 16th century.BucharestA fourteen hours train ride east will take you through Transylvania to Bucharest, capital of Romania. Once there, you should visit Mamies Inn, which is a 19th century caravanserai (an inn built around a large courtyard, which is big enough for
38、 caravans). Its located in the Lipscani district (the heart of the city), and its also a great place to have lunch and a drink.SofiaFrom Bucharest its only 300 kilometres to Sofia, the Bulgarian capital. The city sits below the massive Vitosha Mountain. Sofia is an ancient place, and parts of the ci
39、ty walls date back to the 7th century BC and can still be seen. It s also a holy city, and two of its major tourist attractions are churches. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is well worth a visit, but you should find time for the Boyana Church, a small medieval Bulgarian Orthodox chapel. It is a UNES
40、CO World Heritage site and has incredible wall paintings dating back to 1259.So, we hope weve given you a few ideas of places to spend your Easter. Wherever you go, have fun and send us a postcard!()21. If you want to enjoy a chocolate dessert, you can go.A. SofiaB. BucharestC. VitoshaD. Budapest()2
41、2. What is special for Sofia?A. It is located in the heart of the city.B. It is an ancient place and a holy city.C. It is famous for its cafes.D. It is made up of the twin cities.()23. Where can you find this passage in a newspaper?A. Travel.B. Sports.C. Health.D. Business.BA junior at Loyola High S
42、chool in Los Angeles, Adam Faze, 16, decided in October to organize a film festival. I want to go to film school and work in the industry, but Loyola has nothing like that, which is strange because were right here in LA (a part of the city is Hollywood where films are made),“ he said. So instead of
43、sitting around and feeling unhappy, I decided to do something.The school was unenthusiastic. Every year, students approach me with many projects that are really difficult to carry out, said Lance Ochsner, Adams adviser. I thought it wouldnt happen, but I gave him the go-ahead anyway.Adam sent letter
44、s and made cold calls, and got no response. By January, he had little more than a single participant: Jordan Roberts, the father of a friend and a writer-director. ( Mr. Roberts had agreed to serve as a festival judge)Then Adam looked through a catalog for Loyolas annual money-raising event and noti
45、ced that someone had donated(捐赠)two tickets to a Sony movie premiere(the first public performance of a movie ). That person turned out to be an Oscar campaigner. By working the connection, he managed to line up a festival speaker: Michael De Luca, a three-time Oscar nominee (someone who has been off
46、icially suggested for the prize of Oscar) for producing films like “The Social Network”.“Adams energy, enthusiasm and fearlessness are infectious, Mr. De Luca wrote in an email. I wish I had done this at my high school! Adam got a local newspaper to write an article about Mr. De Lucas involvement, a
47、nd that started a sponsorship and submission(赞助和作品提交)wildfire.The Loyola Film Festival is set for Saturday and advertised as “the best in student film making 7. It will feature 72 films in four categories.But Adam is already focused on his next plan. In an email to a reporter, he wrote, Could you me
48、ntion that I m still looking for a summer internship (实习)?”()24. Adam hoped that his high school could.A. make some new filmsB. get involved in film activitiesC. encourage students to watch filmsD. allow students to enter film festivals()25. What was Lance Ochsners attitude towards Adams plan?A. Curious.B. Surprised.C. Doubtful.D. Satisfied.()26. How did Adam know of Michael De Luca?A.From a letter.B.From a telephone call.C.From the father of a friend.D.From a donation list of Loyola