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1、江苏省局部名校2021.2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题分类汇编阅读理解江苏省泰州中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题（解析版）第一节（共11小题；每题2.5分，总分值27.5分）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AAfter months of expectation and secrecy, the official mascot （吉祥物）of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games a giant panda inspired cartoon character made its fir
2、st public debut with cheers at Beijings Shougang Ice Hockey Arena.The panda is named Bing Dwen Dwen“ in Chinese. Bing means ice in Chinese, while Dwen Dwen suggests health and cleverness” characteristics also shared by pandas. Pandas are perhaps the most recognized animal species in China, organizer
3、s said.“Pandas combine Chinas traditional culture and its modem appearance together with winter sports elements in a fascinating image that shows our great expectations for the Games and shows that we welcome the world J said Beijing Mayor Chen Jining, who also serves as an executive president on th
4、e organizing committee.“I have already seen the mascot and from what Fve seen, its a wonderful choice J IOC President Thomas Bach said before introducing the character.” The mascot really takes in the best elements and characteristics of China and the Chinese people. It will be a great ambassador fo
5、r the country and the 24th Winter Olympics.”The ring of light surrounding the mascots face is suggestive of ice and snow tracks, as well as the flowing “ribbons （丝带）“of the National Speed Skating Oval. The oval is one of two new competition sites in downtown Beijing expected to become a landmark of
6、the Games, according to its chief designer Cao Xue.The introduction of the mascots marks the key point of a journey that began in August 2018, when Beijing organizers started a global design competition for the mascots. A total of 5,816designs were received from 35 countries, and were reviewed by Ch
7、inese and international experts in roof top farms on public housing parking areas beginning in May.12. What can we know about Singapores new plan?A. More money will be given to support local food production.B Local produced food will play the most part by 2030.C. It aims to increase food import.D. I
8、t will help reduce the spread of COVID-19.13. Why did Singapore announce new measures?A. To case the concerns caused by restrictions.B. To prepare for the possible shortage of worldwide food supplies.C. To promote population growth of the nation.D. To reduce local food production cost.14. Which of t
9、he following can replace the underlined word “underscores“ in paragraph 2?A. Reduces.B. Explains.C. Replaces.D. Highlights.15. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. The reasons to speed up local food production.B. The troubles the new plan is facing.C. The ways to increase food productio
10、n.D. The benefits brought by the new measures.江苏省盐城市滨海中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中英语试卷（解析版）第一节（共15小题；每题2 5分，总分值37 5分）。阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最正确选项。AWhen you are visiting the Florida Panhandle, take a day to visit the four remarkable lighthouses on the Forgotten Coast”.St. Marks LighthouseConstructed in
11、1842, it is located on the east side of the entrance to the St. Marks River. Over the years, oil, kerosene, and electricity have powered the lamp which could be seen up to 15 miles.In 1960, the light was automated. The tower is closed to climbing but the restored Keepers Quarters are open the first
12、Friday and Saturday of each month, Warn-4pm.Crooked River LighthouseThe lighthouse stands on the mainland. It is open, weather permitting, for climbs Wednesday through Friday 11 am-4pm, Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 1 pm4pm. The cost for climbing the lighthouse is $5 per person. All climbers must be a
13、t least 44 inches tall.Cape St. George LighthouseIt stands at the center of St. George Island. The beach erosion (侵蚀)caused its collapse on October 21, 2005. Dedicated volunteers saved more than 22, 000 original bricks from the ruins and with community support and public and private funding, it was
14、successfully rebuilt. The lighthouse is open daily except Thursday. Climbing fees are $5 for adults; $3 for children. The lighthouse and gift shop are open daily 10am-5 pm (Sunday: noon-5pm; Thursday: closed).Cape San Bias LighthouseIt was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
15、Tower climbs are available($5 for adults, $3 for children over 44 inches tall and under age 12). It is open for climbing Wednesday through Saturday 11 am-5pm. Call to ask about extended summer or holiday hours and be sure to visit its Sleeping Beauty Gift Shop, which offers a display of paintings of
16、 all Floridas lighthouses by Mary Alice Cullifer.1. When can tourists visit the Keepers Quarters of St. Marks Lighthouse?A. At 3pm, Feb 5, 2022.B. At 5pm, Mar 12, 2022.C. At 9am, Feb 5, 2022.D. At 11am, Mar 12, 2022.2. What can we learn about Cape St. George Lighthouse?A. It can be visited free of c
17、harge.B. It was rebuilt with joint efforts.C. It is open to visitors every day.D. It is not accessible for children.3. Which lighthouse allows extended hours?B. Crooked River Lighthouse.D. Cape San Bias Lighthouse.A. St. Marks Lighthouse.C. Cape St. George Lighthouse.As the Editor-in-Chief of Cosmop
18、olitan magazine, Jessica Pels is responsible for managing the content of one of the worlds largest young womens media brands. Pels has ambitiously navigated her career to the top role relatively quickly, but the path she took wasnt traditional.Pels learnt ballet as a child and found her way to New Y
19、ork City dancing for a summer, but eventually gave up dance when she knew she wasnt good enough to be a star”. She didnt give up her dream of working in the big city, though. Pels attended a film school at New York University and as a sophomore （大学二年级）,got her first internship at The New Yorker. Aft
20、er graduation in 2008, many brands were in a hiring freeze. But Pels was not affected. She got a job doing communications for a charity.Six months into her first job Pels got a job at Glamour Magazine to work for theEditor-in-Chief Cindy Levy. She would turn this first assistant role into her career
21、, and finally found her way to Cosmopolitan, where she became the youngest editor-in-chief in the magazines history.Reflecting on her career and the worst advice shes ever received, Pels said it was to say yes to everything. It was a habit she had to learn to break. And while she acknowledges the im
22、portance of seizing opportunities, she doesnt think that strategically saying no would have been a damage to her career.She remembers the conversation with her boss Kate Lewis that changed her perspective on over-committing. had just started at Marie Claire as the digital director and she said JI wo
23、rry youre going to burn out because youre saying yes to everything and you are acting in such an aggressive way, and you need to take a step back and prioritize.9 And that really changed my life. I thought that was an incredible career moment.” 4. Why did Jessica Pels give up dancing?A. She wasnt ea
24、ger to be a star.B. She didnt want to practice hard.C. She didnt think she was a gifted dancer.D. She wanted to take an untraditional career.5. What happened after Jessica Pels graduated? A. She lost confidence in her future.B. She gave up her hobby of dancing.C. She was employed at The New Yorker.D
25、. She succeeded in landing herself a job.6. What did Pels think was a barrier to her career?A. She always refused to help others.B. She didnt seize opportunities in time.C. She didnt know how to ask for advice.D. She seldom refused others requests.7. Which of the following can best describe Jessica
26、Pels?A. Creative and generous.B. Ambitious and determined.C. Humorous and confident.D. Considerate and energetic.CIn 1834 Cambridge University philosopher William Whewell coined the tenn scientist” to describe someone who studies the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through o
27、bservation and experiment. You could conclude that the first modern scientist was someone like Charles Darwin or Michael Faraday, two iconic figures who also happened to be WhewelPs contemporaries.We could go back to the ancient Greeks, all the way back to Thales of Miletus. Thales achieved much in
28、both science and mathematics, yet he left no written record. Homer, a celebrated figure, received credit for many great achievements, but may never have existed at all. We could consider other ancient Greeks as well, such as Euclid, the father of geometry （几何学）or Ptolemy, the misguided astronomer. B
29、ut all of these men relied on supposing instead of running experiments to prove or disprove hypotheses （假说）.Christian Huygens, Robert Hooke and Isaac Newton fulfilled these requirements. But to find the first scientist, you have to travel to the earlier. You probably think of Galileo Galilei. He ove
30、rturned Aristotles ideas on motion. Yet Galileo owed much to another person bom 20 years earlier. His name was William Gilbert, a rather unknown figure in the history of science.Gilbert was born in 1544 in England and then attended Cambridge University. His work reached the peak in On the Magnet, Ma
31、gnetic Bodies, and the Great Magnet of the Earth. In the books preface,Gilbert described the need for “sure experiments, observations and demonstrated arguments” instead of conjectures （猜测）and the opinions of inference”. He also discussed the importance of conducting experiments carefully and skillf
32、ully. The scientists followed his advice and achieved a lot. Gilbert directly influenced Galileo, who nodded in affirmation （肯定）at Gilberts ideas about experimentation and observation. It is no wonder that Galileo claimed Gilbert to be the founder of the scientific method. This statement may be enou
33、gh to confirm that Gilbert was the first modem scientist.8. What can we learn about Darwin, Faraday or Whewell according to the text?A. They are of about the same age.B. Whewell is more famous thanFaraday.C. Whewell was born later than the other two.D. Faraday is better known than Darwin.9. Who prob
34、ably had the biggest impact on Galileo Galilei?A. Isaac Newton.B. Robert Hooke.C. William Gilbert.D. Christian Huygens.10. How did Gilbert carry out his work in the authors opinion?A. He made summaries or analyses.B. He made conjectures or hypotheses.C. He discussed and argued with others.D. He did
35、experiments and investigated.11. What does the author mainly tell us in this text?A. The definition of a scientist.B. Some scientists in the old days.C. Researches done by some famous scientists.D. The introduction of the first scientist.DMy granddad often helped me make a tool to catch fish when I
36、was young and we would spend hours along a river. It was lovely for both of us then. Many more of todays grandparents have a growing sense of adventure. And a trend is catching on: skip-gen travel - grandparents taking fun-filled vacations with grand kids without their parents along.A survey found t
37、hat 83% of grandparents put travel with their grand kids as the number one thing when they retire. Skip-gen travel gets popular for good reason. Kids have their lives enriched and learn outside classrooms. This is also a time of talking and sharing ideas.“How grandparents talk to children is differe
38、nt from how parents talk to them. Actually, I feel on a more equal footing with my grandchildren than I do with my own children,Annie Collins, a travel architect and also part of the trend, says. Kids away from their parents are more open to ideas and willing to express themselves. Ifs not just kids
39、 gaining from traveling. Who gets the most out of this? You might think its them but its us. According to a study by the Cleveland Clinic, grandparents who help watch and spend time with grand kids may actually live longer than their peers （同龄人）.Its also important to recognize that grandparents ofte
40、n have more time to travel. Unlike their children, who may still be in the pursuit of a personal career that offers limited time off, grandparents are often retired and likely have a different viewpoint on life, prioritizing experiences and family. So knowing the kids are in great hands, moms and da
41、ds will have a bit of time to themselves - some much-needed leisure time alone to rest and recharge their batteries.However, skip-gen travel is not for every grandparent. After all, grandparents are worn out with years and not so energetic. They surely treasure the chance to form close ties with the
42、ir grandchildren, but its wiser to say no when only the youth could enjoy themselves, for the travel should be a win for everyone involved.12. Why does the author mention fishing experiences with his granddad?A. To lead in the trend of skip-gen travel.B. To share the pleasure in going fishing.C. To
43、stress the importance of family ties.D. To show the growing interest inadventure.13. Which of the following may Annie Collins agree?A. Many parents are too strict with children.B. Grandparents benefit more from skip-gen travel.C. Spending time with grandparents is better for kids.D. Children become
44、mature when away from parents.14. What do we know about the parents whose kids are on skip-gen travel?A. They enjoy the moment to relax.B. They feel less anxious and stressed.C. They miss their kids very much.D. They look forward to their own trip.15. What does the author suggest grandparents do?A.
45、Get kids involved in travel planning.B. Strengthen the bond with grandchildren.C. Reduce skip-gen travel appropriately.D. Make decisions in both sides9 interests.江苏省常州中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中调研英语试卷（解析版） 第一节（共15小题；每题2. 5分，总分值37. 5分）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最正确选项。AIf you come to Vancouver, you can appr
46、eciate the magnificent mountain scenery or the beautiful coast. It has more than 100 parks, mainly in the style of Britain and North America, but also in the oriental style, typical of China. Vancouver has some of the mildest weather, making it an ideal destination to explore.Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classic
47、al GardenThe garden is to maintain and enhance the bridge of understanding between Chinese and western cultures as well as promote Chinese culture generally. Remember to bring somesouvenirs back home at one of the Asian specialty stores!VanDusen Botanical GardenThe garden is well kept with an amazin
48、g variety of trees and flowering plants. If you are visiting during the winter season, the light festival in December is a must see! The garden is transformed into a Christmas wonderland that will attract everyone, from child to adult.Stanley ParkIt is a massive green space on the northwest side of the city. It is also the perfect place to take a stroll or bike ride and take a horse and carriage ride. The 400-hectare park is a locafs favorite and includes multiple dining outlets, swimming pools, ice rinks, golf courses, and more.Capilano Suspension ParkTravelers who love the thrill