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1、四川省成都、泸州部分学校2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题分类汇编阅读理解四川省成都外国语学校2019-2020学年高二下学期期中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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A.We travel the world to experience an unfamiliar culture. Its an added bonus when the destination happens to be home to several cultures, thanks to its d
2、iverse population.TorontoToronto happens to be one of the most diverse in the world. In fact, nearly half of Torontos residents were bom in another country. This cultural mix is most apparent in the citys community pockets, including Chinatown, Greektown, Little Italy etc. And although English is mo
3、st widely spoken here, the streets are constantly filled with over 140 different languages.Los AngelesLos Angeles is known and loved for its varied landscape, which offers opportunities to swim at the beach, hike in the park and explore a lively city all on the same day. That diversity also extends
4、to its populationpeople from approximately 140 countries, speaking 86 different languages call the City of Angeles home where visitors can get a taste of multicultural mix.SydneyEnglish-speaking visitors to Sydney wont have any trouble buying their tickets to the Opera House or ordering up some Auss
5、ie barbecue, as its the main language used here. That said, its not the only language you may overhear. Approximately 250 different dialects are spoken in this Australian city. This makes sense, given that 40 percent of the population were born overseas.SingaporeSingapore might be small, but it pack
6、s in a lot of diversity. The Southeast Asian destination has four official languagesEnglish, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil-and approximately 40 percent of its population were born abroad.1. Where can people enjoy fascinating sceneiy?A. To ask the old to care for the young.B. To teach the young to respec
7、t the old.C. To bring the old and the young together.D. To provide a good job opportunity fbr the young.34. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. The examples of inter-generational activities.B. The inter-generational programs all over the world.C. The inter-generational programs5 benefits to individu
8、als.D. The reasons why inter-generational programs enjoy popularity.35. What may be the best title for the text?A. Being old is no more sad.B. Offer a warm home for the young.C. A new concept in caring for the old is born.D. Build bridges between the old and the young.四川省泸县第二中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语
9、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。ACalifornia has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according（o a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor （因素）.The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46,
10、 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of sout
11、hern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crow
12、ded with small trees that compete with big trees fbr resources （资源）.But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected f
13、rom woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into accou
14、nt such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt (融雪).Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces
15、the water supply available to trees during the dry season.1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The seriousness of big-trec loss in California.B. The increasing variety of California big trees.C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.D. The influence of farming on big trees i
16、n California.2. Which of the following is well-intentioned (出于好心的)but may be bad for big trees?A. Ecological studies of forestsB. Banning woodcutting.C. Limiting housing development.D. Fire control measures.3. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre?A. Not enough snowmelt.B
17、. A longer dry season.C. A warmer climate.D. Dampness of the air.BOn 7, August, 2015, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) got to eat a special treat. No, it wasnt a cookie or cake. It was red lettuce they had grown themselves in space.“It was one small bite fbr man, one giant lea
18、p for NASAVEGGIE,“ astronaut Scott Kelly wrote on Twitter. (Kelly based his tweet on the words astronaut Neil Armstrong famously used in 1969, after becoming the first person to ever walk on the moon. Thats one small step fbr man, one giant leap fbr mankind,“ he said at the time.)UNASAVEGGIE refers
19、to the ISSs Veggie plant-growth system. It uses special red, blue, and green LED lights to grow plants. The system is a big step toward NASAs goal of developing a way to grow food in space during future long space missions deep into the solar system.Kelly and fellow NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren pre
20、pared the red romaine lettuce like many people do on Earth.They cleaned it, and (hen mixed it with olive oil and vinegar. Then they gobbled up the leafy red greens. Thats awesome!M Lindgren said after taking a bite.It was the first taste of fresh food the astronauts had had in a long time, since the
21、re is no refrigeration on the ISS. They ate half the lettuce. The rest was packaged and frozen so that it could be returned to Earth for testing.Lindgren and Kelly arc the only two NASA astronauts currently on the space station. The other crew members are Russian astronauts Gennady Padalka, Mikhail
22、Kornienko, and Lleg Kononenko, and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui.Kelly and Kornienko have been on the ISS since March. They plan to spend 342 days in space, in part to help determine the effects of long-term space travel on astronauts bodies. They traveled to the ISS with Padalka, who will return to
23、 Earth in September.Kelly and Komicndosjob which will be one of the longest-ever stay in space by astronauts will help pave the way for future long-term space tasks. NASA plans to send humans to an asteroid by 2025 and to Mars by the 2030s.4. Why is growing food in space very important?A. It is a sy
24、mbol of scientific development.B. It will help solve the hunger problemAstronauts can get enough nutritious food.C. People plan to go into the deep space.5. What Kelly said in Para. 2 suggests that.A. it is a great success to grow fresh food in spaceB he respected Neil Armstrong very muchC. mankind
25、makes great progress in exploring spaceD. humans should speed up to land on Mars6. Who will remain in the ISS until March, 2016?A. Padalka and Kononenko.B. Yui and Lindgren.C. Kelly and Kormienko.D. Kelly and Lindgren.7. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Astronauts grow their favorite food in
26、space.B. Astronauts get more fresh food from space.C. Astronauts plant vegetables for a journey to Mars.D. Astronauts eat fresh food grown on the ISS.CYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the
27、most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (I8601935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need.
28、 In 1931. Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (19071964)If it werent fbr Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemical
29、s on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor (1930present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator and, in 1981, the first woman to join
30、 the U. S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (19132005)On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her scat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set
31、 off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted fbr more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. uThe only tired I was, was tired of giving in, said Parks.8. What is Jane Addams noted for in histoiy?A. Her social work.B. Her lack of proper training in law.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. H
32、er community background.9. What is the reason fbr OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor financial conditions.10. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement i
33、n (he US?A. Jane Addams.B. Rachel Carson.C. Sandra Day OConnor. D. Rosa Parks.11. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are highly educated.C. They are pioneers.B. They are truly creative.D. They are peace-lovers.DLots of people like a good fright at Halloween. Yet, the mos
34、t frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many children arc killed while out and about on Hallwccn compared to any other day of the year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide. It can also be a worrying time for others, especially elderly people living alone. Bu many people t
35、hink it,s just harmless fun.But is it harmless fun?Police forces across Britain are giving warnings about Halloween night. They are asking all those wishing to celebrate Halloween this year to respect those who dont want to join in.Some forces, like West Mercia Police, have produced “Sorry, No Trick
36、 or Treat posters which can be downloaded from their website, and put up in windows. They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts（鬼）knocking on their doors.A spokesman said: Children should not call on houses where the posters are put up, neither should they cal
37、l on strangers, as this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone.”The police want all trick or treaters to remember that disturbing other people or throwing objects at their homes or cars are all criminal offences（开lj 事罪）.
38、“What may start off as a bit of fun could end up with someone getting a criminal record/* they warn. Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead.,Kent Police are warning young people never co go into the home of someone they dont knowand to remember not to frighten people.
39、Warwickshire Police are also warning that tricks may seem like harmless fun but can cause trouble to others. They say behaviour such as throwing eggs can quickly cross the line between being anti-social and causing criminal damage. This can result in fines of 2,500 for small offences.12. What has th
40、e study made by Safe Kids Worldwide found?A. Halloween brings people no funB. Halloween night puts some kids at riskC. kids are involved in criminal offencesD. kids are afraid of Halloween13. Why are British police forces making efforts to?A. Control an（i-social behavioursB. Pul an end （o trick or t
41、reatC. Make Halloween safe and trouble-freeC. Make Halloween safe and trouble-freeD. Punish (hose who frighten othersWhy are the Sorry, No Trick or Treaf posters designed?A. Tb express disagreement with HalloweenB. To ask people to respect the elderlyC. To warn little kids to behave themselvesD. To
42、make some people free from harm14. Which of the following things is encouraged by the police during Halloween?A. Having a Halloween party at homeB. Inviting the elderly to join in the celebrationC. Going trick or treating from door to doorD. Giving strangers a good fright四川省泸县第四中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考
43、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。APublic GardensFrom rich rainforests to dryland gardens, the Hawaiian Islands feature gardens that display plants from nearly every climatic zone. The gardens featured in this leaflet represent a sampling of the botanical wonders you will f
44、ind throughout the islands.KauaMcBryde Garden4425 Lawai RoadKoloa, Hawaii 96756(808)742-2623http:/ntbg.org/Formerly a sugar plantation. McBryde Garden is a green 252-acre valley garden with extensive plantings of palms, native plants, and early Polynesian introductions. McBryde serves as a research
45、and conservation garden and is next door to Allerton Garden. Open daily. Call for hours and admission fees.Big IslandAkaka Falls State ParkHighway 220Hilo, HawaiiLocated at the end of Highway 220, just eleven miles west of Hilo, the parks star attraction is its namesake waterfall, plunging more (han
46、 four hundred feet to a pool below. Green, jungle-like paths snake through the garden, requiring visitors to climb down several steep staircases. An excellent location for an afternoon picnic. Open from dawn to dusk. No entrance fee.OahuHoomaluhia Botanical Garden45-680 Luluku RoadKaneohe, Hawaii 96
47、744(808)233-7323Hooniakihia displays plantings from the major tropical regions with a special emphasis on native Hawaiian plants. More than 400 acres of gardens with a jaw-dropping view of the Koolau Mountains. Open daily from 9 a. in. to 4 p. in., except some holidays. No entrance fee. Campgrounds
48、with bathroom facilities arc provided free of charge. Guided nature hikes are offered.1. What was McBryde Garden used to be?A. A popular campsite.B. A sugar plantation.C. A research facility.D. An ideal place for picnic.2. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “jaw-dropping”？A. Shocking.B. Enormous.C. Interesting.D. Extraordinary.3. What do the gardens listed in the leaflet have in common?A. All of the gardens open daily throughout (he year.B. None of the gardens charges admission fees.C. All of