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1、江苏省部分学校2021-2022学年下学期高二英语期中解析版试题分类汇编 阅读理解专题江苏省无锡市天一中学2021-2022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2.5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。ABest Compact SUVs for 2022If you are looking for more interior and cargo space than sedans offer, compact SUVs can be a great choice. We highlight the best compact
2、SUVs below to help get you started.2022 Hyundai Tucson#1 in Compact SUVsFeatures & SpecsSEATING:5DRIVETRAIN: FWD, AWDHORSEPOWER: 187The redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson ranks at the top of the compact SUV class, thanks in part to its composed ride and handling, spacious and upscale interior, userfrien
3、dly infotainment system, and long list of driver assistance features. The redesigned Tucson impresses with its spacious five-seat interior and large cargo area. And its powered by a zippy yet economical four-cylinder engine. Its also backed by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.2021 Mazda CX
4、5#2 in Compact SUVsFeatures & SpecsSEATING: 5DRIVETRAIN: FWD, AWDHORSEPOWER:187227The 2021 Mazda CX-5 challenges for a top spot in the competitive compact SUV class thanks to its engaging handling and refined interior. The CX-5 doesnt have the most spacious cargo hold, hut it offers a sophisticated
5、and elegant interior, comfortable seating, and a revamped infotainment system. The CX-5s solid combination of quality and value led us to name it as a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for the Money award. It was also named a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award.2022 Honda
6、CRV#3 in Compact SUVsFeatures & SpecsSEATING: 5DRIVETRAIN: FWD. AWDHORSEPOWER: 190The 2022 Honda CRV finishes near the top of our compact SUV rankings. Its among the class leaders in several areas, including passenger and cargo space and fuel economy. The Honda CRV is a good SUV. It delivers energet
7、ic acceleration and a comfortable ride, and it gets good gas mileage. Because of its solid combination of quality and value, we named the CRV a finalist for our 2022 Best Compact SUV for the Money.1. If you pay much attention to a SUVs powertrain guarantee, is a good choice.A 2021 Hyundai TucsonB. 2
8、021 Mazda CX5C. 2022 Honda CRVD. 2022 Hyundai Tucson2. What can we learn about the three SUVs from the passage?A. The three SUVs share the same seating and drivetrain.B. The 2021 Mazda CX 5 is powered by a zippy fourcylinder engine.C. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson doesnt have large spacious cargo hold.D.
9、The CRV was named 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award.3. Whats the main purpose of this passage?A. To detail some best compact SUVs for 2022.B. To promote the best compact SUVs for readers.C. To advertise for some car designing companies.D. To guide readers to choose a SUV from rankings.BSarah
10、Park has known about the effect of music on the brain since a young age. The 13-year-old, who has been playing violin since she was 4, says she noticed its positive effect on those around her, especially her grandmother, who suffered from a mental health illness.Now Sarah Park, the middle-schooler h
11、opes to use music therapy (疗法) to help others struggling with mental health. Her invention, Spark Care+, earned her the title of Americas Top Young Scientist at the 3M Young Scientist Challenge on October 19, 2021. “I was pretty shocked when they announced my name as the grand prize winner,” Park sa
12、id. “I am excited and thrilled with whats to come next with Spark Care+.”Spark Care+ requires participants to respond to a series of questions based on the Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scale, designed to assess the persons mental state. The devices inbuilt sensors record vital mental health indic
13、ators, such as heart rate and blood pressure. Spark Care+ s AI (Artificial Intelligence) component analyzes the information and recommends the appropriate music to help lift the participants spirits. It also monitors its impact on the listener.In addition to being an inventor, Park is also a musical
14、 prodigy (天才) who has won several violin competitions, including the Florida state championship. She also plays the piano and is a math champion. The teen aspires to be an innovator and researcher in the medical field using technology and robotics. Her advice to other young scientists? “Dream big, a
15、sk questions, and anything is possible.”Now in its 14th year the 3M Young Scientist Challenge is an annual national competition that invites students in grades 5-8 to find a unique solution to an everyday problem. In addition to the well-renowned title of “Americas Top Young Scientist”, the grand pr
16、ize winner receives a special guidance of a 3M scientist, a $25, 000 cash prize, and a special destination trip. The second and third place winners each receive $1, 000 in prize money and a special destination trip.4. What is the function of the AI component in Spark Care+?A. To analyze problems qui
17、ckly and accurately.B. To choose the right music for the participants.C. To encourage participants to interact better.D. To cure participants with appropriate music.5. What does the underlined word “aspires” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Argues.B. Bets.C. Desires.D. Tends.6. What is the main idea of the te
18、xt?A. An inventor becomes famous for her invention.B. A little girl has a gift for music and medicine.C. A young scientist stands out in a competition.D. A teenagers music therapy won the grand prize.7. Where is the text probably taken from?A. A news report.B. A science textbook.C. A competition gui
19、de.D. A psychology magazine.CA new study focuses on K2-18b, an exoplanet(系外行星) discovered in 2018, which orbits a red dwarf star close enough to receive about the same amount of radiation from its star as Earth does from our sun.Recently, scientists have discovered gas giants that have water in thei
20、r atmospheres, but this is the least giant planet ever to have water detected in its atmosphere. “The water detection was quite clear to us relatively early on,” lead author Bjorn Benneke, a professor at the Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the Universite de Montreal, told S in an interview.“
21、Studies have suggested that planets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres could host certain forms of life.” Benneke said. However, “K2-18bs large atmosphere is extremely thick and creates high-pressure conditions, which likely prevents life as we know it from existing on the planets surface.” a news relea
22、se reads. While these researchers found evidence for liquid water clouds on K2-18b, because of its lack of surface, rain wouldnt pool on the planet. Without a real surface, so to speak, landing on the planet would also be nearly impossible to land on, especially because the gas is so thick and has s
23、uch an incredibly high pressure that any Earth-created spacecraft sent there would be destroyed.Benneke suggests that, possibly, this planet formed by rock absorbing large amounts of gas, “like a vacuum cleaner,” he said. The gas absorbed would have more than doubled the planet and increased its vol
24、ume Warren eightfood.To come to these conclusions, the research team analyzed data from Hubble Space Telescope observations that they made between 2019 and 2020 of the K2-18b planet passing in front of its star eight times. This type of research, Benneke said, is leading toward a final goal of “bein
25、g able to study real, true earth-like planets.” We are not quite there yet, he said, but this is really exciting.”8. Why is it impossible to land on the K2-18b?A. It has thin gas.B. It doesnt have a real surface.C. It has too much water.D. It is too far from the earth.9. How does K2-18b expand accor
26、ding to Benneke?A. By releasing gas itself.B. By receiving radiation from the sun.C. By taking in much gas by rocks.D. By getting away from the red dwarf star.10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Scientists are making progress in studying real earth-like planets.B. It is impossible for h
27、umans to land on other earth-like planets.C. Scientists have succeeded in exploring K2-18b completely.D. The K2-18b planet has passed before its star eight times between 2019 and 2020.11. What is the text mainly about?A. The exploration of the outer space.B. The study of solar systems environment.C.
28、 The discovery of the K2-18b planet.D. The research on the K2-18b planet.DChinese television maker Skyworth Group is strengthening efforts to venture into the 5G-powered 8K ultra-high definition TV section, especially the whole industrial chain related to the top-notch 8K technology, as it aims to g
29、rab a bigger slice of the countrys high-end TV market.Wang Zhiguo, chairman and president of Shenzhen Skyworth-RGB Electronic, said the company is committed to providing a complete 8K solution that covers 8K video cameras, monitors, content creation and cloud operating systems, and expands applicati
30、on in a wide range of fields such as aerial photography, education, healthcare and advertising.The company uncovered its new 8K TV product Q71, which supports 8K signal reception, decoding, image signal processing and screen display. The 8K TVs have a screen resolution ratio that is 4.3 times cleare
31、r than human eyesight and four times higher than the 4K ones. 8K UHD livestreaming and cloud-based broadcasting will give viewers a more immersive experience.“5G offers technological support for the adoption of 8K, while 8K is one of the best application scenarios of the superfast wireless technolog
32、y, ” said Wu Wei, chief engineer of Skyworth, adding 5G has the advantages of high speed, large capacity and low latency, which brings about a good opportunity for the popularization of 8K ultra-high definition TV. And the countrys 8K video industry will see robust growth with the Beijing 2022 Winte
33、r Olympics, which will use 8K UHD livestreaming and transmission.The domestic 8K TV industry is now in a nascent stage, Wu said, adding that Skyworth will intensify research and development efforts in 8K chips to improve the clarity, contrast and brightness of images.“While there is a shortage of 8K
34、 video content, which requires advanced, professional equipment such as special cameras and monitors, increasing the cost of producing content, with the advent of superfast 5G technology and the popularization of big TVs, 8K has created many opportunities. The broadcasting of sporting events via 8K
35、equipment has also motivated people to demand high-definition image quality,” said Liu Fei, research director of the consumer electronics department of Skyworth.12. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Skyworth Group is accelerating efforts to tap into 8K technology.B. 5G technology and 8K are d
36、eveloping hand in hand.C. 5G-powered 8K ultra-high definition TV has a promising future.D. Skyworth will provide viewers a more immersive experience.13. The underlined word “nascent” in the fifth paragraph probably means “ ”.A. bottleneckedB. vialC. immatureD. developed14. Which of the following sta
37、tements is NOT true?A. Q71 is Skyworths 5G-powered 8K ultra-high definition TV product.B. The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will help the growth of 8K video industry.C. 8K products need much improvement in some aspects.D. The popularization of 5G draws on the advantages of 8K TV.15. What is Liu Feis
38、attitude to 8K?A. Doubtful.B. Confused.C. Supportive.D. Indifferent.江苏省常州高级中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷第一节（共15题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）ABBC SHOPEntertaining. Informing. Inspiring.WHATA RELIEE!Delight everyone on your holiday gift list with great gifts from the BBC.Youll earn heartfelt thanks from nature love
39、rs for Planet Earth I & : The Complete Collection (page 41) inspiring look at our planets wildest, most mysterious creatures and their breathtaking home.from mystery lovers for Sherlock: Complete Seasons 1-4 and The Abominable Bride Giftset (page 13) entertaining proof that Holmes can be difficult,
40、dangerous, accurate, and absolute funny.and from those who appreciate all things British. Delight Charles Dickens fans with Dickensian (page 7). The new drama series with more adventures for Dickens characters.Dinner with Dickens Cookbook (page 9) with procedures for his favorite dishes.and Tom Bake
41、r Reads “A Christmas poem” (page 8) for a wonderful new holiday tradition.Plus teapots, T-shirts, shortbread, mugs and more just in time for the holidays.Enjoy!THE MOMENTWelcome to murder, suspense, romance, robbery and clothing in this exciting historical drama! Trouble begins for Rachel Verinder t
42、he day she inherits a large diamond stolen from a Hindu temple. When it disappears again, suspicion falls on Franklin Blake, the man who loves her. But what about mysterious cousin Godfrey, the housemaid with a thieving past, and doctor who experiments with opium(鸦片)? Blake must discover the fate of
43、 the Moonstone or lose Rachel forever. A powerful tale and emotionally sudden changes, based on the first-ever English detective novel by Wikie Collins. 33/4 hours.DVD 21024 $34:99 YOUR PRICE:￥27.98WALKERS CHRISTMAS TREE SHORTBREAD AND TINSSanta and a beautiful Angel put the finishing touches on Chr
44、istmas tree tins perfect centerpieces and holiday decorations that your family and friends will enjoy year after year.Lift the treetops and taste the delicious secret inside: pure butter shortbread shaped like mini-Christmas trees, and made from only finest ingredients flour, butter, sugar and salt.
45、Baked in the village of Aberlour in the Scottish Highlands, they follow a generations-old family procedure, first perfected by Joseph Walker in 1898. While the shortbread will disappear as if by magic, the tins will hold your holiday cookies and candy for many Christmases to come.Wonderful hostess g
46、ifts. Both tins:6h 4%d;net wt 4.4 oz.Angel 21042 $19.98Santa 21043 $19.981. Toms wife is a home baker, so hed better refer to Page _ for a Christmas present for her.A. 41B. 13C. 9D. 82. Which of the following statements is TRUE about “The Moment”?A. The story, rather than the actors, is attracting.B
47、. It is an adapted drama lasting nearly 4 hours.C. There are three suspects for stealing the diamond.D. It is based on Wikie Collins first famous detective novel.3. What can be learned about the shortbread?A. It is traditionally family-baked in Scotland.B. It is wrapped in a tin with both Angel and
48、Santa on it.C. It follows a secret procedure perfected by Joseph Walker.D. It usually disappears in a magic way together with the tin.BHave you ever heard the dangers of helicopter parenting? Remaining too involved in a kids life, especially throughout college, can lead to depression, lack of self-reliance and some other mental problems. This wisdom seems sound. But some academics and educators now say they see signs of a trou