江蘇省南通市2019-2022三年高二下學(xué)期英語期末試卷匯編：閱讀理解專題

1、江蘇省南通市2019-2022三年高二下學(xué)期英語期末試卷匯編 閱讀理解專題江蘇省南通市2021-2022學(xué)年高二下學(xué)期期末考試英語試題第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。ABased on the success of the Coxheath club, Alison set up a club in Tunbridge Wells for parents caught between work and babysitting.Children are dropped off and signed in by p

2、arents or carers. If they havent eaten breakfast they will be offered toast with a selection of spreads or a variety of cereals, plus a drink of juice, milk or water. Once they have finished their breakfast children then play freely. Around 10:30 a.m. children have a drink and a biscuit and then dis

3、cuss what activities they might like to do next.Lunch is around midday and all children sit together with the staff and eat their packed lunches that they bring with them. After lunch children will then carry on with free play or take part in another activity. Around 4 p.m. children will have tea wh

4、ich is a snack similar to what is given at after school club. After tea some children should help with the washing up and then continue free play or another activity initiated by the teacher.Throughout the day at the club staff will arrange various activities for the children to take part in such as

5、 a craft or a game. Every day we have one specific activity planned such as a craft, or baking, and the children can join in the activity if they wish throughout the entire day.Depending on the weather they may go for a walk to the local park or just play outside with the various toys. Children can

6、go climbing, horse riding, to the cinema, kayaking, swimming, and to the theatre.We feel that by doing some of the activities listed above children are able to develop new skills and learn from the experience. It is also refreshing and allows both staff and children to get out of the usual club spac

7、e.1. Which of the following doesnt the club offer?A. A cup of juice.B. Lunch.C. Biscuits.D. Breakfast.2. What do we learn about the club?A. It arranges outdoor activities every day.B. It instructs children to invent various tools.C. It involves children in daily horse riding.D. It helps children dev

8、elop the living skills.3. Whats the purpose of the text?A. To promote some children activities.B. To introduce a babysitting club.C. To encourage training for new. skills.D. To advertise for babysitting staff.B“What would you do if you werent in science? ”I was once asked during an interview many ye

9、ars ago. I hadnt really thought about it before. A constructor? I was interested in construction and had spent some summer holidays in college as a frame carpenter. A musician? It was appealing. Im not too bad on guitar but I thought that I might be bored with it one day. “A mailman, I shouted out,

10、“so I could walk around all day and think about things. “Little did I know then that, after a 30-year career in science, I would in fact end up as a letter carrier. I first became inspired by the idea that my work could make a practical impact on the world after I changed from academia(學(xué)術(shù)生涯)to biote

11、ch. I had initially been attracted to scientific research by the fun of solving problems and discovering something new. Before I started in biotech and my work became more practical, I had thought that my research could lead to potential treatments for some human diseases. However, none of my projec

12、ts resulted in anything real to help people. My first biotech job ended when the company was restructured. I got a job at another biotech company, but it went bankrupt(破產(chǎn))one year later. Eventually, after some part-time consulting work, I decided I needed something more permanent, but I failed to fi

13、nd another full-time position in a science-related field. I started to wonder how I could still make a meaningful contribution. I decided to get a job as a letter carrier in a post office. I have 30 years experience of conducting scientific research, yet here I am just delivering mail. But I try to

14、keep an open mind. Although I miss research, I do enjoy getting to walk around and think about things. Lately Ive been thinking about COVID-19 and my career. I certainly hope Im making a difference to the society by delivering medicines and checks. Now, I think Ill make a more positive impact on peo

15、ples lives than before.4. What can we know about the author according to Paragraph 1?A. He tried different types of jobs.B. He expressed regret for being a scientist.C. He was a person of wide interests and hobbies.D. He hesitated when choosing science as his career.5. What did the author consider w

16、hen choosing his job?A. His eagerness to make a fortune.B. The balance between work and life.C His hope of being respected by others.D. The practical significance of the work.6. How did the authors unpleasant working experiences influence him?A. They led to his suffering from a financial crisis.B. T

17、hey made him reflect on the real meaning of life.C. They helped him clearly understand his drawbacks.D. They damaged his confidence in finding good jobs.7. What does the author want to express in the text?A. Failure plays a major role in our daily life.B. A change in attitude leads to career success

18、.C. Everyone can make contributions to science.D. A small job can make a difference to the world.CThats one small stem for a plant, one giant leap for plant science. In a tiny, lab-grown garden, the first seeds ever sown in lunar dirt have sprouted (發(fā)芽). This small crop offers hope that astronauts c

19、ould someday grow their own food on the moon. But plants potted in lunar dirt grew more slowly and were much thinner than others grown in volcanic material from Earth, researchers report May 12 in Communications Biology. That finding suggests that farming on the moon would take a lot more than a gre

20、en thumb.“Ever since these samples came back, thereve been botanists that wanted to know what would happen if you grew plants in them,” says Barker, who wasnt involved in the study. “But everyone knows those precious samples are priceless, and so you can understand why NASA was reluctant to release

21、them.”The dirt, or regolith, that covers the moon is basically a gardeners worst nightmare. This fine powder of razor-sharp bits is full of metallic iron, rather than the oxidized (氧化的) kind that is friendly to plants. But it is not full of nitrogen, phosphorus or much else that plants need to grow.

22、 So no one knew whether newborn plants could put down their delicate roots in the real stuff. To find out, researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville ran experiments with that cress, a well-studied plant that can grow in just a tiny clod of material. That was key because the researchers

23、 had only a little bit of the moon dirt to go around. “Nothing really compared to when we first saw the seedlings as they were sprouting in the lunar dirt,” says Anna-Lisa Paul, a plant molecular biologist. “That was a moving experience, to be able to say that we re watching the very first earth org

24、anisms to grow in extraterrestrial materials, ever. And it was amazing.”Plants grew in all the pots of lunar dirt, but none grew as well as those cultivated in earthly material. Barker isnt frightened by the challenges promised by this first attempt at lunar gardening. “Therere many, many steps and

25、pieces of technology to be developed before humanity(人類) can really engage in lunar agriculture,” he says. “But having this particular dataset(資料) is really important for those of us that believe its possible and important.”8. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?A. Farming

26、on the moon is no easy job.B. Lunar dirt is very scarce for humans.C. Knowing how to farm matters much.D. Volcanic material from Earth is better.9. What is the purpose of the experiments?A. To explore the moon for more lunar dirt.B. To increase the richness of the moon dirt.C. To reveal what element

27、s lunar dirt contains.D. To find whether lunar dirt is proper for plants.10. Why isnt Barker frightened by the challenges?A. Because researches have laid the foundation.B. Because lunar gardening is quite important.C. Because technology has solved the problems.D. Because humans have engaged in lunar

28、 farming.11. What is this text mainly about?A. Astronauts growing plants on the moon.B. Humans great success in lunar gardening.C. Experiments of growing plants in moon soil.D. A well-studied plant growing in earthly material.DThe current generation is not like any other generation I have seen in hi

29、story. Due to the rise in technology, the world is evolving fast and changing the way most of us do things. Todays young generation is so used to the technology which they learn very quickly. It could be considered as a benediction, but there are times when it is not appropriate. In my generation, w

30、e met friends face to face to have real conversations rather than texting each other all the time. We walked everywhere, to the store or up the stairs instead of climbing into our car or on a motored skateboard each time we had to go two or three blocks away. Most of the new generation expects thing

31、s to be done for them. If something requires some extra effort or focus, they are easily discouraged. But if we want to reach success in this day and age, it is expected of us to work to achieve our dreams. The old generation knows that the world does not owe them squat. It understands that no one e

32、lse than them can do it and that is their responsibility to make something of themselves. Nowadays, there is no longer a sense of honor, because most people hide behind a computer screen. When you handle issues or hate for no reason over social media, it just proves that you are a weak person. I jus

33、t put an ad in one of my groups for teaching Kung Fu, and one hater wrote “Kung Fu clown.” And this is for no reason as I have never seen or met the guy before. The new generation relies too much on social media for their lives and doing things. It is okay to use it but not to abuse it. My final wor

34、d is that each generation has its own advantages and downsides, but what matters is that each generation, old or new, has to give lessons which are valuable for future generations.12. What does the underlined word “benediction” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Drawback.B. Blessing.C. Prejudice.D. Criterion.13

35、. How does the author develop his argument?A. By analyzing reasons.B. By explaining concepts.C. By criticizing young guys.D. By comparing generations.14. What does the author demonstrate by talking about his ad?A. The rapid development of social media.B. The tough situations for future generations.C

36、. New generations inappropriate behaviour.D. Genuine strangers behind computer screens.15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. The balanced use of social mediaB. Lessons for old generationsC. The growth of new technologyD. No reason for hating others江蘇省南通市2020-2021學(xué)年高二下學(xué)期期末考試英

37、語試題第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。AThe Best Seaside CampsitesNicolasThis region is a perfect example of ancient Greece, a fancy mix of ruins, myths and classic tales. Nicolas campsite is close to the town of Tiryns, which hosts an annual classic Greek theatre festival. So

38、you might be sharing the site with actors practicing their lines. The camp is just a stones throw from the waters of the bay.GlavotokIt is right by the waters edge and offers great diving and local seafood specialities. When the campsite lights go off at 11pm, all thats left is the sound of lapping

39、water. Glavotok gets busy in high season with hosts of regular visitors, so booking ahead is essential.ZakynthosZakynthos, once known as the Venice of the east, is one of the most breathtaking islands in the Ionian Sea and has one of the most dramatic campsites. The clifftop areas of Zakynthos give

40、you clear views across the sea.Cala LlevadoYou get five beaches for the price of one at this site on the Costa Brava coastline. Theres everything from a comfortable little pirate cove to a sweeping bay. The site is enormous but some of the areas are so far from it that its like camping wild. Others

41、are on top of one of the beaches, giving you a birds eye view.21. What might a visitor do in Nicolas?A. Skip stones.B.Host a theatre festival.C.Explore ancient Greece.D. Practice lines with actors.22. Which of the following needs an advance booking?A.Nicolas.B.Glavotok.C.Zakynthos.D.Cala Llevado.23.

42、 Which of the following highlights the Cala Llevado?A. A calm bay.B. Bird watching.C.Camping in the wild.D. Good value for the money.BTufa grew up in Australia, so she couldnt understand why her father insisted on teaching her Oromo, a language spoken in Ethiopia.“Dad never spoke about his life back

43、 in Ethiopia and yet he insisted on teaching us this language, Tufa said. “There were so many resources at my fingertips for the other languages I was learning and so many people that speak them. But when Dad was teaching us Oromo, there were no textbooks or learning materials at all. And that struc

44、k me as really strange.But as Tufa got older and began doing her own research, she discovered why speaking .about Oromo was so painful for her father. The Oromo are the largest racial group of Ethiopia. But since their land was seized in the 1880s, the people have suffered a lot. The Oromo language

45、was banned, including from political life and schools. Oromo texts were destroyed. Tufas father, an Oromo, fled to Egypt and, in the late 1970s, he was given asylum（庇護(hù)）in Australia.By the time the Oromo ban was lifted, Tufas father had established a small, private Oromo school in Melbourne to teach

46、the language to the children of asylum seekers. As she helped to teach the students, Tufa realised the teaching resources were awful. She decided to create posters and worksheets for her fathers students, using her own money to get them printed.Three other Oromo schools that had opened in Victoria b

47、y then heard about the materials and all of them wanted copies. Tufa realised that if there was a demand for Oromo child education materials in Australia, there must be other communities around the world where resources were also needed.She launched a crowdfunding campaign so she could print more Or

48、omo learning materials. By the end of 2014, in just six weeks, she had raised almost $125,000. Word of her project spread. Her resources have also found their way to Ethiopia, with people sending copies to family members who still live there. This year, she plans to launch an online store for her pu

49、blishing company.24. What did Tufa feel strange about when learning Oromo?A. Her fathers life in Ethiopia.B. Her fathers way of teaching.C. The lack of learning materials.D. The appearance of other languages.25. What is the purpose of the third paragraph?A. To explain a reason.B. To give an example.

50、C. To present an argument.D. To clear a misunderstanding.26. How did Tufa meet the increasing demand for Oromo learning materials?A. She crowdfunded.B. She turned to his father.C. She dipped into her own pocket.D.She created posters and worksheets.27. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why the Orom

51、o suffered in Ethiopia.B. Where the Oromo language is taught.C. How a girl helps to keep Oromo alive.D. What schools need in teaching Oromo.CGlobal heating appears to be making trees drop their leaves earlier, according to new research, contradicting the idea that warmer temperatures delay the begin

52、ning of autumn.The finding is important because trees draw huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the air and therefore play a key role in managing the climate.The rising temperatures also mean that spring is arriving earlier and,overall, the growing season for trees in the planets temperate zones(溫帶地區(qū)

53、） is getting longer. However, the earlier autumns mean that significantly less carbon can be stored in trees than previously thought, providing less of a brake on global heating.The new research is based on a huge dataset of observations of European trees, experiments that varied light and CO2 level

54、s, and mathematical models. It showed that as well as temperature and day length, the amount of carbon a tree has absorbed in a season is a key factor in determining when it no longer needs its leaves and drops them. The scientists liken the effect to a person becoming full after a heavy meal and be

55、ing unable to eat more food. Earlier models that did not include the amount of carbon a tree absorbs during a season indicated that autumn could be two to three weeks later by the end of the century on current emissions (排放） trends. But the scientists new model indicates autumn may actually come up

56、to six days earlier. Christine Rollinson, an ecologist at the MortonArboretum in Illinois, USA, said the earlier models were known to be simplifications butwere the best available.“The big challenge is that autumn has always been a bit of a mess,” she said. “Depending on where you are and which spec

57、ies youre looking at, theres some evidence that leaf fall is happening earlier and some that its happening later. But understanding how well a tree grows during the season really helps explain that tree-to-tree variation.”Rollinson said that we cant put all of the responsibility on to growing trees.

58、 We can cut emissions from fossil fuel burning and deforestation to address the climate emergency.28. What is the result of rising temperature?A. Later spring.B. More carbon storage.C.Shorter growth season.D. Earlier autumn leaf-off.29. What does the underlined word “l(fā)iken” mean in the fourth paragr

59、aph?A.Compare.B.Owe.C.Expose.D.Reduce.30. What is Christine Rollinsons attitude towards the earlier models?A. Disapproving.B. Supportive.C. Sceptical.D.Unclear.31. What is the last paragraph meant to do?A. Offer a solution.B.Voice dissatisfaction.C. Show a new finding.D.Present more evidence.DChimpa

60、nzees (黑猩猩） enjoy watching movies together, scientists have discovered, inresearch that suggests social bonding through shared experience has deep evolutionary roots.It is widely known that humans can bond over group activities such as watching a movie or playing board games. But it has been unclear