江苏省部分名校2020-2021学年（2021新牛津译林版）下学期高一期中英语试卷分类汇编：阅读理解专题（含答案）.doc

1、江苏省部分名校 2020-2021 学年下学期高一期中英语试卷分类汇编 阅读理解专题 江苏省扬州市扬州中学 2020-2021 学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 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。 A Located beside Lake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics.

2、 Here are some of the museums most moving moments. The Olympic Park The journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the wor

3、ld of sport. The first Olympic symbol The “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa,Asia,America,Australia and Europe. The six colors include at least one color that is represented on the flag of every cou

4、ntry. The stadiums The stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiumspast and present, including one of the gamesmost attractive stadiums, the Birds Nest from Beijing

5、 2008 Olympics. The Olympic medals Have you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the ye

6、ar and location in which the games were held. 21. Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum? A. The Olympic Park.B. The first Olympic symbol. C. The stadiums.D. The Olympic medals. 22. What do you know from The first Olympic symbol? A. The first modern Olympics took place in Gr

7、eece. B. There are six colors on the flag of every country. C. Australia used to be the largest continent on earth. D. The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913. 23. What can you do in the section of The stadiums? A. Admire the view of Lake Geneva.B. Meet some famous designers. C. Enjoy the model

8、 of the Birds Nest.D. Talk with guests of honour. B COVID herd immunity（群体免疫）（群体免疫）will not happen in 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said Monday that herd immunity to coronavirus would not be achieved in 2021, despite the growing availability of vaccines（疫苗产量

9、）. Factors that delay herd immunity include limited access to vaccines in developing countries, skepticism（怀疑） over vaccination, and the potential for virus mutations（变异）, according to health experts. A growing number of countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Si

10、ngapore, Germany and other European Union countries, are in the first stages of mass-vaccination campaigns. Herd immunity occurs when enough people in a population have immunity to an infection so that it prevents the disease from spreading. “We are not going to achieve any levels of population immu

11、nity or herd immunity in 2021,” Swaminathan told a briefing, while emphasizing that measures like physical distancing, hand washing and mask wearing continue to be necessary in containing COVIDs spread for the rest of the year. However, Swaminathan praised the “incredible progress” made by vaccine r

12、esearchers to develop several safe and effective vaccines at unprecedented speed. Countries are currently administering vaccines developed by BioNTech-Pfizer, Oxford University/AstraZeneca and Moderna. “The vaccines are going to come,” she said. “They are going to go to all countries . but meanwhile

13、 we mustnt forget that there are measures that work,” she added, referring to hygiene and social distancing. “We wont get back to normal quickly,” Dale Fisher, chairman of the WHOs Outbreak Alert and Response Network, told a conference hosted by Reuters news agency. “We know we need to get to herd i

14、mmunity and we need that in a majority of countries, but we are not going to see that in 2021,” Fisher said. “There might be some countries that might achieve it but even then that will not create normal especially in terms of border controls,” he added. 24. Which of the following are NOT the factor

15、s that delay herd immunity? A. People are skeptical about vaccination. B. Access to vaccines in developing countries is limited. C. A growing number of countries begin mass-vaccination campaigns. D. Virus mutations are likely to happen. 25. As for the first stages of mass-vaccination campaigns, whic

16、h country is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. VietnamB. Germany C. SingaporeD. the United Kingdom 26. What can we learn from what Fisher said? A. In many countries in 2021, people will live a normal life in terms of border controls. B. If some countries might achieve herd immunity, people will live

17、a normal life C. In terms of good border controls, we can achieve herd immunity. D. There maybe a long way to get to herd immunity all over the world. 27. What is the attitude of Swaminathan to the progress of vaccine development? A. positiveB. negativeC. unclearD. neutral C “We are running out of s

18、pace and the only places to go to are other worlds Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. Im convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival in Norway in 2017, a year before his death. Ha

19、wking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize(移民于) other planets. That way, if a terrible disease, nuclear war or some other disaster strikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still have a chance. Mars is one of th

20、e most attractive destinations. NASA, the United Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we will be faced with extinction,” SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a conference in 2013. But no

21、t everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that its just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live. Its not eve

22、n clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers is that there is deadly radiation that ruins the planet. Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgent projects here on Earth, like dealing with poverty or climate change. So

23、me experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid(小行星) strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet. In addition, moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives there. Mars seems uninha

24、bited, but it could possibly host micro-organism like. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel thats too much of a risk to take. 28. Why did the author mention NASA, the United Arab Emirates, SpaceX and Mars One? A. To explain the advan

25、ced technology in astronomy. B. To show growing intention of moving to Mars. C. To provide evidence for Hawkings theory. D. To stress the risk of dying out on Earth. 29. What can we learn from the passage? A. It is costly and risky to colonize Mars. B. Civilization is difficult to maintain on Earth.

26、 C. Poverty is the most urgent problem to handle. D. All the time and money should be spent on Earth. 30. What does the underlined word “uninhabited” mean in the last paragraph? A. not steady to keep.B. not fit to live on. C. not easy to approach.D. not safe to set foot on. 31. Which of the followin

27、g can be the best title for the text? A. Mars, Our Future Planet.B. Moving to ANew Planet. C. Should We Colonize Mars?D. Stay Home or Outer Space? D When people sit together at night and enjoy the glorious moon, an ancient poem, Prelude to Water Melody,（ 水调歌头 ） is often read for this occasion. Criti

28、cs say its probably the best poem about the Mid-Autumn Festival. Lets just focus on its most famous five lines to make some analysis. In the first two lines of the five, the writer is comparing the life of a man with the changing face of the moon. In Chinese culture the moon is always considered to

29、be a perfect carrier of emotions like nostalgia（怀旧）ad longing for family reunion.A full moon symbolizes perfection and unity, while a gloomy night may remind people of their fortunes. When the moon is round and fair but people are separated from their loved ones, such moments can be even more heartb

30、reaking. Before the comparison, the poet actually complains about the seemingly “ruthless”（无情的） moon and asks her: You should have no spite（怨恨）against man, but why, when people part, are you often full and bright? However, he soon realizes that no one has an easy ride, just like the moon may not alw

31、ays be bright. The imperfections have been going on since the beginning of time. Thats why he says “There has been nothing perfect since the olden days.” But should we get bogged down （陷入） by the suffering of things with which we cant change? The poet gives his answer: Change your attitude and stay

32、positive. So we have his everlasting line, “_.” The poet hopes that people appreciate the fact that no matter where they are, as long as the ones they love and miss are healthy and happy, they can all admire the same moon high in the sky. To this day, people still use this verse to express their goo

33、d will and wishes for family members and friends who cant be with them, especially during major festivals. 32. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. How we can appreciate Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day. B. When we must recite（朗诵） the best Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day. C. Wh

34、at made a poet write the best ever Mid-Autumn Day Chinese poem. D. Why a poem is the best Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day. 33. Why does the poet write “ There is nothing perfect since the olden days” in the poem? A. He doesnt understand why the moon hates humans. B. He knows eventually the m

35、oon will become full again. C. He realizes life is always accompanied by imperfections. D. He understands life is too ruthless and has lost his interest in it. 34. Which of the following lines is the most suitable for the blank in Paragraph 4? A. How long will the full moon appear? Wine cup in hand

36、I ask the sky. B. May we all be blessed with a long life; miles apart, well share the beauty, of the moon together. C. In spring the river rises as high as the sea; with the rivers tide uprises the moon bright. D. Looking up,I find the moon bright; bowing, in homesickness Im drowned. 35. We can infe

37、r from this article that the author _. A. believes a positive state of mind is a must to a good poet. B. appreciates the poets optimism in the poem. C. likes the first two lines of the five most. D. is a very optimistic poet. 阅读理解：阅读理解： 21-23 ADC24-27 CADA28-31 BABC32-35 DCBB 江苏省泰州中学 2020-2021 学年高一下

38、学期期中考试英语试题 第二部分第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 42.5 分）分） 第一节（共 12 小题；每小题 2.5 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。 A 2020 Prospect Park Soiree Date: Sat. June 13. 2020, 5:00 PM-10:00 PM Location: Prospect Park Peninsula, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States Description Attend the most celebrated

39、party of the year! We provide the entertainment and breathtaking setting, while you gather with thousands of friendsnew and oldto enjoy an evening under the stars in Prospect Park. Where will the most celebrated party be held? Wear your most festive clothes, prepare a delicious feast, bring your fav

40、orite bottle of wine， and dine and dance under the stars in one of Prospect Parks most scenic locations. Show off your creativity with a show-stopping toppera hat or headpiece of your choosingas well as table dcor（装饰品）that celebrates the beautiful surroundings, and raise your glass in a toast to Bro

41、oklyns Backyard. 5 pm: Gates open. Seating is first-come, first-served, and guaranteed for all guests. Tables seat 10 people, so small groups will be asked to share tables. 6 pm: Dinner begins with live music. 8 pm: Dance party begins with a live DJ set. 10 pm: Soiree concludes, Please clean your ta

42、ble and bag your trash before you leave. Please note Prospect Park Soiree takes place rain or shine; tickets are not repayable.All best efforts will be made to present the Soiree regardless of weather. Tickets are not repayable, but shiftable to another attendee. Guests bring their own food，drinks a

43、nd table dcor, dishes, and cups. Only 8-foot tables and chairs are provided. Please bring only beer and non-alcoholic drinks：no hard alcohol. Bags will be checked at the door. Barbecues and other open flames such as candles are not allowed; smoking is prohibited the door. Barbecues and other open fl

44、ames such as candles are not allowed; smoking is prohibited in Prospect Park. Tents and other structures are not permitted. Questions? Please contact the organizer （646-875-2704） or surf the website: https:/ 21. What will the participants do on June 13, 2020? A. Enjoy the stars in Prospect ParkB. Me

45、et their friends and relatives. C. Take part in a party held annuallyD. Taste free delicious food and wine. 22. What will you do at 8:30 pm if you attend the party? A. You will have a dinner while listening to music. B. You will be seated with other guests for dinner. C. You will be collecting the t

46、rash on the table. D. You will be excited to enjoy a dance party. 23. Which of the following can a guest be allowed to bring? A.An 8-foot table and a bottle of soft drink.B. The ready food and table dcor. C.Abottle of beer and some candles.D.Afew cups and a packet of cigarettes. B With the belief th

47、at “Schools should not frighten children”, David Schenck founded the Schenck School for some special children in Atlanta, Georgia, to help children overcome their trouble and recover their lost self-esteem. Growing up in Chappaqua, New York. David started out in public school, and had trouble right

48、from the very beginning. He didnt feel like he was part of the class and didnt feel like he could do any of the things they did.An uncle paid the tuition for him to go to The Salisbury School in Connecticut. “They had never seen someone so poorly prepared for their school,” he says. “I had to go bac

49、k a couple of years because I didnt know anything about reading and writing. I was trying to go to the 7th grade, but having lots of trouble there. I graduated when I was 20, directly to the Army, and from the Army I took advantage of the G. I. Bill （军人安置法案） and got a degree from University of Michi

50、gan.” When David left for a teaching position in New England, he did not know that this move would change his life and the lives of thousands of young people with dyslexia-nor did he know. at that time, that he had such trouble. He worked with The Rectory School in Connecticut, which wanted him to w