浙江省部分学校2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题汇编：阅读理解.doc

1、浙江省部分学校浙江省部分学校2020-2021 学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题分类汇编学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题分类汇编阅读理解阅读理解浙江大学附属中学浙江大学附属中学 2020-2021 学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第一节（共第一节（共 10 小题小题, 每小题每小题 2.5 分分, 满分满分 25 分）分）阅读下列短文阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和和 D）中选出最佳选项。）中选出最佳选项。AReese Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976 in New Orleans,

2、Louisiana. She is thesecond child of the family. Reese spent the first four years of her life in Wiesbaden, Germany,where her father John Witherspoon served in the US Army Reserves. Shortly after, John movedthe family back to the United States, settling in Nashville, Tennessee.Reese was introduced t

3、o the entertainment industry at a very early age.At age 7, she beganmodeling. This led to appearances on several local television commercials. At age 11, she wasplaced first in a Ten-State Talent Fair.In 1990, she landed her first major acting role in The Man in the Moon(1991). Her role as a14-year

4、old tomboy earned her good reviews. Roles in bigger films such as Jack the Bear (1993)andAFar Off Place (1993) followed shortly after.Following high school graduation in 1994, Reese decided to have a pause in her acting careerand attend Stanford University where she would major in English literature

5、. However, her planswere shortly stopped when she accepted roles to star in two major motion pictures.Althoughneither film was a huge box-office success, they did help to make Reese a rising star in Hollywoodand open the door for bigger and better film roles.Her breakthrough role came as Elle Woods

6、in the 2001 comedy Legally Blonde In box officeterms, the movie was a great success and made Reese one of the top female stars in Hollywood. Inthe year 2014, she produced both Gone Girl and Wild, for which she got nominated (提名) for abest actress Oscar again for her role.Reese is actively involved i

7、n childrens and womens advocacy organizations. She is alongtime supporter of Save the Children, an organization that helps provide children around theworld with education, health care and emergency aid.1. Why did Reese stop her studies at Stanford University?A. Because she starred in two successful

8、films.B. Because she was more famous in Hollywood.C. Because she was involved in advocacy organizations.D. Because she decided to take on roles in two important films.2. What is the authors attitude toward Reese?A. Caring.B. Defensive.C. ConfusingD.Admiring.3. How does the passage develop?A. Followi

9、ng the order of time.B. Using figures.C. Giving examples.D. Making comparison.BWhen people sit together at night and enjoy the glorious moon, an ancient poem, Prelude toWater Melody, is often read for this occasion. Critics say its probably the best poem about theMid-Autumn Festival. Lets just focus

10、 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 changingface of the moon. In Chinese culture the moon is always considered to be a perfect carrier ofemotions like nostalgia (怀旧) and longing for family reunion

11、.A full moon symbolizes perfectionand unity, while a gloomy night may remind people of their misfortunes. When the moon is roundand fair but people are separated from their loved ones, such moments can be even moreheartbreaking.Before the comparison, the poet actually complains about the seemingly “

12、ruthless(无情的)”moon and asks her: You should have no spite (怨恨) against man, but why. When people part, areyou often full and bright? However, he soon realizes that no one has an easy ride, just like themoon may not always be bright. The imperfections have been going on since the beginning oftime. Th

13、ats 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 positive. So, we have this everlastingline,May we all be blessed with a long life; miles

14、 apart, well share the beauty, of moon together.The poet hopes that people appreciate the fact that no matter where they are, as long as the onesthey 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 good w

15、ill and wishes for familymembers and friends who cant be with them, especially during major festivals.4. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. How we can appreciate Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day.B. When we must recite the best Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day.C. What made a poe

16、t write the best ever Mid-Autumn Day Chinese poem.D. Why a poem is the peak of Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day.5. Why does the poet write nothing is perfect since the olden day in the poem?A. He doesnt understand why the moon hates humans.B. He knows eventually the moon will become full agai

17、n.C. He realizes life is always accompanied by imperfections.D. He understands life is too ruthless and has lost his interest in it.6. We can infer from this article that the author _.A. is a very optimistic poetB. likes the first two lines of the five mostC. appreciates the poets optimism in the po

18、emD. believes a positive state of mind is a must to a good poetCForeseeing a time when a patients own cells may be harvested, multiplied, and fashionedinto a replacement organ, researchers in Boston have successfully transplanted laboratory grownbladders (肾) into six dogs.For a century, physicians h

19、ave replaced diseased or damaged bladders by removing sectionsof a persons intestines (肠子）and shaping them into a substitute bladder. While the procedureoffers some relief to patients, complications often develop because nature designs intestinal tissuefor a purpose-absorbing nutrients-other than ho

20、lding waste liquid of the body. “You start absorbingstuff that should be removed, says AnthonyAtala of the Childrens Hospital in Boston.Other physicians have turned to human-made materials to create artificial bladders, but thoseefforts have also run into problems. Consequently, to build a better bl

21、adder,Atala and hiscolleagues decided to employ the organs own cells.To turn the cells into an organ, the researchers first form plastic which can break downnaturally into bladder-shaped shell. They then coat its outside and inside with layers of cellsneeded.To test this strategy,Atalas group obtain

22、ed bladder tissue from dogs and grew it into organs.After removing the dogs bladders, the investigators implanted(移植）the artificial ones comingfrom the dogs own cells. Within a month, the organs began to perform like normal bladders.Within three months, the plastic shells had broken down naturally,

23、and the implanted organswere hard to distinguish from natural ones, Blood vessels(血管） quickly grew into them.Moreover, nerves seem to form proper connections with the new organs, allowing the dogs toregain normal control of their bladders. Some dogs have had the artificial bladders for nearly ayear

24、without any problems nearly a year without any problems.While the bladders of dogs closely resemble those of people,Atala warns that more testing ofthis transplant strategy must occur before artificial bladders are ready for the clinic.7. The traditional method of shaping parts of intestines into a

25、substitute bladder _.A.allows the patient to absorb useless thingsB. brings the patient a lot of sufferingsC. prevents the patient from absorbing nutrientsD. worsens both the function of the intestines and the bladder8. The artificial bladders implanted in dogs _.A. worked perfectly as long as three

26、 monthsB. began to work as well as a normal one in a few weeksC. proved to be able to work for several yearsD. did not work properly until after a month9.Why is it suggested that more testing should be made?A. What suits dogs bladders will also suit human bladders.B. Dogs bladders can be implanted i

27、nto human bodies.C. Human bladders may well be different from dogs.D.Artificial bladders grown in dogs can be used for human beings10. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The way of turning intestines into bladders.B. The prospect of manufacturing plastic bladders.C. The history of making art

28、ificial bladders.D.The possibility of making bladders from their own cells.浙江省杭州市西湖区学军中学浙江省杭州市西湖区学军中学 2020-2021 学年高二下学期期中英语试题学年高二下学期期中英语试题第一节第一节(共共 10 小题，每小题小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 25 分分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和和 D)中选出最佳选项。中选出最佳选项。AOn Nov 2,Williams-Cole, a senior interdisciplinary(跨学科

29、的)major, sworn in (宣誓就职) asthe mayor of Camp Hill, Alabama, US, making him the youngest person in history to hold theoffice, according to WVTM 13, an NBC affiliate(分支机构).Williams-Cole was prompted(促使) to run for mayor because he wanted to bring changes tohis hometown, a town of less than 1000 people

30、. The citizens of Camp Hill have seen a sad declineof their town with many empty storefronts, trees growing inside what used to be businesses andweeds sprouting(发芽) from sidewalks, according to WSFA12 News,Alabamas source.“My main things is to create a foundation and clear up any debts we have to ge

31、t our townfinancially stable.” Williams-Cole toldAuburn University. “ While doing that, I want to carry outthings that will increase unity in the town, like doing quarterly town hall meetings that are moreinformal and that celebrate the community. We need to open up the floor for people to complain

32、ifthey want, because they have the right to do that as taxpayers.”Williams-Cole has designed a detailed schedule so that he would have enough time for bothhis studies and his duties as a mayor. He hopes to use his education and his position as mayor tohelp other people, especially children. He said

33、he would want to become an administrator at aboarding school, which gives children holistic(全面的) learning that is essential to contemporarysociety.“Cole is different.” Mike Fellows, Lee County Circuit Court Judge, told Auburn University.”“Hes obviously willing to do a lot of extra work to serve his

34、community. He cares enough to do it,and I think that says a lot about him.” The young man is set to graduate in May 2021. He plans toattend either grad school or law school, news outlet CBS reported.1. Why did Williams-Cole run for mayor?A. He wants to get some work experienceB. The towns environmen

35、t is suffering badlyC. He wants to contribute to his hometownD. Its a part of his graduation project.2. What does Williams-Cole plan to do after being elected?A. Create opportunities for people to be heard.B. Hire more teachers at boarding schools.C. Hold regular meetings with local business.D. Set

36、up new companies to promote economic development.3. Which of the following words best describes Williams-Cole?A. DemandingB. PatientC. ResponsibleD. HumorousBEveryone has a phone in their pocket nowadays, but how often do we really use them fortheir original purposeto make a call? Telephone culture

37、is disappearing. What brought us to thismoment, and what are its effects?“No one picks up the phone anymore,” wrote Alex C. Madrigal on The Atlantic. “Thereflex (习惯性动作) of answering20th-century telephonic cultureis gone.”The shift is of course due in large part to more communication options: Texting

38、 with photos,videos, emojis, reaction gifs, links and even voice messages can be a more attractive option.Texting is light and fun, not nearly as demanding of your attention as a phone call. It can alsobe done with multiple people at the same time. Social media, email and video calls have also eaten

39、away at traditional phone calls.In recent years, another reason has caused people to ignore phone calls completely: robocalls.Robocalls are automate (自动化的) messages from organizations verifying (核实) your phonenumber or telemarketers trying to sell something. Americans received 22.8 billion robocalls

40、halfway through 2020, equaling an annual rate of 45.6 billion, slightly below 2018 numbers,according to YouMail, a robocall protection service and blocking app.As telephone culture disappears, what is the loss of a singular family phone doing to thefamily unit? Early landline phones unified family m

41、embers, whereas mobile phones isolate(隔离)them.“The shared family phone served as an anchor for home,” said Luke Fernandez, a WeberState University computer-science professor and co-author of Bored, Lonely, Angry, Stupid:Feelings About Technology, From the Telegraph to Twitter. “With smart phones, we

42、 have gainedmobility and privacy. But the value of the home has been diminished, as has its ability to guideand monitor family behavior and perhaps connect families more closely,”Fernandez said.Of course, as technology progresses, lives always change for better or for worse. With theloss of telephon

43、e culture, families will need to find other ways to unite.4. What has caused the traditional telephone to lose its appeal according to the text?A. Peoples preference for robocalls.B. Peoples addiction to social mediaC. Peoples growing need for privacyD. Peoples wide range of communication choices5.

44、What can we infer from Fernandezs remark?A. Smart phones make families closer.B. Smart phones help people monitor family behavior.C. The value of home depends on how phones are used.D. The use of mobile phone has affected family bonds.6. What does the article mainly talk about?A. The past and future

45、 of telephoneB. The development of communication tools.C. The downfall of traditional telephone culture.D. The relation between phone use and family bonds.CBoycotting (抵制) has long been used as a political tool. In the late 18th century, it was usedto discourage the use of products made by slave lab

46、or. Now it is being used to influence the largestsocial media platform in the world, FacebookThe Stop Hate for Profit campaign claims the platform doesnt do enough to remove racistand hateful comments from its site.Already, this has resulted in a series of major companies,includingAdidas and Starbuc

47、ks, removing their advertising from the platform.Can that boycott hurt Facebook? The short answer is yes the vast majority of Facebooksincome comes from ads. David Cumming fromAviva Investors told the BBC that the loss of trustcould “destroy the business.” On Friday, Facebooks share price dropped by

48、 8 percent, makingCEO Mark Zuckerberg, on paper, $6 billion poorer. But despite the huge share price reduction,some believe this boycott will only scratch the surface.Apart from companies only committing tothe boycott for one month, the biggest factor is much of Facebooks advertising income comesfro

49、m thousands of small- to medium-sized businesses, many of which have not signed up for theboycott.According to CNN, the sites 100 highest-spending brands only account for 6 percent ofadvertising income. In contrast. smaller brands view social media ads as the only affordablevehicle for mass exposure

50、.Though unable to force a change, Zuckerberg has shown some signs of flexibility (灵活性)following an announcement that the site would begin to make hateful content. But this palescompared to measures form other sites.This year is going to be a rocky year for all social media companies. If the boycott