（2020）新北师大版高中英语选择性必修第二册高二上学期期中英语试题分类汇编：阅读理解专题.doc

1、北京市部分学校2021-2022学年上学期高二期中英语试题分类汇编阅读理解专题北京市中国人民大学附属中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题第一节阅读选择（共11小题；每题2分，共22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。AEarly in my senior year at Whitney Young, I went for an obligatory(强制的)appointment with the school college counselor to whom Id been assigned. I cant tell you much ab

2、out the counselor, because I deliberately and almost instantly blotted this experience out. I dont remember her age or race or how she happened to look at me that day when I turned up in her office doorway, full of pride at the fact that I was on track to graduate in the top 10 percent of my class a

3、t Whitney Young, that Id been elected treasurer of the senior class, made the National Honor Society, and managed to vanquish(击败，征服)every doubt Id arrived with as a nervous ninth grader.I dont remember whether she inspected my transcript(成绩报告单)before or after I announced my interest in joining my br

4、other at Princeton the following fall. Its possible, in fact, that during our short meeting the college counselor said things to me that might have been positive and helpful, but I recall none of it. Because rightly or wrongly, I got stuck on one single sentence the woman uttered. “Im not sure,” she

5、 said, giving me a careless, patronizing(居高临下的) smile,“that youre Princeton material.”Her judgment was as swift as it was dismissive, probably based on a quick-glance calculus involving my grades and test scores. It was some version. I imagine, of what this woman did all daylong and with practiced e

6、fficiency, telling seniors where they did and didnt belong. Im sure she figured she was only being realistic. I doubt that she gave our conversation another thought.But as Ive said, failure is a feeling long before its an actual result. And for me, it felt like thats exactly what she was planting a

7、suggestion of failure long before Id even tried to succeed. She was telling me to lower my sights.But three years of keeping up with the ambitious kids at Whitney Young had taught me that I was something more I wasnt going to let one persons opinion dislodge (强行移除)everything I thought I knew about m

8、yself. I would apply to Princeton. Then I settled down and got back to work.And ultimately, six or seven months later, a letter arrived in our mailbox on Euclid Avenue, offering me admission to Princeton. I never went to the college counselor to tell her shed been wrongthat I was Princeton material

9、after all. It would have done nothing for either of us. And in the end, I hadnt needed to show her anything. I was only showing myself.34. How did the author feel when she arrived at the counselors office?A. nervousB. proudC. discouragedD. excited35. What did she remember about things the counselor

10、said to her?A. positive and helpful suggestionsB. praise of her grades and test scoresC. realistic plans of college applicationD. judgment of where she didnt belong36. What made her successful admission to Princeton?A. belief in herselfB. lowering her sightsC. help from her teacherD. support from he

11、r parentsBSomething has changed at a workplace cafeteria in Birmingham. Next to the sandwiches and hot and cold dishes is a small globe symbol, coloured green, orange or red with a letter in the centre from A to E. “Meet our new eco-labels” a sign reads.Researchers at Oxford University have analysed

12、 the ingredients in every food item on the menu and given the dishes an environmental impact score, vegetable soup (an A) to the lemon, spring onion, cheese and tuna bagel(an E). They team up with the food services business Compass Group for a trial at more than a dozen of its cafeterias across the

13、UK to see if a label can change the way people eat.The challenge for the scientists designing the trial is the image the diners see on the signs. How much information do you include in a label? How do you strike a balance between effective and practical?During the pandemic, researchers ran studies o

14、n an online supermarket where people were given fake money to complete their fake shopping list. The trial gave a sense of what labels were more likely to sway people to buy eco-friendly. They round the most effective way to get people not to buy an item was to use a dark red globe symbol with the w

15、ord worse printed on it. But while effective, it had real world limitations. Youre not going to be able to get anyone to use that unless you threaten them with legislation, because they dont want to say dont buy this,said Brian Cook, the leader of the research.The next challenge is the scale, especi

16、ally in supermarkets. Going through tens of thousands of products and countless ingredients, determining the environmental impact in a supermarket would be a Herculean(艰巨的) task. To make it easier, the research team finally decided on four indicators for the trials formula: greenhouse gas emissions,

17、 biodiversity loss, water pollution, and water use. They weighted each indicator equally in their equation for overall impact.In most cases, the researchers say the biggest environmental impact will be to get people off meat. Given that the goal is to get people to shift behaviour the most correct a

18、nd scientifically reliable approach may actually not be the best approach. Clark said. He has considered that a national rollout of labels might need to be based on indicators already prioritised by businesses and mandated (强制执) by governments, to make the move as easy as possible.37. What has chang

19、ed at a workplace cafeteria i Burmingham?A. Food is marked from A to E according to its nutrition.B. Dishes are displayed with an environmental impact score.C. The ingredients in every food item are regularly analysed.D. The restaurant reopened with a sign Meet our new eco-labels.38. Which is true a

20、bout the image on the signs?A. The image does not affect consumers opinionB. The dark red globe symbol is a threat to the law.C. An effective image might not be a practical one.D. The image must carry as much information as possible39. In order to get people off meat, researchers have to _A. damage

21、the interest of the business in food industryB. put more weight on the indicator of greenhouse gas emissionsC. combine the benefit for business and the order of the governmentD. consider whether the approach is supported by scientific evidences40. What is the best title of the passage?A. Eco-friendl

22、y, Start from FoodB. Off Meat, We Will Be HealthyC. Eco-labels, A New Way We EatD. Globe Symbol, A New Trend for BusinessCThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is the latest episode in a string of environment-borne human tragedies, disastrous in its weight, reach, and results. We believe

23、that the current pandemic, the following lockdown, and the post lockdown bustle to return to normalcy will have vital positive and negative consequences for biodiversity conservation furthermore, we believe that these results present an opportunity to learn important lessons for how to deal with fut

24、ure crises.Conservation development projects requiring a mandatory（强制的）human presence, such as inspection of protected areas, treatments of diseases of wild plants and animals, and destruction of invasive alien species, may take a backseat. Without protection and with added pressures produced by hum

25、ans owing to the mass migration and unemployment in the biodiversity-rich developing world, the_species and habitats of concern may he in danger of hunting, mining, logging, and diseases. For example, centuries-old coral reefs in the Caribbean are irreversibly damaged as a result of the lack of trea

26、tment against fungal diseases.In contrast, a reduction in tourism and human presence may help species sensitive to pressure from to human thrive. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the lockdown has resulted in increase pregnancies in zoo animals, reintroduction programs of vulnerable species, and incr

27、eased sightings of wildlife close to human inhabitation from around the world.There has also been a significant decrease in noise pollution since the lockdown. Noise pollution is also known to reduce diversity, changing the community structure and interspecific interactions. Studies before the lockd

28、own have shown that noise pollution is not just an urban problem but also pervades more remote locations, including protected areas, where anthropogenic sound levels are often double the natural background noise levels. The problem can be more acute in aquatic environments because noise travels fast

29、er and farther in water.The rapid and visible changes in environment within a few weeks of the lockdown were surprising even for experts, which should create an optimistic attitude toward biodiversity conservation. The pandemic has shown us that seemingly extreme solutions and their implementation（执

30、行）, such as a mandatory lockdown of human activities for a specific duration every year, may restore the planetary environment, even if for the time being if nothing else, such temporary solutions will delay the tipping points of future environmental crises. The scientific community will need to lea

31、d from the front, in creating solutions and in steering the sociopolitical will required to carry out these solutions for a more _long-lasting process of environmental conservation. In the absence of such realization, the environment and biodiversity conservation may take an even further backseat in

32、 national and international agenda in the post-COVID-19 world.41. The coronavirus disease pandemic threatens biodiversity conservation because_.A. the lockdown has resulted in pew births of speciesB. people are busy hunting and mining during pandemicC. the pandemic changes the ways of communication

33、among speciesD. People are in dilemma for protection of biodiversity during the lockdown42. What does the underlined word in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. obsess overB. spread throughC. associate withD. wipe out43. We can learn from the last paragraph that the author _.A. hopes to have long-lasting l

34、ockdown of human activitiesB. is challenging the extreme solutions in biodiversity protectionC. has a concern about international agenda in the post-COVID-19 worldD. believes that temporary lockdown will slow the pace of environmental44. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this

35、passage?CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点） C: ConclusionA. B. C. D. 北京市昌平区实验学校2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷三、阅读选择 Whistler Olympic Park, having hosted ski jumping, cross-country skiing and biathlon (冬季两项) for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, remains an active centre for

36、competitors, the local community and visitors. Located a short drive south of Whistler, the park offers activities and programs all year-round.Winter at Whistler Olympic ParkDiscover Whistler Olympic Park through cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biathlon and more.Find yourself in the parks fantast

37、ic landscape and discover its Olympic history.Take a lesson such as ski jumping in the youth program.Gather around the outdoor open fire or in the warm Day Lodge restaurant after a day out in the snow.Summer at Whistler Olympic ParkOpen daily for tours, self-guided activities and sightseeing from 9:

38、30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.There is a small park access fee ($15/vehicle). This fee is for the benefit of local, national and international Nordic athletes for summer and winter training. Free park entry for 2020/2021 season pass holders and non-motorized vehicles.ToursOlympic Biathlon TourFeel like an Oly

39、mpian with this hands-on introduction to biathlon! On your walk to the shooting range, learn about the parks sports and history. It also provides the best angle for taking photos of the Olympic monuments.Take aim and shoot a real gun! In a mini race, including walking and running, get your heart rat

40、e up, stay focused and take aim to hit the targets!Tour Dates: Daily from June 28 September 1, 2020Ages: 8 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)Pricing: Adult $55, Youth $45E-Bike & Biathlon Adventure TourThe comfortable electric assist mountain bikes have wide wheels for a smooth ride, and a

41、n electric motor to help you climb hills with ease.Visit the Olympic monuments and enjoy breathtaking viewpoints, such as the Top of the World lookout with views of Black Tusk and surrounding mountain ranges.Test your skills at the biathlon range, shooting at Olympic targets.Tour Dates: Daily from J

42、une 28 September 1, 2020Ages: 10 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)Pricing: $95 per personFor more information, please log in from our homepage.26If you want to learn ski jumping, you should probably go to _.AOlympic Biathlon TourBWinter at Whistler Olympic ParkCSummer at Whistler Olympic

43、ParkDE-Bike & Biathlon Adventure Tour27Which group of visitors can enjoy free park entry?ASeason pass holders.BChildren under age 8.CLocals from the community.DTeenagers with parents.28What can you do during the E-bike tour?ARide a bike around the lake.BGather around the open fire.CVisit the Olympic

44、 monuments.DPhotograph monuments at the best angle.29What is the passage mainly about?AA sports and leisure centre.BExciting sports adventures.CYear-round training programs.DHistory of an Olympic Park. Its the last year of high school, and young minds are turning their attention to the thought of le

45、aving home. This seems a natural progression: parents have children; raise children; children graduate from high school and flee far from parents, returning on weekends to eat home-cooked meals. But what happens when a child loses home right before leaving?My family has lived in my home since I was

46、two years old. Seventeen years later, as I got ready to leave for university, my parents decided that it was time to move. And naturally, I panicked.This was the place I used to run around with friends; where I got sunbumed, chasing ants with sidewalk chalk; where I would sit for hours staring out,

47、making up songs about the passersby.If we were to move, the new house wouldnt be my home at all, just a strange, new place. After all, rd be moving out to go to university. But something still wasnt quite right.And then it hit me: this is what the move was really about. I wasnt concemned with losing

48、 my childhood bedroom. What was bothering me was that Id soon be completely responsible for myselfWhen I do go to university, Pll go without a safe place to come home to. Of course Iill have my familys love and support, but ll never be able to go home again.As graduating high-school students,were all in love with the idea of going away and having wild adventures if we always have someplace to retum to. Leaving the family home behind is really just growing up without a safety net. The move from one place in life to another is an i