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1、江苏省部分学校2021-2022学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试卷精选汇编阅读理解专题江苏省苏州市相城区陆慕高级中学2021-2022学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试题第二部分 阅读理解（每小题2.5分）第一节：选择最佳选项 (每小题 2.5分, 共37.5)ACelebrate the moon landing anniversary with booksAstronomy lovers are not the only ones excited about the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.Publishers are also taking n

2、ote, serving up a pile of books to mark the occasion.One Giant Leap, $29.99Charles FishmanGetting to the moon demanded a million hours of work for each hour spent in space, this book argues.Accordingly, the story focuses on the engineers, coders, project managers and others who worked hard to get th

3、e Apollo program off the ground.Moonbound, $35Jonathan FetterVormColorful and detailed, the comicstyle illustrations (连环画风格的插图) in this book bring the moon landing to life.Much of the astronauts dialog is based on real recordings, making the book particularly reliable.The Apollo Missions, $19.99Davi

4、d BakerA former NASA engineer uses photographs, illustrations, blueprints and other documents to guide readers through a clear history of the space race and the Apollo program, from the beginnings of rocket science to the successful return home of the Apollo 11 crew.The Mission of a Lifetime, $22Bas

5、il HeroThe Apollo astronauts rarely gave personal interviews.But now that theyre getting older, the astronauts are starting to get introspective (内省的)This book deals with conversations with the 12 astronauts who have general wisdom on overcoming fear and appreciating life.1. What makes the content o

6、f Moonbound reliable?A. The authors fame.B. The personal interviews.C. The colorful illustrations.D. The related real recordings.2. Which of the following should you read if you want to learn about the history of the space race?A. One Giant Leap.B. Moonbound.C. The Apollo Missions.D. The Mission of

7、a Lifetime.3. Who is the text intended for?A. Big publishers.B. Astronomy lovers.C. Leading scientists.D. Inexperienced astronauts.BSigns posted up and down the school hallway didnt let me forget: Snowball Dance-Next Friday Night! No one would be asking me, the junior high school outcast. My face wa

8、s ruined, and my balance was offI had seizures without warning. All these were making my middle school life miserable. I kept my head down as I hurried to the classroom.I stepped into the office where my teacher Mrs Barrett waited. She learned that my grandmother had been teaching me to sew for year

9、s, but none of the other kids in the class knew it. Mrs Barrett called me up to her desk. “A lot of girls need help with changes on their dresses for the Snowball Dance. I thought you could help me after school, ” she said. “Sure,” I said. Together with Mrs Barrett, I sewed buttons, shortened some s

10、leeves, and lengthened others.Teresa, one of the most popular girls, came by to pick up her dress. “Roberta designed and sewed it by hand,” Mrs Barrett told her. “Its fashionable! Thanks. You must have added this brilliant belt,” she said. “I tied ribbons to the end of a pearl necklace,” I said, loo

11、king down at my shabby shoes. Teresa didnt get crowned at the dance, but her Snowball Dance dress was the talk of the school during the following week. Word quickly spread that I was actually good at something. Soon the girls were coming to me and Mrs Barrett for custom-made dresses. “We should orga

12、nize a fashion show,” Mrs Barrett said one day. We asked the girls in the office and they all wanted to participate. We had a packed auditorium for the show.“This fashion show was a great success, and better than any dance could be. I think we pushed back the boundaries of fashion, ” Mrs Barrett sai

13、d after the fashion show.Those werent the only boundaries we pushed back. Later, Mrs Barrett encouraged me to run for student body president. “The kids have known your talent, ” she said. And I was elected president of the grade. I must say its my luck to meet Mrs Barrett in my life.4. What do we kn

14、ow about the author before receiving Mrs Barretts request?A. She was well liked by her classmates.B. She wasnt interested in the dance at all.C. She felt lonely, miserable and depressed.D. She was unlucky, sensitive, but optimistic.5. What did Mrs Barrett ask the author to do?A. Design a new dress f

15、or her.B. Help her with changes on the girls dresses.C. Go to the Snowball Dance with her.D. Get along with her classmates and cheer up.6. Why did Teresas dress become a popular topic in the school?A. The dress was specially designed.B. She was elected Snowball Queen.C. She helped design her own dre

16、ss.D. Teresa was the most popular girl.7. The author mainly owed her change to _.A. her special talentB. her hard workC. her friendly classmatesD. her teacher Mrs BarrettCCould being a little overweight help you live longer? A new international analysis (分析) shows a surprising answer: while obesity

17、(肥胖) increases the risk of dying early being slightly overweight reduces it. These studies included almost 3 million adults from around the world, yet the results were clearly the same, the authors of the analysis said.“If you have a medical condition, your chances, of living are slightly better if

18、you are a bit on the heavy side,” says study author Katherine Flegal, “Several factors may contribute to this finding.”“Heavier people may tend to see the doctor earlier,” she says, “and may be more likely to be treated according to the doctors advice. Obesity itself may protect the heart, or someon

19、e who is heavier might be better able to fight against a shock to the system.”For the study, Flegals team collected data on more than 2.88 million people included in 97 studies. The researchers looked at the participants (参与者) body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat that takes into consideratio

20、n a persons height and weight.The researchers found that, compared with people of normal weight, overweight people had a 6 percent lower risk of death. Obese people, however, had an 18 percent higher risk. For those who were the least obese, the risk of death was 5 percent lower than people of norma

21、l weight, but for those who were the most obese, the risk of death was 29 percent higher, the findings showed.While the study found a relation between weight and the risk of early death, it did not prove a cause-and-effect relationship. Indeed, one expert warmed that body weight alone cannot tell he

22、alth and the risk of death.“There are other factors that play a role in health,” says Dr. William, a professor at Louisiana State University. “BMI simply is a parameter (参数); it doesnt take family history, smoking, fitness, and other factors into consideration.”8. What did Flegals team do for their

23、study?A. They interviewed almost 3 million adults.B. They did 97 experiments with fat people.C. They collected data on 2.88 million people.D. They talked with doctors for medical conditions.9. Compared with people of normal weight, the least obese people had a(n)_ risk of death.A. 5 percent lowerB.

24、6 percent lowerC. 18 percent higherD. 29 percent higher10. Which of the following may Dr. William agree with?A. Weight contributes to the risk of early death.B. Weight has no relation with the risk of death.C. BMI is only a factor to judge peoples health.D. BMI alone can tell peoples health conditio

25、ns.11. What can be the suitable title for the passage?A. Obesity killsB. The thinner, the healthierC. BMI countsD. A bit overweight, a longer lifeDA competition making up Versailles literature was launched on Sina Weibo recently. So what is Versailles literature?Actually, the term has nothing to do

26、with the French palace nor with literature. It came from The Rose of Versailles, a Japanese manga series about aristocratic (贵族化的) life at the palace of Versailles in France in the late 18th century, and was coined by a Chinese influencer earlier this year. Known as humblebragging, it is a boast (吹牛

27、) disguised as a complaint. “I have too many houses. How can I decide which one to decorate?” and “I thought I lost weight this morning. So disappointed when I realized it was because I took off the huge diamond ring my boyfriend gave me last night” are some examples of Versailles literature. The in

28、tention is to show off - usually things of materialistic values, yet one ought to pretend thats not the point.As the 19th century English author Jane Austen famously wrote, “Nothing is more deceitful (欺诈的) than the appearance of humility(谦逊).” The psychology behind humblebragging is to be recognized

29、 for ones successes and be liked by others at the same time, according to scholars. In her article titled Why do people hate humblebragging? published in Psychology Today, psychologist Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne at the University of Massachusetts Amherst noted that humblebragging is a “strategy in

30、pursuit of respect” because it draws attention to ones accomplishments in a circuitous way.However, studies on social media users show that humblebragging as a self-promotion strategy does not work. In the essay Humblebragging: A distinct and ineffective self-presentation strategy, the University of

31、 North Carolina researcher Ovul Sezer and Harvard University scholars Francesca Gino and Michael Norton concluded from their research that humblebraggers are perceived more negatively than straight braggers due to the formers insincerity. “The critical factor differentiating the two groups of people

32、 is sincerity. People dont like braggers, but they at least see them as more sincere than humblebraggers,” said Francesca Gino.So, how can we annoy humblebraggers back? “Just pretend you dont get whatever it is they try to show off,” a netizen advised. “And respond with genuine sympathy for their co

33、mplaints.”12. Which of the following statements is typical of “Versailles literature”?A. You know who my father is? My father is Li Gang.B. Got five offers to date. Im at a loss which to choose.C. Its a headache how to make my son tidy up his room regularly.D. Im fed up with living in the countrysid

34、e with no shopping malls around.13. What is the psychology behind humblebragging?A. To win others sympathy.B. To earn others admiration.C. To show his/her sincerity.D. To mask his/her complaint.14. What does the underlined world “circuitous” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. IndirectB. Comic.C. Obviou

35、s.D. Sharp.15. What cant be inferred from the passage?A. Braggers are relatively more sincere than humblebraggers.B. Humblebragging is an artificial appearance of being humble.C. To respond with real sympathy will discourage humblebraggers.D. If you want to be perceived positively, try using Versail

36、les literature.江苏省连云港市赣榆智贤中学2021-2022学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试题第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMarineLand Theme ParkWith numerous rides, a variety of wildlife from both land and sea and shows filled with action-packed excitement, no wonder its a hit

37、with visitors from all over the world. Whether riding on the worlds biggest steel roller coaster, Dragon Mountain, or enjoying a show filled with fun-loving dolphins and intelligent whales, youre sure to have the time of your life at MarineLand. Having been in business for more than 50 years, this p

38、ark has something for every member of the family!HighlightsAttractions:The King Waldorf Stadium Show：This entertaining, educational and heart-warming show features dolphins, white whales, sea lions, and walruses and is sure to leave you in awe as well as help you understand and appreciate these wond

39、erful marine mammals(海洋哺乳动物).Arctic Cove: It featuring one of the largest white whale collections in the world, visitors are able to purchase a pass to Arctic Cove where they can touch and feed the whales as well as view them underwater.Friendship Cove: Breathtaking underwater viewing allows you to

40、enter the magic world of the killer whale below the water surface or on a surface level walkway.Hotels：Villager Lodge: It is located in Niagara Falls, Ontario.Diplomat Inn: Within half a mile of the Skylon Tower, it is the choice for an inexpensive location.Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel&Spa

41、: It is close to popular attractions and the Scotiabank Convention Center.Days Inn Lundys Lane: It is located just two miles from the gorgeous Niagara Falls and the Skylon Tower Observation Deck.Hours of Operation:10:00 am-5:00 pm(Sept. 11thOct. 13th)Phone:417823098121. What can be learned about Mar

42、ineLand Theme Park?A. It is only suitable for kids.B. It was opened fifty years ago.C. It has both land and marine animals.D. It has the worlds biggest roller coaster.22. What is special about Arctic Cove?A. It has the largest white whale collection in the world.B. It allows visitors to enter the ma

43、gic world of the killer whale.C. It features an entertaining show starring various marine mammals.D. It provides visitors with a chance to interact with white whales personally.23. Which hotel suits you best if you have a tight budget?A. Diplomat Inn.B. Villager Lodge.C. Days Inn Lundys Lane.D. Marr

44、iott Niagara Fails Fallsview Hotel&Spa.BEinstein was not only the outstanding scientist of the 20th century, but also a gifted and enthusiastic musician. He once said that had he not been a scientist, he would have been a musician. “Life without playing music is unthinkable for me，” he said. “I live

45、 my daydreams in music. I get most joy in life out of music.”Einsteins mother, Pauline, was a talented pianist who brought music to life in the family home. Einstein began to learn the violin at the age of 6. However, he worked hard until discovering the joys of Mozarts sonatas (奏鸣曲) at the age of 1

46、3. From that point on, although he had no further lessons, his violin remained his companion (伴侣)When Einstein moved to Aarau in Switzerland in 1895 to complete his schooling, he seemed to have devoted a good deal of his time to music. Just before his 17th birthday Einstein played at a music examina

47、tion in the school. The examiner reported that “a student called Einstein shone in a deeply felt performance of one of the Beethoven sonatas”. In addition to his great skill in playing the violin, he also played the piano and, in particular, loved to improvise (即兴创作)In later life, Einsteins reputati

48、on as a physicist often led to invitations to perform at benefit concerts, which he generally accepted happily. At one such event, a critic not knowing Einsteins real reputation as a physicist wrote, “Einstein plays excellently. However, his worldwide reputation is undeserved. There are many violinists who are just as good.”Probably the summary of Einstein the violinist that comes nearest to the mark comes from his friend Janos Plesch, who wrote, “There are many musicians with much better skills, but none, I believe, who ever played with