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陕西省商洛市
2019-2022三年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编
阅读理解
陕西省商洛市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节 ( 共 15 小题;每小题2 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
The Innovation Cup 2022
The 2022 Innovation Cup in its 12th year brings together a promising new generation of academic talents from different fields including the company's senior management, research ers, and accomplished retirees. It's aimed at advancing science and technology,
What's in it for you!
If you're a postgraduate student with interest in the pharmaceutical(制药的)and chemi cal industry, the Innovation Cup is your chance to gain in-depth knowledge about pharmaceu- tical and chemical research and development. Also you can explore job opportunities at our company and visit the innovation summer camp near Frankfurt am Main, Germany, You can take your chance to win the Innovation Cup along with EUR 20, 000 with your team. All trav- el, accommodation and food expenses will be paid by our company.
Who can apply
We invite students advanced in life sciences, chemistry, physics, computer sciences and business administration from all over the world to apply for participation in the Innovation Cup. Up to 50 students will be selected.
How does it work
During a one-week Summer Camp, up to 50 selected postgraduate students will attend in-depth presentations on the pharmaceutical and chemical industry offered by our manage ment, scientists and experts
Participants will work in small teams to generate an innovative idea that addresses a scientific challenge and develop the idea into a business plan, The teams will then present their business plans to the judges who will select the best business plan and present the winning team with the Innovation Cup award and cash prize of EUR 20, 000. Top performing participants might be offered a position at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
How do you apply
Please only send your application by clicking on the link, and then select the specific team of your choice to apply for.
21. What is the feature of the 2022 Innovation Cup
A. It is a relatively expensive program.
B. It is an annual national event.
C, It is mainly intended for children.
D. It is a meeting of great minds.
22. What can the excellent participants probably enjoy
A. A chance to travel around the world.
B. A promotion in a big company.
C. A medal worth 20, 000 dollars.
D. An employment opportunity.
23. Where can the text be found
A. In a textbook B. In a science paper. C. On a website. D. On a poster.
B
In March, I traveled to Kakuma, Kenya with UNICEF(联合国儿童基金会), to learn what it was like for refugees(难民)to live there and go to their schools. Most of my time, however, was spent with kids in schools.
Head teacher of Mogadishu Primary School, Pascal Lukosi, greeted me in the office. The school had 2, 815 students who sat shoulder to shoulder in the classroom. I quickly did the math: one teacher for every 134 students. Crammed classrooms are common in Kakuma's schools. And many kids don't go to school at the proper age.
Motorbikes, called boda-bodas, are the main means of transportation on Kakuma's roads. There are no buses, and most of the kids walk to school. For some, the trip takes more than an hour each way. I asked what they usually did after school. “I bring back water and wash clothes, ”said Njema Nadai Ben, a12-year-old boy. There is a severe shortage of running water here, so refugees have to walk to one of the camp's wells to get water.
What about homework “We don't have lights to read at night, ”explained Rachel Akol Dau aged 17. Homes there also lack electricity. In spite of the conditions, Rachel and other students find their way to study. "I light firewood. That gives me light, ”She told me. “I want to change the future of my family. ”
At Morneau Shepell Secondary School for Girls, students wake at 4:30, eat breakfast at 6:00, and start the class at 7:30. “The school is there to give the girls a safe place, ”said Mohamud Hure, a UN officer in Kakuma. In one classroom, students announced to visitors what they wanted to do in life. Most of them dreamed of becoming doctors, lawyers and engineers.
When I left, I took a picture of Rose, the girl I met on my first day. She dreams of a career as a doctor. This year, she'll graduate from primary school. “It's education that brings me faith in changing my life, ”said Rose.
24. What does the underlined word “Crammed” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Large. B. Clean. C. Overcrowded. D. Damaged.
25. What do we know about the kids in Kakuma
A. They lead a very tough life.
B. They begin to study at an early age.
C. They always go to school by boda-boda.
D. They have a busy and stressful school life.
26. Which of the following can best describe Rachel
A. Creative and generous. B. Caring and far-sighted.
C. Confident and cautious. D. Modest and determined.
27. What do the kids think of education
A. It is valueless. B. It is out of reach.
C. It rids them of unfairness. D. It gives them hope.
C
New research has found that people with mild cognitive impairment(认知损坏)may not necessarily develop dementia(痴呆)and, in fact, having higher education and advanced language skills more than doubles their chances of returning to normal. The study, led by researchers at the University of Waterloo, may reassure those with mild cognitive impairment as it contradicts a common assumption that the condition is simply an early stage of dementia. People with mild cognitive impairment show signs of cognitive decline, but not enough to prevent them from performing typical daily tasks. They have been considered at higher risk of progressing to the more severe cognitive decline seen in dementia.
“Possessing high cognitive reserve, based on education, high academic grades, and writ- ten language skills, may predict what happens years after someone receives a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, ”said Suzanne Tyas, a professor in the School of Public Health Sciences at Waterloo and lead author. “Even after considering age, genetics and established risk factors for dementiawe found that higher levels of education more than doubled the chances that people with mild cognitive impairment would return to normal cognition instead of progressing to dementia. ”
The study's findings have meanings for treatment and research in people with mild cognitive impairment. “If individuals with higher cognitive reserve are more likely to improve even without treatment, then this needs to be taken into consideration when recruiting participants for cinical trials of prospective treatments and when interpreting the results of these trials, ” Tvas said, adding there's no cure for most causes of dementia, so prevention is key.
28. About mild cognitive impairment, which is consistent with the new study
A. It results in dementia.
B. It is an early stage of dementia.
C. It will stop people's daily action,
D. It doesn't surely lead to dementia.
29, How is one's cognitive reserve assessed
A. Through level of education. B. Through social frequency.
C. Through personal income D. Through personal relationship.
30. What is the most significant to dementia
A. Proper cure. B. Medical care.
C. Specific medicine. D. Early prevention.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. People with cognitive impairment show cognitive decline.
B. Age and genetics are established risk factors for dementia.
C. Higher education and language skills may help stop dementia.
D. A study focuses on the consequence of cognitive impairment.
D
Researchers from The University of Queensland(UQ)have helped design a new app to protect birds at risk of extinction across the world by eliminating language barriers among scientists. The Bird Language Diversity web app will help provide a “birds eye view”, ensuring vital information is shared to improve worldwide conservation.
UQ's Dr Pablo Negret said the research team analysed more than 10, 000 bird species, and found that 1, 587 species have 10 languages or more spoken within their distributions, “Scientific information on species can be spread across different languages, and valuable information can go missing or get lost in translation, ”Dr Negret said. “Without enough sharing of information this can affect the effectiveness of conservation measures
Take the common bird Pochard for example. It is classified as vulnerable species(易危 种)and crosses 108 countries in Europe, Asia and north Africa, where a total of 75 official languages are spoken. The survival of the common Pochard, and so many other species, depends on effective cooperation and policy agreements among people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
This app reveals where threatened and migratory birds(候鸟)exist geographically, in relation to the language spoken in those regions. “We hope the app will encourage researcher and conservation organisations to interact with their peers in other regions, especially if the speak different languages, and be a starting point to allow everyone to work together to protect threatened species, ”Dr Negret said.
Dr Tatsuya Amano, a researcher and the co-author of the paper, said this work coul( extend further than bird species. “Any species, whether they're mammals, amphibians(两极 动物), or plants, with a range crossing multiple countries will be impacted by language barriers, as well as species that migrate across different countries, such as marine species an butterflies, ”he said. "The significance of the impact of poor communication on such an important issue is evident, and is the reason why we're working hard to improve science communication across languages.
32. What does the underlined word "eliminating" in paragraph 1 mean
A. Breaking down. B. Coming across
C. Putting up with D. Giving in to
33. What is the function of adequate sharing of information
A. Ensuring the effectiveness of protective measures
B. Helping scientists take different measures accordingly.
C. Spreading knowledge of the diversity of birds worldwide.
D. Compromising the effectiveness of conservation measures
34. What is shown on the app
A. The producer of the app
B. The location of endangered birds
C. The organizations involved.
D. The information of new geographers.
35. What can be the best title for the text
A. Birds Protection ls an Urgency
B. A New Bird App Helps Learn Languages
C. A New Bird App Spreads Its Wings
D. Poor Communication Impacts Cooperation
陕西省商洛市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节（共15小题;每小题2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
Top Four Places to Visit in and around Bali
Ubud
Ubud is pretty away from the beaches. It is considered the cultural center of Bali, where you will discover the art and spirit of Bali and learn about Balinese religion through paintings, dance, and other art forms. You could drink a beer while watching a local band perform, but most people come here for the cultural appreciation.
Nusa Lembongan
This tiny island off the coast of Bali is where many people miss their journey plans, but it is a must-see, It is the perfect place to stay for a couple of nights, The roads are not good, but the island itself is so beautiful and quiet.
Sanur
Sanur is an especially relaxing beach town. It's close to the airport and Kuta. It's also the starting place to explore Nusa Lembongan.
Kuta
The beach of Kuta is great for surfing. It is crowded and you won't get far without someone trying to get you to rent a surfboard or buy something. The main town is a mixture of market stands and shopping malls containing the biggest brands, from Zara to Ralph Lauren. The familiarity of the western style shops and restaurants won't give anyone too much of a culture shock.
21. Which place are you probably advised to experience Balinese culture
A. Nusa Lembongan. B. Sanur.
C. Ubud. D. Kuta.
22. What is special about Kuta
A. It is a beach town near the airport.
B. It has a convenient transportation means on it.
C. It is a shopping center and famous for surfing.
D. It is a place where you can learn Balinese history.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. An official document. B. A travel magazine.
C. A science report. D. A history book.
B
It all happened one afternoon in Carl's backyard a few years ago. We had just finished playing stickball, and I was about to go home.
“Wait a minute,” Carl yelled. He ran into his house and came back with a book for me to take home and read. All he said was, “See if you like it.”
I said absolutely nothing. I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread. Carl never asked me if I liked it or not. During the following two years Carl lent me three more books. Each time I returned them unread.
A few days after graduating from high school, Carl asked, “Benny, which college are you going to ”
“I'm not going to college.” I said.
“Why not ” he asked.
“Because my father can't afford the tuition (学费).” I answered.
“Is that it ” Carl asked. “Yes,” I said.
I lied. I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out. The following day, Carl knocked on my door and handed me a check for seventy-five dollars from his father along with the book Martin Eden. “I think that should do it.” he said.
Once again I was in shock. I was working full-time in my brother's bakery. I attended two classes at Wayne University part-time at night. Halfway through the semester, after receiving failing grades on exams and essays, I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades. I dropped out of college.
One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author.
24. What do we know about the author
A. He often told lies.
B. He quit school unwillingly.
C. He had thought little of education before.
D. He became a published author.
25. What kind of person is Carl
A Caring. B. Emotional. C. Stubborn. D. Cautious.
26. What message does Carl want to convey
A. Reading makes a rich man.
B. Reading is the journey of the soul.
C. Reading makes a person better known.
D. Reading opens up new opportunities.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. A strong desire for college B. A wish for better education
C. A wise friend D. A wise book
C
Paper is an important part of modern life. People use it in school, at work, to make artwork and books, to wrap presents and much more. Trees are the most common material for paper these days.
So how do people make paper out of trees today People first cut trees, load them onto trucks and bring them to a factory. Machines cut open the outer coverings of the trees, and cut the trees into pieces. Those pieces are boiled into a soup. After that, it is hit flat, dried and cut up into sheets of paper.
The entire process, from planting a small tree to buying your school notebook, takes a very long time. Just growing the trees takes 10 to 20 years.
Making tons of paper from trees can harm the planet. Humans cut down 80, 000 to 160,000 trees around the world every day, and use many of them to make paper. Some of those trees come from tree farms. But people also cut down forests for paper, which means that animals and birds lose their homes.
Cutting forests down also contributes to climate change, and paper factories pollute the air. After you throw paper, it often takes the paper six to nine years to break down. That's why recycling is important. It saves a lot of trees, slows climate change and helps protect endangered animals, birds and all creatures that rely on forests for their homes and food.
So if paper isn't good for the environment why don't people write on something else
The answer: They do. With computers, tablets and cellphones, people use much less paper than in the past. Maybe a day will come when we won't use paper at all — or will save it for very special books and artworks.
28. What can we know about making paper out of trees
A. It costs much money. B. It takes a lot of time.
C. It is very easy and fast. D. It is dangerous and difficult.
29. What is the impact of paper production
A. It promotes the recycling.
B. It does harm to the environment.
C. It slows down the climate change.
D. It protects the animals from losing homes.
30. How will we use paper someday in the future according to the text
A. Use it for books only. B. Use the recycled paper.
C. Treasure it occasionally. D. Use it for artworks.
31. What idea does the author want to express from the text
A. The influence of making paper on environment.
B. The wonderful experience of making paper.
C. The necessary process of making paper.
D. The good reasons for making paper.
D
According to the study posted on ScienceDirect, gardening just two to three times a week increase the benefits of better well-being as much as possible and lower stress levels.
The research explored why residents engaged with gardening and the extent to which they recognized any health benefits from the activity.
A questionnaire was handed out electronically within the UK, with 5,766 gardeners and 249 non-gardeners responding. Data was collected on factors including garden typology（类型学）, frequency of gardening and individual awareness of health and well-being.
"This is the first time the dose response（剂量效应）to gardening has been tested and the evidence from the survey strongly suggests that the more frequently you garden, the greater the health benefits," said Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) lead author Dr Lauriane Chalmin-Pui. In fact, gardening every day has the same positive impact on well-being than undertaking regular and powerful exercise like cycling or running.
When gardening, our brains are pleasantly entertained by nature around us. Gardening takes our attention away from ourselves and our stresses, therefore, it helps restore our minds and reduce unfavorable feelings.
Improving health, however, was not the main motive power to garden, but rather the direct pleasure gardening brought to the participants.
"Gardening is like effortless exercise because it doesn't feel as exhausting and hard as going to the gym for example, but we can expend similar amounts of energy," Chalmin-Pui added.
Most people say they garden for pleasure and enjoyment, so people who like gardening may be easy to be addicted to it. However, this sometimes may become a piece of good news, from the aspect of mental health. "We hope all the millions of new gardeners will be getting their daily gardening and feeling all the better for it. " Chalmin-Pui said in the interview.
32. What can be inferred about gardening from the survey
A. Improving health is the aim of the participants.
B. Gardening makes no difference to health.
C. Health benefits from frequent gardening.
D. Too much gardening always does harm to health.
33. What does the underlined word "expend" mean in paragraph 7
A. Consume. B. Make use of. C. Increase. D. Save.
34. Why do so many participants like gardening
A. It isn't exhausting. B. It is good for health.
C. It brings pleasure. D. It is like going to the gym.
35. What is Chalmin-Pui's attitude to the new gardeners' gardening
A. Carefree. B. Supportive C. Tolerant. D. Indifferent.
陕西省商洛市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节(共15小题；每小题2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
The Shanghai Disneyland theme park officially reopens to the public on May 11, 2020. During the initial reopening period, the majority of Shanghai Disneyland’s attractions, rides, shows and shopping, accommodation and dining locations will resume operations, with controlled attendance. Some interactive attractions and experiences, such as children play areas, and theater shows will remain closed.
Guests shall obey the following requirements when Shanghai Disneyland reopens:
1. Purchase dated admission tickets for Shanghai Disneyland online, as on-site sales will not be available. Annual Pass holders must make a reservation for their visit date and time on-line before their visit to the park.
2. Provide basic personal information for each guest visiting the park, including name, phone number and ID number via Shanghai Disney’s official website after purchasing a ticket and before arriving at the park. A Shanghai Disneyland Reservation QR Code will be provided after the success submission of the required identification information, and guests will be required to present the code before entering the theme park.
3. Undergo temperature screening procedures upon arrival.
4. Wear a mask during the entire visit to the park except when dining.
1. Which of the following is closed during the initial reopening period
A. The theater. B. The shop. C. The restaurant. D. The hotel.
2. What is mentioned about the Annual Pass holders in the text
A. They needn’t provide basic personal information. B. They can enter the theme park at any time.
C. They can’t use the Annual Pass at present. D. They have to book the visit in advance.
3. What is a must during the visit
A. Arriving on time. B. Wearing a mask.
C. Bringing food and water. D. Being accompanied with friends.
B
Richard Dermer is a pizza shop owner. But he is better known for his hobby. As a extraordinary kite collector, people are impressed by kites covering the walls from all over the world when they walk into his pizza shop.
Dermer worked at Hideaway. He bought the pizza shop in 1960. Then, in 1970, his game-partner and manager at Hideaway was the first to market the Japanese version of the game Go in the United States. It was this game that led Dermer to kites, and from there he took off—eventually becoming president of the American Kiefliers Association.
Dermer now has a huge kite collection. He told Collectors Weekly, “Initially, I was a novice, but I enjoyed learning, trying to acquire more about kites. And the more I got into kite festivals and collecting kites, the more I discovered and the deeper the subject became.”
What Dermer’s collection and hobby brings to the United States is an international perspective and history on kite flying. In India for example, kite flying is a fierce, sometimes violent sport, while in Thailand, kite battles reflect the war of the sexes between men and women. Kites were used in World War II, to distract German planes and for target practice.
When Dermer started stunt kite (特技风筝), it was pretty new. All the kites were triangular, and they all looked the same. But soon with his efforts, that changed. People could see kites of all shapes, sizes and colors flying in the sky. During the 1980s and 1990s kites went through quite a developmental stage where they were getting better and better as new lighter, stronger materials were being developed. Dermer even set up the new rules for judging these stunt kite competitions, which take into account how much control the flier has, and the difficulty of the moves.
4. What is Richard Dermer’s occupation
A. A plane pilot. B. A food businessman.
C. A kite seller. D. A sales manager.
5. What does the underlined word “novice” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Advanced person. B. Learned person.
C. Inexperienced person. D. Well-known person.
6. What can we learn about the kites from paragraph 4
A. Kites are not popular in the USA. B. Flying kites is illegal in Thailand.
C. Kites played a part in World War II. D. Flying kites is an interesting sport in India.
7. With the efforts of Richard Dermer, kites became ________.
A. portable B. diverse C. available D. delicate
C
To me, Shakespeare is a bit of a touchy subject in the theatre industry. I believe Shakespeare’s plays to be the most challenging in terms of language. When you have challenging language, then understanding the plot and topics will become a challenge as well. It’s like a chain. If you don’t understand it from the start, it makes things hard later on and people tend to give up on it. Regardless of all of this, I believe Shakespeare is important in the sense that it’s where true theatre started. William Shakespeare is a name everyone knows regardless of whether you enjoy his works or not.
Many high schools or colleges put on at least one Shakespeare play every few years and I like that. I think it’s important to expose students to plays that are a bit more challenging than they used to be. Of course. it’s not easy to understand these plays but then think about the people who act in those plays. When acting, you have to understand your character and not only that, you need to completely know everything going on around you as well. So to understand the script (剧本) is one thing. but to act in a Shakespeare play is a whole another thing. How about memorizing the lines That’s one of the hardest things actors have to get through. It is such heightened language that it’s almost like learning a foreign language. Shakespeare is tough and that’s what I think I love it the most. The challenge is understanding. Once you have that then you have room to play with it.
Therefore, if people walked into a Shakespeare play with more of an open mind, their experience would be so much better. There is a large amount of exploration and discovery in his plays and the experience can be really satisfying. It’s hard stuff, but it’s fascinating and we should be embracing it.
8. What’s the biggest challenge in understanding Shakespeare’s plays
A. The challenging language. B. The variety of its topic.
C. The complicated plot. D. The memorable characters.
9. What’s the author’s attitude towards putting on Shakespeare’s plays at colleges
A. Critical. B. Cautious.
C. Favorable. D. Indifferent.
10. What does the text suggest people do when enjoying Shakespeare’s plays
A. Act them out. B. Remember the lines in them.
C. Learn Shakespeare’s language. D. Enjoy them with an open mind.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. The characteristics of Shakespeare’s plays.
B. The plots and topics of Shakespeare’s plays.
C. The importance and way of enjoying Shakespeare’s plays.
D. The stress from performing Shakespeare’s plays.
D
Although air travel comes with jet lag, delays and awful food, it offers a brief digital detox—a precious few hours away from the wave of emails, messages and app announcements. But not anymore, In flight Wi-Fi is getting faster and cheaper, and is an increasingly common offering on budget and flagship airlines.
But how does in-flight Wi-Fi actually work To simplify, there are two ways for an internet signal to reach your device when you’re up in the clouds. The first is via ground based mobile broadband towers, which send signals up to the aircraft’s antennas (天线). As you travel into different sections of airspace, the plane automatically connects to signals from the nearest tower, so there is (in theory at least) no interruption to your Internet. But if you’re passing over large areas of water or particularly remote zones, connectivity can be an issue.
The second method uses satellite technology. Planes connect to satellites in space (35,000 km above the planet), which send and receive signals via receivers and transmitters. Information is transmitted to and from your smart phone via an antenna on the top of the aircraft. These are the same satellites that are used in television signals and weather forecasting. Information is passed between the ground and the plane via the satellite.
All of that technology is expensive. The costs are usually passed on to customers. Over half of the world’s aircraft will be equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi within the next few years. It is set to become a billion-dollar industry by 2020. In the near future you’ll need to find a better excuse than “Sorry I missed your message—I was on a plane”.
12. What sends signals up to the aircraft’s antennas
A. Internet companies. B. Ground-based receivers.
C. Budget and flagship airlines. D. Ground-based mobile broadband towers.
13. Who will pay for the in-flight Wi-Fi technology in the end
A. Aircraft passengers. B. Satellite company.
C. Broadband towers. D. The local government.
14. What can we infer about in-flight Wi-Fi from the last paragraph
A. It serves every customer. B. It has a bright future.
C. It develops very slow. D. It’s a high-tech industry.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. How to Use In-flight Wi-Fi B. Why Only Some Airlines Have In-flight Wi-Fi
C. Why Is In-flight Wi-Fi Expensive D. How Wi-Fi Works on a Plane
答案：
陕西省商洛市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
21～23 DDC 24～27 CABD 28～31 DADC 32～35 AABC
陕西省商洛市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了巴厘岛及周边地区的四大旅游胜地。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ubud中“ It is considered the cultural center of Bali, where you will discover the art and spirit of Bali and learn about Balinese religion through paintings, dance, and other art forms. (它被认为是巴厘岛的文化中心，在这里你可以发现巴厘岛的艺术和精神，并通过绘画、舞蹈和其他艺术形式了解巴厘宗教。)”可知，如果你想体验巴厘岛的文化，建议你去Ubud。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Kuta中第一句“The beach of Kuta is great for surfing.(Kuta的海滩很适合冲浪。)”和第三句“ The main town is a mixture of market stands and shopping malls containing the biggest brands, from Zara to Ralph Lauren.( 主要城镇有集市和购物中心，里面有Zara和Ralph Lauren等最大的品牌。)”可知，Kuta的特别之处在于，它是一个购物中心，以冲浪而闻名。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。阅读文章内容，并根据文章标题“Top Four Places to Visit in and around Bali(巴厘岛及周边地区的四大旅游胜地)”可知，本文介绍了巴厘岛及周边地区的四大旅游胜地。由此可知，本文最有可能出自一本旅游杂志。故选B。
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. D 27. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过记叙Carl借书、借钱给作者，讲述了两人之间的深厚友谊。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Each time I returned them unread. (每次我都未读就退回去)”可知，作者都不看书，说明他以前不重视教育。故选C项。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，Carl借书给作者，询问作者大学事宜，甚至借给作者75美元。由此可知，Carl是个非常关心（caring）人的人。故选A项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author. (一天，出于好奇，我拿起那本书，以为卡尔想告诉我什么。尽管困难重重，我还是继续读下去。当我读完这本书的时候，我明白了为什么：主角Martin Eden自己的教育背景也很差，但他自学成才，成为了一名出版作家)”可知，Carl想告诉作者的是，即使没有教育背景，通过阅读，人也可以成才，人生也有其他机会。故选D项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Carl这个朋友提供给作者的帮助，启迪作者人生。C项“一位明智的朋友”符合题意，适合做标题。故选C项。
【答案】28. B 29. B 30. D 31. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了造纸的过程并说明了纸的生产对环境造成的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The entire process, from planting a small tree to buying your school notebook, takes a very long time. Just growing the trees takes 10 to 20 years. (整个过程，从种植一棵小树到购买你的学校笔记本，需要很长时间。光是种树就需要10到20年)”可知，用树木造纸花费很多时间。故选B。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Making tons of paper from trees can harm the planet. (用树木制造成吨的纸会危害地球)”和文章第五段“Cutting forests down also contributes to climate change, and paper factories pollute the air. After you throw paper, it often takes the paper six to nine years to break down. (砍伐森林也会导致气候变化，造纸厂污染空气。扔完纸后，纸通常要6到9年才能分解)”可知，纸的生产会对环境造成破坏。故选B。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Maybe a day will come when we won't use paper at all — or will save it for very special books and artworks. (也许有一天，我们将不再使用纸，或者将它保存为非常特殊的书籍和艺术品)”可知，将来的某一天，我们会用纸来做艺术品。故选D。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Making tons of paper from trees can harm the planet. (用树木制造成吨的纸会危害地球)”和文章第五段“Cutting forests down also contributes to climate change, and paper factories pollute the air. After you throw paper, it often takes the paper six to nine years to break down. (砍伐森林也会导致气候变化，造纸厂污染空气。扔完纸后，纸通常要6到9年才能分解)”以及文章倒数第二段“So if paper isn't good for the environment (所以如果纸对环境不好)”可知，作者想从文本中表达造纸对环境的影响。故选A。
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明：园艺有益身体健康。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“According to the study posted on ScienceDirect, gardening just two to three times a week increase the benefits of better well-being as much as possible and lower stress levels.（根据发表在《科学直接》杂志上的研究，每周园艺两到三次就可以尽可能地提高幸福感和降低压力水平。）”可知，研究表明，经常做园艺对健康有益。故选C项。
【33题详解】
词句猜测题。根据空前“Gardening is like effortless exercise because it doesn't feel as exhausting and hard as going to the gym,（园艺就像是毫不费力的锻炼，因为它不像去健身房那样让人感到筋疲力尽和困难，）”以及空后的similar amounts of energy（同样多的能量）可推测，虽然园艺看似不费力，但是却和去健身房一样消耗（consume）相同热量。故选A项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段“Improving health, however, was not the main motive power to garden, but rather the direct pleasure gardening brought to the participants.（然而，改善健康并不是园艺主要动力，而是园艺给参与者带来的直接快乐。）”可知，参与者喜欢园艺，更多是因为它带来的愉悦。故选C项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“"We hope all the millions of new gardeners will be getting their daily gardening and feeling all the better for it. " Chalmin-Pui said in the interview.（“我们希望所有数以百万计的新园丁将得到他们的日常园艺和感觉所有更好的。” Chalmin-Pui在采访中说。）”可知，Chalmin-Pui对新园丁的园艺技术是持支持（supportive）态度的。故选B项。
陕西省商洛市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。上海迪士尼主题公园于2020年5月11日正式向公众开放，文章主要介绍了上海迪士尼主题公园重新开园时，游客在游览期间必须遵守的一些要求。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中Some interactive attractions and experiences, such as children play areas, and theater shows will remain closed.可知一些互动景点和体验，如儿童游乐区和戏剧表演将继续关闭。由此可知，电影院在最初重新开放期间是关闭的。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中Annual Pass holders must make a reservation for their visit date and time on-line before their visit to the park.可知年票持证人士必须在参观公园前，在网上预约参观日期及时间。由此可知，年票持有人必须提前预定参观时间。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段4. Wear a mask during the entire visit to the park except when dining.可知4. 除用餐外，在整个游览过程中都要戴上口罩。由此可知，参观期间必须戴口罩。故选B。
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B
【解析】
这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要介绍了比萨到老板Richard Dermer爱好收藏风筝，他的收藏和爱好给美国带来的是关于放风筝的国际视角和历史，列举了不同国家对于放风筝的看法以及历史上风筝曾经发挥的作用。如今在Richard Dermer的努力下，风筝变得多样化，人们可以看到各种形状、大小和颜色的风筝在天空中飞翔。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中Richard Dermer is a pizza shop owner.可知Richard Dermer是一家比萨店的老板。由此可知，Richard Dermer的职业是一个食品商人。故选B。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据后文but I enjoyed learning, trying to acquire more about kites.可知Dermer说自己一开始是个没经验的人，但是他喜欢学习，努力获得更多关于风筝的知识。由此可知，划线单词的意思是“没有经验的人”。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中Kites were used in World War II, to distract German planes and for target practice.可知在第二次世界大战中，风筝被用来分散德国飞机的注意力，也被用作射击练习。由此可知，风筝在第二次世界大战中发挥了作用。故选C。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段When Dermer started stunt kite (特技风筝), it was pretty new. All the kites were triangular, and they all looked the same. But soon with his efforts, that changed. People could see kites of all shapes, sizes and colors flying in the sky. During the 1980s and 1990s kites went through quite a developmental stage where they were getting better and better as new lighter, stronger materials were being developed. Dermer even set up the new rules for judging these stunt kite competitions, which take into account how much control the flier has, and the difficulty of the moves.可知当Dermer开始制作特技风筝的时候，它还是一项新发明。所有的风筝都是三角形的，它们看起来都一样。但随着他的努力，情况很快发生了变化。人们可以看到各种形状、大小和颜色的风筝在天空中飞翔。在20世纪80年代和90年代，风筝经历了一个相当大的发展阶段，随着新的更轻、更强的材料被开发出来，风筝变得越来越好。Dermer甚至为这些风筝特技比赛设立了新的评判规则，其中考虑到飞行员的控制力和动作的难度。由此可知，在Richard Dermer的努力下，风筝变得多样化。故选B。
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C
【解析】
这是一篇议论文。作者在文章中指出莎士比亚的戏剧是非常重要的，是真正的戏剧的起点，作者支持在中学或大学每隔几年上演一出莎士比亚戏剧的做法，作者还建议当人们欣赏莎士比亚的戏剧时，以开放的心态欣赏它们。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中I believe Shakespeare’s plays to be the most challenging in terms of language. When you have challenging language, then understanding the plot and topics will become a challenge as well.可知我认为莎士比亚的戏剧在语言上是最具挑战性的。当你的语言具有挑战性的时候，那么理解剧情和主题也将成为一种挑战。由此可知，理解莎士比亚戏剧最大的挑战是具有挑战性的语言。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中Many high schools or colleges put on at least one Shakespeare play every few years and I like that. I think it’s important to expose students to plays that are a bit more challenging than they used to be.可知许多中学或大学每隔几年至少上演一出莎士比亚的戏剧，我很喜欢。我觉得让学生接触比他们过去接常触到的更有挑战性的戏剧很重要。由此可推知，作者对在大学上演莎士比亚的戏剧持支持态度。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中Therefore, if people walked into a Shakespeare play with more of an open mind, their experience would be so much better.可知因此，如果人们带着更开放的心态走进莎士比亚的戏剧，他们的体验会更好。由此可知，这篇文章建议当人们欣赏莎士比亚的戏剧时，以开放的心态欣赏它们。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中Regardless of all of this, I believe Shakespeare is important in the sense that it’s where true theatre started. William Shakespeare is a name everyone knows regardless of whether you enjoy his works or not.可知不管这些，我相信莎士比亚的重要性在于它是真正的戏剧的起点。威廉·莎士比亚这个名字大家都知道，不管你喜不喜欢他的作品。以及最后一段中Therefore, if people walked into a Shakespeare play with more of an open mind, their experience would be so much better.可知因此，如果人们带着更开放的心态走进莎士比亚的戏剧，他们的体验会更好。结合作者在文章中指出莎士比亚的戏剧是非常重要的，是真正的戏剧的起点，作者支持在中学或大学每隔几年上演一出莎士比亚戏剧的做法，作者还建议当人们欣赏莎士比亚的戏剧时，以开放的心态欣赏它们。由此可知，这篇文章的主要内容是欣赏莎士比亚戏剧的重要性和方式。故选C。
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。飞机上的Wi-Fi越来越快，越来越便宜，越来越多的廉价航空公司和旗舰航空公司都提供这种服务。但是飞机上的Wi-Fi是如何工作的呢？文章主要就飞机上的Wi-Fi是如何工作的展开说明，指出飞机乘客会为机上Wi-Fi技术买单，且这项技术未来很有前景。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中The first is via ground based mobile broadband towers, which send signals up to the aircraft’s antennas (天线).可知第一种是通过地面移动宽带发射塔，将信号发送到飞机的天线上。由此可知，是地面移动宽带塔向飞机的天线发送信号。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中All of that technology is expensive. The costs are usually passed on to customers.可知所有这些技术都很昂贵。成本通常转嫁给乘客。由此可知，最终飞机乘客会为机上Wi-Fi技术买单。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中Over half of the world’s aircraft will be equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi within the next few years. It is set to become a billion-dollar industry by 2020.可知未来几年内，世界上超过一半的飞机将配备空中Wi-Fi。到2020年，它将成为一个价值十亿美元的产业。由此可推知，飞机上的Wi-Fi未来很有前景。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中But how does in-flight Wi-Fi actually work To simplify, there are two ways for an internet signal to reach your device when you’re up in the clouds.可知但是飞机上的Wi-Fi是如何工作的呢？简单地说，当你在云端时，有两种方式可以让互联网信号到达你的设备。结合文章主要说明了飞机上的Wi-Fi越来越快，越来越便宜，越来越多的廉价航空公司和旗舰航空公司都提供这种服务。但是飞机上的Wi-Fi是如何工作的呢？文章主要就飞机上的Wi-Fi是如何工作的展开说明，指出飞机乘客会为机上Wi-Fi技术买单，且这项技术未来很有前景。由此可知，D选项“Wi-Fi在飞机上是如何工作的？”最符合文章标题。故选D。
2019-2022三年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编
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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。
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The Innovation Cup 2022
The 2022 Innovation Cup in its 12th year brings together a promising new generation of academic talents from different fields including the company's senior management, research ers, and accomplished retirees. It's aimed at advancing science and technology,
What's in it for you!
If you're a postgraduate student with interest in the pharmaceutical(制药的)and chemi cal industry, the Innovation Cup is your chance to gain in-depth knowledge about pharmaceu- tical and chemical research and development. Also you can explore job opportunities at our company and visit the innovation summer camp near Frankfurt am Main, Germany, You can take your chance to win the Innovation Cup along with EUR 20, 000 with your team. All trav- el, accommodation and food expenses will be paid by our company.
Who can apply
We invite students advanced in life sciences, chemistry, physics, computer sciences and business administration from all over the world to apply for participation in the Innovation Cup. Up to 50 students will be selected.
How does it work
During a one-week Summer Camp, up to 50 selected postgraduate students will attend in-depth presentations on the pharmaceutical and chemical industry offered by our manage ment, scientists and experts
Participants will work in small teams to generate an innovative idea that addresses a scientific challenge and develop the idea into a business plan, The teams will then present their business plans to the judges who will select the best business plan and present the winning team with the Innovation Cup award and cash prize of EUR 20, 000. Top performing participants might be offered a position at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
How do you apply
Please only send your application by clicking on the link, and then select the specific team of your choice to apply for.
21. What is the feature of the 2022 Innovation Cup
A. It is a relatively expensive program.
B. It is an annual national event.
C, It is mainly intended for children.
D. It is a meeting of great minds.
22. What can the excellent participants probably enjoy
A. A chance to travel around the world.
B. A promotion in a big company.
C. A medal worth 20, 000 dollars.
D. An employment opportunity.
23. Where can the text be found
A. In a textbook B. In a science paper. C. On a website. D. On a poster.
B
In March, I traveled to Kakuma, Kenya with UNICEF(联合国儿童基金会), to learn what it was like for refugees(难民)to live there and go to their schools. Most of my time, however, was spent with kids in schools.
Head teacher of Mogadishu Primary School, Pascal Lukosi, greeted me in the office. The school had 2, 815 students who sat shoulder to shoulder in the classroom. I quickly did the math: one teacher for every 134 students. Crammed classrooms are common in Kakuma's schools. And many kids don't go to school at the proper age.
Motorbikes, called boda-bodas, are the main means of transportation on Kakuma's roads. There are no buses, and most of the kids walk to school. For some, the trip takes more than an hour each way. I asked what they usually did after school. “I bring back water and wash clothes, ”said Njema Nadai Ben, a12-year-old boy. There is a severe shortage of running water here, so refugees have to walk to one of the camp's wells to get water.
What about homework “We don't have lights to read at night, ”explained Rachel Akol Dau aged 17. Homes there also lack electricity. In spite of the conditions, Rachel and other students find their way to study. "I light firewood. That gives me light, ”She told me. “I want to change the future of my family. ”
At Morneau Shepell Secondary School for Girls, students wake at 4:30, eat breakfast at 6:00, and start the class at 7:30. “The school is there to give the girls a safe place, ”said Mohamud Hure, a UN officer in Kakuma. In one classroom, students announced to visitors what they wanted to do in life. Most of them dreamed of becoming doctors, lawyers and engineers.
When I left, I took a picture of Rose, the girl I met on my first day. She dreams of a career as a doctor. This year, she'll graduate from primary school. “It's education that brings me faith in changing my life, ”said Rose.
24. What does the underlined word “Crammed” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Large. B. Clean. C. Overcrowded. D. Damaged.
25. What do we know about the kids in Kakuma
A. They lead a very tough life.
B. They begin to study at an early age.
C. They always go to school by boda-boda.
D. They have a busy and stressful school life.
26. Which of the following can best describe Rachel
A. Creative and generous. B. Caring and far-sighted.
C. Confident and cautious. D. Modest and determined.
27. What do the kids think of education
A. It is valueless. B. It is out of reach.
C. It rids them of unfairness. D. It gives them hope.
C
New research has found that people with mild cognitive impairment(认知损坏)may not necessarily develop dementia(痴呆)and, in fact, having higher education and advanced language skills more than doubles their chances of returning to normal. The study, led by researchers at the University of Waterloo, may reassure those with mild cognitive impairment as it contradicts a common assumption that the condition is simply an early stage of dementia. People with mild cognitive impairment show signs of cognitive decline, but not enough to prevent them from performing typical daily tasks. They have been considered at higher risk of progressing to the more severe cognitive decline seen in dementia.
“Possessing high cognitive reserve, based on education, high academic grades, and writ- ten language skills, may predict what happens years after someone receives a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, ”said Suzanne Tyas, a professor in the School of Public Health Sciences at Waterloo and lead author. “Even after considering age, genetics and established risk factors for dementiawe found that higher levels of education more than doubled the chances that people with mild cognitive impairment would return to normal cognition instead of progressing to dementia. ”
The study's findings have meanings for treatment and research in people with mild cognitive impairment. “If individuals with higher cognitive reserve are more likely to improve even without treatment, then this needs to be taken into consideration when recruiting participants for cinical trials of prospective treatments and when interpreting the results of these trials, ” Tvas said, adding there's no cure for most causes of dementia, so prevention is key.
28. About mild cognitive impairment, which is consistent with the new study
A. It results in dementia.
B. It is an early stage of dementia.
C. It will stop people's daily action,
D. It doesn't surely lead to dementia.
29, How is one's cognitive reserve assessed
A. Through level of education. B. Through social frequency.
C. Through personal income D. Through personal relationship.
30. What is the most significant to dementia
A. Proper cure. B. Medical care.
C. Specific medicine. D. Early prevention.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. People with cognitive impairment show cognitive decline.
B. Age and genetics are established risk factors for dementia.
C. Higher education and language skills may help stop dementia.
D. A study focuses on the consequence of cognitive impairment.
D
Researchers from The University of Queensland(UQ)have helped design a new app to protect birds at risk of extinction across the world by eliminating language barriers among scientists. The Bird Language Diversity web app will help provide a “birds eye view”, ensuring vital information is shared to improve worldwide conservation.
UQ's Dr Pablo Negret said the research team analysed more than 10, 000 bird species, and found that 1, 587 species have 10 languages or more spoken within their distributions, “Scientific information on species can be spread across different languages, and valuable information can go missing or get lost in translation, ”Dr Negret said. “Without enough sharing of information this can affect the effectiveness of conservation measures
Take the common bird Pochard for example. It is classified as vulnerable species(易危 种)and crosses 108 countries in Europe, Asia and north Africa, where a total of 75 official languages are spoken. The survival of the common Pochard, and so many other species, depends on effective cooperation and policy agreements among people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
This app reveals where threatened and migratory birds(候鸟)exist geographically, in relation to the language spoken in those regions. “We hope the app will encourage researcher and conservation organisations to interact with their peers in other regions, especially if the speak different languages, and be a starting point to allow everyone to work together to protect threatened species, ”Dr Negret said.
Dr Tatsuya Amano, a researcher and the co-author of the paper, said this work coul( extend further than bird species. “Any species, whether they're mammals, amphibians(两极 动物), or plants, with a range crossing multiple countries will be impacted by language barriers, as well as species that migrate across different countries, such as marine species an butterflies, ”he said. "The significance of the impact of poor communication on such an important issue is evident, and is the reason why we're working hard to improve science communication across languages.
32. What does the underlined word "eliminating" in paragraph 1 mean
A. Breaking down. B. Coming across
C. Putting up with D. Giving in to
33. What is the function of adequate sharing of information
A. Ensuring the effectiveness of protective measures
B. Helping scientists take different measures accordingly.
C. Spreading knowledge of the diversity of birds worldwide.
D. Compromising the effectiveness of conservation measures
34. What is shown on the app
A. The producer of the app
B. The location of endangered birds
C. The organizations involved.
D. The information of new geographers.
35. What can be the best title for the text
A. Birds Protection ls an Urgency
B. A New Bird App Helps Learn Languages
C. A New Bird App Spreads Its Wings
D. Poor Communication Impacts Cooperation
陕西省商洛市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节（共15小题;每小题2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
Top Four Places to Visit in and around Bali
Ubud
Ubud is pretty away from the beaches. It is considered the cultural center of Bali, where you will discover the art and spirit of Bali and learn about Balinese religion through paintings, dance, and other art forms. You could drink a beer while watching a local band perform, but most people come here for the cultural appreciation.
Nusa Lembongan
This tiny island off the coast of Bali is where many people miss their journey plans, but it is a must-see, It is the perfect place to stay for a couple of nights, The roads are not good, but the island itself is so beautiful and quiet.
Sanur
Sanur is an especially relaxing beach town. It's close to the airport and Kuta. It's also the starting place to explore Nusa Lembongan.
Kuta
The beach of Kuta is great for surfing. It is crowded and you won't get far without someone trying to get you to rent a surfboard or buy something. The main town is a mixture of market stands and shopping malls containing the biggest brands, from Zara to Ralph Lauren. The familiarity of the western style shops and restaurants won't give anyone too much of a culture shock.
21. Which place are you probably advised to experience Balinese culture
A. Nusa Lembongan. B. Sanur.
C. Ubud. D. Kuta.
22. What is special about Kuta
A. It is a beach town near the airport.
B. It has a convenient transportation means on it.
C. It is a shopping center and famous for surfing.
D. It is a place where you can learn Balinese history.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. An official document. B. A travel magazine.
C. A science report. D. A history book.
B
It all happened one afternoon in Carl's backyard a few years ago. We had just finished playing stickball, and I was about to go home.
“Wait a minute,” Carl yelled. He ran into his house and came back with a book for me to take home and read. All he said was, “See if you like it.”
I said absolutely nothing. I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread. Carl never asked me if I liked it or not. During the following two years Carl lent me three more books. Each time I returned them unread.
A few days after graduating from high school, Carl asked, “Benny, which college are you going to ”
“I'm not going to college.” I said.
“Why not ” he asked.
“Because my father can't afford the tuition (学费).” I answered.
“Is that it ” Carl asked. “Yes,” I said.
I lied. I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out. The following day, Carl knocked on my door and handed me a check for seventy-five dollars from his father along with the book Martin Eden. “I think that should do it.” he said.
Once again I was in shock. I was working full-time in my brother's bakery. I attended two classes at Wayne University part-time at night. Halfway through the semester, after receiving failing grades on exams and essays, I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades. I dropped out of college.
One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author.
24. What do we know about the author
A. He often told lies.
B. He quit school unwillingly.
C. He had thought little of education before.
D. He became a published author.
25. What kind of person is Carl
A Caring. B. Emotional. C. Stubborn. D. Cautious.
26. What message does Carl want to convey
A. Reading makes a rich man.
B. Reading is the journey of the soul.
C. Reading makes a person better known.
D. Reading opens up new opportunities.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. A strong desire for college B. A wish for better education
C. A wise friend D. A wise book
C
Paper is an important part of modern life. People use it in school, at work, to make artwork and books, to wrap presents and much more. Trees are the most common material for paper these days.
So how do people make paper out of trees today People first cut trees, load them onto trucks and bring them to a factory. Machines cut open the outer coverings of the trees, and cut the trees into pieces. Those pieces are boiled into a soup. After that, it is hit flat, dried and cut up into sheets of paper.
The entire process, from planting a small tree to buying your school notebook, takes a very long time. Just growing the trees takes 10 to 20 years.
Making tons of paper from trees can harm the planet. Humans cut down 80, 000 to 160,000 trees around the world every day, and use many of them to make paper. Some of those trees come from tree farms. But people also cut down forests for paper, which means that animals and birds lose their homes.
Cutting forests down also contributes to climate change, and paper factories pollute the air. After you throw paper, it often takes the paper six to nine years to break down. That's why recycling is important. It saves a lot of trees, slows climate change and helps protect endangered animals, birds and all creatures that rely on forests for their homes and food.
So if paper isn't good for the environment why don't people write on something else
The answer: They do. With computers, tablets and cellphones, people use much less paper than in the past. Maybe a day will come when we won't use paper at all — or will save it for very special books and artworks.
28. What can we know about making paper out of trees
A. It costs much money. B. It takes a lot of time.
C. It is very easy and fast. D. It is dangerous and difficult.
29. What is the impact of paper production
A. It promotes the recycling.
B. It does harm to the environment.
C. It slows down the climate change.
D. It protects the animals from losing homes.
30. How will we use paper someday in the future according to the text
A. Use it for books only. B. Use the recycled paper.
C. Treasure it occasionally. D. Use it for artworks.
31. What idea does the author want to express from the text
A. The influence of making paper on environment.
B. The wonderful experience of making paper.
C. The necessary process of making paper.
D. The good reasons for making paper.
D
According to the study posted on ScienceDirect, gardening just two to three times a week increase the benefits of better well-being as much as possible and lower stress levels.
The research explored why residents engaged with gardening and the extent to which they recognized any health benefits from the activity.
A questionnaire was handed out electronically within the UK, with 5,766 gardeners and 249 non-gardeners responding. Data was collected on factors including garden typology（类型学）, frequency of gardening and individual awareness of health and well-being.
"This is the first time the dose response（剂量效应）to gardening has been tested and the evidence from the survey strongly suggests that the more frequently you garden, the greater the health benefits," said Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) lead author Dr Lauriane Chalmin-Pui. In fact, gardening every day has the same positive impact on well-being than undertaking regular and powerful exercise like cycling or running.
When gardening, our brains are pleasantly entertained by nature around us. Gardening takes our attention away from ourselves and our stresses, therefore, it helps restore our minds and reduce unfavorable feelings.
Improving health, however, was not the main motive power to garden, but rather the direct pleasure gardening brought to the participants.
"Gardening is like effortless exercise because it doesn't feel as exhausting and hard as going to the gym for example, but we can expend similar amounts of energy," Chalmin-Pui added.
Most people say they garden for pleasure and enjoyment, so people who like gardening may be easy to be addicted to it. However, this sometimes may become a piece of good news, from the aspect of mental health. "We hope all the millions of new gardeners will be getting their daily gardening and feeling all the better for it. " Chalmin-Pui said in the interview.
32. What can be inferred about gardening from the survey
A. Improving health is the aim of the participants.
B. Gardening makes no difference to health.
C. Health benefits from frequent gardening.
D. Too much gardening always does harm to health.
33. What does the underlined word "expend" mean in paragraph 7
A. Consume. B. Make use of. C. Increase. D. Save.
34. Why do so many participants like gardening
A. It isn't exhausting. B. It is good for health.
C. It brings pleasure. D. It is like going to the gym.
35. What is Chalmin-Pui's attitude to the new gardeners' gardening
A. Carefree. B. Supportive C. Tolerant. D. Indifferent.
陕西省商洛市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节(共15小题；每小题2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
The Shanghai Disneyland theme park officially reopens to the public on May 11, 2020. During the initial reopening period, the majority of Shanghai Disneyland’s attractions, rides, shows and shopping, accommodation and dining locations will resume operations, with controlled attendance. Some interactive attractions and experiences, such as children play areas, and theater shows will remain closed.
Guests shall obey the following requirements when Shanghai Disneyland reopens:
1. Purchase dated admission tickets for Shanghai Disneyland online, as on-site sales will not be available. Annual Pass holders must make a reservation for their visit date and time on-line before their visit to the park.
2. Provide basic personal information for each guest visiting the park, including name, phone number and ID number via Shanghai Disney’s official website after purchasing a ticket and before arriving at the park. A Shanghai Disneyland Reservation QR Code will be provided after the success submission of the required identification information, and guests will be required to present the code before entering the theme park.
3. Undergo temperature screening procedures upon arrival.
4. Wear a mask during the entire visit to the park except when dining.
1. Which of the following is closed during the initial reopening period
A. The theater. B. The shop. C. The restaurant. D. The hotel.
2. What is mentioned about the Annual Pass holders in the text
A. They needn’t provide basic personal information. B. They can enter the theme park at any time.
C. They can’t use the Annual Pass at present. D. They have to book the visit in advance.
3. What is a must during the visit
A. Arriving on time. B. Wearing a mask.
C. Bringing food and water. D. Being accompanied with friends.
B
Richard Dermer is a pizza shop owner. But he is better known for his hobby. As a extraordinary kite collector, people are impressed by kites covering the walls from all over the world when they walk into his pizza shop.
Dermer worked at Hideaway. He bought the pizza shop in 1960. Then, in 1970, his game-partner and manager at Hideaway was the first to market the Japanese version of the game Go in the United States. It was this game that led Dermer to kites, and from there he took off—eventually becoming president of the American Kiefliers Association.
Dermer now has a huge kite collection. He told Collectors Weekly, “Initially, I was a novice, but I enjoyed learning, trying to acquire more about kites. And the more I got into kite festivals and collecting kites, the more I discovered and the deeper the subject became.”
What Dermer’s collection and hobby brings to the United States is an international perspective and history on kite flying. In India for example, kite flying is a fierce, sometimes violent sport, while in Thailand, kite battles reflect the war of the sexes between men and women. Kites were used in World War II, to distract German planes and for target practice.
When Dermer started stunt kite (特技风筝), it was pretty new. All the kites were triangular, and they all looked the same. But soon with his efforts, that changed. People could see kites of all shapes, sizes and colors flying in the sky. During the 1980s and 1990s kites went through quite a developmental stage where they were getting better and better as new lighter, stronger materials were being developed. Dermer even set up the new rules for judging these stunt kite competitions, which take into account how much control the flier has, and the difficulty of the moves.
4. What is Richard Dermer’s occupation
A. A plane pilot. B. A food businessman.
C. A kite seller. D. A sales manager.
5. What does the underlined word “novice” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Advanced person. B. Learned person.
C. Inexperienced person. D. Well-known person.
6. What can we learn about the kites from paragraph 4
A. Kites are not popular in the USA. B. Flying kites is illegal in Thailand.
C. Kites played a part in World War II. D. Flying kites is an interesting sport in India.
7. With the efforts of Richard Dermer, kites became ________.
A. portable B. diverse C. available D. delicate
C
To me, Shakespeare is a bit of a touchy subject in the theatre industry. I believe Shakespeare’s plays to be the most challenging in terms of language. When you have challenging language, then understanding the plot and topics will become a challenge as well. It’s like a chain. If you don’t understand it from the start, it makes things hard later on and people tend to give up on it. Regardless of all of this, I believe Shakespeare is important in the sense that it’s where true theatre started. William Shakespeare is a name everyone knows regardless of whether you enjoy his works or not.
Many high schools or colleges put on at least one Shakespeare play every few years and I like that. I think it’s important to expose students to plays that are a bit more challenging than they used to be. Of course. it’s not easy to understand these plays but then think about the people who act in those plays. When acting, you have to understand your character and not only that, you need to completely know everything going on around you as well. So to understand the script (剧本) is one thing. but to act in a Shakespeare play is a whole another thing. How about memorizing the lines That’s one of the hardest things actors have to get through. It is such heightened language that it’s almost like learning a foreign language. Shakespeare is tough and that’s what I think I love it the most. The challenge is understanding. Once you have that then you have room to play with it.
Therefore, if people walked into a Shakespeare play with more of an open mind, their experience would be so much better. There is a large amount of exploration and discovery in his plays and the experience can be really satisfying. It’s hard stuff, but it’s fascinating and we should be embracing it.
8. What’s the biggest challenge in understanding Shakespeare’s plays
A. The challenging language. B. The variety of its topic.
C. The complicated plot. D. The memorable characters.
9. What’s the author’s attitude towards putting on Shakespeare’s plays at colleges
A. Critical. B. Cautious.
C. Favorable. D. Indifferent.
10. What does the text suggest people do when enjoying Shakespeare’s plays
A. Act them out. B. Remember the lines in them.
C. Learn Shakespeare’s language. D. Enjoy them with an open mind.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. The characteristics of Shakespeare’s plays.
B. The plots and topics of Shakespeare’s plays.
C. The importance and way of enjoying Shakespeare’s plays.
D. The stress from performing Shakespeare’s plays.
D
Although air travel comes with jet lag, delays and awful food, it offers a brief digital detox—a precious few hours away from the wave of emails, messages and app announcements. But not anymore, In flight Wi-Fi is getting faster and cheaper, and is an increasingly common offering on budget and flagship airlines.
But how does in-flight Wi-Fi actually work To simplify, there are two ways for an internet signal to reach your device when you’re up in the clouds. The first is via ground based mobile broadband towers, which send signals up to the aircraft’s antennas (天线). As you travel into different sections of airspace, the plane automatically connects to signals from the nearest tower, so there is (in theory at least) no interruption to your Internet. But if you’re passing over large areas of water or particularly remote zones, connectivity can be an issue.
The second method uses satellite technology. Planes connect to satellites in space (35,000 km above the planet), which send and receive signals via receivers and transmitters. Information is transmitted to and from your smart phone via an antenna on the top of the aircraft. These are the same satellites that are used in television signals and weather forecasting. Information is passed between the ground and the plane via the satellite.
All of that technology is expensive. The costs are usually passed on to customers. Over half of the world’s aircraft will be equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi within the next few years. It is set to become a billion-dollar industry by 2020. In the near future you’ll need to find a better excuse than “Sorry I missed your message—I was on a plane”.
12. What sends signals up to the aircraft’s antennas
A. Internet companies. B. Ground-based receivers.
C. Budget and flagship airlines. D. Ground-based mobile broadband towers.
13. Who will pay for the in-flight Wi-Fi technology in the end
A. Aircraft passengers. B. Satellite company.
C. Broadband towers. D. The local government.
14. What can we infer about in-flight Wi-Fi from the last paragraph
A. It serves every customer. B. It has a bright future.
C. It develops very slow. D. It’s a high-tech industry.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. How to Use In-flight Wi-Fi B. Why Only Some Airlines Have In-flight Wi-Fi
C. Why Is In-flight Wi-Fi Expensive D. How Wi-Fi Works on a Plane
答案：
陕西省商洛市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
21～23 DDC 24～27 CABD 28～31 DADC 32～35 AABC
陕西省商洛市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了巴厘岛及周边地区的四大旅游胜地。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ubud中“ It is considered the cultural center of Bali, where you will discover the art and spirit of Bali and learn about Balinese religion through paintings, dance, and other art forms. (它被认为是巴厘岛的文化中心，在这里你可以发现巴厘岛的艺术和精神，并通过绘画、舞蹈和其他艺术形式了解巴厘宗教。)”可知，如果你想体验巴厘岛的文化，建议你去Ubud。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Kuta中第一句“The beach of Kuta is great for surfing.(Kuta的海滩很适合冲浪。)”和第三句“ The main town is a mixture of market stands and shopping malls containing the biggest brands, from Zara to Ralph Lauren.( 主要城镇有集市和购物中心，里面有Zara和Ralph Lauren等最大的品牌。)”可知，Kuta的特别之处在于，它是一个购物中心，以冲浪而闻名。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。阅读文章内容，并根据文章标题“Top Four Places to Visit in and around Bali(巴厘岛及周边地区的四大旅游胜地)”可知，本文介绍了巴厘岛及周边地区的四大旅游胜地。由此可知，本文最有可能出自一本旅游杂志。故选B。
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. D 27. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过记叙Carl借书、借钱给作者，讲述了两人之间的深厚友谊。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Each time I returned them unread. (每次我都未读就退回去)”可知，作者都不看书，说明他以前不重视教育。故选C项。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，Carl借书给作者，询问作者大学事宜，甚至借给作者75美元。由此可知，Carl是个非常关心（caring）人的人。故选A项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author. (一天，出于好奇，我拿起那本书，以为卡尔想告诉我什么。尽管困难重重，我还是继续读下去。当我读完这本书的时候，我明白了为什么：主角Martin Eden自己的教育背景也很差，但他自学成才，成为了一名出版作家)”可知，Carl想告诉作者的是，即使没有教育背景，通过阅读，人也可以成才，人生也有其他机会。故选D项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Carl这个朋友提供给作者的帮助，启迪作者人生。C项“一位明智的朋友”符合题意，适合做标题。故选C项。
【答案】28. B 29. B 30. D 31. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了造纸的过程并说明了纸的生产对环境造成的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The entire process, from planting a small tree to buying your school notebook, takes a very long time. Just growing the trees takes 10 to 20 years. (整个过程，从种植一棵小树到购买你的学校笔记本，需要很长时间。光是种树就需要10到20年)”可知，用树木造纸花费很多时间。故选B。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Making tons of paper from trees can harm the planet. (用树木制造成吨的纸会危害地球)”和文章第五段“Cutting forests down also contributes to climate change, and paper factories pollute the air. After you throw paper, it often takes the paper six to nine years to break down. (砍伐森林也会导致气候变化，造纸厂污染空气。扔完纸后，纸通常要6到9年才能分解)”可知，纸的生产会对环境造成破坏。故选B。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Maybe a day will come when we won't use paper at all — or will save it for very special books and artworks. (也许有一天，我们将不再使用纸，或者将它保存为非常特殊的书籍和艺术品)”可知，将来的某一天，我们会用纸来做艺术品。故选D。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Making tons of paper from trees can harm the planet. (用树木制造成吨的纸会危害地球)”和文章第五段“Cutting forests down also contributes to climate change, and paper factories pollute the air. After you throw paper, it often takes the paper six to nine years to break down. (砍伐森林也会导致气候变化，造纸厂污染空气。扔完纸后，纸通常要6到9年才能分解)”以及文章倒数第二段“So if paper isn't good for the environment (所以如果纸对环境不好)”可知，作者想从文本中表达造纸对环境的影响。故选A。
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明：园艺有益身体健康。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“According to the study posted on ScienceDirect, gardening just two to three times a week increase the benefits of better well-being as much as possible and lower stress levels.（根据发表在《科学直接》杂志上的研究，每周园艺两到三次就可以尽可能地提高幸福感和降低压力水平。）”可知，研究表明，经常做园艺对健康有益。故选C项。
【33题详解】
词句猜测题。根据空前“Gardening is like effortless exercise because it doesn't feel as exhausting and hard as going to the gym,（园艺就像是毫不费力的锻炼，因为它不像去健身房那样让人感到筋疲力尽和困难，）”以及空后的similar amounts of energy（同样多的能量）可推测，虽然园艺看似不费力，但是却和去健身房一样消耗（consume）相同热量。故选A项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段“Improving health, however, was not the main motive power to garden, but rather the direct pleasure gardening brought to the participants.（然而，改善健康并不是园艺主要动力，而是园艺给参与者带来的直接快乐。）”可知，参与者喜欢园艺，更多是因为它带来的愉悦。故选C项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“"We hope all the millions of new gardeners will be getting their daily gardening and feeling all the better for it. " Chalmin-Pui said in the interview.（“我们希望所有数以百万计的新园丁将得到他们的日常园艺和感觉所有更好的。” Chalmin-Pui在采访中说。）”可知，Chalmin-Pui对新园丁的园艺技术是持支持（supportive）态度的。故选B项。
陕西省商洛市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。上海迪士尼主题公园于2020年5月11日正式向公众开放，文章主要介绍了上海迪士尼主题公园重新开园时，游客在游览期间必须遵守的一些要求。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中Some interactive attractions and experiences, such as children play areas, and theater shows will remain closed.可知一些互动景点和体验，如儿童游乐区和戏剧表演将继续关闭。由此可知，电影院在最初重新开放期间是关闭的。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中Annual Pass holders must make a reservation for their visit date and time on-line before their visit to the park.可知年票持证人士必须在参观公园前，在网上预约参观日期及时间。由此可知，年票持有人必须提前预定参观时间。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段4. Wear a mask during the entire visit to the park except when dining.可知4. 除用餐外，在整个游览过程中都要戴上口罩。由此可知，参观期间必须戴口罩。故选B。
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B
【解析】
这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要介绍了比萨到老板Richard Dermer爱好收藏风筝，他的收藏和爱好给美国带来的是关于放风筝的国际视角和历史，列举了不同国家对于放风筝的看法以及历史上风筝曾经发挥的作用。如今在Richard Dermer的努力下，风筝变得多样化，人们可以看到各种形状、大小和颜色的风筝在天空中飞翔。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中Richard Dermer is a pizza shop owner.可知Richard Dermer是一家比萨店的老板。由此可知，Richard Dermer的职业是一个食品商人。故选B。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据后文but I enjoyed learning, trying to acquire more about kites.可知Dermer说自己一开始是个没经验的人，但是他喜欢学习，努力获得更多关于风筝的知识。由此可知，划线单词的意思是“没有经验的人”。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中Kites were used in World War II, to distract German planes and for target practice.可知在第二次世界大战中，风筝被用来分散德国飞机的注意力，也被用作射击练习。由此可知，风筝在第二次世界大战中发挥了作用。故选C。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段When Dermer started stunt kite (特技风筝), it was pretty new. All the kites were triangular, and they all looked the same. But soon with his efforts, that changed. People could see kites of all shapes, sizes and colors flying in the sky. During the 1980s and 1990s kites went through quite a developmental stage where they were getting better and better as new lighter, stronger materials were being developed. Dermer even set up the new rules for judging these stunt kite competitions, which take into account how much control the flier has, and the difficulty of the moves.可知当Dermer开始制作特技风筝的时候，它还是一项新发明。所有的风筝都是三角形的，它们看起来都一样。但随着他的努力，情况很快发生了变化。人们可以看到各种形状、大小和颜色的风筝在天空中飞翔。在20世纪80年代和90年代，风筝经历了一个相当大的发展阶段，随着新的更轻、更强的材料被开发出来，风筝变得越来越好。Dermer甚至为这些风筝特技比赛设立了新的评判规则，其中考虑到飞行员的控制力和动作的难度。由此可知，在Richard Dermer的努力下，风筝变得多样化。故选B。
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C
【解析】
这是一篇议论文。作者在文章中指出莎士比亚的戏剧是非常重要的，是真正的戏剧的起点，作者支持在中学或大学每隔几年上演一出莎士比亚戏剧的做法，作者还建议当人们欣赏莎士比亚的戏剧时，以开放的心态欣赏它们。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中I believe Shakespeare’s plays to be the most challenging in terms of language. When you have challenging language, then understanding the plot and topics will become a challenge as well.可知我认为莎士比亚的戏剧在语言上是最具挑战性的。当你的语言具有挑战性的时候，那么理解剧情和主题也将成为一种挑战。由此可知，理解莎士比亚戏剧最大的挑战是具有挑战性的语言。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中Many high schools or colleges put on at least one Shakespeare play every few years and I like that. I think it’s important to expose students to plays that are a bit more challenging than they used to be.可知许多中学或大学每隔几年至少上演一出莎士比亚的戏剧，我很喜欢。我觉得让学生接触比他们过去接常触到的更有挑战性的戏剧很重要。由此可推知，作者对在大学上演莎士比亚的戏剧持支持态度。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中Therefore, if people walked into a Shakespeare play with more of an open mind, their experience would be so much better.可知因此，如果人们带着更开放的心态走进莎士比亚的戏剧，他们的体验会更好。由此可知，这篇文章建议当人们欣赏莎士比亚的戏剧时，以开放的心态欣赏它们。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中Regardless of all of this, I believe Shakespeare is important in the sense that it’s where true theatre started. William Shakespeare is a name everyone knows regardless of whether you enjoy his works or not.可知不管这些，我相信莎士比亚的重要性在于它是真正的戏剧的起点。威廉·莎士比亚这个名字大家都知道，不管你喜不喜欢他的作品。以及最后一段中Therefore, if people walked into a Shakespeare play with more of an open mind, their experience would be so much better.可知因此，如果人们带着更开放的心态走进莎士比亚的戏剧，他们的体验会更好。结合作者在文章中指出莎士比亚的戏剧是非常重要的，是真正的戏剧的起点，作者支持在中学或大学每隔几年上演一出莎士比亚戏剧的做法，作者还建议当人们欣赏莎士比亚的戏剧时，以开放的心态欣赏它们。由此可知，这篇文章的主要内容是欣赏莎士比亚戏剧的重要性和方式。故选C。
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。飞机上的Wi-Fi越来越快，越来越便宜，越来越多的廉价航空公司和旗舰航空公司都提供这种服务。但是飞机上的Wi-Fi是如何工作的呢？文章主要就飞机上的Wi-Fi是如何工作的展开说明，指出飞机乘客会为机上Wi-Fi技术买单，且这项技术未来很有前景。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中The first is via ground based mobile broadband towers, which send signals up to the aircraft’s antennas (天线).可知第一种是通过地面移动宽带发射塔，将信号发送到飞机的天线上。由此可知，是地面移动宽带塔向飞机的天线发送信号。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中All of that technology is expensive. The costs are usually passed on to customers.可知所有这些技术都很昂贵。成本通常转嫁给乘客。由此可知，最终飞机乘客会为机上Wi-Fi技术买单。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中Over half of the world’s aircraft will be equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi within the next few years. It is set to become a billion-dollar industry by 2020.可知未来几年内，世界上超过一半的飞机将配备空中Wi-Fi。到2020年，它将成为一个价值十亿美元的产业。由此可推知，飞机上的Wi-Fi未来很有前景。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中But how does in-flight Wi-Fi actually work To simplify, there are two ways for an internet signal to reach your device when you’re up in the clouds.可知但是飞机上的Wi-Fi是如何工作的呢？简单地说，当你在云端时，有两种方式可以让互联网信号到达你的设备。结合文章主要说明了飞机上的Wi-Fi越来越快，越来越便宜，越来越多的廉价航空公司和旗舰航空公司都提供这种服务。但是飞机上的Wi-Fi是如何工作的呢？文章主要就飞机上的Wi-Fi是如何工作的展开说明，指出飞机乘客会为机上Wi-Fi技术买单，且这项技术未来很有前景。由此可知，D选项“Wi-Fi在飞机上是如何工作的？”最符合文章标题。故选D。