浙江省湖州市2019-2022学年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编：阅读理解（含答案）
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浙江省湖州市
2019-2022三年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编
阅读理解
浙江省湖州市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷
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。
A
What Is Your Next Destination
With the summer vacation drawing near, you may have already made a well-structured travel plan. But if you’re still wondering where to enjoy your holiday, here are some popular destinations for your reference. Click each title to get more details.
Taste Tea in China
The Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er features about 1.13 million tea trees. Located in China’s Yunnan Province, the region was a starting point of the legendary Ancient Tea Horse Road. Many of the region’s tea plantations remain, as do the local ethnic minority groups who preserve their own languages, customs, and festivals.
Dive Deep in Palau
When you arrive here, the stamp in your passport will include the Palau Pledge（誓约）, which all visitors must sign, promising that “the only footprints I shall leave are those that will wash away.” The eco-pledge was drafted by and for the children of these remote western Pacific islands to help preserve Palau’s culture and environment from the negative impacts of tourism.
Run Wild in Australia
Green plants are reappearing in Australia, of which some 72,000 square miles were burned during the 2019-2020 bushfires, leading to the deaths of more than a billion animals. Drive the Great Ocean Road in Victoria’s Otways region, and then take a hike at Wildlife Wonders. Wandering through bushes gives you a chance to spot koalas unique to this ecosystem.
Go Green in Germany
Mining and steel production once dominated the Ruhr Valley in German. Today, the region is repurposing previous industrial sites as parks and open air cultural spaces. The most famous is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Zeche Zollverein, now home to an outdoor swimming pool and walking paths. You can rent a bike in Essen for a car-free Ruhr Valley trip along cycling routes.
21. What can’t visitors do in the Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain
A. Experience the customs of the local ethnic minority groups.
B. Ride horses on the Ancient Tea Horse Road.
C. See a splendid view of a vast area of tea trees.
D. Have a taste of Pu’er tea.
22. Why are visitors to Palau required to make a promise
A. To experience the unique local culture.
B. To better explore the Pacific Ocean.
C. To help the children suffering poverty there.
D. To prevent potential damage brought by tourism.
23. Which trip best suits people who enjoy bike trips along cycling routes
A. Taste Tea in China. B. Dive Deep in Palau.
C. Run Wild in Australia. D. Go Green in Germany.
24. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A brochure. B. A newspaper. C. A website. D. A magazine.
B
Children start out as natural scientists. Helping them enjoy science can be easy; there’s no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. Firstly, listen to their questions. I once visited a classroom of seven-year-olds to talk about science as a job. The children asked me “textbook questions” about schooling, salary and whether I liked my job. When I finished answering, we sat in silence. Finally I said, “Now that we’ve finished with your lists, do you have questions of your own about science ”
A boy raised his hand, “Have you ever seen a grasshopper（蚱蜢）eat When I try eating leaves like that, I get a stomachache. Why ” This began a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours.
Secondly, give them time to think. Studies have shown that, after asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their “wait time” to three seconds or more, children give more logical, complete and creative answers.
Thirdly, watch your language. Once you have a child in a science discussion, don’t jump in with “That’s right” or “Very good”. These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior. But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying, “That’s interesting” or “I’d never thought of it that way before,” or coming up with more questions or ideas.
Never push a child to think, It doesn’t make sense; children are always thinking. What’s more, this can turn a conversation into a performance.
Lastly, show; don’t tell. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass（放大镜）, and they’ll understand why you want them to wash before dinner.
25. What does the underlined word “lists” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Plans. B. Ideas.
C. Textbook questions. D. Personal difficulties.
26. How can adults make children answer questions in a better way
A. By asking them to answer quickly. B. By giving them more patience.
C. By giving them a clue to the question. D. By teaching them to think logically.
27. What should adults do to encourage children in a science discussion
A. Perform good behavior. B. Give quick praise.
C. Make the discussion shorter. D. Ask more questions.
28. What’s the main idea of the text
A. How to help children enjoy science.
B. How to get along with children.
C. How to enter into a science discussion.
D. How to make a lesson more impressive for children.
C
When I was about 4 years old, I was diagnosed with a learning disability known as autism（自闭症）. It made my mom really upset and for me, it was very rough growing up with it, considering the fact that I wasn’t able to have an actual conversation until I was about 7 years old.
School was very difficult for me when I was younger. Teachers would always discuss with my parents about ways to improve my learning. I have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which allows special accommodations for school. But I still face some discrimination from school staff. I asked my mom about how that played out when I was younger.
“It was right when you were going into kindergarten,” she said. “I stopped to talk to your brother’s former kindergarten teacher and I asked her if she was ready to have you in her class the next year. And her response was, ‘I don’t think Zachary is going to be a good fit for my classroom.’” She said she was really shocked by the teacher’s response, but finally managed to find another kindergarten teacher who was willing to take me on.
My mother is a huge advocate for me. She made sure I got every treatment, camp program and accommodations. She even created a parent support group at my elementary school. She wanted to help the parents that were struggling and the ones that didn’t know how to advocate for their children.
By the time I got into middle school, I didn’t struggle at school anymore. I told a few people that I was autistic but they didn’t believe me since I looked quite normal. And that’s all thanks to my mother, whose support and loving care really helped me through those tough years.
29. The author found his growing up difficult because of _________.
A. a learning disability called Autism B. his mother’s sadness
C. his inability to speak D. the difficult school work
30. What can we know about the author from the text
A. He was diagnosed with autism when he was about 7 years old.
B. Everybody treated him nicely and he didn’t receive any discrimination at school.
C. His brother’s former kindergarten teacher refused to have him in her class.
D. His mother created a parent support group to help him overcome the disease.
31. What’s the author’s purpose of writing this article
A. To arouse people’s awareness of autism. B. To show his sufferings caused by autism.
C. To cheer up those diagnosed with autism. D. To express his gratitude to his mother.
D
Humans have been living and working on the space station for over 20 years. Their meals are packaged, though sometimes astronauts receive fresh treats from resupply missions. The longer that packaged food is stored, the more it loses nutrients like vitamin C and K.
Astronauts have successfully grown 10 different crops on the space station since 2015 and had the chance to sample（品尝）each one. The International Space Station hosted a party for astronauts on Friday as they celebrated the harvest of the first chili peppers（辣椒）grown in space. The crew finally had a chance to taste the peppers in July.
Plant Habitat-04 is one of the most complex plant experiments on the orbiting laboratory to date because peppers take much longer to grow than the previous experiment plants. After growing for four months, the peppers were harvested on Friday.
Peppers provide a great source of vitamin C, and other nutrients. Pepper plants self-pollinate（自花授粉）, so they are easy to grow, and they are a pick-and-eat crop that doesn’t have to be cooked. They are also safe to eat raw.
A side effect of life in zero gravity is that astronauts often lose some of their taste and smell, so spicy or well-seasoned foods are a favorite. Adding fresh greens or peppers allows astronauts to liven up their regular meals. But growing and tending to the plants can also produce other benefits.
Astronauts have described the joy from seeing-as well as smelling and caring for-leafy green plants that remind them of Earth.
“Growing colorful vegetables in space can have long-term benefits for physical and psychological health,” said Matt Romeyn, principal investigator for the experiment. “We are discovering that growing plants and vegetables with colors and smells helps to improve astronauts’ well-being.”
32. How is the food astronauts eat on the space station
A. Always fresh. B. Lack of nutrients.
C. Never tasty. D. Full of vitamins.
33. What makes Plant Habitat-04 one of the most complex plant experiments
A. The technology. B. Growing process.
C. The varieties of plants. D. Growing time required.
34. Which is the most probable reason for adding peppers to food for astronauts
A. Peppers are delicious. B. Peppers can improve memory.
C. Peppers help prevent diseases. D. Peppers can restore appetite.
35. Which could be the best title for the text
A. The Fun of Growing Chili Peppers in Space
B. The Agricultural Goal in the Space Mission
C. The First Chili Peppers Grown in Space
D. The Chili Peppers Used in the Space Mission
浙江省湖州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷
第一节（共10小题;每小题2.5分，满分25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。
A
In the 1994 film Forrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.
A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.
Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced from Japan to China in 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box, designed by Hong Kong -born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.
According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines come in miniature sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.
Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.
“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works in Shenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”
Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.
When someone re-makes Forrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box...”
1. Why is the famous saying in the film Forrest Gump quoted at the beginning
A. To arouse the readers’ interest. B. To present the writer’s view.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To highlight the fun of blind boxes.
2. Which of the following is the main feature that makes blind box so popular
A. Miniature sizes. B. Cute appearances.
C. Fear of the unknown. D. Mystery and uncertainty.
3. What can we learn from the passage
A. Blind box became popular in 2019 after being first introduced from Japan to China.
B. Blind box toys typically originated in pop culture varying from movies to cartoons.
C. Blind box toys was designed and named by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung.
D. When people open this simple little box, they will feel disappointed.
B
Over the years, I’ve been guilty of hastily shutting the front door to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things. But earlier this year, around Easter time, a dear friend of mine had an experience that changed my mind and perception towards these “intruders”.
Linda, who recently moved to a new neighbour hood, had been housebound all week suffering from a severe case of flu when, early one morning, there was the terrible knock on her front door. Peering out the window, she saw two young ladies demurely (端庄地) holding leaflets and a TV set model. She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about to be gently delivered. “This is the last thing I need today,” she muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.
Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door. The ladies politely turned and left in silence.
A few hours later, another knock. Linda glanced out the window and to her surprise, there were the same two ladies, back again. Really annoyed this time, she opened the door ready to give them a piece of her mind. Before she could speak, with concerned looks on their faces, these women handed Linda what looked to be a dish, saying, “We’re so sorry we disturbed you earlier. We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup. Hopefully it might make you feel a little better.”
Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being new to the area, she didn’t know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands (跑腿) so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. With that, the ladies left.
After she related this story to me, I thought about how touching this deed really was. Especially in today’s world where sadly, kindness and thoughtfulness seem so rare. I also realized that thinking about others and showing kindness is the real essence of love.
4. What does the expression “give them a piece of her mind” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Scold them severely. B. Drive them away.
C. Refuse them directly. D. Speak out her idea.
5. What can be learned about Linda from the passage
A. Linda always hastily shut the front door to many people.
B. Linda was not a little interested in any TV whatsoever.
C. Linda was very grateful to the ladies for their chicken soup.
D. Linda would buy their TV set in reward for the ladies’ chicken soup.
6. What’s the best title for the passage
A. A Chicken Soup B. Soup for the soul
C. The Real Essence of Love D. A Friend’s experience
C
“We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds... Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival in Norway in 2017, a year before his death.
Hawking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize other planets. That way, if an asteroid, a terrible disease, nuclear war, or some other disaster strikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still have a chance. Mars is one of the most tempting destinations. NASA, the United Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we risk going extinct, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a conference in 2013.
But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that it’s just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live. It’s not even clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers there is deadly radiation that bombards the planet.
Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgent projects here on Earth, like dealing with poverty or climate change. Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.
In addition moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives there. Mars seems uninhabited, but it could possibly host microbial life. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel that’s too much of a risk to take.
What do you think Should humans colonize outer space or stay home
7. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Many experts insist that humans should take the risk.
B. Mars is the most attractive destinations for human beings.
C. Hawking firmly believes the only way to save humans is moving to Mars.
D. All the other experts don’t agree with Hawking’s idea.
8. Why do some experts disagree with the plan to colonize Mars
A. It will cost much more money to settle on Mars than on Earth.
B. It is too long a distance from the Earth to the Mars.
C. Human visitors will bring diseases to Martian environment.
D. The deadly radiation that bombards the planet is the biggest danger.
9. What’s the writing purpose of the passage
A. To raise people’s awareness of protecting the environment.
B. To present different opinions on whether to move to the Mars.
C To arouse readers’ reflection on whether to colonize outer space.
D. To inspire people to deal with the environmental problems.
10. In which section of a magazine is the passage most likely from
A. Fiction. B. Current affairs. C. Social Studies. D. Science.
浙江省湖州市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷
第一节
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。
A
If there is one thing that people from different cultures around the world all love it's good food. But, as time goes on, people's tastes tend to change. To help you stay up to date, the BBC recently predicted some food trends to look out for in 2020.
A fashionable food trend we may see in 2020 is a focus on environmentally friendly eating. People are becoming more aware of how their lifestyle choices impact the world around them. Therefore, some of these trends focus on living a healthier lifestyle and keeping the environment in mind.
One way to help the environment is by eating locally grown food and eating seasonal produce. “I believe in 2020 we will see the food focus move to seasonal eating, with more home-grown ingredients,” BBC television presenter and produce expert Chris Bavin commented.
You may also notice some people switching to a plant-based diet this year. The Vegan Society, a UK charity and the oldest of its kind in the world, calculated that the number of vegans (严格的素食者) in Britain has quadrupled (翻四倍) since 2014. They also predict that by 2025, a quarter of the UK population will be vegan or vegetarian and half will be “flexitarians” (半荤半素者).
“Flexitarians” mainly follow a plant-based diet, but will eat meat from time to time. They are also going to expect better quality meats, too.
“We're seeing a more considered approach to meat. Because some people are eating less of it, when they do eat it they want to make it count. They want to really enjoy it,” said Tor Harris, head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Waitrose, a British supermarket chain.
Another food trend to look out for in 2020 is eating with a focus on health. “I think yet again the interest in health-conscious dishes will grow,” English chef Tom Kerridge commented. High-protein and lower-calorie food will be the things to look out for, he said.
These fashionable food trends of 2020 seem to have the environment and health in mind. Which ones are you planning to try out for yourself
1. What does the food trend focus on
A. Environment and health. B. Fashion.
C. Local and seasonal eating. D. Plant-based diets.
2. The author mentions several ways of environmentally friendly eating except________.
A. by having a plant-based diet
B. by eating locally grown food
C. by eating seasonal produce
D. by eating good quality meat
3. What does the underlined phrase “make it count” in Paragraph 6 mean
A. Make it delicious.
B. Make sure how much it is.
C. Make it important and worthy.
D. Make a record of it.
B
Did you know it's possible to swim with whales in the ocean while lying on a hospital bed Have you imagined experiencing your 74th birthday as a 20-something Medical virtual (虚拟的) reality is an area with interesting and attractive possibilities. Although the field is brand new, there are already great examples of VR having a positive effect on health care. Here are some.
Have you ever lain down on a hospital bed counting the days until you leave the hospital Brennan Spiegel and his team at the Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles introduced VR worlds to their patients to help them reduce stress and pain. With the special glasses, they could escape the four walls of the hospital and enjoy amazing scenery in Iceland, take part in the work of an art studio or swim together with whales in the ocean. So the hospital experience is improved.
As we know, the experience in a hospital is even more stressful for small children who miss their parents and friends. Now a Dutch company made their dream possible. Through a smart phone and virtual glasses, VisitU makes live contact possible with a 360 degree camera at the patient's home, school or special occasions like a birthday celebration or a football game. Though staying in hospital, young patients can relax and still enjoy their lives.
Did you wonder what it feels like to grow old Embodied Labs created “We Are Alfred” by using VR technology to show young medical students what aging means. Everyone can be the imagined Alfred for 7 minutes, and experience what it feels like to live as a 74-year-old man. Thus it's possible to solve the disconnection between young doctors and elderly patients due to their huge age difference.
Mind MotionPro, produced by the Swiss Mindmaze allows patients with a brain injury to “practice” how to lift their arms or move their fingers with the help of virtual reality. The app makes the practice of repetitive (重复的) movements fun for patients. The mental effort helps their damaged nervous systems to recover much faster than lying helplessly in bed.
4. What is implied in the questions raised in Paragraph 1
A. The characters of medical VR.
B. The function of medical VR.
C. The popularity of medical VR.
D. The imagination about medical VR.
5. In what aspect does medical VR play a great role according to Paragraph 2
A Making patients adapt to their surroundings.
B. Improving the hospitals'services.
C. Relaxing patients in hospital.
D. Exposing patients to real life.
6. Which example is intended to show that medical VR speeds up recovery
A. Spiegel's special glasses.
B. The application of VisitU.
C. The creation of “We Are Alfred”.
D. The use of Mind MotionPro.
C
An air-conditioner has become a sign of middle-class status in developing nations. But as air-conditioners appear from windows and storefronts across the world, scientists are becoming increasingly alarmed about the impact of the gases on which they run.
The oldest CFC coolants used in air-conditioners, which are highly damaging to the ozone layer, have been largely rejected from use; and the newest ones, used widely in industrialized nations, have little or no effect on the ozone layer. But these newest gases have an another impact — they contribute to global warming thousands of times more than CO2 does, the standard greenhouse gas. Indeed, the leading scientists in the field have just calculated that if all the equipment entering the world market uses the newest gases currently employed in air-conditioners, up to 27 percent of all global warning will result from those gases by 2050.
So the treatment to cure one global environmental disaster is now seeding another. "There is precious little time to do something, to act," said Stephen O. Andersen, the co-chairman of an international organization's technical and economic advisory panel.
Promising technologies wait, blocked in the wings. In China and a few other countries, room air-conditioners using hydrocarbons — which cause little warming or ozone damage — are already coming off assembly lines in small numbers but have not yet been approved for sale, in part because the chemicals are flammable (易燃的).Yet in Europe, refrigerators that cool with hydrocarbons have been in use for years, and some companies in the United States, such as Pepsi and Ben and Jerry's, have recently changed in-store coolers from HFCs to hydrocarbons as part of sustainability plans. But the patent is being argued. And some governments have still not finished safety testing.
Mr. Wypior, whose agency is trying to promote climate-friendly air-conditioning industries in India and China, said: “The technologies are available. They're well known. They're proven— though not at scale. So why aren't we moving ”
7. What's Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Air-conditioners' influence on the ozone layer.
B. Scientist's efforts to control the greenhouse gases.
C. The seriousness of global warning faced by the whole world.
D. The harmful effect of the newest gases used in air-conditioners.
8. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean
A. These newest gases are used in the wrong direction.
B. These newest gases should be banned from producing
C. These newest gases will lead to global warming.
D. These newest gases carry both benefits and harms..
9. Why are hydrocarbons not widely used in air-conditioners
A. Hydrocarbons are mainly used in refrigerators.
B. People are still arguing about their security.
C. Hydrocarbons are not friendly to the environment.
D. Most countries haven't mastered the related technologies.
10. What's Mr. Wypior's attitude to climate-friendly air-conditioner
A. Positive. B. Negative.
C. Unconcerned. D. Indifferent.
答案：
浙江省湖州市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷
21. B 22. D 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. C
浙江省湖州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了起源于流行文化的盲盒玩具因为其神秘性和不确定性可以为人们带来惊喜。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“In the 1994 film Forrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.”可知，1994 年的电影《阿甘正传》中有一句名言：“生活就像一盒巧克力，你永远不知道下一块会是什么味道。” 惊喜是乐趣的一部分。现在盲盒玩具正在为网上购物带来惊喜的魔力。由此可知，作者引用电影台词开头的目的是为读者引入篇章话题。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段的“Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another. ”可知，即使盲盒不是他们装饰的首选，但打开盒子的过程的神秘性和不确定性也吸引了人们。这是人们一个接一个地购买盲盒的主要原因。由此可知，神秘性和不确定性是使盲盒如此受欢迎的主要特点。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.”可知，盲盒玩具隐藏在统一的包装内，但从外面看不到。尽管玩具通常来自流行文化，涵盖电影、漫画和卡通之类的东西，但你并不知道里面会有什么。由此可知，盲盒玩具通常起源于流行文化，从电影到卡通之类的都有。故选B。
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Linda搬到一个新的住处后，她认识的人不多。在生病期间，两位陌生女士带来了鸡汤看望她，使得她内心感到了温暖。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线部分之前的“Really annoyed this time”可知，Linda这次真的很生气。结合划线部分之后的“Before she could speak(还没等她开口)”可知，Linda很生气要说些什么，因此A选项（狠狠地责备他们）可以解释划线部分。根据第三段的“she impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door.”可知，她不耐烦地告诉她们，她对任何电视都没有丝毫兴趣。此外，她补充说，她感觉很不舒服，突然关上了门，因此C项（直接拒绝她们）作为Linda的第二次回应不合适。B项（赶走她们）没有体现出Linda要说什么的意味；D项（说出她的想法）很笼统，不合乎语境。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being new to the area, she didn’t know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. ”可知，Linda被这个充满爱意的举动吓了一跳。她来到这里时间不长，她认识的邻居不多，能帮她买东西或者跑腿的人也不多，所以她对这个举动格外地感激。她只能害羞地笑笑，真诚的向他们道谢。由此可知，Linda非常感谢两位女士带来的鸡汤。故选C。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段的“Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door.”可知，她一边咳嗽着，一边探出头来，不耐烦地告诉她们，她对任何电视都没有丝毫兴趣。此外，她补充说，她感觉很不舒服，突然关上了门。由此可知，Linda第一次见到她们时对她们很是反感。根据上一题的分析可知，Linda非常感谢两位女士带来的鸡汤（soup），初来乍到的她内心（soul）感到了温暖，这体现出Linda态度的变化。因此结合选项可知，Soup for the soul(心灵鸡汤)可以作为标题。故选B。
【答案】7. D 8. A 9. C 10. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇议论文。主要介绍了有些专家认为为了人类和人类文明的延续，人类应该离开地球，移民去其他星球，尤其是去火星。而一些人认为这样的计划不仅昂贵而且危险，甚至还会破坏火星的生态。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan.(但并不是所有人都同意殖民火星或其他星球是一个伟大的计划)”可推知，不是所有的专家都同意霍金的想法。故选D。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The most common argument against going is that it’s just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live.(最常见的反对理由是它太昂贵或太危险了。光是把人们送到那里就需要大量的资金和其他资源，更不用说为他们建立一个居住的地方了)”可知，一些专家不同意殖民火星的计划因为在火星上定居要比在地球上花费更多的钱。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段““We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds... Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival in Norway in 2017, a year before his death.(“我们正在耗尽空间，唯一可以去的地方是其他世界…… 扩散可能是唯一能拯救我们的办法。我坚信人类必须离开地球。”2017年，著名科学家史蒂芬·霍金去世前一年，在挪威的一个科学节上说了这句话)”以及最后一段“What do you think Should humans colonize outer space or stay home (你觉得呢？人类应该殖民外太空还是待在地球？)”结合文章主要介绍了有些专家认为为了人类和人类文明的延续，人类应该离开地球，移民去其他星球，尤其是去火星。而一些人认为这样的计划不仅昂贵而且危险，甚至还会破会火星的生态。可推知，这篇文章的写作目的是引起读者对是否要殖民外太空的思考。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章主要介绍了有些专家认为为了人类和人类文明的延续，人类应该离开地球，移民去其他星球，尤其是去火星。而一些人认为这样的计划不仅昂贵而且危险，甚至还会破会火星的生态。可推知，这篇文章最有可能出自杂志的“科学”部分。故选D。
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【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍健康饮食的方法。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“A fashionable food trend we may see in 2020 is a focus on environmentally friendly eating.（2020年我们可能会看到一个时尚的饮食趋势，那就是关注环保饮食）”和第三句“Therefore, some of these trends focus on living a healthier lifestyle and keeping the environment in mind.（因此，其中一些趋势关注的是更健康的生活方式和保持环境意识）”由此可知，食品趋势的重点是环境和健康。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“One way to help the environment is by eating locally grown food and eating seasonal produce.（一种保护环境的方法是食用当地种植的食物和季节性农产品）”和第四段第一句“You may also notice some people switching to a plant-based diet this year.（你可能也注意到有些人今年开始转向植物性饮食）”由此可知，作者提到了除了吃优质肉类以外的几种环保饮食方式。故选D。
【3题详解】
词义猜测题。根据倒数第三段中“We're seeing a more considered approach to meat. Because some people are eating less of it, when they do eat it they want to make it count. They want to really enjoy it.（我们看到了一种更加深思熟虑的肉类加工方式。因为有些人吃得少，当他们吃的时候，他们想让它有价值。他们想要真正享受它）”可推知划线词的意思是“使它重要有价值”。故选C。
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了虚拟技术在医疗方面的作用。虚拟现实技术有助于病人放松，具有减缓疼痛等作用。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中 “Did you know it’s possible to swim with whales in the ocean while lying on a hospital bed Have you imagined experiencing your 74th birthday as a 20-something Medical virtual reality is an area with interesting an attractive possibilities Although the field is brand new, there are already great examples of VR having a positive effect on health care. (你知道躺在医院的病床上也能和鲸鱼一起在海里游泳吗？你想象过自己在20多岁的时候过74岁生日吗？医学虚拟现实是一个有趣的有吸引力的可能性的领域。尽管这是一个全新的领域，但已经有很多虚拟现实对医疗保健产生积极影响的例子)”可推知，第一段中提出的问题暗示了医疗虚拟现实的功能。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“With the special glasses, they could escape the four walls of the hospital and enjoy amazing scenery in Iceland, take part in the work of an art studio or swim together with whales in the ocean. So the hospital experience is improved. (戴上这种特殊的眼镜，他们就能享受冰岛的迷人风景，参加美术工作室的工作，和海洋中的鲸一起游泳。因此在医院的体验得到改善)”可推知，这种虚拟现实技术有助于病人放松。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“The mental effort helps their damaged nervous systems to recover much faster than lying helplessly in bed.(精神上的努力帮助他们受损的神经系统比无助地躺在床上恢复得更快)”可推知MindMotionPro的使用说明了医疗VR加速了康复。故选D。
【答案】7. D 8. D 9. B 10. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了旧的氯氟化碳制冷剂对臭氧层的破坏和替代品氢氟碳化物制冷剂给全球变暖带来的影响，新型碳氢化合物制冷剂可以解决这一问题，但该产品推广缓慢。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“But these newest gases have an another impact — they contribute to global warming thousands of times more than CO2 does, the standard greenhouse gas.(但这些最新的气体还有另一个影响——它们对全球变暖的贡献是标准温室气体二氧化碳的数千倍)”和其后给出的研究数据可推知，第二段主要介绍了空调用最新制冷气体造成的影响。故选D项。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据上文可知，旧的氯氟化碳制冷剂会破坏臭氧层，而替代品氢氟碳化物制冷剂会加速全球变暖，句子“So the treatment to cure one global environmental disaster is now seeding another.”中的“one global environmental disaster”是指“臭氧层遭到破坏”，而“another (disaster)”是指“加速全球变暖”，结合上文可知划线句可理解为：新的氢氟碳化物制冷剂能解决旧的制冷剂会破坏臭氧层这一问题，但它也带来了新的灾难——加速全球变暖。由此推知新的制冷气体既带来了好处，也有坏处。故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“In China and a few other countries, room air-conditioners using hydrocarbons — which cause little warming or ozone damage — are already coming off assembly lines in small numbers but have not yet been approved for sale, in part because the chemicals are flammable.(在中国和其他一些国家，使用碳氢化合物(几乎不会造成气候变暖或臭氧破坏)的室内空调已经有少量从装配线上下线，但尚未获准销售，部分原因是这种化学物质易燃)”和“But the patent is being argued. And some governments have still not finished safety testing.(但是这项专利正在争论中。一些政府还没有完成安全测试)”可推知，碳氢化合物制冷剂至今尚未广泛用于空调的原因是，它是易燃物质，对于其安全性仍在辩论中。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“Mr. Wypior, whose agency is trying to promote climate-friendly air-conditioning industries in India and China,(Mr. Wypior所在的机构正试图在印度和中国推广气候友好型空调行业)”可知，Mr. Wypior正在推广气候友好型空调，由此可知，他对这种产品持积极态度。故选A项。
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浙江省湖州市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷
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。
A
What Is Your Next Destination
With the summer vacation drawing near, you may have already made a well-structured travel plan. But if you’re still wondering where to enjoy your holiday, here are some popular destinations for your reference. Click each title to get more details.
Taste Tea in China
The Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er features about 1.13 million tea trees. Located in China’s Yunnan Province, the region was a starting point of the legendary Ancient Tea Horse Road. Many of the region’s tea plantations remain, as do the local ethnic minority groups who preserve their own languages, customs, and festivals.
Dive Deep in Palau
When you arrive here, the stamp in your passport will include the Palau Pledge（誓约）, which all visitors must sign, promising that “the only footprints I shall leave are those that will wash away.” The eco-pledge was drafted by and for the children of these remote western Pacific islands to help preserve Palau’s culture and environment from the negative impacts of tourism.
Run Wild in Australia
Green plants are reappearing in Australia, of which some 72,000 square miles were burned during the 2019-2020 bushfires, leading to the deaths of more than a billion animals. Drive the Great Ocean Road in Victoria’s Otways region, and then take a hike at Wildlife Wonders. Wandering through bushes gives you a chance to spot koalas unique to this ecosystem.
Go Green in Germany
Mining and steel production once dominated the Ruhr Valley in German. Today, the region is repurposing previous industrial sites as parks and open air cultural spaces. The most famous is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Zeche Zollverein, now home to an outdoor swimming pool and walking paths. You can rent a bike in Essen for a car-free Ruhr Valley trip along cycling routes.
21. What can’t visitors do in the Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain
A. Experience the customs of the local ethnic minority groups.
B. Ride horses on the Ancient Tea Horse Road.
C. See a splendid view of a vast area of tea trees.
D. Have a taste of Pu’er tea.
22. Why are visitors to Palau required to make a promise
A. To experience the unique local culture.
B. To better explore the Pacific Ocean.
C. To help the children suffering poverty there.
D. To prevent potential damage brought by tourism.
23. Which trip best suits people who enjoy bike trips along cycling routes
A. Taste Tea in China. B. Dive Deep in Palau.
C. Run Wild in Australia. D. Go Green in Germany.
24. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A brochure. B. A newspaper. C. A website. D. A magazine.
B
Children start out as natural scientists. Helping them enjoy science can be easy; there’s no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. Firstly, listen to their questions. I once visited a classroom of seven-year-olds to talk about science as a job. The children asked me “textbook questions” about schooling, salary and whether I liked my job. When I finished answering, we sat in silence. Finally I said, “Now that we’ve finished with your lists, do you have questions of your own about science ”
A boy raised his hand, “Have you ever seen a grasshopper（蚱蜢）eat When I try eating leaves like that, I get a stomachache. Why ” This began a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours.
Secondly, give them time to think. Studies have shown that, after asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their “wait time” to three seconds or more, children give more logical, complete and creative answers.
Thirdly, watch your language. Once you have a child in a science discussion, don’t jump in with “That’s right” or “Very good”. These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior. But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying, “That’s interesting” or “I’d never thought of it that way before,” or coming up with more questions or ideas.
Never push a child to think, It doesn’t make sense; children are always thinking. What’s more, this can turn a conversation into a performance.
Lastly, show; don’t tell. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass（放大镜）, and they’ll understand why you want them to wash before dinner.
25. What does the underlined word “lists” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Plans. B. Ideas.
C. Textbook questions. D. Personal difficulties.
26. How can adults make children answer questions in a better way
A. By asking them to answer quickly. B. By giving them more patience.
C. By giving them a clue to the question. D. By teaching them to think logically.
27. What should adults do to encourage children in a science discussion
A. Perform good behavior. B. Give quick praise.
C. Make the discussion shorter. D. Ask more questions.
28. What’s the main idea of the text
A. How to help children enjoy science.
B. How to get along with children.
C. How to enter into a science discussion.
D. How to make a lesson more impressive for children.
C
When I was about 4 years old, I was diagnosed with a learning disability known as autism（自闭症）. It made my mom really upset and for me, it was very rough growing up with it, considering the fact that I wasn’t able to have an actual conversation until I was about 7 years old.
School was very difficult for me when I was younger. Teachers would always discuss with my parents about ways to improve my learning. I have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which allows special accommodations for school. But I still face some discrimination from school staff. I asked my mom about how that played out when I was younger.
“It was right when you were going into kindergarten,” she said. “I stopped to talk to your brother’s former kindergarten teacher and I asked her if she was ready to have you in her class the next year. And her response was, ‘I don’t think Zachary is going to be a good fit for my classroom.’” She said she was really shocked by the teacher’s response, but finally managed to find another kindergarten teacher who was willing to take me on.
My mother is a huge advocate for me. She made sure I got every treatment, camp program and accommodations. She even created a parent support group at my elementary school. She wanted to help the parents that were struggling and the ones that didn’t know how to advocate for their children.
By the time I got into middle school, I didn’t struggle at school anymore. I told a few people that I was autistic but they didn’t believe me since I looked quite normal. And that’s all thanks to my mother, whose support and loving care really helped me through those tough years.
29. The author found his growing up difficult because of _________.
A. a learning disability called Autism B. his mother’s sadness
C. his inability to speak D. the difficult school work
30. What can we know about the author from the text
A. He was diagnosed with autism when he was about 7 years old.
B. Everybody treated him nicely and he didn’t receive any discrimination at school.
C. His brother’s former kindergarten teacher refused to have him in her class.
D. His mother created a parent support group to help him overcome the disease.
31. What’s the author’s purpose of writing this article
A. To arouse people’s awareness of autism. B. To show his sufferings caused by autism.
C. To cheer up those diagnosed with autism. D. To express his gratitude to his mother.
D
Humans have been living and working on the space station for over 20 years. Their meals are packaged, though sometimes astronauts receive fresh treats from resupply missions. The longer that packaged food is stored, the more it loses nutrients like vitamin C and K.
Astronauts have successfully grown 10 different crops on the space station since 2015 and had the chance to sample（品尝）each one. The International Space Station hosted a party for astronauts on Friday as they celebrated the harvest of the first chili peppers（辣椒）grown in space. The crew finally had a chance to taste the peppers in July.
Plant Habitat-04 is one of the most complex plant experiments on the orbiting laboratory to date because peppers take much longer to grow than the previous experiment plants. After growing for four months, the peppers were harvested on Friday.
Peppers provide a great source of vitamin C, and other nutrients. Pepper plants self-pollinate（自花授粉）, so they are easy to grow, and they are a pick-and-eat crop that doesn’t have to be cooked. They are also safe to eat raw.
A side effect of life in zero gravity is that astronauts often lose some of their taste and smell, so spicy or well-seasoned foods are a favorite. Adding fresh greens or peppers allows astronauts to liven up their regular meals. But growing and tending to the plants can also produce other benefits.
Astronauts have described the joy from seeing-as well as smelling and caring for-leafy green plants that remind them of Earth.
“Growing colorful vegetables in space can have long-term benefits for physical and psychological health,” said Matt Romeyn, principal investigator for the experiment. “We are discovering that growing plants and vegetables with colors and smells helps to improve astronauts’ well-being.”
32. How is the food astronauts eat on the space station
A. Always fresh. B. Lack of nutrients.
C. Never tasty. D. Full of vitamins.
33. What makes Plant Habitat-04 one of the most complex plant experiments
A. The technology. B. Growing process.
C. The varieties of plants. D. Growing time required.
34. Which is the most probable reason for adding peppers to food for astronauts
A. Peppers are delicious. B. Peppers can improve memory.
C. Peppers help prevent diseases. D. Peppers can restore appetite.
35. Which could be the best title for the text
A. The Fun of Growing Chili Peppers in Space
B. The Agricultural Goal in the Space Mission
C. The First Chili Peppers Grown in Space
D. The Chili Peppers Used in the Space Mission
浙江省湖州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷
第一节（共10小题;每小题2.5分，满分25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。
A
In the 1994 film Forrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.
A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.
Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced from Japan to China in 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box, designed by Hong Kong -born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.
According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines come in miniature sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.
Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.
“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works in Shenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”
Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.
When someone re-makes Forrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box...”
1. Why is the famous saying in the film Forrest Gump quoted at the beginning
A. To arouse the readers’ interest. B. To present the writer’s view.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To highlight the fun of blind boxes.
2. Which of the following is the main feature that makes blind box so popular
A. Miniature sizes. B. Cute appearances.
C. Fear of the unknown. D. Mystery and uncertainty.
3. What can we learn from the passage
A. Blind box became popular in 2019 after being first introduced from Japan to China.
B. Blind box toys typically originated in pop culture varying from movies to cartoons.
C. Blind box toys was designed and named by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung.
D. When people open this simple little box, they will feel disappointed.
B
Over the years, I’ve been guilty of hastily shutting the front door to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things. But earlier this year, around Easter time, a dear friend of mine had an experience that changed my mind and perception towards these “intruders”.
Linda, who recently moved to a new neighbour hood, had been housebound all week suffering from a severe case of flu when, early one morning, there was the terrible knock on her front door. Peering out the window, she saw two young ladies demurely (端庄地) holding leaflets and a TV set model. She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about to be gently delivered. “This is the last thing I need today,” she muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.
Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door. The ladies politely turned and left in silence.
A few hours later, another knock. Linda glanced out the window and to her surprise, there were the same two ladies, back again. Really annoyed this time, she opened the door ready to give them a piece of her mind. Before she could speak, with concerned looks on their faces, these women handed Linda what looked to be a dish, saying, “We’re so sorry we disturbed you earlier. We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup. Hopefully it might make you feel a little better.”
Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being new to the area, she didn’t know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands (跑腿) so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. With that, the ladies left.
After she related this story to me, I thought about how touching this deed really was. Especially in today’s world where sadly, kindness and thoughtfulness seem so rare. I also realized that thinking about others and showing kindness is the real essence of love.
4. What does the expression “give them a piece of her mind” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Scold them severely. B. Drive them away.
C. Refuse them directly. D. Speak out her idea.
5. What can be learned about Linda from the passage
A. Linda always hastily shut the front door to many people.
B. Linda was not a little interested in any TV whatsoever.
C. Linda was very grateful to the ladies for their chicken soup.
D. Linda would buy their TV set in reward for the ladies’ chicken soup.
6. What’s the best title for the passage
A. A Chicken Soup B. Soup for the soul
C. The Real Essence of Love D. A Friend’s experience
C
“We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds... Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival in Norway in 2017, a year before his death.
Hawking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize other planets. That way, if an asteroid, a terrible disease, nuclear war, or some other disaster strikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still have a chance. Mars is one of the most tempting destinations. NASA, the United Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we risk going extinct, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a conference in 2013.
But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that it’s just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live. It’s not even clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers there is deadly radiation that bombards the planet.
Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgent projects here on Earth, like dealing with poverty or climate change. Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.
In addition moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives there. Mars seems uninhabited, but it could possibly host microbial life. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel that’s too much of a risk to take.
What do you think Should humans colonize outer space or stay home
7. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Many experts insist that humans should take the risk.
B. Mars is the most attractive destinations for human beings.
C. Hawking firmly believes the only way to save humans is moving to Mars.
D. All the other experts don’t agree with Hawking’s idea.
8. Why do some experts disagree with the plan to colonize Mars
A. It will cost much more money to settle on Mars than on Earth.
B. It is too long a distance from the Earth to the Mars.
C. Human visitors will bring diseases to Martian environment.
D. The deadly radiation that bombards the planet is the biggest danger.
9. What’s the writing purpose of the passage
A. To raise people’s awareness of protecting the environment.
B. To present different opinions on whether to move to the Mars.
C To arouse readers’ reflection on whether to colonize outer space.
D. To inspire people to deal with the environmental problems.
10. In which section of a magazine is the passage most likely from
A. Fiction. B. Current affairs. C. Social Studies. D. Science.
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第一节
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。
A
If there is one thing that people from different cultures around the world all love it's good food. But, as time goes on, people's tastes tend to change. To help you stay up to date, the BBC recently predicted some food trends to look out for in 2020.
A fashionable food trend we may see in 2020 is a focus on environmentally friendly eating. People are becoming more aware of how their lifestyle choices impact the world around them. Therefore, some of these trends focus on living a healthier lifestyle and keeping the environment in mind.
One way to help the environment is by eating locally grown food and eating seasonal produce. “I believe in 2020 we will see the food focus move to seasonal eating, with more home-grown ingredients,” BBC television presenter and produce expert Chris Bavin commented.
You may also notice some people switching to a plant-based diet this year. The Vegan Society, a UK charity and the oldest of its kind in the world, calculated that the number of vegans (严格的素食者) in Britain has quadrupled (翻四倍) since 2014. They also predict that by 2025, a quarter of the UK population will be vegan or vegetarian and half will be “flexitarians” (半荤半素者).
“Flexitarians” mainly follow a plant-based diet, but will eat meat from time to time. They are also going to expect better quality meats, too.
“We're seeing a more considered approach to meat. Because some people are eating less of it, when they do eat it they want to make it count. They want to really enjoy it,” said Tor Harris, head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Waitrose, a British supermarket chain.
Another food trend to look out for in 2020 is eating with a focus on health. “I think yet again the interest in health-conscious dishes will grow,” English chef Tom Kerridge commented. High-protein and lower-calorie food will be the things to look out for, he said.
These fashionable food trends of 2020 seem to have the environment and health in mind. Which ones are you planning to try out for yourself
1. What does the food trend focus on
A. Environment and health. B. Fashion.
C. Local and seasonal eating. D. Plant-based diets.
2. The author mentions several ways of environmentally friendly eating except________.
A. by having a plant-based diet
B. by eating locally grown food
C. by eating seasonal produce
D. by eating good quality meat
3. What does the underlined phrase “make it count” in Paragraph 6 mean
A. Make it delicious.
B. Make sure how much it is.
C. Make it important and worthy.
D. Make a record of it.
B
Did you know it's possible to swim with whales in the ocean while lying on a hospital bed Have you imagined experiencing your 74th birthday as a 20-something Medical virtual (虚拟的) reality is an area with interesting and attractive possibilities. Although the field is brand new, there are already great examples of VR having a positive effect on health care. Here are some.
Have you ever lain down on a hospital bed counting the days until you leave the hospital Brennan Spiegel and his team at the Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles introduced VR worlds to their patients to help them reduce stress and pain. With the special glasses, they could escape the four walls of the hospital and enjoy amazing scenery in Iceland, take part in the work of an art studio or swim together with whales in the ocean. So the hospital experience is improved.
As we know, the experience in a hospital is even more stressful for small children who miss their parents and friends. Now a Dutch company made their dream possible. Through a smart phone and virtual glasses, VisitU makes live contact possible with a 360 degree camera at the patient's home, school or special occasions like a birthday celebration or a football game. Though staying in hospital, young patients can relax and still enjoy their lives.
Did you wonder what it feels like to grow old Embodied Labs created “We Are Alfred” by using VR technology to show young medical students what aging means. Everyone can be the imagined Alfred for 7 minutes, and experience what it feels like to live as a 74-year-old man. Thus it's possible to solve the disconnection between young doctors and elderly patients due to their huge age difference.
Mind MotionPro, produced by the Swiss Mindmaze allows patients with a brain injury to “practice” how to lift their arms or move their fingers with the help of virtual reality. The app makes the practice of repetitive (重复的) movements fun for patients. The mental effort helps their damaged nervous systems to recover much faster than lying helplessly in bed.
4. What is implied in the questions raised in Paragraph 1
A. The characters of medical VR.
B. The function of medical VR.
C. The popularity of medical VR.
D. The imagination about medical VR.
5. In what aspect does medical VR play a great role according to Paragraph 2
A Making patients adapt to their surroundings.
B. Improving the hospitals'services.
C. Relaxing patients in hospital.
D. Exposing patients to real life.
6. Which example is intended to show that medical VR speeds up recovery
A. Spiegel's special glasses.
B. The application of VisitU.
C. The creation of “We Are Alfred”.
D. The use of Mind MotionPro.
C
An air-conditioner has become a sign of middle-class status in developing nations. But as air-conditioners appear from windows and storefronts across the world, scientists are becoming increasingly alarmed about the impact of the gases on which they run.
The oldest CFC coolants used in air-conditioners, which are highly damaging to the ozone layer, have been largely rejected from use; and the newest ones, used widely in industrialized nations, have little or no effect on the ozone layer. But these newest gases have an another impact — they contribute to global warming thousands of times more than CO2 does, the standard greenhouse gas. Indeed, the leading scientists in the field have just calculated that if all the equipment entering the world market uses the newest gases currently employed in air-conditioners, up to 27 percent of all global warning will result from those gases by 2050.
So the treatment to cure one global environmental disaster is now seeding another. "There is precious little time to do something, to act," said Stephen O. Andersen, the co-chairman of an international organization's technical and economic advisory panel.
Promising technologies wait, blocked in the wings. In China and a few other countries, room air-conditioners using hydrocarbons — which cause little warming or ozone damage — are already coming off assembly lines in small numbers but have not yet been approved for sale, in part because the chemicals are flammable (易燃的).Yet in Europe, refrigerators that cool with hydrocarbons have been in use for years, and some companies in the United States, such as Pepsi and Ben and Jerry's, have recently changed in-store coolers from HFCs to hydrocarbons as part of sustainability plans. But the patent is being argued. And some governments have still not finished safety testing.
Mr. Wypior, whose agency is trying to promote climate-friendly air-conditioning industries in India and China, said: “The technologies are available. They're well known. They're proven— though not at scale. So why aren't we moving ”
7. What's Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Air-conditioners' influence on the ozone layer.
B. Scientist's efforts to control the greenhouse gases.
C. The seriousness of global warning faced by the whole world.
D. The harmful effect of the newest gases used in air-conditioners.
8. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean
A. These newest gases are used in the wrong direction.
B. These newest gases should be banned from producing
C. These newest gases will lead to global warming.
D. These newest gases carry both benefits and harms..
9. Why are hydrocarbons not widely used in air-conditioners
A. Hydrocarbons are mainly used in refrigerators.
B. People are still arguing about their security.
C. Hydrocarbons are not friendly to the environment.
D. Most countries haven't mastered the related technologies.
10. What's Mr. Wypior's attitude to climate-friendly air-conditioner
A. Positive. B. Negative.
C. Unconcerned. D. Indifferent.
答案：
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21. B 22. D 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. C
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【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了起源于流行文化的盲盒玩具因为其神秘性和不确定性可以为人们带来惊喜。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“In the 1994 film Forrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.”可知，1994 年的电影《阿甘正传》中有一句名言：“生活就像一盒巧克力，你永远不知道下一块会是什么味道。” 惊喜是乐趣的一部分。现在盲盒玩具正在为网上购物带来惊喜的魔力。由此可知，作者引用电影台词开头的目的是为读者引入篇章话题。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段的“Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another. ”可知，即使盲盒不是他们装饰的首选，但打开盒子的过程的神秘性和不确定性也吸引了人们。这是人们一个接一个地购买盲盒的主要原因。由此可知，神秘性和不确定性是使盲盒如此受欢迎的主要特点。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.”可知，盲盒玩具隐藏在统一的包装内，但从外面看不到。尽管玩具通常来自流行文化，涵盖电影、漫画和卡通之类的东西，但你并不知道里面会有什么。由此可知，盲盒玩具通常起源于流行文化，从电影到卡通之类的都有。故选B。
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Linda搬到一个新的住处后，她认识的人不多。在生病期间，两位陌生女士带来了鸡汤看望她，使得她内心感到了温暖。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线部分之前的“Really annoyed this time”可知，Linda这次真的很生气。结合划线部分之后的“Before she could speak(还没等她开口)”可知，Linda很生气要说些什么，因此A选项（狠狠地责备他们）可以解释划线部分。根据第三段的“she impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door.”可知，她不耐烦地告诉她们，她对任何电视都没有丝毫兴趣。此外，她补充说，她感觉很不舒服，突然关上了门，因此C项（直接拒绝她们）作为Linda的第二次回应不合适。B项（赶走她们）没有体现出Linda要说什么的意味；D项（说出她的想法）很笼统，不合乎语境。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being new to the area, she didn’t know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. ”可知，Linda被这个充满爱意的举动吓了一跳。她来到这里时间不长，她认识的邻居不多，能帮她买东西或者跑腿的人也不多，所以她对这个举动格外地感激。她只能害羞地笑笑，真诚的向他们道谢。由此可知，Linda非常感谢两位女士带来的鸡汤。故选C。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段的“Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door.”可知，她一边咳嗽着，一边探出头来，不耐烦地告诉她们，她对任何电视都没有丝毫兴趣。此外，她补充说，她感觉很不舒服，突然关上了门。由此可知，Linda第一次见到她们时对她们很是反感。根据上一题的分析可知，Linda非常感谢两位女士带来的鸡汤（soup），初来乍到的她内心（soul）感到了温暖，这体现出Linda态度的变化。因此结合选项可知，Soup for the soul(心灵鸡汤)可以作为标题。故选B。
【答案】7. D 8. A 9. C 10. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇议论文。主要介绍了有些专家认为为了人类和人类文明的延续，人类应该离开地球，移民去其他星球，尤其是去火星。而一些人认为这样的计划不仅昂贵而且危险，甚至还会破坏火星的生态。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan.(但并不是所有人都同意殖民火星或其他星球是一个伟大的计划)”可推知，不是所有的专家都同意霍金的想法。故选D。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The most common argument against going is that it’s just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live.(最常见的反对理由是它太昂贵或太危险了。光是把人们送到那里就需要大量的资金和其他资源，更不用说为他们建立一个居住的地方了)”可知，一些专家不同意殖民火星的计划因为在火星上定居要比在地球上花费更多的钱。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段““We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds... Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival in Norway in 2017, a year before his death.(“我们正在耗尽空间，唯一可以去的地方是其他世界…… 扩散可能是唯一能拯救我们的办法。我坚信人类必须离开地球。”2017年，著名科学家史蒂芬·霍金去世前一年，在挪威的一个科学节上说了这句话)”以及最后一段“What do you think Should humans colonize outer space or stay home (你觉得呢？人类应该殖民外太空还是待在地球？)”结合文章主要介绍了有些专家认为为了人类和人类文明的延续，人类应该离开地球，移民去其他星球，尤其是去火星。而一些人认为这样的计划不仅昂贵而且危险，甚至还会破会火星的生态。可推知，这篇文章的写作目的是引起读者对是否要殖民外太空的思考。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章主要介绍了有些专家认为为了人类和人类文明的延续，人类应该离开地球，移民去其他星球，尤其是去火星。而一些人认为这样的计划不仅昂贵而且危险，甚至还会破会火星的生态。可推知，这篇文章最有可能出自杂志的“科学”部分。故选D。
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【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍健康饮食的方法。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“A fashionable food trend we may see in 2020 is a focus on environmentally friendly eating.（2020年我们可能会看到一个时尚的饮食趋势，那就是关注环保饮食）”和第三句“Therefore, some of these trends focus on living a healthier lifestyle and keeping the environment in mind.（因此，其中一些趋势关注的是更健康的生活方式和保持环境意识）”由此可知，食品趋势的重点是环境和健康。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“One way to help the environment is by eating locally grown food and eating seasonal produce.（一种保护环境的方法是食用当地种植的食物和季节性农产品）”和第四段第一句“You may also notice some people switching to a plant-based diet this year.（你可能也注意到有些人今年开始转向植物性饮食）”由此可知，作者提到了除了吃优质肉类以外的几种环保饮食方式。故选D。
【3题详解】
词义猜测题。根据倒数第三段中“We're seeing a more considered approach to meat. Because some people are eating less of it, when they do eat it they want to make it count. They want to really enjoy it.（我们看到了一种更加深思熟虑的肉类加工方式。因为有些人吃得少，当他们吃的时候，他们想让它有价值。他们想要真正享受它）”可推知划线词的意思是“使它重要有价值”。故选C。
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了虚拟技术在医疗方面的作用。虚拟现实技术有助于病人放松，具有减缓疼痛等作用。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中 “Did you know it’s possible to swim with whales in the ocean while lying on a hospital bed Have you imagined experiencing your 74th birthday as a 20-something Medical virtual reality is an area with interesting an attractive possibilities Although the field is brand new, there are already great examples of VR having a positive effect on health care. (你知道躺在医院的病床上也能和鲸鱼一起在海里游泳吗？你想象过自己在20多岁的时候过74岁生日吗？医学虚拟现实是一个有趣的有吸引力的可能性的领域。尽管这是一个全新的领域，但已经有很多虚拟现实对医疗保健产生积极影响的例子)”可推知，第一段中提出的问题暗示了医疗虚拟现实的功能。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“With the special glasses, they could escape the four walls of the hospital and enjoy amazing scenery in Iceland, take part in the work of an art studio or swim together with whales in the ocean. So the hospital experience is improved. (戴上这种特殊的眼镜，他们就能享受冰岛的迷人风景，参加美术工作室的工作，和海洋中的鲸一起游泳。因此在医院的体验得到改善)”可推知，这种虚拟现实技术有助于病人放松。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“The mental effort helps their damaged nervous systems to recover much faster than lying helplessly in bed.(精神上的努力帮助他们受损的神经系统比无助地躺在床上恢复得更快)”可推知MindMotionPro的使用说明了医疗VR加速了康复。故选D。
【答案】7. D 8. D 9. B 10. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了旧的氯氟化碳制冷剂对臭氧层的破坏和替代品氢氟碳化物制冷剂给全球变暖带来的影响，新型碳氢化合物制冷剂可以解决这一问题，但该产品推广缓慢。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“But these newest gases have an another impact — they contribute to global warming thousands of times more than CO2 does, the standard greenhouse gas.(但这些最新的气体还有另一个影响——它们对全球变暖的贡献是标准温室气体二氧化碳的数千倍)”和其后给出的研究数据可推知，第二段主要介绍了空调用最新制冷气体造成的影响。故选D项。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据上文可知，旧的氯氟化碳制冷剂会破坏臭氧层，而替代品氢氟碳化物制冷剂会加速全球变暖，句子“So the treatment to cure one global environmental disaster is now seeding another.”中的“one global environmental disaster”是指“臭氧层遭到破坏”，而“another (disaster)”是指“加速全球变暖”，结合上文可知划线句可理解为：新的氢氟碳化物制冷剂能解决旧的制冷剂会破坏臭氧层这一问题，但它也带来了新的灾难——加速全球变暖。由此推知新的制冷气体既带来了好处，也有坏处。故选D项。
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推理判断题。根据第四段“In China and a few other countries, room air-conditioners using hydrocarbons — which cause little warming or ozone damage — are already coming off assembly lines in small numbers but have not yet been approved for sale, in part because the chemicals are flammable.(在中国和其他一些国家，使用碳氢化合物(几乎不会造成气候变暖或臭氧破坏)的室内空调已经有少量从装配线上下线，但尚未获准销售，部分原因是这种化学物质易燃)”和“But the patent is being argued. And some governments have still not finished safety testing.(但是这项专利正在争论中。一些政府还没有完成安全测试)”可推知，碳氢化合物制冷剂至今尚未广泛用于空调的原因是，它是易燃物质，对于其安全性仍在辩论中。故选B项。
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推理判断题。根据第五段“Mr. Wypior, whose agency is trying to promote climate-friendly air-conditioning industries in India and China,(Mr. Wypior所在的机构正试图在印度和中国推广气候友好型空调行业)”可知，Mr. Wypior正在推广气候友好型空调，由此可知，他对这种产品持积极态度。故选A项。