四川省凉山州2019-2022学年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编：阅读理解（含答案）
文档属性
| 名称 | 四川省凉山州2019-2022学年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编：阅读理解（含答案） |  | |
| 格式 | doc | ||
| 文件大小 | 48.2KB | ||
| 资源类型 | 教案 | ||
| 版本资源 | 外研版（2019） | ||
| 科目 | 英语 | ||
| 更新时间 | 2022-11-28 15:29:06 | ||
图片预览
文档简介
四川省凉山州
2019-2022学年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编
阅读理解
四川省凉山州2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑.
A
On the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary legacy.
Jinggangshan
This is one of the most crucial (至关重要的) and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged (凹凸不平的) peaks and several memorials to the Red Army.
Open: 8: 00-17: 00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15) ; 8: 00-16: 30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)
Xibaipo
An old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was garrisoned (驻防), drew up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9: 30-17: 00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)
The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors’ experiences.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8: 30-18: 00, closed on Mondays.
Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920.
Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9: 00-11: 30 13: 30-16: 30, closed on Wednesdays.
1. Where could visitors learn more about the history of Red Army
A. The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.
B. Jinggangshan.
C. Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth.
D. Xibaipo.
2. What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
A. It applies technical methods to the exhibition.
B. It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.
C. It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.
D. It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.
3. When can tourists visit the former Editorial Department of New Youth
A. At 1 p. m. on Mondays. B. At 9 a. m. on Wednesdays.
C. At 5 p. m. on Sundays. D. At 2 p. m. on Fridays.
B
“To me, love is the most important thing. What could be more healing than love ”
These words, like lines from a poem, are from Robin, who founded the Bumi Sehat Bali Clinic in central Ubud. Now the clinic provides treatment or educational support for over 100, 000 people annually.
Giving birth to her first child at nineteen, Robin moved to Hawaii after college, working for several years on a farm, where she taught farming practices and poetry. But in 1991, she received heartbreaking news. Her idyllic life on the farm was turned upside down when her sister, expecting a child in Alabama, died of pregnancy complications (孕娠并发症) .
“When my dear sister passed away, I realized mothers were dying everywhere. In countries with increased poverty, some people can’t afford to go to the hospital. What motivated me initially was my love for my sister, but this soon grew into a concern for mothers and children all over the world.” Robin’s feelings for her sister were transformed into a desire to help women everywhere in need.
To ensure that children are born healthy, nutritionally balanced meals are provided for expecting mothers free of charge. Those who lack housing are free to stay as long as it is necessary. The clinic also sees patients of all ages who have symptoms unrelated to childbirth, while providing facilities for language learning and IT education, and annually training over 6, 000 nursing and midwifery (助产) students, backed by a scholarship program.
Just as Robin said, love is to be found inside the Bumi Schat Bali Clinic. Perhaps feelings of showing kindness toward others and wanting to make the world a better place are the key to a brighter tomorrow.
4. Which of the following best explains “idyllic” underlined in Paragraph 3
A. Peaceful. B. Dramatic. C. Tough. D. Troublesome.
5. What made Robin change her career course at first
A. Her love for midwifery. B. Her desire to help children.
C. Her sorrow for her sister’s death. D. Her loss of interest in poetry.
6. What do we know about the clinic
A. It is famous for its nursing program. B. It offers mothers-to-be free diets.
C. It provides financial aid for mothers. D. It has treated over 6, 000 patients.
7. What can we learn from Robin’s story
A. Hard work inspires great respect. B. Ups and downs make one strong.
C. Kindness can be richly rewarded. D. Love makes the world a better place.
C
Earlier this month, two high school students from Longmont, Colorado, US, led a gardening lesson for fifth graders from Burlington Elementary School.
Burlington, in Longmont, is one of 10 local primary and high schools benefiting from an $11, 700 grant (拨款) from the Farm to School program supported by United States Department of Agriculture. The grant aims to build on ongoing nutrition education, add farm-to-school training and create gardening mentorships (导师制) . For the mentorship program, about 125 high school students are participating to help school garden education.
Kate likes the idea of volunteering with younger students She noted that many school gardens are currently empty. “It gives the kids responsibility to care for plants.” she told Daily Camera. “It’s always so much fun to play with dirt. It’s very beneficial to energetic kids.”
In addition to small gardens at the schools, the grant helps to build greenhouses to enable students to grow food. Last summer, the teacher Jennifer arranged a “salad day” harvest for students at the Burlington Elementary School. She guided kids to water the plants in a greenhouse garden twice a day. This semester, kids have planted tomato and herb seeds with the help of the high school students. Later this spring they will work with the student union on a plant sale.
Several Burlington fifth graders are also making a short film about the greenhouse and its origins. They recorded the whole process of establishing the greenhouse. Roman described the process as beautiful, especially now that planting has started. “It could inspire people to grow healthy plants at home,” she said.
8. What is the mentorship program mainly about
A. Students grow food for their cafeterias.
B. The local government builds greenhouses.
C. High school students teach younger students about school gardening.
D. Friendly teachers hold gardening activities for elementary school students.
9. Why did Kate like the volunteer program
A. She gained more information about biology.
B. She enjoyed working with other volunteers.
C. She was interested in farming and gardening.
D. She thought it was not good for kids.
10. What did the fifth graders from Burlington Elementary do last summer
A. They participated in a “salad day” harvest.
B. They planted tomato seeds in the greenhouse.
C. They held a plant sale with the student union.
D. They made a film about the school garden.
11. What did Roman think of the greenhouse
A. It did not function very well.
B. It increased students’ confidence to grow food.
C. It was challenging for the volunteers to establish it.
D. It could encourage people to grow plants themselves.
D
A new phone app uses vibrations (振动) from smart phones to alert people about earthquakes.
The phone app recognizes sudden shaking of the earth’s surface through sensors (传感器) in smart phones. The new app is called MyShake. It is the work of four researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. They said they created a worldwide warning system that would inform people and give them time to prepare. The MyShake app is available only for Android phones.
Smart phones are equipped with accelerometers (加速计) . These instruments measure movement, like that of a car or airplane. They can also measure the shaking of a machine, building or other structure. Accelerometers are used in activity trackers and apps that count steps or other exercise. They are also used in global positioning system (GPS) apps.
MyShake uses phone accelerometers to measure seismic (地震引起的) activity. It has been programmed to know the difference between normal activity and earthquake movement. The software developers say their app is right 93 percent of the time. A smart phone sends seismic information to the app developers. If the developers receive information from one area, it recognizes that an earthquake may be taking place or will take place soon. Using information sent from the app, the network then estimates the location and strength of the quake in real time. MyShake can record magnitude (规模) 5. 0 earthquakes at distances of 10 kilometers or less. MyShake uses very little power, according to its developers. Only when seismic activity is sensed by the app does it become active and sends data to the network.
The app works best when your phone is resting on a flat surface, like a table. The app also shows ways to stay safer during an earthquake. The developers say it will become more effective as more people use it.
12. What can we know about MyShake
A. It can be applied to all kinds of phones.
B. It serves as a worldwide warning system.
C. It’s the name of a new smart phone.
D. It can prevent and stop the movement of the earth.
13. How can the phone app feel the earth’s shaking
A Through vibrations from smart phones.
B. Through information in smart phones.
C. Through sensors in smart phones.
D. Through accelerometers in smart phones.
14. Why are accelerometers used in MyShake
A. To locate where the user is. B. To count steps or other exercise.
C. To measure seismic activity. D. To measure the shaking of building.
15. What’s the best title for the text
A. A New Phone App Feels Earthquakes
B. A New Phone App Prevents Earthquakes
C. A New Phone App Keeps You Safe in the Earthquake
D. A New Phone App Makes Smart Phones More Effective
四川省凉山州2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
What is bodysurfing
Bodysurfing is related to riding on a wave with no help from aid tools such as a surfboard. That’s why it is called the “purest” form of surfing. In fact, it is one of the very few extreme sports—free climbing and cliff diving are others—that can be practiced using nothing but the human body.
How do you do it
To catch a wave, swim to where the waves break and, as one approaches, start swimming towards the beach. You must try to travel at the same speed as the wave and, if you do it correctly, you will feel the wave lifting you and pushing you forwards. Then try and cut along the surface of the wave.
What do you need
It is more enjoyable and safer if you use flippers (large flat rubber shoes). This is because they enable you to swim faster and surf along them more easily. A wetsuit is also advisable. Another aid is a handboard, a mini-surf board about the size of an iron, held in one hand to speed up along the wave. If you are lucky enough to be surfing in warm water，make sure you have your boardshorts (冲浪短裤) at the ready.
Unofficial world championships
Bodysurfing is not a professional sport, but in Hawaii there is such a festival called the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic each year. Local bodysurfers compete against athletes from places such as Australia, Brazil, Japan and France. Famous bodysurfer Mike Stewart has won the event no fewer than 12 times, and Kelly Slater, the greatest surfer in history, has also competed.
21. What is bodysurfing
A. Surfing only by following a wave. B. Surfing only by relying on a surfboard.
C. Surfing only by using the human body. D. Surfing only by swimming along the beach.
22. Which of the following can make you surf faster
A. Flippers and a wetsuit. B. A wetsuit and a handboard.
C. A handboard and boardshorts. D. A handboard and flippers.
23. What can we know about the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic
A. It is intended for local bodysurfers. B. It is held in Hawaii annually.
C. It is acknowledged professionally. D. Kelly Slater has won 12 times.
B
The TV series, The Longest Day in Chang’an, which was shown on Chinese online platforms last summer, became a hit soon. Since then, it has been shown on partnering streaming platforms and TV networks abroad. Some websites overseas also offered the program to their users paying for it—the first time a Chinese series was broadcast as paid content abroad.
“I was amazed by the overseas audience’s love of this show,” Cao Dun, director of The Longest Day in Chang an, told Beijing Review. “I was worried that they wouldn’t understand the complex political structure of the Tang Dynasty. But in fact, the show is prompting foreign audiences to Research the history of the Tang Dynasty to better understand the plot.”
The unique culture in ancient China is no a barrier but a bridge to connect with foreign audiences. In the TV series, every figure is given enough space to flesh out his or her character.
Telling stories of the ordinary Chinese people that resonate (引起共鸣) with the audience might be the way to communicate with the world. “The success of the TV series shows that beauty is a universal language crossing borders,” he told Beijing Review.
His ambition is to distinguish Chinese dramas from the TV shows in the rest of the world. “The TV series is a step in my plan to tell Chinese stories to the world,” Cao said. “After describing the impressive beauty of the Tang dynasty, I am looking for several plays that tell stories of today’s China. I don’t want to copy any country’s production. Chinese dramas have to build on our rich culture and Chinese people’s everyday life.’ Cao added. .
24. What do we know about the TV series
A. It can be appreciated for free.
B. It was very popular once it was shown.
C. It was put on overseas when first released.
D. It is about the development of the Tang dynasty.
25. What does the underlined word prompting in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Requiring. B. Reminding. C. Encouraging. D. Informing.
26. What contributed to the TV series’ success
A. Stories of Tang Dynasty B. Recognition of beauty.
C. Diversity of Chinese culture. D. Personalities of every figure.
27. What can you imply from Paragraph 4
A. Cao intends to tell Chinese stories to the world.
B. Cao decides to make a successful TV series.
C. Cao plans to show China s different nationalities.
D. Cao determines to learn the ancient political structure.
C
The well-known Spanish painter Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he/ she grows up.”
This is both encouraging and discouraging. The fact that we were all born to be artists is surely exciting. But the reality has proven that remaining to be an artist is a task that many of us have failed.
Fortunately, some people have seen the problem and want to solve it. Western educators have suggested that we introduce the concept of “STEAM” instead of “STEM”—traditional “core majors including science, technology, engineering and math—since the “A”, which stands for “art”, is just important as well.
And on April 11, China’s Ministry of Education issued a guideline. Colleges and universities are required to provide more art-related courses and students need to earn a certain number of art credits (学分) in order to graduate.
These efforts came after many scientific studies had found that art education helps students develop self-confidence and teamwork skills, as well as habits of mind such as problem solving and critical thinking.
It’s true that none of these skills target specific jobs. But as former US ballet dancer Damian Woetzel told The Atlantic, the purpose of art is “to give kids the tools to become adults who are creative, adaptable and expressive— capable of having their eyes and ears and senses alive And we can now see how we lost track of our born “artist self” on our way to growing up: we failed to keep our capabilities to see, hear and feel, and became blind, deaf and insensitive adults.
Hopefully, art education can help turn things around.
28. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To introduce a famous painter. B. To summarize the whole passage.
C. To inspire us to be artists. D. To lead in the topic.
29. According to western educators, why should “STEAM” be introduced
A. Art is as equally important as “core majors”. B. Western education is more useful.
C. Traditional “core majors” are out of date. D. All of us should learn art in college.
30. What can we know from the guideline issued by China’s Ministry of Education
A. More students will major in art.
B. More art courses will appear in all schools.
C. College students will have to gain enough art credits to graduate.
D. Art will become more important than science, technology and engineering.
31. The passage mainly tells us ________.
A. every child is an artist. B. bringing art to life is essential.
C. life is full of art. D. artists are talented
D
A robot is navigating in the strawberry field, finding the ripe ones, picking without bruising (擦伤) and putting them in the basket. It may sound impossible but now it does, thanks to Rubin— the strawberry-picking robot, which is a piece of Belgium innovation (创新). This kind of robot is not only an answer to the labour shortage in agriculture, but also allow growers to increase the quality of its produce— which finally benefits the consumers.
Nowadays the labour shortage in agriculture is gradually obvious. But for Octinion the focus is clearly on adding quality. “Thanks to robotics, we have so many possibilities, much more than a human could ever do. Harvest prediction, picking according to market needs, simply picking when berries are ripe instead of when workers are available — these are just a few examples of what is possible for growers,” says Coen, CEO of the Octinion Technology Group. The consumers will also notice the difference, because strawberries will be fresher and show less bruising.
Introducing robots in an industry where almost everything gets done by hand is more of a revolution than an evolution. It calls for close cooperation with all stakeholders (利益相关者). Coen says: “Not only have we been working together with growers and test centers across the world for the past couple of years, but breeders have also been eager to be part of the technological development.’’
In 2014, a team of Belgian engineers started the development of the robot. Meanwhile, Octinion was not the only company to present a concept. Product Manager Laura says it’s not a surprise that the company from Leuven is the first to actually present a commercial product: “by developing the robot from the beginning, we are able to make it practical in greenhouse or tunnels.” Octinion plans to launch harvesting robots for other crops in the coming years.
32. What can we know about the robot
A. It can help solve the problem of labour shortage.
B. It makes little difference to the quality of the fruits.
C. It has been put into the market globally.
D. It is only the researching result of Belgian engineers.
33. What’s the main idea of paragraph 2
A. The creation of robotic picking. B. The advantages of robotic picking.
C. How the robotic picking functions. D. Different attitudes to robotic picking.
34. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. The robot was introduced to the market in 2014.
B. Octinion was the only company to come up with a concept.
C. The robot can be used in any field.
D. Various harvesting robots are on the way.
35. What’s the best title
A. How robots pick strawberries. B. Fruits will be picked by robots.
C. A kind of new robot was invented. D. Strawberry-picking robots came out.
四川省凉山州2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A B.C和D中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑，
A
There are some Christmas traditions between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Letters to Santa Claus
In the United States, kids usually write letters to Santa and put them in the mailbox. However, in England we throw them directly into the fire. We don't plan to make kids cry because burning the letters can send them to the North Pole where Santa can read your Christmas wishes in the smoke. It may seem strange but it does save on postage.
Hanging stocking
Traditionally, American kids hang stockings around the fireplace for Santa to fill with presents. But in the UK. we hang stockings around the bed; being surrounded by presents is a fantastic way to wake up on Christmas morning.
Christmas pudding
Americans prefer to have pumpkin and pecan pies for the Christmas dessert; while we British are fond of Christmas pudding. which is a cake flavored with dried fruits and spices.
Dealing with Christmas tree
We British chose to take down the Christmas trees and the decorations within 12 days of Christmas, because we hold the belief that keeping then beyond that time can bring bad luck. This is probably a tradition that Americans should consider adopting. I have seen people keep their old, brown, dry and withered Christmas trees until almost July 4.
1. How do the British people deal with "Letters to Father Christmas"
A. Emailing them to Santa. B. Hiding them in the mailbox.
C. Putting them in the stockings. D. Throwing them straight into the fire.
2. Why do the British take down the Christmas tree as early as possible
A. To stop it from drying B. To expect good luck.
C. To save money. D. To reuse it for the next year.
3. What do Christmas traditions between Britain and America have in common
A. Writing letters to Santa. B. Making pumpkin pudding.
C. Hanging stockings around the bed. D. Keeping Christmas trees for months.
B
I am Tony, a volunteer stem cell courier. Since March 2019, I have done 99 trips——of those, 56 have been abroad. I have 42 hours to carry stem cells in my little box because I've got two ice packs and that's how long they last. In all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor to the time they can be implanted (移植) in the patient, we've got 72 hours at most. So I am always conscious of time.
Last year, I had a trip where I was caught by a hurricane in America. I picked up the stem cells in Providence, Rhode Island, and was meant to fly to Washington then back to London. But when I arrived at the check -in desk at Providence, the lady on the desk said: "Well, I'm really sorry, but I've got some bad news for you - there are no flights to Washington." So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said: "In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed for a patient- please, please, you've got to get me back to the United Kingdom." She just dropped everything. She arranged for a fight on a small plane to be held for me, rerouted (改道) me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled.
For this courier job, I' m consciously aware that in that box I've got something that is potentially going to save someone’s life.
4. What does the underlined word "courier" mean in paragraph !
A. provider. B. collector. C. delivery man. D. medical doctor.
5. Why does Tony have to complete his trip within 42 hours
A. The operation needs that much time.
B. The donor can only wait for that long.
C. He can't stay away from his job too long.
D The ice can only last such a period of time.
6. Why did the woman arrange a new flight for Tony
A. To help save a patient. B. To avoid being hit by Tony.
C. To get the stem cell. D. To drop everything.
7. What does the author think of his job
A Tiresome. B. Interesting. C. Meaningless. D. Significant.
C
The famous British writer Charles Dickens, who penned the letter that led the signatures of resistance to street music in 1864, would be pleased to hear that, to be a busker (街头艺人) in London today, one must pass a strict "interview" first. Each busker must go through a shortlist process and then perform live in one of underground stations in front of three judges. Each musician must perform two songs (one prepared by themselves and the other selected by judges from a submitted set list). The judging process reviews the musician's songs, musicality, technique skill and performance. If successful, the musician will receive a 12 - month license to perform in the street. Last year, more than 600 musicians attended the "interview" and only 70 got license.
The method of tipping buskers is changing. London is the first city in the world to introduce the electronic payment system (EPS). London mayor (市长) Sadiq Khan described London as “a powerhouse of music". “For London to keep its status as a global capital of music, it's vitally important that we support the stars of tomorrow," Khan said. "Busking helps them show their talent and gives them the chance to perform in front of huge numbers of people. The new method means more people will now be able to show their support for the capital city s many street performers because it's more convenient for them to do so."
Charlotte Campbell is one such busker who' s been helping to trial the project. After only two weeks, she said it had “already had a significant effect on the contributions I've received." She's noticed when one person taps the reader to donate, others who witness the act often follow suit, suggesting people are more than willing to adopt the new way of rewarding buskers.
8. What was Charles Dickens' attitude towards street music in London
A. Favorable. B. Disapproving. C. Optimistic. D. Cautious.
9. What is the 1st paragraph mainly about
A. The long history of street music. B. The way of playing street music.
C. The buskers ' competition to get a license. D. The introduction of buskers in London.
10. Why did London mayor promote the new scheme
A. To make more people help the buskers. B. To show London is full of buskers.
C. To catch up with modern art trends. D. To reform street music s performance.
11. How did London people respond to the EPS according to Charlotte Campbell
A. They were opposed to it. B. They accepted it quickly.
C. They paid no attention to it. D. They thought it made no difference.
D
After Bernini broke his neck and lost all movements below his shoulders when he was 18, his brain still told his hands how to move - - but the message couldn't get through the injured part that connects his brain to other parts of his body. Now, thanks to recent advances in electrical stimulation (刺激) technology. Bernini can once again grasp, pour, and even play Guitar Hero. To do so, he uses a micro-electrode array (MEA) that reads his brain's signals and sends them through wires to something like a sleeve on his arm that electronically stimulates his muscles.
In the past years, researchers have used several approaches to guide patients like Bernini to move their hands. In some systems, researchers implanted (植入)sensors in shoulder muscles that patients could still control, allowing them to move one hand by contracting muscles in the opposite shoulder. Other systems use brain implants similar to those in the new study, but to control robotic arms, rather than the patient’s own muscles. But never before has a patient been able to precisely move his hand using the same neural (神经的)signals that controlled his hand before his injury.
After implanting the MEA in Bernini 's brain, researchers connected it to a computer. Bernini trained the system to connect patterns of neural signals to specific movements by repeatedly mirroring the movements of an imaginary hand on a computer screen. Soon, Bernini could hold large objects like glasses and lift small objects like straws. He could also move each finger on his own just by thinking about it, which previous systems had never achieved. And it was absolutely an amazing moment.
12. How is Bernini now
A. He does well in playing the guitar.
B. He has recovered from his neck injury.
C. His thoughts can control his hand movements.
D. His shoulder muscles guide his hand movement.
13. What did researchers want to do through brain implants in the past
A. Control the patients' hands.
B. Guide robots to help patients.
C. Help patients' own muscles contract.
D. Repair patients' injured neural signals.
14. What's the breakthrough in Bernini 's case compared with previous studies
A. He can hold and lift objects.
B. He can move each finger independently.
C. He can recognize his specific movements.
D. He can use neural signals for hand moving.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Moving Hands by Contracting Muscles.
B. Using New Systems for Muscle Injuries.
C. Sending Neural Signals by Wires.
D. Linking thoughts to Movements.
答案：
四川省凉山州2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三个红色旅游景点，及景点的特色和开放时间。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Jinggangshan”部分关键句“This is one of the most crucial (至关重要的) and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army.(这是建立红色中国历史上最重要、最辉煌的篇章之一，也是一个独特而奇妙的生态系统，它被茂密的森林、崎岖的山峰和几座红军纪念碑覆盖着)”可知，如国游客想更多地了解红军的历史，可以去游览井冈山。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall”部分关键句“A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom (幻影) imaging and oil painting, which are used to improve visitor experiences. (一个新的展览以最新的展示方式举行，包括幻影成像和油画艺术，它们被用来改善游客体验)”可知，南湖革命纪念馆将技术方法应用于展览。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth”部分关键句“Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 – 11:30, 13:30 – 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays.)”可知，《新青年》原编辑部的参观时间是周四至周二，周三休息，上午9:00–11:30，下午13:30–16:30，结合选项可知，“At 2 p. m. on Fridays.”意为“星期五下午2点”属于参观时间的范畴，其他选项时间不符。故选D。
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了Robin成立Bumi Sehat Bali诊所的原因及该诊所所做出的贡献。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“Giving birth to her first child at nineteen, Robin moved to Hawaii after college, working for several years on a farm, where she taught farming practices and poetry.(十九岁生下第一个孩子后，罗宾大学毕业后搬到夏威夷，在一个农场工作了几年，在那里她教授农业实践和诗歌)”及划线句“But in 1991, she received heartbreaking news. Her idyllic life on the farm was turned upside down when her sister, expecting a child in Alabama, died of pregnancy complications (孕娠并发症) .( 但在1991年，她收到了一个令人心碎的消息。当她的妹妹在阿拉巴马州怀着孩子时，因怀孕并发症死亡，她在农场的idyllic生活被颠覆了)”可知，在农场的生活对罗宾来讲是平静的，但是在1991被妹妹死亡的消息打破。由此推知，划线词的含义为“平静的”。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“What motivated me initially was my love for my sister, but this soon grew into a concern for mothers and children all over the world. (最初激励我的是我对妹妹的爱，但很快就变成了对全世界母亲和孩子的关心)”及“Robin’s feelings for her sister transformed into a desire to help women everywhere in need, a feeling with her to this day. (Robin对她妹妹的感情，转变成了帮助所有需要帮助的女人的欲望，这种感觉一直持续到今天)”可知，对妹妹去世的悲痛使Robin开始改变她的职业道路。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“To ensure that children are born healthy, nutritionally balanced meals are provided to expecting mothers free of charge.(为确保儿童健康出生，免费向孕妇提供营养均衡的膳食)”可知，诊所免费向怀孕母亲提供膳食。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Just as Robin said, love is to be found inside the Bumi Sehat Clinic. Perhaps feelings of showing kindness toward others and wanting to make the world a better place are the key to a brighter tomorrow.(就像Robin说的，在布米·塞哈特诊所里能找到关爱。也许对他人表现出善意和想让世界变得更美好的信念是通向更美好明天的关键)”可推知，让明天更美好的关键是善意和使世界变得更美好的信念。由此可知，我们可以从罗宾的故事中学到爱让世界变得更美好。故选D。
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章阐述的是美国科罗拉多州朗蒙特市的两名高中生为伯灵顿小学五年级的学生上了一堂园艺课。这堂园艺课实施的是导师制。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“For the mentorship program, about 125 high school students are participating to help school garden education.(约有125名高中生参加了师徒制项目，帮助学校开展园艺教育。)”可知，导师制指的是高中生帮助更小的学生开展园艺教育。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Kate likes the idea of volunteering with younger students. She noted that many school gardens are currently empty. “It gives the kids responsibility to care for plants.” she told Daily Camera. “It’s always so much fun to play with dirt. It’s very beneficial to energetic kids.”(凯特喜欢和年轻学生一起做志愿者的想法。她指出，许多学校的花园目前是空的。“它赋予孩子们照顾植物的责任。她告诉Daily Camera。“玩土总是很有趣。这对精力充沛的孩子非常有益。”)”可知，凯特在做志愿者的过程中，享受到了很多的乐趣，故她喜欢和年轻学生们一起做志愿者。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Last summer, the teacher Jennifer arranged a “salad day” harvest for students at the Burlington Elementary School. (去年夏天，詹妮弗老师为伯灵顿小学的学生们安排了一个“沙拉收获日”。)”可知，去年夏天，五年级的孩子们参加了“沙拉收获日”。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“ They recorded the whole process of establishing the greenhouse. Roman described the process as beautiful, especially now that planting has started. “It could inspire people to grow healthy plants at home,” she said.(他们记录了建立温室的整个过程。罗曼形容这个过程很美好，尤其是现在已经开始种植了。“它可以激励人们在家种植健康的植物，”她说。)”可知，建立温室的整个过程可以鼓励人们自己在家中去种植健康的植物。故选D。
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是以一篇说明文。文章介绍了一款新的智能手机软件，它能感应到地震，从而可以给人们警告。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二自然段第四句 “They said they created a worldwide warning system that would inform people and give them time to prepare. ( 他们说，他们创建了一个全球预警系统，可以通知人们，让他们有时间准备。)” 可知，该应用程序是一个全球警告系统。故选B 项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第一句 “The phone app recognizes sudden shaking of the earth’s surface through sensors(传感器)in smart phones. (这款手机应用程序通过智能手机中的传感器来识别地球表面的突然震动。)”可知，这款手机软件是通过智能手机里面的感应器来感应到地球表面的突然振动的。故选C 项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第一句 “MyShake uses phone accelerometers to measure seismic (地震引起的) activity.( MyShake使用手机加速度计来测量地震活动。)”可知，MyShake使用手机加速计是来测量地震活动的。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一自然段 “A new phone app uses vibrations (振动) from smart phones to alert people about earthquakes.(一种新的手机应用程序利用智能手机的震动向人们发出地震警报。)” 并结合全文内容可知，文章主要介绍一款新的手机应用程序，利用智能手机来感应地震。故选A 项。
四川省凉山州2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. D 35. D
四川省凉山州2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英国和美国在过圣诞节时，传统习俗的一些异同。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Letters to Santa Claus部分However, in England we throw them directly into the fire.（然而，在英国，我们直接把它们扔进火里。）由此可知，英国人通过直接把信扔进火里，来处理“给圣诞老人的信”。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Dealing with Christmas tree部分We British chose to take down the Christmas trees and the decorations within 12 days of Christmas, because we hold the belief that keeping then beyond that time can bring bad luck.（我们英国人选择在圣诞节的12天内拆除圣诞树和装饰，因为我们认为，超过12天的时间保留圣诞树和装饰会带来坏运气。）由此可知，英国人会尽可能早的拆掉圣诞树是因为他们期待好运。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Letters to Santa Claus部分In the United States, kids usually write letters to Santa and put them in the mailbox. However, in England we throw them directly into the fire.（在美国，孩子们通常写信给圣诞老人，然后把信投进邮筒。然而，在英国，我们直接把他们扔进火里。）由此可知，英国和美国的圣诞节传统的共同之处是孩子们都给圣诞老人写信。故选A。
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲了作者是一名人体干细胞送货员。有一次，作者在机场工作人员的帮助下，有惊无险，准时的把干细胞送到了英国。作者意识到自己送的东西，有可能救了别人的命，所以作者认为自己的工作非常有意义。
【4题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段Since March 2019, I have done 99 trips——of those, 56 have been abroad. I have 42 hours to carry stem cells in my little box because I've got two ice packs and that's how long they last. In all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor to the time they can be implanted (移植) in the patient, we've got 72 hours at most. So I am always conscious of time.（自2019年3月以来，我已经远行了99次，其中56次是在国外。在我的小盒子里，我有42个小时的时间来携带干细胞，因为我有两个冰袋，它们可以维持这么长时间。总的来说，从捐赠者身上提取干细胞到移植到病人体内，我们最多有72小时。所以我总是很在意时间。）由此推知，作者应该是一位干细胞运送者，"courier"的意思是送货员，A. provider.供应者；B. collector.收藏家；C. delivery man.送货员；D. medical doctor.医生。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段I have 42 hours to carry stem cells in my little box because I've got two ice packs and that's how long they last.（在我的小盒子里，我有42个小时的时间来携带干细胞，因为我有两个冰袋，它们可以维持这么长时间。）由此可知，托尼必须在42小时内完成他的旅行是因为他的冰只能维持这么一段时间。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said: "In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed for a patient- please, please, you've got to get me back to the United Kingdom." She just dropped everything. She arranged for a fight on a small plane to be held for me, rerouted (改道) me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled.（所以我拿起我的盒子，把它放在桌子上，我说:“这个盒子里有一些病人急需的干细胞——拜托，拜托，你一定要让我回到英国。”她放下手边的一切。她为我安排了一架小型飞机，让我转机通过纽瓦克，甚至比原定时间更早地回到了英国。）作者向机场工作人员说明情况，自己一定要回到英国，因为自己的小盒子里装着救命用的干细胞，而这位机场工作人员了解情况后，立即排除万难，为作者做出了周密的安排。由此推知，这位女士为托尼安排了新的航班是为了帮助救病人。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段For this courier job, I' m consciously aware that in that box I've got something that is potentially going to save someone’s life.（对于这份送货员工作，我有意识地意识到在我的箱子里有可能救某人生命的东西。）可知作者意识到自己送的东西，有可能救了别人的命。由此推知，作者认为自己的工作非常有意义。A. Tiresome.烦人的；B. Interesting.有趣的；C. Meaningless.无意义的；D. Significant.有意义的。故选D。
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【分析】本文为说明文。本文讲述了伦敦采用新的街头艺人表演准入许可方式和小费支付方式，得到了人们的认可。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段The famous British writer Charles Dickens, who penned the letter that led the signatures of resistance to street music in 1864, would be pleased to hear that, to be a busker (街头艺人) in London today, one must pass a strict "interview" first. (1864年，英国著名作家查尔斯 狄更斯(Charles Dickens)写了一封信，领导了反对街头音乐的签名运动。如果他听说，要在今天的伦敦当一名街头艺人，必须首先通过严格的“面试”，他一定会很高兴。)可知，Charles Dickens曾领导了反对街头音乐的签名运动，因此可知对街头艺人的态度是反对的。故选B。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段Each busker must go through a shortlist process and then perform live in one of underground stations in front of three judges(每个街头艺人都要经过入围程序，然后在其中一个地铁站里的三位评委面前进行现场表演。).和The judging process reviews the musician's songs, musicality, technique skill and performance. If successful, the musician will receive a 12 - month license to perform in the street(评审过程是对音乐家的歌曲、音乐性、技术技巧和表演进行评审。如果成功，音乐家将获得12个月的街头表演许可证)可知，要获得街头艺人的执照需要经过严格的竞争，并且本段讲述了该竞争的参与条件和评审方式等，故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段London mayor (市长) Sadiq Khan described London as “a powerhouse of music". The new method means more people will now be able to show their support for the capital city s many street performers because it's more convenient for them to do so（伦敦市长萨迪克·汗形容伦敦是音乐的发电站。新方法意味着更多的人将能够支持首都的街头表演者，因为这样做对他们来说更方便了。）可知，伦敦市长推广新计划的原因是让更多的人去帮助街头艺人。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段She's noticed when one person taps the reader to donate, others who witness the act often follow suit, suggesting people are more than willing to adopt the new way of rewarding buskers(她注意到，当一个人轻敲（电子付款系统）程序来捐款时，其他人会跟着效仿，这表明人们更愿意采用这种奖励街头艺人的新方式).可知，Charlotte Campbell认为伦敦人很快就接受了这种方式。故选B。
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了通过电刺激技术，Bernini可以再次通过思想来控制自己的行动。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“After Bernini broke his neck and lost all movements below his shoulders when he was 18, his brain still told his hands how to move” 18岁时，Bernini摔断了脖子，肩膀以下的部位失去了活动能力，但他的大脑仍然告诉他的手如何移动。由此可知，他的大脑可以控制他手的运动。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“In the past years, researchers have used several approaches to guide patients like Bernini to move their hands.” 在过去的几年里，研究人员已经使用了几种方法来指导像Bernini这样的病人移动他们的手。由此可知，过去研究人员想通过大脑植入来控制病人的手。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“He could also move each finger on his own just by thinking about it, which previous systems had never achieved. And it was absolutely an amazing moment.” 他还可以通过思考来移动自己的手指，这是以前的系统无法做到的。这绝对是一个神奇的时刻。由此可知，Bernini可以独立地移动每一个手指。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中“Now, thanks to recent advances in electrical stimulation (刺激) technology. Bernini can once again grasp, pour, and even play Guitar Hero. To do so, he uses a micro-electrode array (MEA) that reads his brain's signals and sends them through wires to something like a sleeve on his arm that electronically stimulates his muscles” 现在，多亏了最近电刺激技术的进步。Bernini可以再次抓，倒，甚至弹吉他。为了做到这一点，他使用微电极阵列(MEA)来读取他的大脑信号，并通过电线将它们发送到他手臂上的袖子之类的东西上，从而通过电子方式刺激他的肌肉。由此可知，文章主要讲述了通过电刺激技术，Bernini可以再次通过思想来控制自己的行动。故D项（Linking thoughts to Movements）把思想和动作起来，为短文最佳标题。故选D。
2019-2022学年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编
阅读理解
四川省凉山州2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑.
A
On the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary legacy.
Jinggangshan
This is one of the most crucial (至关重要的) and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged (凹凸不平的) peaks and several memorials to the Red Army.
Open: 8: 00-17: 00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15) ; 8: 00-16: 30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)
Xibaipo
An old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was garrisoned (驻防), drew up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9: 30-17: 00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)
The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors’ experiences.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8: 30-18: 00, closed on Mondays.
Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920.
Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9: 00-11: 30 13: 30-16: 30, closed on Wednesdays.
1. Where could visitors learn more about the history of Red Army
A. The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.
B. Jinggangshan.
C. Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth.
D. Xibaipo.
2. What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
A. It applies technical methods to the exhibition.
B. It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.
C. It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.
D. It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.
3. When can tourists visit the former Editorial Department of New Youth
A. At 1 p. m. on Mondays. B. At 9 a. m. on Wednesdays.
C. At 5 p. m. on Sundays. D. At 2 p. m. on Fridays.
B
“To me, love is the most important thing. What could be more healing than love ”
These words, like lines from a poem, are from Robin, who founded the Bumi Sehat Bali Clinic in central Ubud. Now the clinic provides treatment or educational support for over 100, 000 people annually.
Giving birth to her first child at nineteen, Robin moved to Hawaii after college, working for several years on a farm, where she taught farming practices and poetry. But in 1991, she received heartbreaking news. Her idyllic life on the farm was turned upside down when her sister, expecting a child in Alabama, died of pregnancy complications (孕娠并发症) .
“When my dear sister passed away, I realized mothers were dying everywhere. In countries with increased poverty, some people can’t afford to go to the hospital. What motivated me initially was my love for my sister, but this soon grew into a concern for mothers and children all over the world.” Robin’s feelings for her sister were transformed into a desire to help women everywhere in need.
To ensure that children are born healthy, nutritionally balanced meals are provided for expecting mothers free of charge. Those who lack housing are free to stay as long as it is necessary. The clinic also sees patients of all ages who have symptoms unrelated to childbirth, while providing facilities for language learning and IT education, and annually training over 6, 000 nursing and midwifery (助产) students, backed by a scholarship program.
Just as Robin said, love is to be found inside the Bumi Schat Bali Clinic. Perhaps feelings of showing kindness toward others and wanting to make the world a better place are the key to a brighter tomorrow.
4. Which of the following best explains “idyllic” underlined in Paragraph 3
A. Peaceful. B. Dramatic. C. Tough. D. Troublesome.
5. What made Robin change her career course at first
A. Her love for midwifery. B. Her desire to help children.
C. Her sorrow for her sister’s death. D. Her loss of interest in poetry.
6. What do we know about the clinic
A. It is famous for its nursing program. B. It offers mothers-to-be free diets.
C. It provides financial aid for mothers. D. It has treated over 6, 000 patients.
7. What can we learn from Robin’s story
A. Hard work inspires great respect. B. Ups and downs make one strong.
C. Kindness can be richly rewarded. D. Love makes the world a better place.
C
Earlier this month, two high school students from Longmont, Colorado, US, led a gardening lesson for fifth graders from Burlington Elementary School.
Burlington, in Longmont, is one of 10 local primary and high schools benefiting from an $11, 700 grant (拨款) from the Farm to School program supported by United States Department of Agriculture. The grant aims to build on ongoing nutrition education, add farm-to-school training and create gardening mentorships (导师制) . For the mentorship program, about 125 high school students are participating to help school garden education.
Kate likes the idea of volunteering with younger students She noted that many school gardens are currently empty. “It gives the kids responsibility to care for plants.” she told Daily Camera. “It’s always so much fun to play with dirt. It’s very beneficial to energetic kids.”
In addition to small gardens at the schools, the grant helps to build greenhouses to enable students to grow food. Last summer, the teacher Jennifer arranged a “salad day” harvest for students at the Burlington Elementary School. She guided kids to water the plants in a greenhouse garden twice a day. This semester, kids have planted tomato and herb seeds with the help of the high school students. Later this spring they will work with the student union on a plant sale.
Several Burlington fifth graders are also making a short film about the greenhouse and its origins. They recorded the whole process of establishing the greenhouse. Roman described the process as beautiful, especially now that planting has started. “It could inspire people to grow healthy plants at home,” she said.
8. What is the mentorship program mainly about
A. Students grow food for their cafeterias.
B. The local government builds greenhouses.
C. High school students teach younger students about school gardening.
D. Friendly teachers hold gardening activities for elementary school students.
9. Why did Kate like the volunteer program
A. She gained more information about biology.
B. She enjoyed working with other volunteers.
C. She was interested in farming and gardening.
D. She thought it was not good for kids.
10. What did the fifth graders from Burlington Elementary do last summer
A. They participated in a “salad day” harvest.
B. They planted tomato seeds in the greenhouse.
C. They held a plant sale with the student union.
D. They made a film about the school garden.
11. What did Roman think of the greenhouse
A. It did not function very well.
B. It increased students’ confidence to grow food.
C. It was challenging for the volunteers to establish it.
D. It could encourage people to grow plants themselves.
D
A new phone app uses vibrations (振动) from smart phones to alert people about earthquakes.
The phone app recognizes sudden shaking of the earth’s surface through sensors (传感器) in smart phones. The new app is called MyShake. It is the work of four researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. They said they created a worldwide warning system that would inform people and give them time to prepare. The MyShake app is available only for Android phones.
Smart phones are equipped with accelerometers (加速计) . These instruments measure movement, like that of a car or airplane. They can also measure the shaking of a machine, building or other structure. Accelerometers are used in activity trackers and apps that count steps or other exercise. They are also used in global positioning system (GPS) apps.
MyShake uses phone accelerometers to measure seismic (地震引起的) activity. It has been programmed to know the difference between normal activity and earthquake movement. The software developers say their app is right 93 percent of the time. A smart phone sends seismic information to the app developers. If the developers receive information from one area, it recognizes that an earthquake may be taking place or will take place soon. Using information sent from the app, the network then estimates the location and strength of the quake in real time. MyShake can record magnitude (规模) 5. 0 earthquakes at distances of 10 kilometers or less. MyShake uses very little power, according to its developers. Only when seismic activity is sensed by the app does it become active and sends data to the network.
The app works best when your phone is resting on a flat surface, like a table. The app also shows ways to stay safer during an earthquake. The developers say it will become more effective as more people use it.
12. What can we know about MyShake
A. It can be applied to all kinds of phones.
B. It serves as a worldwide warning system.
C. It’s the name of a new smart phone.
D. It can prevent and stop the movement of the earth.
13. How can the phone app feel the earth’s shaking
A Through vibrations from smart phones.
B. Through information in smart phones.
C. Through sensors in smart phones.
D. Through accelerometers in smart phones.
14. Why are accelerometers used in MyShake
A. To locate where the user is. B. To count steps or other exercise.
C. To measure seismic activity. D. To measure the shaking of building.
15. What’s the best title for the text
A. A New Phone App Feels Earthquakes
B. A New Phone App Prevents Earthquakes
C. A New Phone App Keeps You Safe in the Earthquake
D. A New Phone App Makes Smart Phones More Effective
四川省凉山州2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
What is bodysurfing
Bodysurfing is related to riding on a wave with no help from aid tools such as a surfboard. That’s why it is called the “purest” form of surfing. In fact, it is one of the very few extreme sports—free climbing and cliff diving are others—that can be practiced using nothing but the human body.
How do you do it
To catch a wave, swim to where the waves break and, as one approaches, start swimming towards the beach. You must try to travel at the same speed as the wave and, if you do it correctly, you will feel the wave lifting you and pushing you forwards. Then try and cut along the surface of the wave.
What do you need
It is more enjoyable and safer if you use flippers (large flat rubber shoes). This is because they enable you to swim faster and surf along them more easily. A wetsuit is also advisable. Another aid is a handboard, a mini-surf board about the size of an iron, held in one hand to speed up along the wave. If you are lucky enough to be surfing in warm water，make sure you have your boardshorts (冲浪短裤) at the ready.
Unofficial world championships
Bodysurfing is not a professional sport, but in Hawaii there is such a festival called the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic each year. Local bodysurfers compete against athletes from places such as Australia, Brazil, Japan and France. Famous bodysurfer Mike Stewart has won the event no fewer than 12 times, and Kelly Slater, the greatest surfer in history, has also competed.
21. What is bodysurfing
A. Surfing only by following a wave. B. Surfing only by relying on a surfboard.
C. Surfing only by using the human body. D. Surfing only by swimming along the beach.
22. Which of the following can make you surf faster
A. Flippers and a wetsuit. B. A wetsuit and a handboard.
C. A handboard and boardshorts. D. A handboard and flippers.
23. What can we know about the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic
A. It is intended for local bodysurfers. B. It is held in Hawaii annually.
C. It is acknowledged professionally. D. Kelly Slater has won 12 times.
B
The TV series, The Longest Day in Chang’an, which was shown on Chinese online platforms last summer, became a hit soon. Since then, it has been shown on partnering streaming platforms and TV networks abroad. Some websites overseas also offered the program to their users paying for it—the first time a Chinese series was broadcast as paid content abroad.
“I was amazed by the overseas audience’s love of this show,” Cao Dun, director of The Longest Day in Chang an, told Beijing Review. “I was worried that they wouldn’t understand the complex political structure of the Tang Dynasty. But in fact, the show is prompting foreign audiences to Research the history of the Tang Dynasty to better understand the plot.”
The unique culture in ancient China is no a barrier but a bridge to connect with foreign audiences. In the TV series, every figure is given enough space to flesh out his or her character.
Telling stories of the ordinary Chinese people that resonate (引起共鸣) with the audience might be the way to communicate with the world. “The success of the TV series shows that beauty is a universal language crossing borders,” he told Beijing Review.
His ambition is to distinguish Chinese dramas from the TV shows in the rest of the world. “The TV series is a step in my plan to tell Chinese stories to the world,” Cao said. “After describing the impressive beauty of the Tang dynasty, I am looking for several plays that tell stories of today’s China. I don’t want to copy any country’s production. Chinese dramas have to build on our rich culture and Chinese people’s everyday life.’ Cao added. .
24. What do we know about the TV series
A. It can be appreciated for free.
B. It was very popular once it was shown.
C. It was put on overseas when first released.
D. It is about the development of the Tang dynasty.
25. What does the underlined word prompting in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Requiring. B. Reminding. C. Encouraging. D. Informing.
26. What contributed to the TV series’ success
A. Stories of Tang Dynasty B. Recognition of beauty.
C. Diversity of Chinese culture. D. Personalities of every figure.
27. What can you imply from Paragraph 4
A. Cao intends to tell Chinese stories to the world.
B. Cao decides to make a successful TV series.
C. Cao plans to show China s different nationalities.
D. Cao determines to learn the ancient political structure.
C
The well-known Spanish painter Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he/ she grows up.”
This is both encouraging and discouraging. The fact that we were all born to be artists is surely exciting. But the reality has proven that remaining to be an artist is a task that many of us have failed.
Fortunately, some people have seen the problem and want to solve it. Western educators have suggested that we introduce the concept of “STEAM” instead of “STEM”—traditional “core majors including science, technology, engineering and math—since the “A”, which stands for “art”, is just important as well.
And on April 11, China’s Ministry of Education issued a guideline. Colleges and universities are required to provide more art-related courses and students need to earn a certain number of art credits (学分) in order to graduate.
These efforts came after many scientific studies had found that art education helps students develop self-confidence and teamwork skills, as well as habits of mind such as problem solving and critical thinking.
It’s true that none of these skills target specific jobs. But as former US ballet dancer Damian Woetzel told The Atlantic, the purpose of art is “to give kids the tools to become adults who are creative, adaptable and expressive— capable of having their eyes and ears and senses alive And we can now see how we lost track of our born “artist self” on our way to growing up: we failed to keep our capabilities to see, hear and feel, and became blind, deaf and insensitive adults.
Hopefully, art education can help turn things around.
28. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To introduce a famous painter. B. To summarize the whole passage.
C. To inspire us to be artists. D. To lead in the topic.
29. According to western educators, why should “STEAM” be introduced
A. Art is as equally important as “core majors”. B. Western education is more useful.
C. Traditional “core majors” are out of date. D. All of us should learn art in college.
30. What can we know from the guideline issued by China’s Ministry of Education
A. More students will major in art.
B. More art courses will appear in all schools.
C. College students will have to gain enough art credits to graduate.
D. Art will become more important than science, technology and engineering.
31. The passage mainly tells us ________.
A. every child is an artist. B. bringing art to life is essential.
C. life is full of art. D. artists are talented
D
A robot is navigating in the strawberry field, finding the ripe ones, picking without bruising (擦伤) and putting them in the basket. It may sound impossible but now it does, thanks to Rubin— the strawberry-picking robot, which is a piece of Belgium innovation (创新). This kind of robot is not only an answer to the labour shortage in agriculture, but also allow growers to increase the quality of its produce— which finally benefits the consumers.
Nowadays the labour shortage in agriculture is gradually obvious. But for Octinion the focus is clearly on adding quality. “Thanks to robotics, we have so many possibilities, much more than a human could ever do. Harvest prediction, picking according to market needs, simply picking when berries are ripe instead of when workers are available — these are just a few examples of what is possible for growers,” says Coen, CEO of the Octinion Technology Group. The consumers will also notice the difference, because strawberries will be fresher and show less bruising.
Introducing robots in an industry where almost everything gets done by hand is more of a revolution than an evolution. It calls for close cooperation with all stakeholders (利益相关者). Coen says: “Not only have we been working together with growers and test centers across the world for the past couple of years, but breeders have also been eager to be part of the technological development.’’
In 2014, a team of Belgian engineers started the development of the robot. Meanwhile, Octinion was not the only company to present a concept. Product Manager Laura says it’s not a surprise that the company from Leuven is the first to actually present a commercial product: “by developing the robot from the beginning, we are able to make it practical in greenhouse or tunnels.” Octinion plans to launch harvesting robots for other crops in the coming years.
32. What can we know about the robot
A. It can help solve the problem of labour shortage.
B. It makes little difference to the quality of the fruits.
C. It has been put into the market globally.
D. It is only the researching result of Belgian engineers.
33. What’s the main idea of paragraph 2
A. The creation of robotic picking. B. The advantages of robotic picking.
C. How the robotic picking functions. D. Different attitudes to robotic picking.
34. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. The robot was introduced to the market in 2014.
B. Octinion was the only company to come up with a concept.
C. The robot can be used in any field.
D. Various harvesting robots are on the way.
35. What’s the best title
A. How robots pick strawberries. B. Fruits will be picked by robots.
C. A kind of new robot was invented. D. Strawberry-picking robots came out.
四川省凉山州2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A B.C和D中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑，
A
There are some Christmas traditions between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Letters to Santa Claus
In the United States, kids usually write letters to Santa and put them in the mailbox. However, in England we throw them directly into the fire. We don't plan to make kids cry because burning the letters can send them to the North Pole where Santa can read your Christmas wishes in the smoke. It may seem strange but it does save on postage.
Hanging stocking
Traditionally, American kids hang stockings around the fireplace for Santa to fill with presents. But in the UK. we hang stockings around the bed; being surrounded by presents is a fantastic way to wake up on Christmas morning.
Christmas pudding
Americans prefer to have pumpkin and pecan pies for the Christmas dessert; while we British are fond of Christmas pudding. which is a cake flavored with dried fruits and spices.
Dealing with Christmas tree
We British chose to take down the Christmas trees and the decorations within 12 days of Christmas, because we hold the belief that keeping then beyond that time can bring bad luck. This is probably a tradition that Americans should consider adopting. I have seen people keep their old, brown, dry and withered Christmas trees until almost July 4.
1. How do the British people deal with "Letters to Father Christmas"
A. Emailing them to Santa. B. Hiding them in the mailbox.
C. Putting them in the stockings. D. Throwing them straight into the fire.
2. Why do the British take down the Christmas tree as early as possible
A. To stop it from drying B. To expect good luck.
C. To save money. D. To reuse it for the next year.
3. What do Christmas traditions between Britain and America have in common
A. Writing letters to Santa. B. Making pumpkin pudding.
C. Hanging stockings around the bed. D. Keeping Christmas trees for months.
B
I am Tony, a volunteer stem cell courier. Since March 2019, I have done 99 trips——of those, 56 have been abroad. I have 42 hours to carry stem cells in my little box because I've got two ice packs and that's how long they last. In all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor to the time they can be implanted (移植) in the patient, we've got 72 hours at most. So I am always conscious of time.
Last year, I had a trip where I was caught by a hurricane in America. I picked up the stem cells in Providence, Rhode Island, and was meant to fly to Washington then back to London. But when I arrived at the check -in desk at Providence, the lady on the desk said: "Well, I'm really sorry, but I've got some bad news for you - there are no flights to Washington." So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said: "In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed for a patient- please, please, you've got to get me back to the United Kingdom." She just dropped everything. She arranged for a fight on a small plane to be held for me, rerouted (改道) me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled.
For this courier job, I' m consciously aware that in that box I've got something that is potentially going to save someone’s life.
4. What does the underlined word "courier" mean in paragraph !
A. provider. B. collector. C. delivery man. D. medical doctor.
5. Why does Tony have to complete his trip within 42 hours
A. The operation needs that much time.
B. The donor can only wait for that long.
C. He can't stay away from his job too long.
D The ice can only last such a period of time.
6. Why did the woman arrange a new flight for Tony
A. To help save a patient. B. To avoid being hit by Tony.
C. To get the stem cell. D. To drop everything.
7. What does the author think of his job
A Tiresome. B. Interesting. C. Meaningless. D. Significant.
C
The famous British writer Charles Dickens, who penned the letter that led the signatures of resistance to street music in 1864, would be pleased to hear that, to be a busker (街头艺人) in London today, one must pass a strict "interview" first. Each busker must go through a shortlist process and then perform live in one of underground stations in front of three judges. Each musician must perform two songs (one prepared by themselves and the other selected by judges from a submitted set list). The judging process reviews the musician's songs, musicality, technique skill and performance. If successful, the musician will receive a 12 - month license to perform in the street. Last year, more than 600 musicians attended the "interview" and only 70 got license.
The method of tipping buskers is changing. London is the first city in the world to introduce the electronic payment system (EPS). London mayor (市长) Sadiq Khan described London as “a powerhouse of music". “For London to keep its status as a global capital of music, it's vitally important that we support the stars of tomorrow," Khan said. "Busking helps them show their talent and gives them the chance to perform in front of huge numbers of people. The new method means more people will now be able to show their support for the capital city s many street performers because it's more convenient for them to do so."
Charlotte Campbell is one such busker who' s been helping to trial the project. After only two weeks, she said it had “already had a significant effect on the contributions I've received." She's noticed when one person taps the reader to donate, others who witness the act often follow suit, suggesting people are more than willing to adopt the new way of rewarding buskers.
8. What was Charles Dickens' attitude towards street music in London
A. Favorable. B. Disapproving. C. Optimistic. D. Cautious.
9. What is the 1st paragraph mainly about
A. The long history of street music. B. The way of playing street music.
C. The buskers ' competition to get a license. D. The introduction of buskers in London.
10. Why did London mayor promote the new scheme
A. To make more people help the buskers. B. To show London is full of buskers.
C. To catch up with modern art trends. D. To reform street music s performance.
11. How did London people respond to the EPS according to Charlotte Campbell
A. They were opposed to it. B. They accepted it quickly.
C. They paid no attention to it. D. They thought it made no difference.
D
After Bernini broke his neck and lost all movements below his shoulders when he was 18, his brain still told his hands how to move - - but the message couldn't get through the injured part that connects his brain to other parts of his body. Now, thanks to recent advances in electrical stimulation (刺激) technology. Bernini can once again grasp, pour, and even play Guitar Hero. To do so, he uses a micro-electrode array (MEA) that reads his brain's signals and sends them through wires to something like a sleeve on his arm that electronically stimulates his muscles.
In the past years, researchers have used several approaches to guide patients like Bernini to move their hands. In some systems, researchers implanted (植入)sensors in shoulder muscles that patients could still control, allowing them to move one hand by contracting muscles in the opposite shoulder. Other systems use brain implants similar to those in the new study, but to control robotic arms, rather than the patient’s own muscles. But never before has a patient been able to precisely move his hand using the same neural (神经的)signals that controlled his hand before his injury.
After implanting the MEA in Bernini 's brain, researchers connected it to a computer. Bernini trained the system to connect patterns of neural signals to specific movements by repeatedly mirroring the movements of an imaginary hand on a computer screen. Soon, Bernini could hold large objects like glasses and lift small objects like straws. He could also move each finger on his own just by thinking about it, which previous systems had never achieved. And it was absolutely an amazing moment.
12. How is Bernini now
A. He does well in playing the guitar.
B. He has recovered from his neck injury.
C. His thoughts can control his hand movements.
D. His shoulder muscles guide his hand movement.
13. What did researchers want to do through brain implants in the past
A. Control the patients' hands.
B. Guide robots to help patients.
C. Help patients' own muscles contract.
D. Repair patients' injured neural signals.
14. What's the breakthrough in Bernini 's case compared with previous studies
A. He can hold and lift objects.
B. He can move each finger independently.
C. He can recognize his specific movements.
D. He can use neural signals for hand moving.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Moving Hands by Contracting Muscles.
B. Using New Systems for Muscle Injuries.
C. Sending Neural Signals by Wires.
D. Linking thoughts to Movements.
答案：
四川省凉山州2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三个红色旅游景点，及景点的特色和开放时间。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Jinggangshan”部分关键句“This is one of the most crucial (至关重要的) and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army.(这是建立红色中国历史上最重要、最辉煌的篇章之一，也是一个独特而奇妙的生态系统，它被茂密的森林、崎岖的山峰和几座红军纪念碑覆盖着)”可知，如国游客想更多地了解红军的历史，可以去游览井冈山。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall”部分关键句“A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom (幻影) imaging and oil painting, which are used to improve visitor experiences. (一个新的展览以最新的展示方式举行，包括幻影成像和油画艺术，它们被用来改善游客体验)”可知，南湖革命纪念馆将技术方法应用于展览。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth”部分关键句“Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 – 11:30, 13:30 – 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays.)”可知，《新青年》原编辑部的参观时间是周四至周二，周三休息，上午9:00–11:30，下午13:30–16:30，结合选项可知，“At 2 p. m. on Fridays.”意为“星期五下午2点”属于参观时间的范畴，其他选项时间不符。故选D。
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了Robin成立Bumi Sehat Bali诊所的原因及该诊所所做出的贡献。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“Giving birth to her first child at nineteen, Robin moved to Hawaii after college, working for several years on a farm, where she taught farming practices and poetry.(十九岁生下第一个孩子后，罗宾大学毕业后搬到夏威夷，在一个农场工作了几年，在那里她教授农业实践和诗歌)”及划线句“But in 1991, she received heartbreaking news. Her idyllic life on the farm was turned upside down when her sister, expecting a child in Alabama, died of pregnancy complications (孕娠并发症) .( 但在1991年，她收到了一个令人心碎的消息。当她的妹妹在阿拉巴马州怀着孩子时，因怀孕并发症死亡，她在农场的idyllic生活被颠覆了)”可知，在农场的生活对罗宾来讲是平静的，但是在1991被妹妹死亡的消息打破。由此推知，划线词的含义为“平静的”。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“What motivated me initially was my love for my sister, but this soon grew into a concern for mothers and children all over the world. (最初激励我的是我对妹妹的爱，但很快就变成了对全世界母亲和孩子的关心)”及“Robin’s feelings for her sister transformed into a desire to help women everywhere in need, a feeling with her to this day. (Robin对她妹妹的感情，转变成了帮助所有需要帮助的女人的欲望，这种感觉一直持续到今天)”可知，对妹妹去世的悲痛使Robin开始改变她的职业道路。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“To ensure that children are born healthy, nutritionally balanced meals are provided to expecting mothers free of charge.(为确保儿童健康出生，免费向孕妇提供营养均衡的膳食)”可知，诊所免费向怀孕母亲提供膳食。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Just as Robin said, love is to be found inside the Bumi Sehat Clinic. Perhaps feelings of showing kindness toward others and wanting to make the world a better place are the key to a brighter tomorrow.(就像Robin说的，在布米·塞哈特诊所里能找到关爱。也许对他人表现出善意和想让世界变得更美好的信念是通向更美好明天的关键)”可推知，让明天更美好的关键是善意和使世界变得更美好的信念。由此可知，我们可以从罗宾的故事中学到爱让世界变得更美好。故选D。
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章阐述的是美国科罗拉多州朗蒙特市的两名高中生为伯灵顿小学五年级的学生上了一堂园艺课。这堂园艺课实施的是导师制。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“For the mentorship program, about 125 high school students are participating to help school garden education.(约有125名高中生参加了师徒制项目，帮助学校开展园艺教育。)”可知，导师制指的是高中生帮助更小的学生开展园艺教育。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Kate likes the idea of volunteering with younger students. She noted that many school gardens are currently empty. “It gives the kids responsibility to care for plants.” she told Daily Camera. “It’s always so much fun to play with dirt. It’s very beneficial to energetic kids.”(凯特喜欢和年轻学生一起做志愿者的想法。她指出，许多学校的花园目前是空的。“它赋予孩子们照顾植物的责任。她告诉Daily Camera。“玩土总是很有趣。这对精力充沛的孩子非常有益。”)”可知，凯特在做志愿者的过程中，享受到了很多的乐趣，故她喜欢和年轻学生们一起做志愿者。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Last summer, the teacher Jennifer arranged a “salad day” harvest for students at the Burlington Elementary School. (去年夏天，詹妮弗老师为伯灵顿小学的学生们安排了一个“沙拉收获日”。)”可知，去年夏天，五年级的孩子们参加了“沙拉收获日”。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“ They recorded the whole process of establishing the greenhouse. Roman described the process as beautiful, especially now that planting has started. “It could inspire people to grow healthy plants at home,” she said.(他们记录了建立温室的整个过程。罗曼形容这个过程很美好，尤其是现在已经开始种植了。“它可以激励人们在家种植健康的植物，”她说。)”可知，建立温室的整个过程可以鼓励人们自己在家中去种植健康的植物。故选D。
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是以一篇说明文。文章介绍了一款新的智能手机软件，它能感应到地震，从而可以给人们警告。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二自然段第四句 “They said they created a worldwide warning system that would inform people and give them time to prepare. ( 他们说，他们创建了一个全球预警系统，可以通知人们，让他们有时间准备。)” 可知，该应用程序是一个全球警告系统。故选B 项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第一句 “The phone app recognizes sudden shaking of the earth’s surface through sensors(传感器)in smart phones. (这款手机应用程序通过智能手机中的传感器来识别地球表面的突然震动。)”可知，这款手机软件是通过智能手机里面的感应器来感应到地球表面的突然振动的。故选C 项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第一句 “MyShake uses phone accelerometers to measure seismic (地震引起的) activity.( MyShake使用手机加速度计来测量地震活动。)”可知，MyShake使用手机加速计是来测量地震活动的。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一自然段 “A new phone app uses vibrations (振动) from smart phones to alert people about earthquakes.(一种新的手机应用程序利用智能手机的震动向人们发出地震警报。)” 并结合全文内容可知，文章主要介绍一款新的手机应用程序，利用智能手机来感应地震。故选A 项。
四川省凉山州2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. D 35. D
四川省凉山州2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试试卷英语试卷
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英国和美国在过圣诞节时，传统习俗的一些异同。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Letters to Santa Claus部分However, in England we throw them directly into the fire.（然而，在英国，我们直接把它们扔进火里。）由此可知，英国人通过直接把信扔进火里，来处理“给圣诞老人的信”。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Dealing with Christmas tree部分We British chose to take down the Christmas trees and the decorations within 12 days of Christmas, because we hold the belief that keeping then beyond that time can bring bad luck.（我们英国人选择在圣诞节的12天内拆除圣诞树和装饰，因为我们认为，超过12天的时间保留圣诞树和装饰会带来坏运气。）由此可知，英国人会尽可能早的拆掉圣诞树是因为他们期待好运。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Letters to Santa Claus部分In the United States, kids usually write letters to Santa and put them in the mailbox. However, in England we throw them directly into the fire.（在美国，孩子们通常写信给圣诞老人，然后把信投进邮筒。然而，在英国，我们直接把他们扔进火里。）由此可知，英国和美国的圣诞节传统的共同之处是孩子们都给圣诞老人写信。故选A。
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲了作者是一名人体干细胞送货员。有一次，作者在机场工作人员的帮助下，有惊无险，准时的把干细胞送到了英国。作者意识到自己送的东西，有可能救了别人的命，所以作者认为自己的工作非常有意义。
【4题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段Since March 2019, I have done 99 trips——of those, 56 have been abroad. I have 42 hours to carry stem cells in my little box because I've got two ice packs and that's how long they last. In all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor to the time they can be implanted (移植) in the patient, we've got 72 hours at most. So I am always conscious of time.（自2019年3月以来，我已经远行了99次，其中56次是在国外。在我的小盒子里，我有42个小时的时间来携带干细胞，因为我有两个冰袋，它们可以维持这么长时间。总的来说，从捐赠者身上提取干细胞到移植到病人体内，我们最多有72小时。所以我总是很在意时间。）由此推知，作者应该是一位干细胞运送者，"courier"的意思是送货员，A. provider.供应者；B. collector.收藏家；C. delivery man.送货员；D. medical doctor.医生。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段I have 42 hours to carry stem cells in my little box because I've got two ice packs and that's how long they last.（在我的小盒子里，我有42个小时的时间来携带干细胞，因为我有两个冰袋，它们可以维持这么长时间。）由此可知，托尼必须在42小时内完成他的旅行是因为他的冰只能维持这么一段时间。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said: "In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed for a patient- please, please, you've got to get me back to the United Kingdom." She just dropped everything. She arranged for a fight on a small plane to be held for me, rerouted (改道) me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled.（所以我拿起我的盒子，把它放在桌子上，我说:“这个盒子里有一些病人急需的干细胞——拜托，拜托，你一定要让我回到英国。”她放下手边的一切。她为我安排了一架小型飞机，让我转机通过纽瓦克，甚至比原定时间更早地回到了英国。）作者向机场工作人员说明情况，自己一定要回到英国，因为自己的小盒子里装着救命用的干细胞，而这位机场工作人员了解情况后，立即排除万难，为作者做出了周密的安排。由此推知，这位女士为托尼安排了新的航班是为了帮助救病人。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段For this courier job, I' m consciously aware that in that box I've got something that is potentially going to save someone’s life.（对于这份送货员工作，我有意识地意识到在我的箱子里有可能救某人生命的东西。）可知作者意识到自己送的东西，有可能救了别人的命。由此推知，作者认为自己的工作非常有意义。A. Tiresome.烦人的；B. Interesting.有趣的；C. Meaningless.无意义的；D. Significant.有意义的。故选D。
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【分析】本文为说明文。本文讲述了伦敦采用新的街头艺人表演准入许可方式和小费支付方式，得到了人们的认可。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段The famous British writer Charles Dickens, who penned the letter that led the signatures of resistance to street music in 1864, would be pleased to hear that, to be a busker (街头艺人) in London today, one must pass a strict "interview" first. (1864年，英国著名作家查尔斯 狄更斯(Charles Dickens)写了一封信，领导了反对街头音乐的签名运动。如果他听说，要在今天的伦敦当一名街头艺人，必须首先通过严格的“面试”，他一定会很高兴。)可知，Charles Dickens曾领导了反对街头音乐的签名运动，因此可知对街头艺人的态度是反对的。故选B。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段Each busker must go through a shortlist process and then perform live in one of underground stations in front of three judges(每个街头艺人都要经过入围程序，然后在其中一个地铁站里的三位评委面前进行现场表演。).和The judging process reviews the musician's songs, musicality, technique skill and performance. If successful, the musician will receive a 12 - month license to perform in the street(评审过程是对音乐家的歌曲、音乐性、技术技巧和表演进行评审。如果成功，音乐家将获得12个月的街头表演许可证)可知，要获得街头艺人的执照需要经过严格的竞争，并且本段讲述了该竞争的参与条件和评审方式等，故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段London mayor (市长) Sadiq Khan described London as “a powerhouse of music". The new method means more people will now be able to show their support for the capital city s many street performers because it's more convenient for them to do so（伦敦市长萨迪克·汗形容伦敦是音乐的发电站。新方法意味着更多的人将能够支持首都的街头表演者，因为这样做对他们来说更方便了。）可知，伦敦市长推广新计划的原因是让更多的人去帮助街头艺人。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段She's noticed when one person taps the reader to donate, others who witness the act often follow suit, suggesting people are more than willing to adopt the new way of rewarding buskers(她注意到，当一个人轻敲（电子付款系统）程序来捐款时，其他人会跟着效仿，这表明人们更愿意采用这种奖励街头艺人的新方式).可知，Charlotte Campbell认为伦敦人很快就接受了这种方式。故选B。
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了通过电刺激技术，Bernini可以再次通过思想来控制自己的行动。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“After Bernini broke his neck and lost all movements below his shoulders when he was 18, his brain still told his hands how to move” 18岁时，Bernini摔断了脖子，肩膀以下的部位失去了活动能力，但他的大脑仍然告诉他的手如何移动。由此可知，他的大脑可以控制他手的运动。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“In the past years, researchers have used several approaches to guide patients like Bernini to move their hands.” 在过去的几年里，研究人员已经使用了几种方法来指导像Bernini这样的病人移动他们的手。由此可知，过去研究人员想通过大脑植入来控制病人的手。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“He could also move each finger on his own just by thinking about it, which previous systems had never achieved. And it was absolutely an amazing moment.” 他还可以通过思考来移动自己的手指，这是以前的系统无法做到的。这绝对是一个神奇的时刻。由此可知，Bernini可以独立地移动每一个手指。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中“Now, thanks to recent advances in electrical stimulation (刺激) technology. Bernini can once again grasp, pour, and even play Guitar Hero. To do so, he uses a micro-electrode array (MEA) that reads his brain's signals and sends them through wires to something like a sleeve on his arm that electronically stimulates his muscles” 现在，多亏了最近电刺激技术的进步。Bernini可以再次抓，倒，甚至弹吉他。为了做到这一点，他使用微电极阵列(MEA)来读取他的大脑信号，并通过电线将它们发送到他手臂上的袖子之类的东西上，从而通过电子方式刺激他的肌肉。由此可知，文章主要讲述了通过电刺激技术，Bernini可以再次通过思想来控制自己的行动。故D项（Linking thoughts to Movements）把思想和动作起来，为短文最佳标题。故选D。