广西部分市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题汇编：阅读理解（含答案）

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2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
广西北海市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末检测英语试题（解析版）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
As one of the most adventurous places to visit in South America, Patagonia deserves some serious travel time. These are my top recommendations for backpacking in Patagonia:
·Patagonia is probably the safest part of South America. I’ve hitchhiked(搭便车)in Chile without problems and would thoroughly recommend this as a form of transport. (Get tips on hitchhiking in South America here.)
Car hire is also an interesting and rewarding way of seeing Patagonia. although booking in advance during high season is again recommended. I recommend using Rental Cars and suggest you check out this complete guide to planning a Patagonia road trip for essential tips and trick.
The shoulder seasons(平季).October-November and March-April,are far quieter and cheaper for backpacking in Patagonia. Accommodation and agencies in some towns are sometimes not running in October or April though.
Bus schedules vary depending on the season and change year-to-year. Always visit the bus station when you get to a new place to confirm timings and buy tickets for the next leg of your journey. It's also important to plan additional days into your Patagonia backpacking trip in case you can't travel on the day you had initially intended. For more information about this subject, check out this detailed guide about getting to Patagonla. _
·Self-catering(自理膳食）is by far the best way of keeping costs down on these Patagonia backpacking trips. Where possible. I've highlighted the best places to stock up on food. I've also written in more detail about visiting Patagonia on a budget.
However, crossing the border between Argentina and Chile, you cannot take fresh fruit,vegetables,cheese or meat.It will be confiscated(没收)and if you don't own up to it (particularly when heading into Chile), you may be fined.
21. Which means of transportation is strongly recommended to Patagonia
A. Going hitchhiking B. Taking atax1.
C. Taking a bus. D. Going hiking on foot.
22. What does the text help you know about Patagonia if you want to travel there
A. Bus schedule in all bus stations are always fixed
B. You'd better hire the local car ahead of time.
C. You'd better take fresh fruit to save cost when crossing the border.
D. It's the best season in October - November and March - April.
23. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A biography. B. A guidebook.
C. A product advertisement. D. A book review.
B
Mr. Jafri is a 44-year-old artist from England. In 2020, as COVID-19 spread and many countries went into lockdown, Mr. Jafri was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Rather than feeling stuck because he was unable to move on. Mr. Jafri decided to take on a huge project that could “make a really big difference”.
He decided to create the world’s largest painting. And he wanted to do it in a way that would involve people from around the world. He asked children who are fond of drawing to send him pictures showing how they were feeling during the pandemic (流行病). He got artwork from kids in 140 different countries. Using the children’s ideas as a starting point. Mr. Jafri began to paint.. .
Mr. Jafri hoped that his painting, called “The Journey of Humanity”, would help bring the world together during the difficult time. He tried to keep the ideas from the children’s pictures in his mind. He even included the children’s drawings in the artwork.
When he finished the painting in September. 2020. he had set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest painting. The painting was roughly the size of four basketball courts. Since Mr. Jafri’s goal was to raise money to help children. the painting was split up into large sections, Mr. Jafri hoped that by selling the sections separately, he could raise $ 30 million. But when the auction (拍卖) ended on March 22.2021.Mr.Jafri did much better than that. And he didn’t have to split up the pieces. The whole artwork was sold for $ 62 million.
Andre Abdoune, an influential French businessman. purchased all 70 sections of canvases (画布).“I was impressed by the visual effects of the painting when I saw it,” Mr.Abdoune said. ”And for me, it would have been a mistake to separate the pieces.”
Knowing that the money would go to charity also helped Mr. Abdoune decide to pay more. He says he was poor in childhood, so he’s glad to help children around the world by buying the giant painting. He plans to build a special exhibition hall to show the artwork off.
24. What inspired Mr. Jafri to begin his project
A. Kids’ great craziness for famous artists.
B. People’s increasing passion for paintings.
C. The bad situation in many countries for pandemic.
D. The increasing praise for him from the people.
25. What's Jafri's purpose of creating the world's largest painting
A. To stir up children’s interest in painting.
B. To make a huge profit.
C. To connect the people in the world together.
D To hold an extraordinary exhibition.
26. What's the main idea of the fourth paragraph
A. Mr. Jafri’s project received an unexpected amazing result.
B. Mr. Jafri’s original plan turned out a failure.
C. Mr. Jafri’s exhibition was held separately in four basketball courts.
D. It was evident that nobody could afford Mr. Jafri’s painting.
27. What kind of person can we conclude Mr. Abdoune is
A. Generous and competent. B. Stupid but proud.
C. Aggressive and short-sighted. D. Honest and adventurous.
C
China is betting on its successful hybrid rice varieties to fight food shortage in Africa. “We're no longer suffering from hunger,” 55-vear-old Georges Ranaivomanana, a Madagasean farmer who took the lead in planting Chinese hybrid rice in his town of Mahitsy. Georges told Xinhua that he hoped that all Madagascan farmers would use the seeds to raise their living standards.
China has been helping African countries develop productive rice farming for years with its hybrid rice. For farmers on the continent like Ranaivomanana, they are “very grateful” to the Chinese as the hybrid rice is the key to better food security and higher incomes.
In May, the China National Hybrid Rice Research and Development Centre opened a research centre in Madagascar to select hybrid rice varieties based on the island nation's diverse ecological environment, in an effort to find more productive crops for a continent long troubled by insufficient grain output.
In the northwestern Nigerian state of Kebbi, Chinese expert Wang Xuemin stood in a rice field, surrounded by green rice plants, “This year, we are using a new technology,” he said, adding that it “can significantly reduce labor and other costs.” “The land, climate and rice farming methods in Nigeria are very different from those in China. We had a lot of problems at the beginning,” said the 51-year-old who has been in Nigeria for 16 years.
In 2006, after Wang and his colleagues had sown the seeds, their field management techniques and large-scale farming equipment could not adapt to the operating environment and hundreds of hectares of rice fields were almost completely taken over by weeds. “We came to realize that blindly copying the Chinese model is not feasible(可行的). It is necessary to constantly innovate our techniques to fit the local situation in Africa,” he said.
After more than ten years of research and innovation, the Nigerian farm now becomes a major training and mechanized production centre in the country, training more than 1,000 farmers and agricultural machinery management staff.
28. What's the attitude of African farmers about Chinese hybrid rice
A. Full of gratitude. B. A little skeptical.
C. Extremely curious. D. Much disappointed.
29. What can we infer from what Wang Xuemin said
A. Chinese technology of hybrid rice can't be applied in Africa.
B. Different technologies should be applied to different areas.
C. Chinese experts contributes to raising African living standards.
D. Chinese technology can be used all over the world.
30. How long did it take for the Nigerian farm to be a modern production centre
A. More than ten decades. B. Less than a year.
C. Over a decade. D. Less than ten years.
31. What's the best title of the text
A. Africans Fight Food Shortage with Chinese
B. China's Hybrid Rice Sows Hope for Africa
C. Chinese Hybrid Rice Research Has Not Been Open in Africa
D. The Sowing of Hybrid Rice Should Vary from Country
D
In July 2021,astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) planted pepper seeds as part of an experiment to test which plants could be successfully grown in space. The peppers were harvested four months later, and the team celebrated with a party and taste test.
For astronauts living mostly off prepackaged foods for months at a time on the ISS,fresh and flavourful produce is welcomed. With long missions to the Moon and Mars in focus, NASA is working to find sustainable ways for astronauts to enjoy fresh foods, which will add key nutrients to their diets and improve their state of mind.
Astronauts have grown radishes, zinnias and a variety of lettuces on board the ISS before, but this is the first time they grew peppers, which posed a new challenge, reports Elizabeth Howell for .
Biologists at the Kennedy Space Centre spent two years picking the perfect pepper. They wanted to try peppers because they’re a great source of vitamins and nutrients. and they can be eaten raw or cooked.Plus,peppers are fairly low maintenance (保养) to grow.
In June,a carrier delivered supplies to the ISS along with a package of 48 pepper seeds. Astronauts on board planted the seeds in a microwave oven-sized growing container. The conditions in it—such as lighting, watering and air circulation—were controlled by a crew based at the Kennedy Space Centre. On board, the astronauts collected data and offered feedback on the flavour of the peppers.
“This is important because the food astronauts eat needs to be as good as the rest of their equipment,” LaShelle Spencer, a plant scientist at NASA. said over the summer. “To successfully send people to Mars and bring them back to Earth, we will not only require the most nutritious foods, but the best tasting ones as well.”
32. Why did astronauts attempt to plant pepper in space
A. Only pepper can grow in space.
B. There were no enough food for astronauts.
C. Humans wanted to test which plants can grow in space.
D. Pepper can grow better than other plants.
33 What special benefits does pepper have compared with other plants
A. Its nutrients are the highest.
B. It needn’t too much later care.
C. It improves their state of mind most.
D. The vitamins in it are the most.
34. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 5
A. Container. B. Package. C. Microwave. D. Seed.
35. What can we infer from the text
A. Astronaut need special nutrition to keep the best state of mind.
B. The idea that pepper is grown in space is silly.
C. It is the carrier that is in charge of sending feedback on the peppers.
D. Pepper can’t be eaten cooked in space but it can be eaten raw.
广西河池市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节（共15小题;每小题 2分, 满分30分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
Surf’s Up
Riding the wave can be the thrill of a lifetime. But what does it take to become a surfer
Surfing—it's addictive
Surfing is the most exciting watersport there is. Serious surfers must be very brave, love adventure and have lots of energy. Once they've experienced the excitement of a ride on top of the waves, they never want to stop.
Finding the waves
A Many surfers travel around the world searching for the perfect wave, moving from one surf festival to another and checking weather forecasts to see where the really exciting waves are expected next. A surfer's greatest disappointment would be missing the opportunity to surf in the best weather conditions.
The international sports
Hawaii is where the sports began—the place which most surfers see as their "true home". They love nature and the excitement they get from the deep waters. Enormous waves crash along mile after mile of beautiful sand, and every surfer dreams of experiencing surfing in Maui or Oahu. Other greatest locations include Australia, the west coast of the US, the Caribbean, Brazil, South Africa, The Canary Islands, and Cornwall.
Two essentials: strength and fearlessness
It takes time for a beginner to learn the technique, but during a long hot summer, who minds practising The professionals are in the sea every day, and then come back onto the beach to do some exercise. They need to be strong swimmers with good balance and plenty of courage to be expert surfers.
Never easy—but always enjoyable
It can take a few weeks or a whole summer for you to learn to catch a wave at the right moment, stand up on your board and stay there. It's an amazing feeling when you look down and see your feet on the board and realize you are finally standing up on the sea, even if you aren't very steady.
21. What is the special concern of the surfers participating in a succession of festivals
A. The local weather information. B. Personal experiences and qualities.
C. The training process and technique. D. Geographical situation and equipment.
22. Where did surfing probably originate as a watersport
A. Australia. B. South Africa.
C. The west coast of the US. D. Maui or Oahu in Hawaii.
23. Where is the text most likely from ____________.
A. An advice leaflet. B. A sports textbook. C. A science magazine. D. A travel and fitness guide.
B
For three days, the doctor didn't get a single patient. Then on the fourth day, a woman opened the door to his office, saw him—and ran away.
“I had to run after her, saying I can help her with the problem, ”said Diarra Boubacar. The 53-year-old still has a good laugh when he talks about his first day working as a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) at a private hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
“If my approach is not effective, I will not take any money from you, ” he promised the woman. The woman finally accepted his treatment and felt better. “She started bringing her parents and her husband, and they all became my patients. ”
Born in the African country of Mali, Boubacar first came to China in 1984 on a student exchange programme majoring in Chinese language and culture at Beijing Language and Culture University. After the course, he studied TCM at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.
Since TCM is also related to Chinese history and culture, students have to study ancient Chinese literature as most of the medical texts were written in ancient Chinese characters. “That's a subject even the Chinese find difficult; so think of me, a foreigner!”he said.
However, the greatest challenge for him was to convince people that even though he was a foreigner, he could still treat them effectively with TCM.
Besides his work in the community, Boubacar is also known as the“African Norman Bethune". Doctor Bethune was a Canadian frontline doctor who ran mobile hospital in north China in the 1930s.
“I want to build not only a hospital but also an educational centre where people can come and learn about Chinese medicine, ”Boubacar said.
He plans to build a hospital with an educational centre where people can learn TCM in Africa. "If they learn TCM, they will be able to treat people in Africa in a very cheap and effective way. "
24. Why did the woman introduce her family to Boubacar
A. The treatment is free. B. The curative effect is good.
C. It is a private hospital. D. The doctor is from Africa.
25. What was Boubacar's original intention of coming to China
A. To run an educational centre. B. To start a private hospital.
C. To learn Chinese language and culture. D. To learn from Norman Bethune.
26. What was the big difficulty Boubacar faced at the beginning of his study of TCM
A. Understanding his teachers.
B. Studying Chinese language.
C. Convincing his classmates of his ability.
D. Understanding ancient Chinese literature.
27. Which of the following best describes Boubacar
A. Creative and modest. B. Talented and patient.
C. Determined and ambitious. D. Humorous and diligent.
C
A recent study shows a shared genetic（基因的）ancestry for millions of people who speak what the researchers call Transeurasian languages. Such languages had their origin with millet farmers who lived in an area in northeastern China about 9, 000 vears ago.
Millet was an important early crop as hunter-gatherers became farmers. The study's findings show how the use of agriculture following the Ice Age powered the movements of some of the world's major language families.
There are 98 Transeurasian languages. Among these are Korean and Japanese as well as several Turkic languages, Mongolic languages, and Tungusic languages in Manchuria and Siberia. The language family's beginnings were followed to ancient millet farmers in the Liao River valley, which includes parts of the Chinese provinces of Liaoning and Jilin, as well as Inner Mongolia. As the ancient farmers moved across northeastern Asia, related languages spread into Siberia, Korea and Japan over thousands of years.
The research highlighted the complex beginnings of modern populations and cultures. The researchers studied data of vocabulary from the 98 languages. They identified a group of words related to agriculture and created a language family tree.
Mark Hudson, writer of the study, said the researchers examined data from 255 archaeological（考古的）sites in China, Japan, Korea and eastern Russia. They studied ancient objects including potteries, stone tools and plant and animal remains. They also included the dating of 269 ancient crop remains from different areas.
The researchers found that farmers in northeastern China eventually grew rice and wheat along with millet. The crops spread along with farming populations to Korea by about 1300 BC and from there to Japan after about 1000 BC.
The origins of modern Chinese languages arose independently, though in a similar fashion with millet also involved. While millet was grown in the Liao River valley, the originators of the Sino-Tibetan language family farmed millet at roughly the same time in China's Yellow River region, paving the way for a separate language spread, Hudson suggested.
28. What is the fundamental reason for promoting Transeurasian languages' movements
A. Lack of millet planting area.
B. The arrival of the Ice Age.
C. The development of ancient agriculture.
D. The increase in the number of hunter-gatherers.
29. What does paragraph 3 focus on
A. The number of Transeurasian languages.
B. The concept of Transeurasian languages.
C. The location of Liao River valley.
D. The distribution and spread of Transeurasian languages.
30. How was this study conducted
A. By scientific experiments.
B. By identifying historical sites.
C. Through questionnaire（问卷）survey.
D. By combining linguistic（语言学的）and archaeological evidence.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. The Origin of the Independence of Modern Chinese
B. Large Language Family Had Ancient Origins in China
C. The Internal Relationship Between Various Languages
D. Korean and Japanese in a Language Family Tree
D
In the 1980s, millions of western monarchs gathered in trees from northern California down to western Mexico. Now, their wintering sites are mostly on California's central coast.
Western monarch butterflies travel south from the Pacific Northwest to California each winter. They return to the same places and even the same trees, where they gather. The monarchs usually arrive in California at the beginning of November. They spread across the country once warmer weather arrives in March.
The western monarch butterfly population has decreased by more than 99 percent since the 1980s. Another monarch population on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains travels from southern Canada and the northeastern US to spend the winter in western Mexico. Scientists estimate the monarch population in the eastern US has fallen about 80 percent since the mid-1990s.
Monarchs from across the West migrate（迁徙）yearly to about 100 wintering sites along central California's Pacific coast. One of the best-known wintering places is the Monarch Grove Sanctuary in the city of Pacific Grove.
Pacific Grove, California, known as"Butterfly Town, USA", has worked for years to help the decreasing monarch population. The city holds a parade to celebrate the butterflies every October. It also bans human interference with the monarchs. The crime carries a $1, 000 fine.
In 2020, no monarchs appeared in Pacific Grove. But in 2021, an early count found that more than 13, 000 of the insects had moved in.
Scientists do not know why the population increased in 2021. But Jepsen, director of Endangered Species at Xerces Society, said it is likely a combination of reasons, including better conditions on their breeding grounds. The non-profit science group Xerces Society carries out the official study every year. Volunteer counters have reported the presence of as many as 50, 000 monarchs in the last few weeks.
Monarch butterflies lack legal protection that could keep their territory from being destroyed. Last year, the butterflies were denied federal protection. But the insects are now among the candidates for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act.
32. What is the text mainly about
A. Introducing California's central coast.
B. Revealing the migration and quantity change of monarchs.
C. Attracting more visitors to Pacific Grove in California.
D. Introducing the reason for western monarchs' migration.
33. Which word can describe the reason for the sudden rise of monarchs in 2021
A. Apparent. B. Unique. C. Multiple. D. Mysterious.
34. What does the underlined word "interference" in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Disturbance. B. Commitment. C. Adaptation. D. Consumption.
35. What is the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To provide readers with more interesting information.
B. To urge to add more animals into the list of endangered species.
C. To express the author's satisfaction with protective measures.
D. To introduce the development of legal basis for protecting Monarch butterflies.
广西钦州市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节 （共15小题, 每小题2分, 满分30分）
A
Young ladies with manners, social skills and style will be more confident in social settings and understand their potential better. This 4-week course teaches social etiquette （礼仪）, table manners, personal grooming （打扮）and skin care. Classes are taught conversational style which involves everyone in discussion for easy learning.
Curriculum
Class One: Self Introduction and Introducing Others-Handshaking, Eye Contact, and Smiling -- Please, Thank You and You're Welcome-Making Mistakes and Apologizing-Telephone Etiquette
Class Two: Quick Review- Texting and Social Networking Sites - Gift Giving and Receiving --Attending a Party-Thank-You Notes-Becoming a Skilled Conversationalist-Joining a Group and Exiting a Conversation
Class Three: Quick Review Three-Course Meal Instruction- Table Skills and Dining Manners-Formal/Informal Place Settings- Use of Proper Utensils（用具）--American/Continental Style of Dining
Entering and Leaving the Table-Posture（姿势） and Conversation
Class Four: Quick Review--Grooming-Skin Care-Graduation--Celebration Homework will be given at the end of each class.
Class Dates & Pricing
Classes span （持续）over four separate days, and each class lasts two hours.
Start Date: Jan 12th 2022 Start Date: Mar 23rd 2022
Jan 12, 19, 26 & Feb2 Mar 23, 30 & Apr 6, 13
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Time: 1:00pm- 3:00pm
Price: $ 250. 00 / child Price: $250. 00 / child
If you're interested in taking a class or course, please fill out our form about yourselves so we may provide you with the best service. For more information, please email us at info@ or call 480-510-6346.
21. Which class helps improve girls' table manners
A. Class One. B. Class Two. C. Class Three. D. Class Four.
22. How long will the course last
A. Two hours. B. Four hours. C. Six hours. D. Eight hours.
23. What is the purpose of this course
A. To develop girls' creative potential.
B. To teach girls how to behave properly.
C. To improve girls' confidence in learning.
D. To help girls become a person of wide interests.
B
Growing up, I always dreamt of becoming a published writer one day. However, a manuscript （手稿）I wrote in 1989 was repeatedly rejected by different publishers. That was a failed attempt during my teenage years. "Just a waste of time, "once remarked my dad. But through my love for writing and reading works of non-fiction writers, I explored this road as much as I could.
After my grandmother passed on in East London, my hometown, I went to stay with my mother in Johannesburg. In the City of Gold I stepped through the doors of newspaper houses, submitting stories. On many occasions the written content was considered-disorganised. Editors frequently asked, "Do you have an academic background in journalism " I was not formally trained in journalism, but I never gave up.
I started out in 2004 by commenting on controversial issues. My views appeared in the "Letters" section of major newspapers across South Africa and Zimbabwe. During this period of laying the foundation for my future career, I worked as a full-time security guard.
Whenever I was off-duty, research became my favourite hobby. So, it was at the Johannesburg City Library that I found an invaluable book which helped me to become familiar with how to put together a feature story in terms of constructing the introduction, the body and the conclusion.
In 2008 I worked on a bigger scale（规模）when I contributed my first feature article to a provincial newspaper in Pietermaritzburg, In that very same year I sold three more opinion pieces to a newspaper in East London.
Writing a weekly column（专栏）themed Devil's Advocate for Khanyisa Weekly in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, was my biggest achievement in 2021.
Today I'm a widely published author of various feature articles. And I can claim with pleasure that I have no less than 800 stories under my belt.
24. What happened to the author's manuscript in 1989
A. It remained unfinished. B. It became a complete failure.
C. It won praise from his dad. D. It was published in small numbers.
25. What did most editors in Johannesburg think of the author's stories at first
A. Valueless. B. Organised. C. Enjoyable. D. Controversial.
26. What helped the author improve his writing
A. A library book. B. His training in journalism.
C. Working for major newspapers. D. His experience as a security guard.
27. What has played an important role in the author's success
A. Luck B. Talent. C. Pressure. D. Determination.
C
Splash（落水声）! Did you hear that Can you guess what it is Can you figure it out If you guessed the ocean, then you're correct!I believe that my organization, Reef Check, is the most worthy of receiving the Chocolate Heart money. Do you want to know why Well, soon you'll find out.
First of all, Reef Check needs the money to repair and clean coral reefs（珊瑚礁）which are home to millions of sea animals. Reef Check hopes to educate the public about the value of reef ecosystems and the danger that sea animals and plants are facing. Based in Los Angeles, Reef Check has volunteer teams in more than 90 countries, making community volunteers, businesses, universities, and other non-profit organizations work together. It works to create a worldwide network of volunteer teams trained in Reef Check's scientific methods that survey coral and rocky reefs and report on reef health. Also, Reef Check takes action to protect remaining ancient reefs and repair reefs in danger worldwide.
For example, imagine you are a poor sea animal, whose home just got destroyed or wasn't clean. What would you do What could you do Nothing much, really. But that's exactly Reef Check's job! To clean and protect these homes for many sea animals!
Furthermore, in 1997, Reef Check carried out the first-ever survey of coral reef health that provided scientific evidence that our coral reefs were in danger because of overfishing, illegal fishing, and pollution. The results surprised many biologists who had not realized the seriousness of human influence on reefs. In August 2002, Reef Check presented its report, The Global Coral Reef Crisis Trends and Solutions, at the World Summit in South Africa. The report warned that there was no reef in the world that remained untouched by human influence, such as overfishing, pollution, and climate change.
In short, everyone should have a home including animals from the sea. So don't leave them out! Be generous and give them a home!
28. What do we know about Reef Check
A. It is a team of scientists. B. It mainly studies sea animals.
C. It is a non-profit organization. D. It is run by the US government.
29. Why does the author ask those questions in Paragraph 3
A. To show the role of Reef Check. B. To show the importance of reefs.
C. To show how poor sea animals are. D. To show the seriousness of sea pollution.
30. What did the survey made by Reef Check in the 1990s find
A. Reefs would die out in the near future.
B. Humans and reefs depended on each other.
C. Overfishing influenced the oceans seriously.
D. Reefs were at risk because of human activities.
31. What’s the main purpose of the text
A. To describe what Reef Check is.
B. To introduce a dangerous but important job
C. To explain why Reef Check needs support.
D. To educate the public to care for the environment.
D
Pay visit to the Chicago River and you'll find that it has a wonderful new addition to the local wildlife. Among the birds and fish, visitors may spot a small robot moving up and down the busy waterway. This is Trashbot, the creation of a startup called Urban Rivers, using cutting-edge technology to clean up trash in the area.
In some ways, Trashbot is like the vacuum cleaners（真空吸尘器）found in American homes. But it isn't. While its free movement and lack of onsite handlers may give the impression that this is a self-driving machine, this could not be further from the truth. At any point in time, Trashbot might be controlled by one of the Internet users.
Anyone with a web connection can get into Urban River's website and take a two-minute turn at piloting Trashbot. The company's goal is to use this time to direct Trashbot to pick up trash, and then carry this to a collection point on the river bank, where it can be later removed.
The idea for Trashbot started a few years ago when Urban Rivers'project the"foating gardens" on the Chicago River got clogged up（被堵塞）with trash. To solve this, they started employing old-fashioned human litter pickers to collect trash from the river. However, this turned out to be ineffective.
The idea of a robot boat was born then, but the team wasn't sure how to pilot it. Teaching a computer to understand what trash is isn't easy. Trash is a somewhat abstract concept（概念）. We know it when we see it. At this point they decided to turn to the Internet for help.
"We figured that we could put out a call so that this boat could be controlled by people around the world, " says Nick Wesley, one of the brains behind the project. "Letting people take control of a robot to clean up trash makes for a really cool experience. "
32. What do we know about Trashbot
A. It is a vacuum cleaner B. It is harmful to local wildlife.
C. It is a trash clearing machine. D. It has been widely used in homes.
33. How does Trashbot work
A. It is operated by Internet users. B. It works for two hours at a time.
C. It is handled by human litter pickers. D. It recognizes trash and reports it to users.
34. Where can we find the reason for building Trashbot
A. In Paragraph 3. B. In Paragraph 4. C. In Paragraph 5. D. In Paragraph 6.
35. What does Nick Wesley say about piloting Trashbot
A. It is a risky practice. B. It may cause a network crash.
C. It fails to meet online users needs. D. It offers online users a special experience.
广西玉林市普通高中2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节（共 15小题;每小题2分, 满分 30分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中, 选出最佳选项。
A
Like humans, animals need sleep too. A big problem for animals in the wild is keeping thei enemies away while they sleep. Animals take care of this problem in different ways.
Anolis lizards live in many areas including topical rainforests. They often slep on leaves at the end of long branches. A leaf might seem like a strange bed, but it works like an alarm. If a hungry snake wiggles a branch, the lizard wakes up and leaps to safety.
Chimpanzees take their sleep very seriously. Each day, a chimpanzee builds itself a new comfortable bed to sleep in. Scientists believe chimpanzees carefully choose a tree that is strong, where they build a nest using branches and leaves.
Parrotfish live among coral reefs in oceans. Every night, parotfish usually sep close to the rock in sheltered places. Some parrotfish go one step further by quickly making a slime layer that covers their whole body. This covering acts like a sleeping bag that provides a barrier against danger.
Bottle-nosed dolphins need to sleep, but they have to be on the ocean's surface to breathe. They also need to watch over their young. What do they do While half of the dolphin's brain sleeps, the other half stays awake. After a while, the sleeping half wakes up while the other half snoozes.
Sooty terns have the most amazing sleep. They nest on islands. When they are not nesting, they live for many years in the sky and on the sea's surface. When and where can they sleep Scientists believe they are able to sleep while they are flying, staying out of the reach of enemies. 21. Which animals need the most preparation before sleep
A. Anolis lizards. B. Chimpanzees. C. Parrotfish. D. Sooty terns.
22. What is the shared concern when wild animals sleep
A. Quietness. B. Time length. C. Comfort. D. Safety.
23. The passage is probably taken from a ________________.
A. biography B. tourist brochure C. science fiction D. popular science magazine B
My philosophy professor was a typical eccentric philosopher, whose behavior was somewhat odd. His disheveled（蓬乱的）appearance was highlighted by a well-worn tweed sport coat and poor-fitting thick glasses, which often rested on the tip of his nose. Every now and then, as most philosophy professors do, he would go off on one of those existential "what's the meaning of life"discussions. Many of those discussions went nowhere, but there were a few that really hit home. This was one of them:
"Respond to the following questions by a show of hands, "my professor instructed. "How many of you can tell me something about your parents " Everyone's hand went up.
"How many of you can tell me something about your grandparents " About three-fourths of the class raised their hands.
"How many of you can tell me something about your great-grandparents " Two out of sixty students raised their hands.
"Look around the room, "he said. "In just two short generations hardly any of us even know who our own great-grandparents were. Oh sure, maybe we have an old photograph tucked（收藏）away in a musty cigar box or know the classic family story about how one of them walked five miles to school barefoot .But how many of us really know who they were, what they thought, what they were proud of what they were afraid of, or what they dreamed about Think about that. Within three generations our ancestors are all but forgotten. Will this happen to you "
"Here's a better question. Look ahead three generations. You are long gone. Instead of you sitting in this room, now it's your great-grandchildren. What will they have to say about you Will they know about you Or will you be forgotten, too "
"Is your life going to be a warning or an example What legacy（遗产）will you leave The choice is yours. Class dismissed. "
Nobody rose from their seats for a good five minutes.
24. Which of the following can best describe the professor
A. Untidy but considerate. B. Strange but thoughtful.
C. Fashionable and helpful. D. Neat and responsible.
25. Why does the professor mention "photograph" and "family story" in Paragraph 6
A. To share his own interesting stories.
B. To suggest new ways to know the ancestors.
C. To prove they are good ways to know the ancestors.
D. To show people's understanding of the ancestors are shallow.
26. What can we know about this philosophy class
A. It aroused our thinking about life.
B. It went nowhere like the previous ones.
C. The professor was unsatisfied with our answers.
D. The professor offered us his answers to the questions.
27. What is the best title of the passage
B. A lesson about legacy.
A. Our philosophy professor.
C. Our memorable ancestors.
D. A gap among three generations.
C
IQ is often considered as an important driving factor of success particularly in fields such as science, innovation and technology. In fact many people have endless fascination with the IQ scores of famous people. But the truth is that some of the greatest achievements by our species have primarily relied on qualities such as creativity, imagination, curiosity and empathy （同理心）.
Many of these characteristics are rooted in what scientists call "cognitive（认知的）flexibility—a skill that enables us to switch between different concepts or to adapt behavior to achieve goals in a novel or changing environment. Cognitive flexibility provides us with the ability to see that what we are doing is not leading to success and to make the appropriate changes to achieve it.
Cognitive flexibility may have affected how people coped with the pandemic lockdowns（疫情封锁）which produced new challenges around work and schooling. Some of us found it easier than others to adapt our routines to do many activities from home. Such flexible people may also have changed these routines from time to time trying to find better and more varied ways of going about their day. Others, however, struggled and finally became more rigid in their thinking.
Flexible thinking is key to creativity. It also supports academic and work skills such as problem solving. For example, visual artists may be of average intelligence but highly creative and have produced masterpieces. Creativity is also important in science and innovation. We have discovered that successful businessmen who have created multiple companies are more cognitively flexible than managers of a similar age and IQ.
Cognitive flexibility is also associated with high recovery from negative life events as well as higher quality of life in older individuals. It can even be beneficial in emotional and social cognition: studies have shown that cognitive flexibility has a strong link to the ability to understand the emotions, thoughts and intentions of others.
Neuroimaging studies have shown that cognitive flexibility is dependent on a network of frontal brain regions. There are a number of ways to objectively assess people's cognitive flexibility including the Wisconsin Card Sorting test and the CANTAB Set Shift Task. And the good news is that it seems that you can train cognitive flexibility.
28. What can we learn from Paragraph 1
A. The IQ of famous people is mysterious.
B. A driver's achievement is not determined by IQ.
C. Creativity is the only source of people's success.
D. IQ may not be the key to human's achievements.
29. The underlined word "rigid" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to"___________".
A. Continued B. steady C. conservative D. hesitant
30. Which belongs to the consequences of cognitive flexibility
A. Flexible people tend to stick to their routines.
B. Older individuals are able to avoid misfortunes in life.
C. Businessmen are more likely to succeed than visual artists.
D. Understanding listeners tend to put themselves in others' shoes.
31. What would the following paragraph talk about
A. The Wisconsin Card Sorting test.
B. The application of cognitive flexibility.
C. The ways to develop cognitive flexibility.
D. The importance of training cognitive flexibility.
D
Artificial intelligence（AD） still can't see the future, but a new algorithm（算法）may come close: using nothing but written movie summaries, the AI can consistently tell which films will play well—or awfully—to critics and audiences. If the model can be further improved, it could one day help producers predict whether a movie will be a failure at the box office, before it's even made.
To test several AI models, researchers used plot summaries of 42, 306 movies from all over the world, many collected from Wikipedia. The models broke the summaries by sentence and used something called sentiment（情感）analysis to analyze each one. Sentences considered "positive", such as" Thor loves his hammer", would receive a rating closer to positive one. And sentences that were considered "negative", like "Thor gets in a fight "would be rated closer to negative one.
Generally, successful movies such as 1951's Alice in Wonderland—which scored 80%on the movie-rating website Rotten Tomatoes—have frequent waves in sentiment; unsuccessful ones, such as 2009's The Limits of Control, vary less. It's not important whether the films begin or end happily, the researchers say. What's important is that the sentiments change frequently.
The sentiment ratings in each summary were then simplified into a single score to reflect how often the sentiment changed. The researchers tested three different methods of arriving at a final score. All three could predict fairly accurately whether a movie would be unpopular, and one method worked especially well for guessing which thrillers and comedies reviewers would hate.
The methods were not as efficient at guessing which movies would succeed, but they still predicted the results more accurately than random chance. In the future, the researchers say their methods could be bettered to predict the amount a movie could ear at the box office and help producers decide which movies to invest in. The system's fair judgment might give an advantage to less well-known writers, the researchers add t could also potentially save the public from having to sit through films like Jaws: The Revenge, which online critics and audience alike rate as terrible. 32. How can AI help foresee the future of movies
A. By testing plot models. B. By using sentiment analysis.
C. By writing summaries. D. By consulting critics and audiences.
33. What is the key to a successful movie according to the researchers
A. A happy ending. B. Famous movie stars.
C. A well-known producer. D. Frequent sentiment changes.
34. What benefit will the methods possibly bring
A. Increasing box office earnings.
B. Assessing a movie's quality accurately.
C. Providing written summaries for critics.
D. Helping producers make sensible decisions.
35. What's the researchers' attitude to the model
A. Doubtful. B. Cautious. C. Optimistic D. Unclear.
广西桂林市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20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。
A
Diners are small restaurants that serve breakfast and common American food such as hamburgers and sandwiches. Here are four diners to visit next time you're in the States.
Harry's Coffee Shop
Located in La Jolla, California, it opened in 1930s. It serves breakfast and lunch, and then closes around 3: 00 in the afternoon. For breakfast, try their La Jolla Scramble with mushroom, tomatoes and cheese, or a classic Reuben sandwich made of corned beef, Swiss cheese and finely cut cabbage on slices of bread.
Little Goat Diner
It opened in 2012 in Chicago. Their breakfast selection includes Fat Elvis Waffles, which are made with bananas, peanut butter and maple syrup-just the way singer Elvis Presley used to like them. Many menu items include goat products.
Mickey's Dining Car
It first opened in the 1960. It serves all-day breakfast, and it's open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Mickey's menu includes classics. Located in St Paul, the diner has featured in several Hollywood films. The only seating area available is at the counter, but it's really worth a visit.
The Magnolia Café
Seated in Austin, Texas, it's another 24-hour diner with breakfast available anytime. Its original name was The Omelettry West, and opened in 1979. The Magnolia Cafe is famous for its humour. For example, their front sign reads “Sorry, we're open. ”
21. Which restaurant has the longest history
A. Harry's Coffee Shop. B. Little Goat Diner.
C. Mickey's Dining Car. D. The Magnolia Café.
22. What do we know about Little Goat Diner
A. All the food includes goat meat there.
B. Elvis Presley was really a famous cook.
C. Elvis Presley used to eat Fat Elvis Waffles.
D. It offers three meals a day.
23. What do Mickey's Dining Car and The Magnolia Cafe have in common
A. They both date back to 1960s.
B. They are both open 24 hours.
C. They share a common theme.
D. They present humorous films.
B
Vincent Willem van Gogh is a great Dutch painter. In 2017 one of his paintings was sold for $81 million. 2021 seemed to be Vincent Willem van Gogh's year. There were at least five different exhibits in nearly 40 U. S. cities regarding his works. It's astonishing to know he sold only a few paintings in his lifetime, for only small sums of money. How did this now-famous painter fail to escape mainstream attention after his death It was probably thanks to a woman.
Six months after Van Gogh died, his beloved brother Theo passed away. This was extra tragic because Theo had expected to raise the profile of his brother's works. Fortunately, Johanna van Gogh- Bonger married Theo shortly before his death. Born in 1862, Johanna worked as an English teacher at two different girls' schools before her marriage. When Theo died, she was left with their son and a sizable（相当大的）art collection. That’s when she decided to pursue Theo’s wishes. “Johanna assumed responsibility for Van Gogh’s artistic legacy（遗产）. During her lifetime，she devoted herself to raising awareness of Vincent's art and letters, " says Luijten, the author of a biography of Johanna.
Johanna broke her neck to improve Van Gogh's name. To do this, she selectively sold his works and inspired writers and art critics to write about his paintings though she was refused many times. Johanna didn't lose heart. She lent some pieces to well-known museums and organized countless exhibitions and sales. “One of Johanna's major achievements was the organization of an exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum in 1905, where she united no less than 484 of Van Gogh's works. A Van Gogh exhibition of this scale would never again be matched, ” Luijten explains. Another strategic move occurred in 1914 when Johanna published Van Gogh's letters. Theo had kept hundreds of letters. “This was of vital importance, as following the publication of the letters, the appreciation of Van Gogh as an artist increased further, " says Luijten.
“Despite Van Gogh's brilliance, he wouldn't be remembered to the level seen today without the influence of Johanna. Johanna van Gogh-Bonger is perhaps not a household name, but she is a force that shouldn't be underestimated in making Van Gogh well-known, "said Luijten.
24. Which can best describe Johanna from the text
A. Creative and determined.
B. Ambitious and aggressive.
C. Insightful and stubborn.
D. Positive and accessible.
25. What do the underlined words “broke her neck” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Set out. B. Tried her best. C. Couldn't wait. D. Was willing.
26. What is the text mainly about
A. The life story of Van Gogh.
B. The great contribution of Van Gogh's brother.
C. The popularity of Van Gogh's paintings.
D. The woman making Van Gogh known.
C
Imagine walking through the first Olympic Games in Greece more than 2, 500 years ago. Now, the Greek government and Microsoft are working together to make this possible.
On November 10, 2021，they launched an immersive（沉浸式的）tour at Olympia，Greece， where the first Olympic Games were held. The new program at ancient Olympia uses augmented（增大的；扩大的）reality technology，which overlays computer-generated images on top of what users see in the real world.
Users can tour the site remotely or in person with an online presentation and a mobile app. The app uses a type of augmented reality technology. It allows the users to see virtual recreations of temples and competition areas as they walk through the ruins.
Seventh and eighth graders from a local school toured the site where ancient athletes competed in running, javelin throwing, wrestling, boxing, horse racing and other events. The students were able to flip （快速翻转）through inside and outside views. “The app is really impressive. I think it can help with teaching in schools, " said one of the students.
Microsoft is also experimenting with similar technology at the Olympic Museum in Athens,
Greece. There, visitors can use Microsoft's mixed-reality HoloLens headsets. These join visual
information on top of what the viewer indeed sees. For example, if the wearer looks up, the headset can help them see a towering statue of Zeus. Or they can take a look at the workshop used by the famed sculptor Phidias more than 2, 400 years ago.
Tech companies are racing to deliver mixed reality platforms and devices that combine the Internet with everyday experiences. This technology is part of what’s being called the metaverse（虚拟现实世界），which is an innovative online world aimed at combining real and virtual life. Today， few people use augmented reality tools like Microsoft's HoloLens headset. However, experts say they could become more normal soon.
Rose, one of the experts, said that augmented reality may further separate people in society, with each user in their own realities. But she remains hopeful, saying that augmented reality could be used as a powerful education tool. It could also help people develop new skills. “There are so many forces of potential here that I think it's mostly exciting, "she said.
27. With the help of Microsoft's app, users can
A. see the ancient world of Olympia
B. build the temples in Olympia
C. turn the ruins into real competition areas
D. organize a virtual Olympic Games
28. Why did the author mention the students from a local school in paragraph 4
A. To advertise the app.
B. To sell the app to local schools.
C. To highlight the app's popularity.
D. To stress the app's effectiveness.
29. How does Rose find the technology of the metaverse
A. It will make people lovely.
B. It has a promising future.
C. It will make people more powerful.
D. It helps people live out their dreams.
30. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Visitors Use Apps to Experience a Virtual Tour in Olympia
B. Olympia Uses Augmented Reality Technology to Rebuild its Honor
C. The Augmented Reality Project Brings the Birthplace of the Olympics to Life
D. The Technology of the Metaverse is Used in the Olympic Games
答案：
广西北海市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末检测英语试题（解析版）
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。巴塔哥尼亚是游览南关最胃险的地方之一，本文是作者对巴塔哥尼亚背包旅行的一些建议。
【21题详解】
细节 理解题。 根 据文章第二段“I’ve hitchhiked in Chile without problems and would thoroughly recommend this as a form of transport.(我在智利搭便车没有遇到任何问题，我非常推荐这种交通方式。)”可知，作者曾经在智利搭便车。且没有遇到任何问题，所以他完全推存这种交通方式。故选A项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。 根据“Car hire is also an interesting and rewarding way of seeing Patagonia, although booking in advance during high season is again recommended.(租车也是游览巴塔哥尼亚的一种有趣而有益的方式，不过还是建议在旺季提前预订。)”可知，租车也是游览巴塔哥尼亚的一种有趣且值得推荐的方式但还是建议在旺季提前预订。故选B项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“As one of the most adventurous places to visit in South America, Patagonia deserves some serious travel time. These are my top recommendations for backpacking in Patagonia:(巴塔哥尼亚是南美最具冒险精神的地方之一，值得一段认真的旅行时间。以下是我对巴塔哥尼亚背包旅行的主要建议：)”以及结合后文可知，本文主要是作者对巴塔哥尼亚背包旅行的一些建议，最可能是选自一个导游册。故选B项。
【答案】24. C 25. C 26. A 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。疫情肆虐期间，一位被困异国的英国艺术家创作了世界上最大的一幅画，想要以此将全世界的人们联系起来。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“In 2020, as COVID-19 spread and many countries went into lockdown, Mr. Jafri was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Rather than feeling stuck because he was unable to move on. Mr. Jafri decided to take on a huge project that could "make a really big difference”.(2020年，随着2019冠状病毒疾病的传播和许多国家的封锁，Jafri当时正在阿拉伯联合酋长国的迪拜。他没有因为无法继续前进而感到困顿，而是决定承担一个巨大的项目，这个项目可能“产生巨大的影响”。)”可知，2020年，随着新冠种炎疫情蔓延，许多国家都封锁了，Jafri没有因为不能出行而感到困顿，而是决定做一个可能“产生重大影响”的大项目，是因为疫情下许多国家精糕的状况使得Jufri产生了接下来想做一个巨大项目——创作一个世界上最大的油画的想法。故选C项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“And he wanted to do it in a way that would involve people from around the world.(他想让全世界的人都参与进来。)”可知Jafr 决定创作世界上最大的油画的目的是想让世界各地的人都参与进来，也就是说把全世界的人都联系在一起。故选C项。
【26题详解】
主旨大意题。本题问的是第四段的段落大意。根据本段中“Mr.Jafri hoped that by selling the sections separately, he could raise $ 30 million. But when the auction ended on March 22. 2021. Mr. Jafri did much beter than that.And he didn't have to split up the pieces. The whole artwork was sold for $ 62 million.(Jafri希望通过单独出售这些部分，他可以筹集3000万美元。但当拍卖在2021年3月22日结束时，杰弗里先生做得比这更好。他不必把巨幅画作分开。整个艺术品以6200万美元的价格售出)”可知，Jafri最初希望通过分开出售画作各部分，来筹集3000万美元。但当拍卖会结束时，结果比预想的要好得多。不但没有把油画分开，而且整个艺术作品的售价是6200万美元，所以说本段主要描述Jalri的油画拍卖取得非常惊人的结果。故选A项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。由倒数第二段第一句中的“an influential French businessman(有影响力的法国商人)”可知，Abdoune是一位有影响力的法国商人，说明很有能力，然后下文读到他买下了全部70辐画布，根据最后一段最后两句话可知，他很高兴能通过购买这幅巨幅油画来帮助世界各地的孩子且他计划建造一个特别的展厅来展示这件艺术品，可见他很慷慨。故选A项。
【答案】28 A 29. B 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍中国人把杂交水稻技术传播到非洲，为非洲人民播下了希望，帮助他们解决食物短缺的问题。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“For farmers on the continent like Ranaivomanana, they are “very grateful” to the Chinese as the hybrid rice is the key to better food security and higher incomes.(对于像Ranaivomanana这样的非洲大陆农民来说，他们“非常感谢”中国，因为杂交水稻是改善粮食安全和提高收入的关键)”可知，非洲农民对于中国的杂交水稻持有感激的态度，gratitude和grateful近义呼应。故选A项。
【29题详解】
推理判断题，根据第四段中他说的话““This year, we are using a new technology,” he said, adding that it “can significantly reduce labor and other costs.” “The land, climate and rice farming methods in Nigeria are very different from those in China. We had a lot of problems at the beginning,”(“今年，我们正在使用一种新技术”。他补充说，“它可以显著降低劳动力和其他成本，这里的土地，气候和水稻种植方法与中国非常不同。一开始我们遇到了很多问题”)及第五段““We came to realize that blindly copying the Chinese model is not feasible(可行的). It is necessary to constantly innovate our techniques to fit the local situation in Africa,””(我们意识到，盲目照搬中国模式是不可行的。有必要不断创新我们的技术，以适应非洲的当地情况)可知，他的话表明了在不同的地区应该采取不同的技术，因地制宜。故选B项。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“After more than ten years of research and innovation, the Nigerian farm now becomes a major training and mechanized production centre in the country, training more than 1,000 farmers and agricultural machinery management staff.(经过十几年的研究和创新，尼日利亚农场现在已经成为该国主要的培训和机械化生产中心，培训了1000多名农民和农业机械管理人员)”可知，尼日利亚成为现代化生产中心用了十多年时间，over a decade 与文中more than ten years 意义一致。故选C项。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“China is betting on its successful hybrid rice varieties to fight food shortage in Africa.(中国相信杂交水稻品种的成功，可以应对非洲的粮食短缺)”以及接下来中国杂交水稻在非洲的使用为非洲解决粮食短缺问题，为非洲播下了希望，由此可知，B项China's Hybrid Rice Sows Hope for Africa意为“中国杂交水稻为非洲播下希望”作为标题最佳。故选B项。
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. A 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要告诉读者宇航员在太空种植辣椒的原因和过程。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第一句话“In July 2021,astronauts on hoard the International Space Station (ISS) planted pepper seeds as part of an experiment to test which plants could be successfully grown in space.( 2021年7月，国际空间站上的宇航员种植了辣椒种子，作为测试哪些植物可以在太空中成功种植的实验的一部分。)”可知，宇航员试图在太空种植辣椒是因为人类想测试哪些植物可以在太空中生长。故选C项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段二三句“They wanted to try peppers because they're a great source of vitamins and nutrients. and they can be eaten raw or cooked. Plus, peppers are fairly low maintenance (保养) to grow. (他们想尝试辣椒，因为辣椒富含维生素和营养。它们可以生吃或煮熟。此外，辣椒的生长维护成本相当低。)”，可知他们想尝试辣椒是因为辣椒富含维生素和营养，可以生吃或煮熟。但不是说含有的维生素最多，营养最高，排除D选项，辣椒的生长维护率相当低，也就是说后期不需要太多的照料。故选B项。
【34题详解】
词句猜测题。上文谈到“Astronauts on hoard planted the seeds in a microwave oven-sized growing container.(太空中的宇航员将种子种植在微波炉大小的容器中。) ”，下文谈到“such as lighting, watering and air circulation—were controlled by a crew based at the Kennedy Space Centre.(照明、浇水和空气循环等条件由肯尼迪航天中心的一名机组人员控制。)”从而推知应该是指上文提到的“容器”里面的条件，故it代指container“容器”。故选A项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“NASA is working to find sustainable ways for astronauts to enjoy fresh foods,which will add key nutrients to their diets and improve their state of mind. (NASA 正 在 努 力 寻 找可 持 续 的 方式让宇航员享受新鲜食物，这将为他们的饮食添加至关重要的营养，并改善他们的精神状态)”可知，宇航员需要特殊的营养来保持最佳的精神状态。故选A项。
广西河池市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了冲浪的相关知识。
21.A 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Many surfers travel around the world searching for the perfect wave，moving from one surf festival to another and checking weather forecasts to see where the really exciting waves are expected next."可知冲浪运动员特别关注的是天气。
22.D 细节理解题，根据第四段中“Hawaii is where the sports began—the place which most surfers see as their 'true home’.”可知，
23.A 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知这是关于冲浪相关知识宣传介绍的小册子。
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了来自非洲的Diarra Boubacar热爱中国文化，学习中医的故事。24.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中“IF my approach is not effective，I will not take any money from you"以及“The woman finally accepted his treatment and felt better.”可知因为疗效好，这位女士才把家人介绍到了诊所，
25.C 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Bornin the African country of Mali，Boubacar first came to China in 1984 on a student exchange programme majoring in Chinese language and culture at Beijing Language and Culture University."可知他来中国的最初目的是学习中文和中国文化的。
26.D 细节理解题，根据第五段中“Since TCM is also related to Chinese history and culture，students have to study ancient Chinese literature as most of the medical texts were written in ancient Chinese characters. 'That's a subject even the Chinese find difficult； so thirk of me，a foreigrer!'"可知他面临的问题是对古文的学习和研读。
27.C 推理判断题，根据第六段他面对困难不断克服以及后文中致力于把中医引入非洲的长远计划可知答案。
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，新的研究发现包括日语、汉语、土耳其语和蒙古语在内的泛欧亚语系起源于9000年前在中国东北种植谷子的农民。研究人员指出，农业的发展推动了语言的传播。
28.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The study's findings show how the use of agriculture following the Ice Age powered the movements of some of the world's major language families.（这项研究的发现表明，冰河时代之后农业的使用是如何推动世界上一些主要语系的迁移的。）”可知。29.D 推理判断题。此段主要关注了泛欧亚语系的分布以及传播。
30.D 推理判断题。根据第四段到文章结尾综合可知，此项研究融合了语言学、基因和考古等多种手段。
31.B 标题归纳题。根据前文内容以及文章第一段可知答案。
【文章大意】本文是一篇科技类说明文。文章介绍了加利福尼亚的帝王蝶的迁徙和减少以及2021年数量的增加。
32.B 主旨大意题。文章分为前后两个部分。前半部分介绍帝王蝶的迁徙以及减少；后半部分介绍2021年帝王蝶数量的增加。
33.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Scientists do not know why the population increased in 2021.”以及后文的分析可知，原因是复杂的、多元的。
34.A 词义猜测题。前文中“The city holds a parade to celebrate the butterflies every October.”以及后文中“The crime carries a $1，000 fine.”推断应该是对蝴蝶造成妨碍的行为。
35.D 推理判断题，作者最后一段介绍帝王蝶缺少法律保护，去年也被联邦保护拒绝，但今年帝王蝶已在联邦《濒危物种保护法》候选名单中。因此该段主要介绍了保护帝王蝶的法律基础的发展。
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A篇 21-23 CDB B篇 24-27 BAAD C篇 28-31 CADA D篇 32-35 CABD
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21-23 BDD 24-27 BDAB 28-31DCDC 32-35 BDDC
A 篇 本篇是一篇应用文。介绍了自然界一些动物用不同睡觉方式让敌人远离自己。
21．细节理解题。根据第三自然段“Chimpanzees take their sleep very seriously. Each day, a chimpanzee builds itself a new, comfortable bed to sleep in.” (黑猩猩非常重视它们的睡觉。每天，黑猩猩都会为它 自己建一个新的，舒服的床睡觉。) 可知，黑猩猩认真对待自己的睡眠，每次睡觉都做一只新床， 因此推断黑猩猩睡觉前需要最多的准备，故选 B。
22．细节理解题。根据第一 自然段“Abig problem for animals in the wild is keeping their enemies away while they sleep.” (对于野生动物来说，当它们睡觉的时候，一个大的问题就是远离它们的敌人。) 可知，野生动物在睡觉的时候共享的一个问题是要注意敌人，也就是注意安全，故选 D。
23．文章出处题。根据全文可知本文是在介绍故选 D。
B 篇 这是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了一堂意义深远的哲学课。
24. 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“My philosophy professor was a typical eccentric philosopher, whose behavior was somewhat odd.(我的哲学教授是一个典型的古怪哲学家，他的行为有些奇怪)”可知，这 位哲学教授是个古怪的人；根据倒数第二段教授的话“Is your life going to be a warning or an example What legacy will you leave The choice is yours. Class dismissed.(你的生活是一个警告还是一个榜样？ 你会留下什么遗产？选择权在你。下课了。) ”可知，教授是一位有思想的人。故选 B。
25. 推理判断题。根据划线词所在句的后几句“But how many of us really know who they were, what they thought, what they were proud of, what they were afraid of, or what they dreamed about (但我们当中 有多少人真正知道他们是谁，他们的想法，他们的骄傲，他们的恐惧，或他们的梦想？) ”可知， 教授通过照片和家族故事的例子说明人们对于祖先的了解是肤浅的，仅限于照片和故事。故选 D 。 26．推理判断题。根据文章的讲述可知，教授向学生提出了一系列是否了解祖先的问题，并让学生 设想自己的后代会记得自己的什么，结合最后一句“Nobody rose from their seats for a good five minutes.(整整五分钟没有人从座位上站起来)”可知，教授宣布下课后，同学们依然没有离开，可推 知，教授的课唤起了学生对生活的思考。故选 A。
27．主旨大意题。本文中作者回忆了一堂意义深远的哲学课，课上，教授通过问题让学生们思考可 以给自己的后代留下什么？结合“Is your life going to be a warning or an example What legacy will you leave The choice is yours.(你的生活是一个警告还是一个榜样？你会留下什么遗产？选择权在你。) ” 可知，“Alesson about legacy.(一堂关于遗产的课)”适合作为本文标题。故选 B。
C 篇 本文是一篇说明文。文章提出人类一些最伟大的成就主要依赖于创造力、想象力、好奇 心和同理心等品质，这些品质大多植根于科学家们所说的“认知灵活性”——这是一种使我们能够在 不同的概念之间转换，或在一个新的或不断变化的环境中调整行为以实现目标的技能。文章说明了 认知灵活性的重要性以及带给人们的影响。
28．推理判断题。根据第一段“IQ is often considered as an important driving factor of success particularly in fields such as science, innovation and technology. In fact many people have endless fascination with the IQ scores of famous people. But the truth is that some of the greatest achievements by our species have primarily relied on qualities such as creativity, imagination, curiosity and empathy (同感).(智商通常被认为是成功的重要驱动力，特别是在科学、创新和技术等领域。事实上，许多人对名人的智商分数有着无尽的迷恋。但事实是，人类一些最伟大的成就主要依赖于创造力、想象力、好奇心和同理心等 品质。)”可知，人类一些最伟大的成就主要依赖于创造力、想象力、好