四川省部分市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题汇编：阅读理解（含答案）

四川省部分市
2021-2022学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
四川省乐山市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末教学质量检测英语试题
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。
Women scientists around the world have made significant contributions to Stem (science, technology, engineering, and maths). Here are four who pushed boundaries and changed the world.
Wu Chienshiung (1912 — 1997)
Born in Taicang, Jiangsu province, Wu took part in the Manhattan Project which helped create the world's first nuclear weapon. Her famous Wu experiment overturned the theory of parity (宇称理论)in physics. This breakthrough led to a Nobel Prize that was awarded to her male colleagues, but Wu's critical role in the work was overlooked.
Hedy Lamarr (1914 — 2000)
Austria-born Lamarr starred in a lot of Hollywood films and made great success. She was also super smart and a self-taught inventor. During the second world war, Lamarr together with George Antheil, a composer, developed a radio guidance system. The principle of their work is part of the basis of Bluetooth and wireless technology.
Katherine Johns (1918 — 2020)
African-American NASA mathematician Johnson's calculations were critical in getting the first US astronauts to space and back safely. During her 33-year career at NASA, Katherine earned a reputation for mastering complex calculations and was referred to as a "human computer".
Tu Youyou (1930 — )
Born in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, Tu shared the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two other foreign scientists, for her work in discovering artemisinin, a drug used to treat malaria (疟疾). Her work has saved millions of lives all over the world. Tu is the first Chinese Nobel winner in physiology or medicine and the first female citizen of the PRC to win a Nobel Prize.
21. Besides being an inventor, Hedy Lamarr is also a (n) ____________ .
A. composer B. producer C. actress D. mathematician
22. What is Tu Youyou's greatest contribution to the world
A. She treated people for malaria.
B. She is the first Chinese Nobel winner.
C. Her discovery helped save millions.
D. Her research project is one of a kind.
23. What do the four female scientists have in common
A. They shared the same interest.
B. They each constructed a theory.
C. They were all awarded the Nobel Prize.
D. They all made a difference to the world.
B
Situated at the gateway of the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang was once a place where the East civilization met the West. Thus Mogao Grottoes （莫高窟）, which lies near Dunhuang and is a UNESCO World Heritage site, successfully mixed Eastern and Western cultures. For decades it has attracted many people to protect the thousand-year-old art works and to make sure they are shining on the modern age.
Thousands of kilometers away from Dunhuang, Kuishi, a character artist for Tencent's （腾讯）popular game, Honor of Kings, is one of them. Using the mural （壁画）of Cave 220 in Mogao Grottoes as the original model, she and her colleagues designed a new skin for the game character, bringing the ancient Huxuan dance, a fashionable dancing style in the Tang dynasty, into the modern era.
"When we visited Cave 220 for the new skin, I not only saw its beauty but was also impressed by the multiculturalism behind those murals, " said Kuishi, noting that the Huxuan dance, which came from Western regions and spread into China, is a sign for international cultural exchanges.
The new skin became a hit in the game industry. Kuishi and her colleagues successfully helped this age-old performance stage a comeback. "Just like the ancient artist left the most brilliant moment of popular Huxuan dance on the mural, we want to remodel the most beautiful moment of the past and keep it from dying over time, ” said Kuishi.
24. What can we infer from Paragraph 1
A. Dunhuang was a trading center in ancient time.
B. East and Western cultures competed in Dunhuang.
C. Mogao Grottoes was once a World Heritage site.
D. People still make art works in Mogao Grottoes.
25. What is Kuishi and her colleagues' work
A. To play a character in a game.
B. To paint the mural of Cave 220.
C. To design for a game character.
D. To perform the Huxuan dance.
26. The Huxuan dance impressed Kuishi because ________________.
A. it was fashionable in the Tang dynasty
B. it displayed multicultural features
C. it showed China's influence on the West
D. it was painted in Cave 220
27. What made Kuishi and her colleagues' work meaningful
A. Giving the game industry a heavy blow.
B. Performing the Huxuan dance on stage.
C. Imitating the ancient artists7 skills.
D. Helping protect the ancient culture.
C
In their spare time, most young people like to enjoy themselves and play on their smartphones. But Li Ruxue is different. He joined a sky-walker gibbon. （天行长臂猿） protection organization, where one of his major responsibilities was picking up gibbon feces （猿粪）.
The skywalker gibbon is a top-level State-protected animal whose population is smaller than that of wild giant pandas. Through analyzing their DNA from their feces, researchers can protect them better. So over the past four and a half years, Li has followed gibbons and collected their feces for researchers. Li said the job relies heavily on luck and willpower. "Our work and rest completely depend on gibbons. Though the lifestyle is a little bit tiring, it's meaningful. " But he has never regretted his choice or felt alone, as he has found more young people engaged in nature conservation.
Like Li, Chu Wenwen, 27, has also worked to protect animals. Listed as a first-class State-protected animal in China, the Mengxin beaver （蒙新河狸）is found only along the Ulungur River in Xinjiang's Altay county. To protect them, Chu launched the beaver canteen" program in 2018, in which a huge “canteen” of about 400, 000 salix shrubs （灌木柳 苗）was built with the snack money by mostly young internet users. "I am lucky to live in such a great era when young people can realize their dreams while the country strongly supports nature conservation, , , said Chu.
According to Fan Pengfei, a professor at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, ecological protection as an industry can provide only a few jobs, most of which are in research institutes and nongovernmental organizations. But he has seen more and more young people take part-time jobs as journalists, photographers and so on to raise awareness of wildlife protection. "Young people are the future of the world and the future of global biodiversity conservation, noted Xinhua.
28. What does Li Ruxue say about his job
A. Boring but quite easy. B. Demanding and stressful.
C. Not easy but meaningful . D. Tiring and challenging.
29. What do we know about the "beaver canteen" program
A. It helps to increase the forest coverage.
B. It aims to protect the habitats of beavers.
C. It receives support from young internet users.
D. It is launched and supported by the government.
30. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Ecological protection has become a new industry.
B. Most young people lack the awareness of wildlife protection.
C. Yong people prefer to take part-time jobs related to wildlife.
D. Young people are becoming a vital force in biodiversity conservation.
31. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Wildlife Protection： Work in Progress.
B. Ecological Protection： Measures in Place.
C. Species Conservation： More Efforts in Need.
D. Biodiversity Conservation： The Youth in Action.
D
The world that we live in is beautiful because it is made up of people from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures. What could possibly be a better way to celebrate that diversity （多样'性）than to celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month every October
Think about it. Could you imagine a world where everyone looked the same, had the exact same hobbies and interests and even ate the same thing for breakfast, lunch and dinner Diversity is important because it is our unique （独特的）differences that make the world so wonderful and interesting. And bringing those differences together makes us better. To put it simply, our diversity is our biggest strength. We will all gain from a more diverse society, understanding, accommodating, even celebrating our differences, while pulling together for the common good.
As such, Global Diversity Awareness Month is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the beliefs, values and customs of other cultures. For example, you can host a multicultural movie night and watch foreign films, or listen to music from around the world or visit cultural art exhibits. You can also have a potluck with your friends and family to share all of the tasty dishes from their countries and hometowns.
In this way, you can open your mind to new ideas and ways of thinking to better yourself and society as a whole. What's more important is that you reach out to connect with other people, learn from them and their cultures and make an effort to appreciate those differences.
Indian social activist Gandhi once said, "Our ability to reach unity （统一）in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization. " Hopefully, with each passing day, we get closer and closer to that achievement.
32. Global Diversity Awareness Month is set up to ___________.
A. raise people's awareness of global warming
B. ask more people to protect traditional cultures
C. share different people's unique cultures
D. celebrate a coming festival in October
33. What can people gain from a more diverse society
A. They can wipe out differences from each other.
B. They can understand each other better.
C. They can celebrate the same festival together.
D. They can show their strengths to others.
34. The underlined word "potluck" means .
A. a kind of dinner B. a music concert
C. a country's name D. an art exhibit
35. Which of the following ideas is against Gandhi's words
A. Part of a civilization's beauty lies in diversity.
B. Diversity appreciation is a sign for civilization.
C. We can find common goals from diversity.
D. Unity will replace diversity eventually.
四川省雅安市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末检测英语试题
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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Kids Go Free These School Holidays
When:
●Sat. 6 Jan. 10:00a. m. --10:00p. m.
●Sun. 7 Jan. 10:00a. m. --10:00p. m.
●Mon. 8 Jan. 8:30a. m. --10:00p. m.
●Tue. 9 Jan. 9:00a. m. --10:00p. m.
●Wed. 10 Jan. 8:30a. m. --10:00p. m.
Where: Rainbow Springs, Fairy Springs Rd, Rotorua
Restrictions: All ages Ticket Information:
●An Adult Pass: $30. 00
●Family Pass(two adults and two children ): $80. 00
●Extra child with Family Pass: $8. 00
●Buy Tickets--0800-724-626
There's a lot to see and do at Rainbow Springs.
Join us in the park for a fun-filled and action-packed day, exploring and learning all about the wonderful birds, bugs and beasts that call New Zealand home.
Use promo code KIDSGOFREE when purchasing your Family Pass and grab free entry for the kids these school holidays.
Your day pass includes:
-Endless fun on our awesome new Playscapes! Hidden throughout the park are some exciting new, hands-on play installations（设施） that will teach you all about native species and conservation in a fun way!
-Unlimited rides on the Big Splash ride!
-Entry to our exciting new free-flight Bird Show twice daily at11:30a. m. and 2:30p. m. -Entry to the new Science in our Forests exhibition presented by Scion! You'll see live insects up close, learn more about how we can protect our forests and get a glimpse into the future of a wood-powered world.
-Repeat entry throughout the day so you can come back at night, when it's dark, to see kiwi in our outdoor enclosure（围栏）.
21. When can children take part in the activity for free
A. On10 Jan. 9:30a. m. B. On 6 Jan. , 8:00a, m.
C. On12 Jan. , 8:30p. m. D. On 8 Jan. , 8:00a. m.
22. What can children do with a day pass
A. Take rides on the world's biggest ride.
B. Learn knowledge about forest conservation.
C. Help train birds on the Bird Show.
D. Learn about native and foreign species.
23. How much should Mr. And Mrs. Green pay with their three boys
A. $110. B. $80. C. $118. D. $88.
B
On a freezing January morning, Jonny Benjamin, then a 20-year-old college student, climbed on the edge of Waterloo Bridge in London. That morning, Jonny escaped from a mental health hospital, where he'd been diagnosed（诊断）with schizo-affective disorder. He headed straight to the bridge, being convinced that his disease was a life sentence.
Hundreds of people passed by. Only one man called Neil Laybourn, then 25, calmly and quietly walked to Jonny's side.
"You're alright, man Why are you sitting on the bridge "
At first Jonny wanted Neil to leave him alone, but something in Neil's calm, down-to-earth manner struck a chord. Jonny felt faith, like he could talk to him.
"It's cold here. Why not have some coffee in a warm cafe Everything will be OK. "For the first time after the diagnosis Jonny felt perhaps it really might be OK. He climbed back.
The police, having received calls from passers-by, were waiting there. They quickly put him into a police car, in case he was to panic and jump. He lost sight of Neil, the person who'd brought hope.
Jonny ended up back in hospital. Eventually, he was well enough to return to university and finish his degree. Over the next six years, Jonny often thought about the stranger who had talked him round. Eager to thank him in person, he posted an online message nicknaming the good man Mike. His #FindMike post was shared millions of times around the world, as far as Canada.
Jonny was overexcited when Neil called him two weeks after his post. They had a reunion, finally having that coffee they had first planned all those years ago.
"Many people walked past, but because of Neil's kindness and sympathy, I've lived a good life, "Jonny said.
24. Why did Jonny climb up the bridge
A. He was badly treated in the hospital. B. He wanted to draw people's attention. C. His disease made him lose hope. D. He studied poorly in the college.
25. What does the underlined phrase "struck a chord" in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Touched his heart. B. Drew his attention C. Aroused his interest. D. Blew his mind.
26. Which of the following best describes Neil
A. Humorous. B. Kind. C. Tough. D. Generous.
27. How did Jonny find Neil
A. By asking the police. B. By calling his friends.
C. By visiting door to door. D. By posting a message online.
C
David's TV shows are always thought-provoking（发人深省的）and breathtaking pieces of broadcasting. So is his latest work, which focuses on natural history with earth science, and has been several years in the making.
The five-part series looks at how the forces of nature drive, shape and support the diversity of wildlife on Earth. Episodes（章节）one to four explore the power of volcanoes, sunlight, weather and oceans. The final programme deals with the most recent force of nature to affect our planet—humans. And it's going to ask one of the most important questions troubling us right now—what can be done to restore our planet's perfect balance
"I think everybody understands now worldwide that we are at an important point. Our planet is faced with really big disasters. We can stop them, but if we are going to stop them, we've got to understand what they are and how they work. And that's what this series does, "explained the broadcaster.
A Perfect Planet takes us on a beautiful visual journey, from lands drenched（淋透）by the Indian monsoon（季风）to the Hawaiian volcanoes, from the islands of the Bahamas to the frozen wastes of Ellesmere Island. And the wildlife scenes are just as attractive as the scenery. The series will bring us everything from Arctic wolves walking moonlit landscapes in winter to frozen wood frogs miraculously coming back to life in spring. "It has been filmed so beautifully. The pictures are so unbelievably planted on the mind. That's what I think about when I think of the whole series. It's extraordinary!:"
28. What can we know about Sir David Attenborough's latest work
A. It's inspiring to the audience.
B. It only has four episodes.
C. It mainly talks about philosophical stories.
D. It's mainly about the ecological history.
29. What's the purpose of this program
A. To help regain the earth's balance. B. To advocate the beautiful scenery.
C. To introduce the origin of the earth. D. To appeal to people to love wild animals.
30. What can we know from the last paragraph
A. The pictures are shot accidentally.
B. David is not satisfied with the whole series.
C. This program films the change of seasons.
D. This program records natural scenery and wildlife.
31. What's the text mainly about
A. The force of nature. B. David's life and his new work.
C. The attractive wild scenery. D. A new program and its features.
D
Vaccination（接种疫苗）is among the most effective ways to help us prevent diseases. For viruses that don't change too much- the measles virus（（麻疹病毒）, for example-getting vaccinated is a once-and-for-all method to prevent you from becoming infected with the virus. If you had two measles vaccines when you were a child, you will be protected for life.
However, it's a different story when it comes to influenza （流感）, commonly known as "the flu", which generally peaks between December and February. Flu vaccines cannot protect us in the long term.
There is no long-term immunity, according to Theodore Strange, associate medical director at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. The virus "essentially" changes its coat'-HIN1, H2N3, and so on", he told the website Healthline.
Apart from a person's immune protection from flu vaccination declining over time, flu viruses are also constantly changing. So the vaccines are likely to be updated from one season to the next to protect against the viruses that research suggests may be the most common during the upcoming flu season.
Thus, to develop effective flu vaccines, over 100 national influenza centers around the world conduct year-round surveillance（监测）for influenza. Researchers will test thousands of influenza virus samples from patients, according to the official website of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). The World Health Organization also suggests three or four influenza viruses that are most likely to spread among people during the upcoming flu season.
But even when a vaccine is developed, getting it can prove to be difficult, as it is in high demand and short supply. The timing of influenza vaccine production and distribution is unpredictable, thus the availability of the flu vaccine supply does not always coincide with（与…. . 一致）peak demand.
So scientists prioritize（划分优先顺序）access to the vaccination. The CDC recommends key populations, such as medical staff, teachers, students, children and those aged 60 and above, receive flu vaccines.
This year the situation seems more complicated, as the upcoming flu season coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic. This could overwhelm（压倒）hospitals, straining（过度使用）resources and healthcare workers' time.
32. What do we know about influenza
A. Influenza viruses are continuously changing.
B. It commonly peaks between November and December.
C. Getting two flu vaccines can protect people against the viruses.
D. H1N1 and H2N3 are the most easily infectious flu viruses.
33. What do researchers do in order to develop effective flu vaccines
A. They update vaccines once a year.
B. They monitor the flu throughout the year.
C. They focus on one or two viruses during a period.
D. Influenza centers worldwide share virus samples from patients.
34. Why do scientists prioritize access to the vaccination
A. Because not all people can afford it.
B. Because some people refuse to get vaccinated.
C. Because the vaccine is not safe for everyone.
D. Because the vaccine doesn't always meet the demand.
35. What does the author think of the upcoming flu season
A. It could be more challenging than ever for medical workers.
B. Enough resources have been prepared to cope with it.
C. Flu vaccines will be provided for the public in November.
D. The flu vaccines are expected to help prevent COVID-19.
四川省凉山州2021-2022学年高二上学期期末监测英语试题
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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
People are always looking for lost cities and occasionally one is found: Borobudur in Indonesia, for example. But perhaps some of the places people look for never existed. Here are just a few famous mythical （传说中的）cities.
EI Dorado
EI Dorado is a story that began in 1573, when Spanish explorers found Muisca people in the mountains of what is now Colombia. They heard the story of a man who covered himself with gold and dived into a lake. Then people began to talk of EI Dorado —"the golden man". Soon people started to think of EI Dorado as a place, too— a city of golden and amazing riches. Nowadays, the name "EI Dorado" is still used to mean" a place where you can get rich quickly".
Atlnti
There was once an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It was the mythical island of Atlantis. The people of the island were very rich, thanks to the natural resources on their island. For hundreds of years, they lived simple lives. But slowly they began to change. They started to want power. So the gods decided to destroy Atlantis. Suddenly, the island and its people were swallowed by the sea and were never seen again.
Shambhale
In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Shambhala is a mystical country that is hidden somewhere behind the Himalayas. Shambhala is a word from an old language that means "place of peace" or place of happiness". It is said that there is no war in Shambhala, and in the future, when the world is full of war, a huge army will come out of Shambhala, destroy the world's bad rulers, and start a new Golden Age. Some people say this will happen in 2424.
21. Nowadays "EI Dorado" means ____________________.
A. Colombia B. a golden man
C. A city with mountains D. a place where you can get rich quickly
22. According to legends, Atlantics was destroyed by ________________.
A. its people B. the gods
C. its powerful enemies D. its neighboring country
23. What would be the best title for the text
A. Rich Lands B. Mythical Cities
C. Famous Tourist Attractions D. Newly-Found Ancient Countries
B
Studying English for an hour once a week isn't usually enough to make any real progress. The best way to quickly improve your English is to spend at least a few minutes practicing every day. Immerse（埋头）yourself as much as possible every time you study, and challenge yourself to listen to, read and even speak in English that you think might be too difficult for you. If you want to speak English fluently, you need to make it an essential part of your everyday life.
The right attitude can make the difference between failure and success. Stop thinking of yourself as someone who is learning English, and start thinking of yourself as someone who speaks
English. It's a small change, but it will make you feel more confident and help you to use the English you already know more effectively.
This also means you need to start thinking in English. If you want to say the word "apple" in English, for example, you probably think of the word in your native language first, and then try to think of the correct word in English. Instead, try imagining a picture of an apple, and then just think the English word "apple". Real fluency happens when you stop mentally translating conversations.
When most students listen to a native English-speaker, they focus on understanding what all the words mean. This is definitely important, but there is a lot more you can learn from listening. Try listening not just to what the words mean, but to how the person says them. Notice which words the person links together in a sentence, or when they say "ya" instead of "you". Try to remember these details the next time you speak, your English will begin to sound more natural.
24. How can we speak fluent English
A. By practicing speaking English every day.
B. By studying as hard as possible all the time.
C. By studying English for an hour once a week.
D. By challenging ourselves to speak at a higher level.
25. What can we know from the third paragraph
A. The importance of fluent English.
B. The importance of correct spelling.
C. The importance of thinking in English.
D. The importance of mentally translating.
26. What makes you speak English like a native speaker
A. Careful reading. B. Rich imagination.
C. Translating ability. D. Sharp observation.
27. What would be the best title for the text
A. Tips on learning English Well
B. Challenging Difficulties in Learning English
C. Be Attentive when Learning English
D. Making Your English Sound Natural
C
Film director James Cameron first became interested in sea exploration when he was a little boy. His love for the ocean grew after he made the 1989 undersea adventure film. The Abyss and the 1997 blockbuster Titanic, one of the most successful movies of all time. Following that big success, James Cameron decided to put his film career on hold to become an explorer.
In 2012, James Cameron made a journey to the deepest spot in the Mariana Trench, known as Challenger Deep. And now the great journey has been made into a documentary film, named James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge 3D.
In James Cameron's fantasy films, such as Avatar and The Abyss, the unexplored areas are decorated in colors and full of danger. But on his dive into Challenger Deep, the reality proved far different: white, deserted and dull. "I felt like I had gone to another planet, "Cameron said after returning from the cold and dark place in the Western Pacific Ocean, nearly seven miles below the surface. "T really have a sense of being separated and realize how tiny I am down in this big, black and unexplored place. "
Cameron captured（获取）the moon-like landscape of the deep sea and documented the sea creatures he observed in the ocean.
James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge 3D tells the story of Cameron's jourmey. It is a film about determination, danger and the ocean's greatest depths. The movie shows a unique insight into Cameron's world when he makes his dream reality and makes history by becoming the first person to travel alone to the deepest point on the planet.
It's an exciting film and inspiring reminder that our beautiful planet still has a lot to explore. 28. When did James Cameron become interested in the ocean
A. When he was in his childhood.
B. After his films The Abyss and Titanic.
C. After he achieved great success in movies.
D. When he began to explore the deep sea alone.
29. What is the unexplored ocean like
A. Small and dull. B. Boring and deserted.
C. White and attractive. D. Colorful but dangerous.
30. What do we know about James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge 3D
A. It is a story about Cameron's film-making dream.
B. It is a film about the exploration of ocean creatures.
C. It tells us about James' journey into Challenger Deep.
D. It aims to attract more people to explore the deep sea.
31. What is the best title for this passage
A. A Film Director Exploring Deep Sea
B. The Great Dream of a Film Director
C. James Cameron and His Documentary Film
D. The First Person to Make Films about the Deep Sea
D
Genetic engineering, in its broadest definition, means to control a species so that a particular trait is increased in the population. A trait is how an organism looks or acts or what it does. Having brown eyes is a trait. Flying in circles is a trait. Climbing trees is a trait.
The earliest forms of genetic engineering occurred on farms. People selected seeds from plants that maybe had more fruit production or tastier leaves than other plants of their types. Then they chose to save the seeds from the best of that lot to sow the next year. So, year by year, the farmers produced better and better crops. This type of activity probably has been going on since mankind first settled in villages and began making a life for themselves in one location, about 12,000 years ago!
The same sort of thing would have also happened with animals. For example, people chose to eat the animals that didn't have favorable traits and let the animals with the favorable traits reproduce. It was thousands of years before mankind figured out how plants and animals reproduce themselves. With this knowledge, people could pollinate（授粉）plants by hand or keep a pair of animals together in order to deliberately （有意的）cause an increase in a favorable trait.
It was only in the last 250 years that scientists began figuring out chromosomes （染色体） and genes and the role they play in the way one generation passes its traits on to the next. And it's only been in the last 30 years that scientists have been able to cut out specific genes from one organism and put them in another. It is this 30-year-old technology that is described by the narrow definition of genetic engineering. Mankind has long been able to have a deliberate impact on the world around him. He now possesses the tools to deliberately impact himself. Some people are afraid of what might be done with that power.
32. The text is mainly developed by ______________________.
A. giving examples B. asking questions
C. making comparisons D. examining differences
33. Paragraph 2 mainly talks about _______________.
A. the spread of genetic engineering
B. the birth of genetic engineering
C. the advantage of genetic engineering
D. the popularity of genetic engineering
34. The underlined word "them" in the last paragraph refers to_____________._
A. traits B. organisms C. genes D. chromosomes
35. What is the text mainly about
A. Humans and science. B. The power of nature.
C. Humans' brilliant ancestors. D. The story of genetic engineering.
四川省达州市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末监测英语试题
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
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Sunlight Apartments
With Sunlight Apartments perfect location, it's not just studying that's convenient to enjoy shops and restaurants in London. It is a small and friendly community situated in the heart of Bethnal Green, which is a desirable location for students looking to live on the surrounding districts of Brick Lane and Whitechapel. Prices start from 110 per week.
Helen Graham House
Located in the center of Bloomsbury, it is perfect for students on a tight budget （预算）but want to be at the heart of the city. An eight minute walk to Birbeck and seven minutes from University of Law London, it's not only the wonderful west of the city on your doorstep. Prices start from 130 per week.
21. What may Arch View House attract students most
A. Its quiet surroundings. B. Its convenient facilities.
C. Its public transportation. D. Its friendly community.
22. What's the monthly rent of the nearest apartment to University of West London
A. 150. B. 160. C. 480. D. 600.
23. Which apartment suits a student enjoying life at the heart of London
A. Helen Graham House. B. Arch View House.
C. The Cube Ealing, D. Sunlight Apartments.
B
Purnota Dutta, an MBA from India, took a break from her career in 2010, spending time with her newborn daughter. This life-changing time led her to found Cuddles Foundation — a nonprofit organization focused on providing food and nutrition （营养）to poor children battling cancer in government cancer hospitals.
At the hospital, she saw so many children with cancer, and a baby who was around the same age as her child. Moved by what she saw, Purnota spoke to the social worker about how she could extend support to these children. While they had enough financial resources for treatment, they needed money for nutrition.
The couple did their best to meet their essential requirements. However, it soon surpassed what they could afford, and they started tapping into their networks to
raise money. At first, Cuddles Foundation joined hands with Dr Brijesh Arora, who was leading the program for nutrition for children with cancer in India. "Then came Unlimited India, which got me on board as an investee （被投资者）she adds.
At present, Cuddles Foundation's FoodHeals programme bridges the nutrition gap in children with cancer in 35 government and charity hospitals in 20 cities across India. Over the past year, it provided nutrition guidance to over 6,000 patients.
Swara is among many children supported by the foundation. The five-year-old from Baramati was diagnosed with cancer. Her father had spent all of his savings on her medical tests and travel. After a year of regular guidance and nutrition support, Swara has entered the recovery stage of treatment and is back home in Baramati.
She hopes, with the support of more partners, Cuddle Foundation will be able to reach its great aims.
24. What's Purnota's purpose to establish Cuddles Foundation
A. To provide school children with food.
B. To support the cancer hospitals.
C. To help poor children with cancer.
D. To collect money to change her life.
25. Which of the following can replace "surpassed" in paragraph 3
A. made up. B. used up.
C. gave away. D. went beyond.
26. Where can you find the data reflecting the achievement of Cuddles Foundation
A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3.
C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5.
27. Why does the author mention Swara
A. To show Cuddles Foundation is helpful.
B. To draw readers' concern for her.
C. To inspire more children to join the Foundation.
D. To attract more partners for the Foundation.
C
A culture guide named Persephone welcomes travelers to Greece and takes them through a famous eave in the north. The guide moves smoothly around the underground area and can talk about it 33 languages. It can also answer 33 questions, but only in the Greek language.
Persephone is intelligent and it is a human-sized robot. The robot has been in operation for about a month at the Alistrati Cave. Persephone guides visitors through the first 150 meters of the cave that is open to the public. For the remaining 750 meters, a human guide takes over.
The idea of creating the robot guide was come up with by Nikos Kartalis, who is the scientific director at the Alistrati site. He had this idea when he saw one on television guiding visitors at an art show. Persephone was built by the National Technology and Research Foundation and cost about 139,000 dollars. "People who once visited are coming back to see the robot guide," said Nikos, “Many foreign visitors couldn't believe Greece had the ability to build a robot and use it as a guide in the cave.”
The robot, with a white body, black head, and two bright eyes, moves on wheels. It guides visitors to the first three of eight stops along the walkway. It can do two more stops, but it is too slow for the tour. Persephone's creators are considering ways to increase her speed. The robot begins the tour by saying: "My name is Persephone. I am the daughter of the goddess Demeter and the wife of Pluto. I welcome you to the Alistrati Cave.”
Evdokia Karafera is a human guide who partners with Persephone. "It is helpful, because it speaks many languages," she said. "There's just a little delay in the touring. Most find it fascinating, especially the children, and find it interesting that it speaks many languages. Robots, at some point in the future, will take over many jobs. But I believe they cannot take the place of humans everywhere."
28. What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Greece. B. The cave. C. The underground. D. The journey. 29. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3
A. The outline of the robot. B. The function of the robot.
C. The creation of the robot. D. The operation of the robot.
30. What is the disadvantage of Persephone
A. It stops working halfway. B. It moves very slowly.
C. It mostly amuses children. D. It can only greet tourists in Greek.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Robot Guides Visitors through Greek Cave
B. Robots will Replace Human Tour Guides
C. Greece Displays a Culture Guide Robot
D. Greek Cave Attracts More Tourists
D
The lettuce grown on board the International Space Station （ISS） was just as safe and nutritious as crops grown on Earth, scientists have found. Study of the lettuce grown on the ISS showed it was comparable to the plants grown on Earth. Its nutritional value was largely the same. They also found that none of the types of bacteria （细菌）were those known to cause disease humans.
Most of the food eaten by astronauts on the ISS is processed and pre-packaged. Over time, however, this stored food starts to lose quality and nutrition. While this is not a problem for astronauts on board, as food from Earth is supplied regularly, for long space flights—like those to the moon and Mars — it could really become a problem.
“Right now we cannot make sure that we will have a diet to meet the needs of astronauts for these longer space missions, so one possible solution will be to supply the packaged diet with fresh produce," said NASA's Christina Khodadad and Gioia Massa, “This space-grown lettuce will provide additional nutrients to the packaged diet. Growing plants may also provide psychological （心理的）comfort when astronauts are far from home. In addition to providing food, plants generate oxygen as well as remove carbon dioxide, which is important in closed systems like the ISS or future moon / Mars facilities," they added.
The biggest problem for growing crops in space, the researchers said, is delivering water, oxygen and nutrients to the roots （根） However, they said that with the right plant growth systems, crops can be grown anywhere. "Ne are continuing to test other crops, with the addition of small fruiting crops like peppers and tomatoes in the next couple of years... We hope soon to get to the point where astronauts will be able to choose the crops that they want to grow," the researchers said.
32. What have scientists found about the space-grown lettuce
A. It has more bacteria. B. It grows bigger.
C. It is less nutritious. D. It is safe to eat.
33. What may happen to food on a long space flight
A. It will cause disease. B. It will be of poor quality.
C. It will soon go bad. D. It will not be delicious.
34. What can be inferred about space planting from paragraph 3
A. It costs a lot and takes long.
B. It will cause danger in closed systems.
C. It can provide powerful seeds for Earth.
D. It favors astronauts physically and mentally.
35. What are astronauts going to do on the ISS
A. Build a plant growth system. B. Study how to water plants.
C. Grow other crops. D. Make food with the space-grown lettuce.
四川省宜宾市2021-2022学年高二英语上学期期末检测试题
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
If you’re a fan of art, you’ll be glad to know that the UK is home to some really awesome art galleries where you can enjoy top exhibitions you favor. We’ve put together a line-up of some of the best art galleries in the UK.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is a must-see for any art lover. Run by the largest trust of independent museums in the UK, there is a massive variety of art-related things to see here, covering fine art, ceramics, jewellery, metalwork and even more.
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
In the largest museum of art and design in the UK, you’ll be able to browse a massive collection of over four million objects which spans an impressive five thousand years. It’s also the perfect destination for those who love fashion, with the permanent fashion collection being the largest in the world.
National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh
With over 95,000 different pieces on display in the permanent collection, the National Galleries of Scotland is one of the best destinations for any UK art lover to visit. With National, Modern and Portrait sections to browse through, this trio of galleries will definitely keep you busy for hours on end.
The Design Museum, London
The world’s top leading place for all things design, you’ll find exhibitions on architecture, fashion, product design and graphics along with much more at the Design Museum in London. The collection here is home to over three thousand objects.
No matter which type of art you like to browse, we’d love to hear your best recommendations – leave your response in the comments below!
What do the four galleries have in common
Each museum has a long history.
They satisfy different artistic desires.
Classical shows are displayed regularly.
They are run by the UK government.
22.Which gallery best suits people who show interest in architecture
A. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
B. National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh.
C. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
D. The Design Museum, London.
23. Where can the passage be most probably found
A. On a TV program. B. In an art magazine.
C. On a web page. D. In a textbook.
B
The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we hadn’t already known. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned round to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile.
She said, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug ” I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!” And she gave me a giant squeeze.
“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age ” I asked. She jokingly replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids...” “No seriously.” I asked. “I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me.
We became instant friends. Every day we would leave class together and talk nonstop. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon.
At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.There are secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don’t even know it! There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunities in change. Have no regrets.”
At the end of the year Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years before. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.
How did the writer react to Rose’s first request
He refused her. B. He agreed.
C. He paid no attention. D. He laughed at her.
25. What motivated Rose to attend college at an old age
A. Her eagerness to be famous.
B. Her desire to meet a rich husband.
C. Her ambition to achieve success.
D. Her longing for college schooling.
26. Which words can best describe Rose
A. Humorous and positive. B. Experienced but stubborn .
C. Enthusiastic but selfish. D. Outgoing and generous.
27. What does Rose’s story convey
A. Stay happy, stay young.
B. Not regret, but change.
C. Dream it, and make it happen.
D. Never grow old, never stop playing.
C
Imagine an island untouched by humans and without any large mammals.Colorful and strange birds of all shapes and sizes fly over forests and seaside hills. The sky is painted with endless clouds. Flightless birds nest safely on the ground, and seabirds cover the beaches. The sound of the bird song is overwhelming. The Maori named this place “Aotearoa,” Land of the Long White Cloud. The world now knows it as New Zealand.
When the Maori sailed their canoes across the Pacific Ocean from their homeland, Hawaiki, at least 120 different species of birds lived in Aotearoa. Eleven species of moa , an ostrich-like bird, moved freely, and the largest stood 11 feet tall. The Haast’s eagle dominated the skies with its wing span of nearly 10 feet. Because bats were the only mammals, Aotearoa was an actual bird paradise.
Unfortunately, the Maori overhunted the moa for meat. As the moa disappeared, the Haast’s eagle lost its primary food source. By the time Europeans arrived in New Zealand, both birds were extinct.
When European settlers arrived, they brought animals that attacked birds. These non-native animals exploded in number because they had no predators. Birds also lost habitat as forests were cut down for wood and pastures.
Within a few hundred years of humans discovering and living in New Zealand, more than half the unique bird species were extinct. The whekau,found throughout New Zealand in the 1800s, was declared extinct in 1914. The piopio,considered the best songbird in Aotearoa, was last seen in the mid-1900s.
Thirty percent of the species now alive are in danger because of other animals and loss of habitat. Scientists estimate nature would take 50 million years to replace the birds lost over the last 1,000 years. New Zealand conservationists are working to save the threatened species.
What does the first paragraph tell us
New Zealand is a paradise for birds.
Aotearoa does not really exist.
The Maori founded New Zealand.
No mammals lived on the island.
29.What does the underlined word “predators” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A. Partners. B. Killers. C. Friends. D. Settlers.
30. What mainly caused the disappearance of birds
A. Threats from man and other animals.
B. The arrival of Europeans.
C. The lack of food sources.
D. The increase in farmland.
31. What is the author most likely to talk about next
A. Why local officials stop hunting.
B. What living conditions for natives are like.
C. How many animals have survived on the island.
D. What efforts conservationists take to guard bird species.
D
The idea of a “15-minute city,” in which residents can all reach work and leisure facilities within a quarter-hour walk of their homes, has gained significant popularity among urban planners during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, a group of architects are planning an even more ambitious neighborhood in South Korea’s capital, Seoul: a 10-minute city.
Named “Project H1,” the development is set to transform an old industrial site into an interconnected “smart” city. Combining eight residential buildings with co-working offices and study spaces, the 125-acre district is also set to house entertainment venues, fitness centers,swimming pools and even hydroponic urban farms.
Designed by Dutch architecture firm UN Studio and backed by Hyundai Development Company , the neighborhood will also be completely car-free. A press release for the project claimed that “all the conveniences of the city” will be within a 10-minute walk of people’s homes. The architects also said that clean energy will be generated on site,while systems to capture and store rain are being designed to reduce water use.
A spokesperson for UN Studio Moreno said, “The emergence of Covid-19 exposed the weakness of cities...and the need for a radical re-thinking,where fresh measures need to be taken to ensure that urban residents are able to cope and continue with their basic activities, including cultural ones, to ensure that cities remain both resilient and livable in the short and long terms.”
32. What is the purpose of “Project H1”
A. To balance people’s life and jobs.
B. To create a harmonious community.
C. To link old buildings with modern offices.
D. To establish an interconnected smart city.
33 .What can be inferred about the “10-minute city”
It will be an energy-saving community.
It will provide cars freely for citizens.
It will look like a green garden in nature.
It will be more convenient than the 15-minute city.
34. What is Moreno’ attitude toward the concept of “smart cities”
A. Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Neutral. D. Indifferent.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Ideas Put Forward for “15-minute city”.
B. Weaknesses of Cities Exposed during Covid-19.
C. Plans Unveiled for High-tech “10-minute city” in Seoul.
D. Conveniences of Smart Cities Brought to Residents.
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