（2020）新牛津译林版高中英语选择性必修第二册高二上学期期中试题分类汇编：阅读理解专题.doc

1、江苏省部分地区2021-2022学年上学期高二英语期中解析版试题分类汇编阅读理解专题江苏省连云港市2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分， 满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。ASwimming Holes in AmericaIn America, these secret swimming holes are hidden and hard to reach but well worth the adventure.Cummins FallsLooking for the be

2、st place to escape the summer heat in the heartland of America? For more than 100 years, Cummins Falls, a scenic,75-foot waterfall located in Jackson County, TN, has been a treasure for Tennessee natives. But now, the secret is out! Although its a bit tough to get to, once in the park, the mountains

3、 and river provide unmatched beauty on your way to taking a swim in Tennessees eighth-largest waterfall.Sliding RockA popular place to cool off during those hot North Carolina summers, Sliding Rock waterfall is located in the Pisgah National Forest in Transylvania County. A flattened rock about 60 f

4、eet lies in a nearly 7-foot-deep pool at the bottom, making this natural waterslide a great place to visit with people of all ages.Mooney FallsIt is the tallest water feature in the Grand Canyon, rising 190 feet above the surface. Named after an explorer in the 1800s, Mooney Falls is accessible only

5、 by crawling（爬）through 2 underground passages and then climbing down a sheer cliff（峭壁）face with just a couple of chains to hold on to. Although it is tough to get to, the view and the cool alone make it worth the trip.Lihue EstateA private swimming hole at the old Lihue Sugar Farm on Kauai, HI, was

6、changed into an inner-tube water ride by Kauai Backcountry Adventures in 2003 and opened to adults. The waters for this 2.5-mile journey, which come from near the top of Mount Waialealeone of the wettest spots in the worldare channeled through ditches（沟渠）that were hand-dug by farm workers over a cen

7、tury ago.1. Which hole may be the favourable destination for families?A. Lihue Estate.B. Sliding Rock.C. Mooney Falls.D. Cummins Falls.2. What can we learn about Mooney Falls from the text?A. It was found by an explorer.B. It was hand-dug in the 1800s.C. It is dangerous to arrive there.D. It is the

8、tallest fall in the world.3. What is special about Lihue Estate?A. It is man-made.B. It is a private area.C. Its water is from underground.D. It lies on the top of Mount WaialealeBAs a self-described military brat (小家伙) , Kathryn Miller has always loved the armed forces. In the summer of 2020, Mille

9、r teamed up with her friend Kailyn Rowland to create a documentary for National History Day, a nonprofit organization that holds an annual contest for students. Their documentary, Women at West Point: Breaking Barriers of the Long Gray Line, tells the story of the first women who graduated from West

10、 Point in 1980. In March, Miller and Rowland were announced to have been selected for a Special Recognition of Champions Award as “individuals who have made exceptional contributions to women in the Army” “What we did was never for an award or for recognition; it was about sharing the story of these

11、 women, so to receive the award was really special,” Miller said. Miller and Rowland spent countless hours working on their documentary, reaching out to the 62 women of the class of 1980 and interviewing more than 25 percent of them. “This was hours and hours of research and interviews,” Miller said

12、. “We did Face Times with the women, we met in person, we called them, and so we had so much information, so many news articles going back 40 years. “Miller, whose mom was a veteran (老兵) and dad was a teacher at the United States Military Academy, lived in West Point as a child. “I always saw female

13、 cadets (学员) , and it always seemed like, Oh, boys and girls, thats completely normal, so it was such a shock to me when I realized that girls didnt always have that opportunity. “While making this documentary, Miller also realized her love for sharing other peoples stories. “I came to realize how m

14、uch power there is in getting the story right, “she said, “And we were able to experience the gratitude from these women for sharing their stories and showing them that the younger generation really appreciates the doors they opened for us.4. Whats Kathryn Millers purpose of creating the documentary

15、?A. To express her love for the armed forces.B. To win first place in the competition.C. To introduce the first female graduates of West Point.D. To encourage girls to study at West Point.5. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. The gains from making the documentary.B. The challenges the creato

16、rs met.C. The ways of contacting those women.D. The effort behind the documentary.6. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Millers parents used to teach military affairs.B. Women used to have little access to military education.C. Studying in West Point is challenging for women now.D. Young p

17、eople nowadays care little about those stories.7. Which of the following best describes Kathryn Miller?A. Passionate.B. Modest.C. Humorous.D. Ambitious.CChildrens heavy digital media use is associated with a risk of being overweight later in adolescence. A recent study shows that six hours of leisur

18、e-time physical activity per week at the age of 11 reduces the risk of being overweight at 14 years of age associated with heavy use of digital media.Obesity (肥胖) in children and adolescents is one of the most significant health-related challenges globally. A study carried out by the Folkhalsan Rese

19、arch Center investigated whether a link exists between the digital media use of Finnish school-age children and the risk of being overweight later in adolescence. In addition, the study looked into whether childrens physical activity has an effect on this potential link.The study involved 4,661 chil

20、dren who reported how much time they spent on sedentary (久坐的) digital media use and physical activity outside school hours. The study indicated that heavy use of digital media at 11 years of age was associated with a heightened risk of being overweight at 14 years of age in children who reported tak

21、ing part in under six hours per week of physical activity in their leisure time. In children who reported being physically active for six or more hours per week, such a link was not observed.The study also took into account other factors potentially impacting obesity, such as childhood eating habits

22、 and the amount of sleep, as well as the amount of digital media use and physical activity in adolescence. In spite of the confounding (混杂的) factors, the protective role of childhood physical activity in the connection between digital media use in childhood and being overweight later in life was suc

23、cessfully confirmed.“The effect of physical activity on the association between digital media use and being overweight has not been further investigated in follow-up studies so far,” says Postdoctoral Researcher Elina Engberg. “In this study, the amount of physical activity and use of digital media

24、was reported by the children themselves, and the level of their activity was not surveyed, so there is a need for further studies.”8. The subjects of the study were _.A. surveyed three years later after the first oneB. those who kept sitting and used digital media a lotC. 4,661 school-aged children

25、suffering from obesityD. lacking in sufficient leisure-time physical activity9. What does the underlined word “heightened” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. MajorB. Particular.C Increasing.D. Slight.10. What was the focus of the recent study?A. Different factors contributing to kids overweight problem

26、.B. The influence of childhood eating habits on childrens obesity.C. The relationship among kids exercise, digital media use and obesity.D. Childrens academic challenges resulting from heavy digital media use.11. What might be talked about in the following paragraph?A. Reasons for carrying out furth

27、er studies.B. Guidelines for children and adolescents.C. Approaches to solving teens weight problems.D. Connections between obesity and physical activity.DThe relationship between humans and the Amazon Rainforest has not always been a harmonious one. However, recent research suggests that the native

28、 peoples of the Putumayo region helped to protect the rainforest, leaving it unchanged for 5,000 years. Perhaps humans coexisting with nature is possible after all.The study, published in PNAS. looked at soil samples (样本) in the Putumayo region of the Amazon in Peru to find how humans influenced the

29、 land. The researchers found that the trees sill growing in the region today have been growing there for the last 5,000 yearsevidence that the area has not been home to cities and farmland in that time. Traces of charcoal (木炭) found in the soil, however, indicate that people did live there; they jus

30、t did so in a way that had minimum influence on their environment.To come to these conclusions, the team dug a 0.6-0.9 meter deep column into the ground, taking samples of soil from different heights along the column. Back in the lab, samples were carbon-dated to determine their age and then sorted

31、under a microscope to look for microscopic mineral particles, known as phytoliths (植硅体). Phytoliths are essential evidence of plantsthey remained in the soil thousands of years after the plant died. So researchers can use them to tell which plants have grown in an area in the past.Over 5,000 years w

32、orth of samples, no species loss was detected. These findings suggest that contrary to common belief, the Amazon is not untouched by humans, but rather has been protected by them for thousands of years. The management of the rainforest by native peoples appears to have been vital in preserving its b

33、iodiversity and will continue to be important in the fight to prevent it from a collapse.As Nigel Pitman, a co-author on the paper, said: “Since this particular forest is still being protected by native peoples, I hope this study reminds us all how important it is to support their work.”12. How did

34、native peoples deal with the rainforest in the region of Putumayo?A. They always destroyed the rainforest.B. They didnt care about the rainforest.C. They never lived in the area of the rainforest.D. They had been in good relationship with the rainforest.13. What did the researchers try to find in th

35、e Amazon forest in Peru?A. The diversity of the plants in the rainforest.B. The nutrition of the soil samples in the rainforest.C. The survival age of growing trees in the rainforest.D. The evidence of human influence on the rainforest.14. The researchers came to their conclusion by _.A. comparing t

36、he trees growing there long before and now.B. analyzing the living habits of native people.C. studying the climate of the region of PutumayoD. collecting data from former experiments.15. What can be inferred from Nigel Pitmans words?A. Native peoples should protect the rainforest.B. We should help p

37、rotect the Amazon Rainforest.C. More science research should be done on rainforest.D. We should make good use of the Amazon Rainforest.江苏省苏州市2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）请阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWales is home to some of the UKs most beautifu

38、l drives.Narrow lanes criss-cross the land. meaning travel can be slow-but theres no need to rush.The Coastal WayThis route(路线）covers the entire length of Cardigan Bay, and spoils travelers with its remote beaches and charming seaside towns.Comb the sand for fossils,shells at Aberdaron Beach,and the

39、n hit the road,heading cast toward Porthmadog. Here you can hop on a heritage steam train, a relic of the regions mining history,to give Snowdonias skyline your undivided attention.The Cambrian WayThe Cambrian Way, which cuts north to south through the heart of Wales, is a fantastic place, thanks to

40、 its patchwork fields, dense forests and rolling, sheep-dotted hills.The route becomes increasingly wild and rough as it weaves north into Powys. Spend the night in Rhayader, and youll need plenty of energy for hiking or mountain biking along the trails.The North Wales WaySpanning Wales short but sc

41、enic north coast, this route offers road trippers a chance to encounter Welsh history, language and culture in a splendid setting.Head west through the uncrowded Clwydian Hills until you reach Ruthin, a little town brimming with history,where you can see its restored castle, century-spanning museum

42、and Victorian Ruthin Gaol. Border CountryTracing the dotted line that separates England and Wales on a map,this border-hugging route will take you to some of Wales most underrated sites slowly, if you stick to the narrow back roads.Starting in the border town of Chepstow in Southeast Wales,make your

43、 way northward.You can top to admire the roofless ruins of Tintern Abbey and lesser known castes Skenfrith and Grosmont1. Which route best suits people who enjoy mountain scenery?A. The Coastal Way.B. The Cambrian Way.C. The North Wales WayD. Border Country.2. What is special about The North Wales W

44、ay?A. It enables travelers to visit a castle.B. It is an area of scenic beauty.C. It offers a glimpse into Welsh culture.D. It is a crowd-free escape from big cities.3. What is the purpose of the article?A. To introduce road trips in Wales.B. To introduce the Welsh landscape.C. To tell about Wales h

45、istory.D. To advertise Wales tourism industry.BIn the final of the 1985 world open squash(壁球） championship, Pakistans Jahangir Khan defeated New Zealands Ross Norman and won the championship. That decisive victory made Khan the first man ever to win the world open squashcrown five times in a row.“Ja

46、hangir Khan,” says British sports commentator Richard Eaton, “is the world champion of world champions.”Until recently,Khans achievements would have stirred few people, for squash was largely an elitist(精英）male preserve. No longer. During the past decade, the game has boomed worldwide, and is now a

47、sport played by more than 20 million men and women in more than 100 countries. It is widely played in Australia,New Zealand, Europe and Southeast Asia, and is one of the fastest-growing sports in Canada. In Australia, nearly 500,000 people play squash regularly.Squash has caught on because its suite

48、d to busy lifestyles. Its easier for a beginner to play than tennis, and provided a good workout in just half an hour. At its higher reaches, though, squash stretches mind and body to their limits. It calls for speed, strength, a talent for delicate shot-making and, above all, a single-minded determination to keep going.Why is Jahangir Khan so superior in this flashing, high-speed game, perhaps the subtlest and most exhausting of all the racquet(球拍） sports? For one thing, hes superbly built: 1.78 metres tall,67 kilos, with arms, chest and legs that are rock-hard and w