（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考试英语试题汇编：阅读理解.docx

1、江苏省部分地区2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题分类汇编阅读理解江苏宝应县2021-2022学年高二上学期期中调研英语试卷第一节 单项选择（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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ASpring turns Europe into a world of colors. If you want to experience spring in all its colorful glory,here are four of the best places for you.Blooming Baroque, Ludw

2、igsburg, GermanyThe Blooming Baroque garden show in Ludwigsburg, Germany,has been welcoming visitors since 1954. Visit the 18th-century palace between March and November and you can not only see displays filled with flowers,but also visit different kinds of birds and gardens, climb Rapunzels tower a

3、nd get lost in a giant hedge maze(树篱迷宫）.Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse,the NetherlandsThe largest flower garden in the world, Keukenhof in the Netherlands is the best place to see the symbolic Dutch flower at its finest. Tulips explode across the gardens,with more than 800 different varieties. After youve

4、 wandered through the gardens, you can hire a bike at the main gate and then ride through the endless rows of picture-perfect flowered rainbows.The show runs from March 21 to May 10. Temps de Flors, Girona, SpainGironas medieval centre is transformed(使改变) into a living gallery as flower carpets and

5、special sculptures explode throughout the city centre each May.The Girona A Cappella Festival invites music lovers to engage all their senses as the sound,smell and sight of spring fill the city for 10 days in May.Normandy Tulip Festival, Vendeuvre, FranceThe French garden of the 18th-century Vendeu

6、vre Chteau in Normandy springs to life in April,as over 30, 000 tulips, narcissi and grape hyacinths awaken. Open afternoons throughout April between 2 pm and 6 pm.21. Where can you see a flower display in autumn?A. In Germany.B. In the Netherlands.C. In Spain.D. In France.22. Which of the following

7、 is the highlight of the Gironas flower display?A. A maze in a palace.B. An art exhibition.C. A music festival.D. A bicycle tour.23. What can you enjoy in both Keukenh of Gardens and Normandy Tulip Festival?A. Unusual birds.B. Lots of tulips.C. Flowered rainbows.D. A live concert.BIn the days before

8、 air conditioning, a wife and her husband were visiting her parents in a small town. As they were relaxing one day, the wifes father suggested that they all drive to Abilene for dinner. The son-in-law dreaded the hot drive to a town 53 miles away, but said OK to avoid being a rude guest. The wife an

9、d mother-in-law both said it sounded good, so they went off.Having the not very good food and returning home hot and sweaty, the mother-in-law said they would never have taken the terrible trip if it had been up to her. The son-in-law said that he chose to agree because the others wanted to go. Fina

10、lly, the father-in-law said he only suggested it because he thought the younger couple might be bored at home.This story happened to Jerry B. Harvey who later became a university professor. In 1974 he told it in an article entitled, “The Abilene Paradox (悖论): The Management of Agreement”, which show

11、s that sometimes a consensus (一致) of opinion may not lead to achieving the desired result. The Abilene paradox sounds like groupthink. But in fact, groupthink members are voting according to their conscience (是非感) while Abilene “paradoxers” are not.Going along to get along arises from a desire to av

12、oid conflict and unwillingness to be seen as the “spoiler” who criticizes ideas and plans that others favor. The choice to go against ones conscience to please the group produces cognitive dissonance (认识失调), and could involve personal risk to relationships or career or both.The only way for either g

13、roupthink or the Abilene paradox in planning or decision-making situations is to avoid agreeing publicly with something you disagree with privately. You cant control what others in the group do, but at least you can speak up, “Ill go if everyone else wants to, but Id be just happy to stay here and r

14、elax”.24. What do we know about the son-in-law?A. He was good at pleasing others.B. He didnt want to take the trip.C. He behaved badly during the visit.D. He was treated as an honored guest.25. What did the mother-in-law do after arriving home?A. She helped the family make a decision.B. She suggeste

15、d taking some food along.C. She had an argument with her family.D. She made a complaint about the trip.26. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?A. It is difficult to make a balance.B. It is impossible to avoid a conflict.C. It is unnecessary to satisfy everyone.D. It is impolite to blame a pe

16、rson publicly.27. What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph?A. A man should find right ways to relax.B. A man should consider others ideas deeply.C. A man should actively participate in group discussions.D. A man should express himself directly in decision-making.CFish out of wate

17、r dont last long. But prints of their scales (鳞片), pressed into pools of ink, can preserve their forms for centuries. Since the mid-19th century, Japanese fishers have been using this unusual technique to create shining images known as gyotaku (“gyo” means “fish”; “taku” means “rubbing”).The prints

18、originally served as visual evidence for fishers hoping to show off an impressive catch. Now, some 150 years later, researchers have found a new and perhaps unexpected second use of the art: recording the historical biodiversity of a regions fish.As recently described in the journal Zookeys, the app

19、roach could help environmentalists track the threatened and extinct fish populations in Japans past, filling in gaps where other data run dry.Experts agree that the earliest prints date back to the 1800s, when Japanese fishers began printing the sides of ink-dipped fish on pieces of rice paper label

20、ed with the date, location and species of the catch. Dipped in harmless ink, the fish could then be cleaned, sold or eaten as usual.Over time, fishers began decorating the prints, adding details such as eyes or extra colors on scales. Reproduced directly from the animals themselves, gyotaku prints,

21、by and large, possessed accuracy of the structures of animal bodies and scientists soon recognized their educational value. By the middle of the 20th century, researchers had begun using the artworks in animal anatomy (解剖) classes.Protection work, then, may seem like a logical next step. For the new

22、 study, researchers collected 261 gyotaku prints. Scientific records of fish varieties from centuries past are incomplete, but the prints seem to confirm the richness of fish resources in the past. By comparing hundreds of prints, they find some species are now endangered. Continuing to gather gyota

23、ku could reveal a wealth of scientific information, reports Erin Blakemore for the Washington Post. Some of the prints may even contain bits of DNA, helping researchers track the species listed.Since the advent of cameras and smartphones, however, gyotaku itself has become something of a rarity. In

24、a statement, researcher Miyazaki advocates for the dying art forms protection, explaining that it could complement (补充) digital photography as a way to record memorable catches.28. What does the underlined word “preserve” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Discover.B. Keep.C. Change.D. Present.29. What

25、 information can be found on a gyotaku print?A. The type of the ink.B. The species of the fish.C. The fine scales of the fish.D. The location of the fishers.30. Why can gyotaku prints enter animal anatomy classes?A. They have some unique biological features.B. They contain detailed information on sc

26、ales.C. They are a scientific wonder to human beings.D. They can provide an accurate reflection of fish.31. What can we learn about the gyotaku prints?A. They are in danger of extinction.B. They are given effective protection.C. They help promote scientific progress.D. They will be replaced by new t

27、echnology.DEating healthier may be as simple as not going to the grocery store, one study revealed. Participants who ordered their groceries online spent less money on junk food compared to when they shopped in person, according to the study. Researchers tracked the spending patterns of 137 shoppers

28、 over the course of 44 weeks. People who shopped online spent on average about $2.50 less on unhealthy food purchases like candy and frozen desserts compared to when they did their shopping inside stores, said study author Laura Zatz.The study did not examine why shoppers spent less money on unhealt

29、hy food when they shopped online, there are some likely reasons, such as a reduction in opportunities for impulse (冲动) purchases. “Online shopping allows shoppers to keep away from lots of in-store marketing and attractive food stimuli (刺激), which encourages us to add items to our basket that we did

30、nt plan to purchase,” Zatz said. “Those towers of junk food at the end of grocery store aisles dont exist online.” Besides, many people have presaved grocery lists, or their food options are based on their dietary needs, she added. Who we shop with may also play a role in our purchase, said Stephani

31、e Rogus, professor of human nutrition at New Mexico State University. When shopping in person, adults often bring along their children or other family members, who may ask for unhealthy food.Online grocery shopping is still relatively new, and Zatz said that marketing will evolve and influence shopp

32、ers to purchase unhealthy food online. Grocery stores may begin to advertise foods that arent selling as well in the form of pop-up ads or personalized recommendations to overcome reduced spending on certain items. If unhealthy foods are underselling, shoppers might start seeing ads for them.Shopper

33、s spent 44% more per transaction (交易) and purchased more items online versus in stores, researchers also found. Transaction fees could have influenced this trend, Rogus said. Many online grocery services have a transaction fee, so combining shopping trips to have fewer transactions could have saved

34、the participants some money. At some stores, spending a certain amount could mean the fee is free. Most of the shoppers in this study were higher-income and could potentially afford to spend more money to avoid transaction fees or hit a required minimum payment for online orders.The majority of food

35、 shopping was still done in person during the studys time period, with participants shopping online just under 29% of the time. There is potential for online grocery shopping to reduce unhealthy food purchases, Rogus said, but the high percentage of times participants choosing to shop at a physical

36、store means the full impact is unclear.Online shopping can reduce the amount of money spent on unhealthy foods, but “people still need to make a wise decision to plan ahead and purchase a healthful and varied mix of foods consistent with a healthy diet,” Zatz stressed.32. Why do people tend to spend

37、 less on junk food when shopping online?A. They long to save some money.B. They want to protect the environment.C. They arent attracted by online junk food.D. They doubt the quality of online junk food.33. What opinion does Zatz want to express about the future situations?A. Increasing advertisement

38、s will focus on healthy food.B. People will spend less on junk food to keep healthy.C. Online marketing will become more and more complex.D. Marketing strategies influence peoples shopping behaviour.34. Which of the following is the disadvantage of online shopping?A. Internet access.B. The price of

39、goods.C. The amount of waste.D. Transaction charges.35 What is the best title for the text?A. Online shopping is developing rapidlyB. How to get access to healthy food onlineC. People reduce spending on junk food onlineD. A comparison between two types of shopping江苏高邮市2021-2022学年高二上学期期中学情调研英语试题第一节 阅

40、读理解（共11小题，每小题2.5分；满分27.5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。ASchool Groups VisitsThe Met welcomes all school-age learners! We invite you to request either a guided visit led by trained Museum educators and volunteers or a self-guided visit, which allows you to lead your own students thr

41、ough the Museum. Appointments are required for all school groups visiting the Museum. To request an appointment at The Met Fifth Avenue or The Met Cloisters, please contact us at schoolvisitsmetmuseum.org.Guided VisitsGuided tours must be requested at least three weeks in advance. Individual schools

42、 are limited to three weekday morning guided visits per term. Each school is limited to one group visit per day.AdmissionMembership benefits and other passes are not valid for group visits.Students$12Required Adult Chaperones(监护人)$12Additional Adults$25Under-resourced organizations may qualify for r

43、educed rates. Please ask for details when you make a reservation.Group SizeGuided tours at The Met Fifth Avenue or The Met Cloisters may have no fewer than 10 students and no more than 50 students, with one chaperone required for every 10 students. Larger groups will be divided into smaller ones in

44、order to offer more individual attention to students in the galleries.Visit ScheduleGuided visits are conducted at each location as follows:The Met Fifth Avenue: Monday through Friday, 9:45 am 3:30 pm.The Met Cloisters: Monday through Friday, 10 am 3:30 pm.For additional information or questions, pl

45、ease call 211-535-7710.21. What is required of school groups visiting The Met?A. They have to book online in advance.B. They have to follow Museum educators.C. They should limit the group size to 30 students.D. They should make a reservation a month ahead.22. How much should they pay if 30 students

46、with three chaperones visit the Museum?A. $435B. $422C. $396D. $36023. When are guided tours available at The Met Cloisters?A. 9:45 am 3:30 pm, MondayB. 10 am 3:30 pm, Wednesday.C. 9:45 am 3:30 pm, FridayD. 10 am 3:30 pm, Sunday.BIn the ancient story The Boy Who Cried Wolf, the naughty boy repeatedl

47、y lies to nearby villagers by shouting that a wolf is attacking his sheep. When a wolf actually attacks, the villagers ignore the boys now-genuine cries. The moral, as parents tell their children, is: Dont lie. But it could equally be: If you re going to lie, mix it up a little. Maybe, cry bear now

48、and then.In southern Africa, theres a bird that is adept in this: the fork-tailed drongo(叉尾燕卷尾). “These little birds can make at least 51 different alarm calls, and only six of these are their own. The rest are cover versions of the alarm calls of other species,” says Tom Flower from the University of Cape Town.While working with meerkats(灰沼狸)in the Kalahari Desert, Flower noticed that the drongos would often scare them away from food by mimicking(模仿) the alarms of other species including, possibly, the meerkats themselveseven though no predators(捕食者) were around. He foun