1、浙江省部分学校浙江省部分学校2020-2021 学年高一下学期期中联考英语试题分类汇编学年高一下学期期中联考英语试题分类汇编阅读理解阅读理解浙江省浙江省 2020-2021 学年七彩阳光新高考研究联盟高一下学期期中联考英语学年七彩阳光新高考研究联盟高一下学期期中联考英语第一节（共第一节（共 10 个小题；每小题个小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 25 分）分）阅读下列短文阅读下列短文，从每题所给的从每题所给的 A、B、C 和和 D 四个选项中四个选项中，选出最佳选项选出最佳选项，并在并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。答题卷上将该项涂黑。ALast Sunday I made a visit to
2、some new neighbors down the block. No specific in mind, justan opportunity to sit at the kitchen table, have some tea and chat.As I did so, it occurred to mehow rare the Sunday visit has become.When I was a kid in New Jersey of the 1960s, Sunday visits were routine (惯例). Most storeswere closed, almo
3、st nobody worked, and the highways, as a result, were not so crowded as theyhave become today. My family normally traveled eight city blocks to the home of my grandmother,where adults would sit on the front porch and chat while we children played hide-and-seek.The Sunday visit was something to desir
4、e strongly, because everyone seemed to be on thesame schedule, which means that there was one day when everyone seemed to have time foreverybody else.Sunday as a day of rest is, or was, so deeply rooted in the culture that its surprising to findthat, in a short span of time, it has almost entirely l
5、ost this association. In my childhood, it wasassumed that everyone would either be home or visiting someone elses home on Sunday. But nowthe question is, “What do you plan to do this Sunday?” The answer can range from going to themall, to participating in a road race, to Montreal for lunch. If one w
6、ere to respond, “Im making aSunday visit to family,” such an answer would feel strange, which seems like something from agesago.21. The writers general impression of the Sunday in the past was a day when_.A. everyone seemed to be free for othersB. everyone was paying a visit to some relatives far aw
7、ayC. adults would go to church and children werent at schoolD. Dad was not at work while Mom was busy cleaning the house22. In the fourth paragraph, the answer “Im making a Sunday visit to family” seems strangebecause_.A.visiting someone on Sunday was only a routineB. people nowadays prefer staying
8、at home on SundayC. such answers are hardly heard in our modern societyD. people in the city dislike being disturbed on Sunday23.What is the writers attitude towards Sunday activities today?A. Thankful.B. Confused.C. Respectful.D.Unsatisfied.BOne of the most famous expeditions（远征）in the world was Si
9、r Edmund Hillarysexploration and climbing of Qomolangma. He is known as the first man to reach the summit（山顶，顶点）of the world famous Qomolangma, but he wasnt always just a mountain climber.Edmund Hillary, who was born in 1919, studied science and math at the University ofAuckland in New Zealand. Soon
10、 after finishing his studies, Hillary became a beekeeper, workingwith his brother Rex.During the 1940s he made many climbs in New Zealand，particularly in the Southern Alps.He quickly became recognized for his courage, strength, and reliability (可靠). Then, came climbsin Europe which brought the invit
11、ation to join Sir John Hunts expedition to Qomolangma in 1953.Out of all the climbers on the expedition, only four would get a chance to make an attempt toreach the summit. Hunt, the team leader, selected two teams of climbers. One was made up ofCharles Evans and Tom Bourdillon and the other consist
12、ed of Edmund Hillary and TenzingNorgay. The first team to get close to the summit was Evans team, but they only got within 100meters of it before getting worn out and descending the mountain.Hillary and Norgay began their trip up the mountain two days later. They reached the summitof Qomolangma at 1
13、1:30 am. local time on May 29,1953. Hillary is credited with the first to reachthe summit because he planted his foot on it first.Hillary was later knighted for his accomplishment and Queen Elizabeth awarded Norgay withthe George Medal.24. What did Hillary do for a living after graduation?A. He taug
14、ht math.B. He kept bees.C. He climbed mountains.D. He guided expeditions.25. Why was Hillary invited to join the expedition to Qomolangma?A. He was familiar with it.B. He could help to do scientificresearch.C. He was John Hunts good friend.D. He was an experiencedmountaineer.26. Where is this text m
15、ost likely from?A.An outdoor magazine.B.A book review.C.Atourist guide.D.Ascience report.CExperts are warning about the risks of extremely picky(挑剔的)eating after a teenager livingon a diet of chips and crisps developed lasting sight loss. Eye doctors in Bristol cared for the17-year-old after his sig
16、ht had gone to the point of blindness. Tests showed he had serious vitamindeficiency(缺乏). Dr. Denize Atan, who treated him at the hospital, said, “His diet was basically aportion of chips from the local fish and chip shop every day. He also used to snack on crisps andsometimes white bread and ham, a
17、nd not really any fruit and vegetables.”The teenager saw his doctor at the age of 14 because he had been feeling tired and unwell.Atthat time he suffered from vitamin B12 deficiency, but he did not stick with the treatment orimprove his poor diet. Three years later, he was taken to the Bristol Eye H
18、ospital because ofprogressive sight loss.He was not overweight or underweight, but he had lost minerals from his bones, which wasreally quite shocking for a boy of his age. In terms of his sight loss, he met the standards of beingblind. “He had blind spots right in the middle of his sight,” said Dr
19、Denize Atan, “That means hecant drive and would find it really arduous to read, watch TV or recognize faces.”Dr Denize Atan said that parents should learn about the harm that can be caused by pickyeating, and turn to experts for help. For those who are concerned , she advised, “Its best not to beanx
20、ious about picky eating , and instead calmly introduce one or two new foods with every meal.”She said multivitamin tablets can supplement(补充) a diet, but cannot take the place of eatinghealthily. “Its much better to take in vitamins through a varied and balanced diet,” she said,adding that too many
21、certain vitamins , including vitamin A, can be harmful ,“so you dont want tooverdo it.”27. What does Dr Denize Atan imply in paragraph 1?A. The diet of the boy is not balanced.B. Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins.C. Picky eating is common among teenagers.D. The cause of the boys disease is u
22、nknown.28. Why did the boy go to see his doctor at the age of 14?A. To improve his poor diet.B. To get some help to lose weight.C. To be treated for his discomfort.D. To slow down his progressive sight loss.29. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Important.B. Easy
23、.C. Necessary.D.Difficult.30. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. Reasons why the boy is seriously ill.B. Suggestions for the boys family to care for him.C.Advice for parents worried about picky eating.D. Ways of taking in enough vitamins and minerals.浙江省北斗联盟浙江省北斗联盟 2020-2021 学年高一下学期期中
24、联考英语试题学年高一下学期期中联考英语试题第一节（共第一节（共 10 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 20 分）分）阅读下列短文阅读下列短文，从每题所给的从每题所给的 A、B、C 和和 D 四个选项中四个选项中，选出最佳选项选出最佳选项，并在并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。答题纸上将该项涂黑。AMy daughter Elena got arthritis (关节炎) at age 2.Arthritis? That was an elderly personsdisease, I thought.At first,she started experiencing redness in
25、 her knees. I took her into the doctors office andI was told it was growing pains.After another couple of weeks it got worse. One day she was notable to walk at all. I took her back into the doctors office and luckily there was a different doctoron duty and she recognized the symptoms (症状). She told
26、 me to see a specialist at the hospital.We got to the hospital. Everything seemed to be blurry (模糊的) to me that day. I also had anine-month-old baby girl and due to the nervousness I lost my milk. I would lie awake at nightwondering if my little girl would end up in a wheelchair. We knew we would ha
27、ve to use strongdrugs to keep her walking.Like anyone, I feared what the strong drugs could do to my little girl. I spoke with lots ofspecialists. We decided it was the best treatment. It worked. Our little girl is symptom-free.I still dont sleep well though.Amothers worry can take over your whole l
28、ife. Ive had tobecome a nurse overnight. Learning about different drugs, how to give needles (注射). On top ofthat, there are so many comments from friends. Some say that I should go the “natural way”. Whatdoes that even mean? Do you honestly think I would choose this for my child if it werent the bes
29、tchoice for her?I can only hope my words can touch and help someone else going through this same thingright now. Know that you are not alone and there are others that feel your pain. Stay strong and trynot to let this disease run your life.21. How was the first doctor visit?A. It took very long.B. I
30、t resulted in getting wrong information.C. It brought the author lots of worries.D. It was generally satisfactory.22. What did the author do before using strong drugs on her daughter?A. She learned how to give needles.B. She asked her friends for comments.C. She got in touch with some drug takers.D.
31、 She considered advice from different people.23. Whats the purpose of the last paragraph?A. To ask for help.B. To express thanks.C. To give encouragement.D. To give a warning.BAs the worlds climate changes, ocean warming is getting faster and sea levels are risingmore quickly, warns a new report. Th
32、e report also discusses a relatively new problem appearing inthe oceans: heat waves.The unusually hot water affected animals that live off the coast of Maine, which areimportant to the local fishing economy (经济). Whats more, it quickly became clear that the statewasnt alone. “Heat wave events have p
33、opped up all over the ocean.” says Andrew Pershing,scientific officer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. “Weve actually had three huge heatwaves in the Gulf of Maine2012, 2016 and 2018and now were looking at repeat heat wavesin the northern Pacific; Australias also had some repeat heat waves.”
34、Thats a big deal for coastal communities whose economies depend on fish and other seafood.Heat waves in recent years drove a lot of changes in life off the coast of the Pacific Northwest,which in turn led to disastrous seasons for fishermen. Unusually hot water supported the growth ofalgae that poll
35、uted the Dungeness crab (螃蟹) fishery on the West Coast, shutting it down formonths.At the same time, the hot water off the coast led to continuous dry weather on land, whichkilled large numbers of salmon (鲑鱼) and raised the risk of wildfires.The report suggests actions to slow ocean warming and risi
36、ng and to adapt to its influences.Most importantly, the authors support what has been known for many years: Greenhouse gasemissions (排放物) are the main driver of changes in the worlds oceans, and the global economymust make a complete change to reduce those emissions.“Even if we cut carbon emissions
37、right now, we are still looking at 20 to 30 years of change.”Pershing explains. “That means, no matter what we do, we have to work out how we are going toadapt to these changes.”24. What are the first two paragraphs mainly about?A. The results of global climate change.B. The increasing frequency of
38、heat waves.C. The cause of heat waves in the oceans.D. The problem ocean animals are facing.25. How does the author explain fishermens disasters?A. By presenting research findings.B. By following the order of time.C. By providing examples.D. By following the order ofimportance.26. What does Pershing
39、 mean in the last paragraph?A. We should manage to reduce carbon emissions.B. The measures to deal with climate change are useful.C. We have a promising future of the world environment.D. The influences of climate change on oceans are unavoidable.CWe all need to eat, and when we go to buy food at th
40、e supermarket, were offered manychoice. But we often buy food thats been produced in huge amounts and thats traveled manymiles before it ends up on our plate. So for some, growing their own food is a better choice andit tastes good too!From growing vegetables in little pots on your balcony to taking
41、 care of a small plot of land,there are many ways to produce home-grown food. It can be backbreaking work digging, weedingand watering the soil, but the result is fresh, home-grown fruits and vegetables, helping us keep afive-a-daydiet.The recent Covid-19 pandemic lock-down means demand for homegrow
42、n food has seen acomeback in the UK. Miriam Dobson from the University of Sheffield, told the BBC that somepeople have been spending a lot of their time on their plots, growing plenty of fresh fruit andvegetables which, at times, have been challenging to buy in supermarkets. She says“Coronavirus has
43、 reminded people of the weakness within our global food system. In such adifficult time, interest in self-support rises.”But for those with limited space, a solution to grow your own vegetables lies closer to home using pots. Sheila Brand lives in a third-floor flat in Rotterdam. She has managed to
44、growtomatoes and eggplants and is already harvesting raspberries. She told the BBC watching theplants grow “is very exciting: Oh its got a new leaf! ”As well as the benefits of saving money and enjoying tasty food, growing your own from abalcony or window ledge not only improves your well-being and
45、immediate environment, you canactually grow a lot of vegetables. So, maybe its time for us all to get planting and develop ourgreen fingers!27.A“five-a-day” diet (Para. 2) probably refers to a diet that include_ every day.A. Five mealsB. Enough fruits and vegetablesC. Five kinds of riceD. Plenty of
46、water28.According to Para 3, home-grown food is getting popular again in the UK recently because_.A. Its more interesting, cheap and delicious.B. our global food system is doing harm to us.C. It saves the time and money on transportation.D. it can be hard to buy fresh food during the pandemic.29.Acc
47、ording to the writer, where can you grow your own food if you live in a small flat?A. In a pot.B. On a plate.C. In a garden.D. On theroof.30. What does the writer imply in the last sentence?A. Growing your own food can do good to your health.B. Growing your own food can make your fingers green.C. Gr
48、owing your own food can improve your gardening skills.D. Growing your own food can bring your family more happiness.浙江省宁波市金兰教育合作组织浙江省宁波市金兰教育合作组织 2020-2021 学年高一下学期期中英语试题学年高一下学期期中英语试题第一节第一节(共共 10 个小题个小题;每小题每小题 25 分分,满分满分 25 分分)阅读下列短文阅读下列短文,从每题所给的从每题所给的 A、B、C 和和 D 四个选项中四个选项中,选出最佳选项选出最佳选项,并在答题并在答题纸上将该项涂
49、黑。纸上将该项涂黑。AI rescued my little Foxy several years ago. I wasnt looking for her, but she just crawled uponto my lap and went to sleep, so I took her home. She spent the night with her head on my pillow,and I knew she belonged to me.I was her person. She didnt really like other dogs or people.until I
50、met my wife-to-be. ThedayAngelika came over to visit for the first time was the last time Foxy was truly my dog. Sheignored me for the love of a tender woman and who can blame her? I would have done the same.Then Angelika and I got married, and we became a happy family.The three of us always walk to
