1、江苏省部分市2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题分类汇编阅读理解江苏省常熟市2020-2021学年高一下学期期中英语试题第一节（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。ACall for entries: young women writers competitionGuardian Weekend magazine is launching a writing competition for UK women aged 16-21 on the theme of conversationsHow to ente
2、rAll you have to do is submit a 700-word personal essay that shows off your talentson the theme of conversationsDid you have an unforgettable conversation with your grandmother about her youth that changed how you viewed her? Do you find having certain conversations really hard, and if so, why? Is t
3、here a conversation you regret, or one you regret you never had? Were keen to hear about your personal experiencesAll entries must be sent to weekendthe guardiancom by midnight on 9 MarchThe PrizesThere will be one winner and two runners-upThe three winners will each receive 250The winners will be n
4、otified（通知）by email or telephone on or before 30 March 2021 and given details of how to claim their prizesAs part of the editing process, the three winners will participate in a video call with a Guardian Weekend editor to discuss and edit their essay for publicationThe one overall winner will also
5、receive a 1-1 work shop with a Guardian editorRulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualificationOnly one entry is permitted per personEntries on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowedThe Competition opens at 09:00 on 22 February 2021 and closes a
6、t 23:59 on 9 March 2021Entries received outside this time period will not be consideredYour entry must not be copied, and must not contain any third-party materials or content that you do not have permission to useYou must include your name, age and contact details, including your email address and
7、phone number1. Whats the theme of the writing competition?A. RegretsB. ConversationsC. Grandmothers youthD. Personal experiences2. What extra prize will the overall winner receive?A. An additional 250B. A video of the competitionC. A prior notification of the winD. A 1-1 workshop with an editor3. Wh
8、ich of the following will result in disqualification?A. Co-authoring an entryB. Including contact detailsC. Mailing your entry on 1 MarchD. Using others content with permissionBI rescued my little Foxy several years ago. I wasnt looking for her, but she just crawled （爬）up onto my lap and went to sle
9、ep, 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 met my wife-to-be. The day Angelika came over to visit for the first time was the last time Foxy was truly my dog. She abandone
10、d me for the love of a tender （温柔的）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 together through our village from the hills to the lake. We get exercise and have fun because Foxy enjoys her walks a
11、nd strolls （漫步）through the neighborhood like a 10-pound prize pony （小马）.How sweet and lovely, you say, but there is dark side to the little furball! Foxy is now a one-woman dog - she has totally bonded with my wife and wont go for a walk at all if Angelika is out. She just lies in her bed by the win
12、dow waiting for her angel to come walk through the door, and I have to tell you, I feel a little rejected. But it is pretty cute.I understand animal bonding. My therapy dog, Mercy, was with me for over a decade, and we were a total item. In fact, it wasnt until Mercy died that I decided to remarry.
13、Thats how much unconditional love she gave me.Now my wife is getting to experience that kind of bond for the first time. Young or old, big or little, when your dog finds you, its an amazing experience, and the love you feel just makes your life sweeter.When you adopt an animal, remember that its a l
14、ifetime commitment. And if your pet falls for your other half, just enjoy watching the love.4. What can we know about Foxy?A Foxy was always friendly to strangers.B. Foxy introduced Angelika to me by accident.C. Foxys love for the author remains unchanged.D. Foxy fell in love with Angelika at first
15、sight.5. How did the author feel about the relationship between Foxy and Angelika?A. Jealous.B. Delighted.C. Embarrassed.D. Disappointed.6. What is the tone of the text?A. Plain.B. Lively.C. Ironic.D. Serious.7. What does the author mainly want to tell us in the text?A. Pets can keep us company and
16、never leave us.B. Pets can bring us more joy than sorrow in our life.C. Pets are our lifelong partners and deserve our care.D. Pets are so cute that they are in great demand nowadays.CAfter traveling more than seven months in space, Tianwen 1 is one step closer to Mars! Tianwen 1, Chinas first Mars
17、probe （探测器）, successfully entered Mars orbit in February, according to the China National Space Administration （CNSA）. It will stay in orbit for about three months before landing on the red planet.A small step on the red planet will be a big step for human beings. Humans have launched 46 Mars explor
18、ation missions since October 1960, but only 19 of them have been successful, according to China Daily. Its Chinas first spacecraft to Mars, and the missions are rather ambitious. Tianwen 1 aims to achieve “orbiting, landing, and roving （环绕，着陆，巡视）” all in one journey, which will make the country the
19、worlds first to accomplish all three goals with one probe, mission scientists said. Among the three tasks, touchdown on the red planet is the most difficult. The result mainly depends on the “breathtaking seven minutes,” which will deploy multiple cutting-edge technologies and accurate timing of eac
20、h action, including the burning of engines and opening of parachutes （降落伞）to ensure a safe landing, according to the Global Times. The previous success of Change 5 has accumulated experience in this regard which “boosts our confidence”, Wang Yanan, chief editor of Beijing-based Aerospace Knowledge m
21、agazine, told the Global Times. Tianwen Vs ultimate goal is to land a rover on Mars in May or June, and it will conduct scientific investigations on Mars soil, geological （地质学的）structure, environment, atmosphere and water, according to China Daily.February was Mars month. NASAs Perseverance Rover la
22、nded on Mars on Feb 19, and Chinas Tianwen 1 and United Arab Emirates （UAE） Hope have arrived within orbit of the red planet. Although they started their Mars journeys at almost the same time, their missions vary. “When we step into the far planets of the solar system, the magnitude （量级）of the resou
23、rces and timeline required will take a global commitment,” US Congressman Frank Lucas said, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in space.8. What can we learn about Tianwen 1?A. Its the worlds first probe to enter the orbit around Mars.B. It will spend 10 months preparing for its
24、 landing.C. It is expected to land on Mars in May or June.D. Its one of the 46 successful Mars exploration missions.9. What does Tianwen 1 aim to achieve to set a record in Mars exploration?A. Landing a rover on the red planet.B. Staying in orbit around Mars for months.C. Bringing back samples from
25、Mars.D. Orbiting, landing and roving with one probe.10. What s the biggest challenge facing Tianwen 1?A. Lack of advanced technologies.B. Achieving a safe landing.C. Completing tasks quickly.D. Insufficient landing experience.11. What can be inferred from Frank Lucas words?A. There are risks in expl
26、oring other planets.B. Space exploration calls for global cooperation.C. Tianwen 1 will reach other planets besides Mars.D. Exploring space takes considerable time and resources.DPeople have many different ways to relax during break time at work or school. Smartphones are probably the number one cho
27、ice for a quick mental vacation.Although it might seem like a good time, looking at your cellphone may damage your mental power, according to a recent psychological study from Rutgers University in the United States. For the study, more than 400 students were asked to finish a set of 20 word puzzles
28、. Halfway through the task, the students were divided into three groups. One group was allowed to take a break and use cellphones to buy things online. The second group was asked to have a rest and buy things using a computer. The last group didnt have a break at all.Interestingly, the group that us
29、ed their cellphones during the break went back to work feeling the most tired and least motivated to continue. They also had the hardest time solving the remaining word puzzles. The cellphone group took 19 percent longer to finish the rest of the task, and solved 22 percent fewer problems than those
30、 in the other break conditions combined.Terri Kurtzberg, co-author of the study, explained that they assumed looking at cellphones during a break would be no different from any other breakbut instead, the phone may cause increasing levels of distractions （分心） that make it difficult to return focused
31、 attention to work tasks. “Cellphones may have this effect because even just seeing your phone activates thoughts of checking messages, connecting with people, access to ever-refilling information and more, in ways that are different from how we use other screens like computers, and laptops,”Kurtzbe
32、rg told Science Daily. This is echoed （呼应）by a 2017 study from the US University of Chicago. It found that even if cellphones are turned off or turned face down, their mere presence reduces a persons cognitive capability （认知能力）.So, during your next break, try putting your smartphone away. Go out for
33、 a walk, get to know your classmates or even take a nap. You may be surprised by the result!12. What did the study find about using cellphones during breaks?A. It could ensure people a good time at work.B. It could reduce ones ability to solve problems.C. It could benefit people both, physically and
34、 mentally.D. It could end up damaging ones magic power.13. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The study could be traced back to as early as 2017.B. Terri Kurtzberg was one of the authors of the study.C. Participants were divided into three groups in the first place
35、.D. The study was designed to solve a set of20 word puzzles.14. What can we learn about cellphones from Kurtz-bergs words?A. They have become a significant part of peoples lives.B. They have improved peoples ability to process information.C. They may influence people in the same way as computers do.
36、D. They may make it harder for people to stay concentrated at work.15. What does the author suggest people do during break time?A. Turn off their cellphones.B. Keep their cellphones face down.C. Replace cellphones with laptops.D. Keep their cellphones out of sight.江苏省常州市2020-2021学年高一下学期期中统考英语试题第一节（共
37、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。AStudents ClubsWhen you participate in co-curricular activities at Whitman College, you will discover new interests, meet new people and increase the educational experiences at the college. Look through the clubs on this page and find the club you
38、re interested in by choosing a specific category.Blue Moon Club Blue Moon is Whitman Colleges annual art and literary magazine. It is entirely student-staffed and features outstanding art, poetry, and digital media from the Whitman community. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded Blue Mo
39、on vol. 25 (2012) the Gold Medal and the College Magazine Silver Crown. We welcome students of all levels of experience to apply for staff positions, as well as to submit their works in the second semester.Contact People:Eli Cohen (coheneawhitman.edu), and Jillian Briglia (briglijbwhitman.edu)Drama
40、Club Drama Club helps with the production of the student theater, supports the season shows and plans a yearly Drama Rush, College Cabin, trip to Ashland and Drama Banquet.Contact People: Donovan Olsen (olsenmdawhitman.edu), Dani Schlenker (schlendmwhitman. edu), and Hailey Hunter (hunterhcwhitman.e
41、du)Poker Club The Whitman College Poker Club is a new organization, established with the purpose of creating a fun and supportive environment in which all Whitman community members are able to play competitive, risk-free poker.Contact People: Nick Quazzo (quazzonwhitman. edu)Social Dance Club Social
42、 Dance Club gathers weekly to learn new skills, meet new people and have fun dancing East Coast Swing！We always hope to learn new styles, and occasionally try other styles, We also host campus-wide dances like Spring Swing, and tell students about other local swing dance groups.Contact People: Sandy
43、 Hattan (hattanswhitman. edu), and Zaynab Brown (brownzwhitman. edu)1. What is the advantage of the Blue Moon Club？A. Its easy to join the club.B. It helps its members win awards.C. All of its members are experienced.D. Its magazine is an outstanding one.2. Who should you contact if you are interest
44、ed in the theater？A. Jillian briglia.B. Donovan Olsen.C. Nick Quazzo.D. Sandy Hattan.3. What can we learn about Social Dance Club？A. It is a new organization.B. It has activities every day.C. It mainly focuses on swing dance.D. It competes with other dance groups.B“Oh boys, dont throw stones at the
45、poor bird,” said an old grey-headed man.“Sir,” said a little fellow, “she makes such a loud noise that we cant suffer from her.” “Yes, but she uses the voice which nature gave her, and I am afraid the stone will rebound(弹回), and hurt you as long as you live!” “Rebound! We dont understand you, sir!”
46、“Well, come and I will tell you a story.”“Is it a true story?”“Yes, every word is true.”“Fifty years ago, I was a boy like you. I used to throw stones very accurately.”“One day I went to work for an old couple. They were very kind to everybody and everything. Few had so many birds making their nests
47、 under the roofs of their houses. The birds seemed to love the couple. For seven years a bird had come, after the long winter was over, and built her nest in the same place, and raised her young chicks there. She and her mate had just returned when I went there to work, and the couple welcomed them
48、heartily.”“During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. She sat on a pole and looked at me trustfully. I found a nice stone, and I threw it with my utmost skill. It struck the bird on the head and she dropped dead!”“I said nothing to the old couple about it. But one of their grandchildren told them what I had done. I could never look at them in the face afterwards. Oh, that I should have told them how sorry I was!”“They have been dead many years, and so has the poor bird; but dont you see ho
