1、湖南省部分学校2021-2022学年高二上学期期中英语试题精选汇编阅读理解专题湖南省宁乡市第七高级中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题第2部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15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。AThings to Do in AtlantaNeed a run-down(总结) of the top things to do this weekend? Here is whats on in Atlanta.In the MoodDate: May 22 through May 26,
2、2018Time: 2:00 pm-5:30Phone: 770-916-2800If you love the music of the 1940s, then heres what you need to do this Sunday. Go to a 1940s musical show at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The music of Glenn Millet has a distinctive sound. No need to ask me twice. Are you In the Mood?Party With the Pe
3、nguins(企鹅)Date: May 20 through May 25, 2018Time: 11:30 am2:00 pmPhone: 404-581-4000Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day at Georgia Aquariums annual Party with the Penguins. The party will feature fun activities, including the chance to see an African penguin up close and team how to help protect this in-
4、danger species.Callanwolde Arts FestivalDate: May 21 to May 22, 2018Time: 10:30am-5:30pmPhone: 404-872-5338Located at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, this event is a festival for artists and by artists, letting them have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival. If you are of the artisti
5、c persuasion or enjoy a creative scene, dont miss out.Foollios Hoodilly StorytimeDate: May 21 through May 27, 2018Time: 1:00 pm4:30 pmPhone: 404-523-3141We make up a brand-new story every week. Come and enjoy a new story each tithe at Dads Garage Theatre. Little ones will get to help provide key par
6、ts of the story and even add in their own jokes. Interactive and out-of-the-ordinary fun for kids and parents！21. Where should you go if you are a music fan?A. Georgia Aquarium.B. Dads Garage Theatre.C. Callanwolde Fine Arts Centre.D. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.22. Which event appeals to ani
7、mal lovers?A. In the Mood.B. Party with the Penguins.C. Callanwolde Arts Festival.D. Foollios Hoodilly Storytime.23. Which number helps sign up for an opportunity if you are crazy about painting?A. 770-916-2800.B. 404-581-4000.C. 404-872-5338.D. 404-523-3141.BSudha Chandran，a classical dancer from I
8、ndia，had to have her right leg cut after a car accidentShe was also cut off on her bright career road However, she didnt stop struggling. In the painful three months that followed，Sudha met a doctor who had an operation on her legSo strongly she wanted to go back to dancing after she had been fitted
9、 with a man-made leg. Sudha knew that she believed in herself and could realize her dream，so she began her brave journey back to the world of dancing-learning to balance, bend, stretch, walk, and turn After every public recital （个人表演），she might ask her dad about her performance“You still have a long
10、 way to go” was the answer she used to get in returnIn January 1984，Sudha gained popularity again by giving a public recital in BombayShe performed in such a great manner that it moved everyone to tears and this performance pushed her to the number one position againThat evening when she asked her d
11、ad the same question，he didnt say anythingHe just touched her feet as a praise Sudhas comeback was so touching that a film producer decided to make the story into a film, which has moved more and more people When someone asked Sudha how she had managed to dance again，she said quite simply，”YOU DONT
12、NEED FEET TO DANCE.” Nothing is impossible in this world. If you have the will to win, you can achieve anything24. What can we learn about Sudha Chandran from Paragraph 1？ _ A. She lost her job because of her legB. She used to be well-known in IndiaC. She got her legs injured while dancingD. She had
13、 a traffic accident on a freeway25. What happened to Sudha after she met the doctor？ _ A. Her right leg was cut offB. She gave up dancing soon afterwardsC. She started a difficult recovery trainingD. She got well in three months26. Sudhas performance in Bombay _ A. was a great successB. attracted a
14、great number of directorsC. was based on a filmD. was supported by a film producer27. What does the story tell us？ _ A. Practice makes perfectB. He who smiles last smiles bestC. Failure is the mother of successD. Where there is a will, there is a wayC Were accustomed to thinking of environmental cha
15、nge, and its effects on our health, as being measured in years. But researchers are now discovering how quickly and dramatically air quality can improveand how big an impact those improvements can make. For instance, when Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympic Games, parts of the city were closed to cars f
16、or 17 days. In the following four weeks, kids medical visits for lung diseases decreased by more than 40 percent. In 1990, when Hong Kong passed stricter regulations for the content of fuel oil used by power plants and cars, SO2 levels immediately fell by 45 percent on average and as much as 80 perc
17、ent in the most polluted areas. Within six months, there was a significant decrease in the number of deaths from air related diseases. In March 2020, when businesses shut down because of the coronavirus(冠状病毒) pandemic（流行病）, NO2 levels were about 30 percent lower on average in the northeaster United
18、States than they were in the same month for the years 2015 to 2019. Also, during the month that China was under quarantine (隔离) from February to April because of the pandemic, one study estimated that improved air quality helped to impede more than 12,000 pollution-related deaths. With a recent stud
19、y showing that the higher PM2.5 is, the more people will die from the COVID-19, measures to improve air quality may be more important than ever before.28. The examples in Paragraph 2 are given in order to prove that _.A. kids often see doctorsB. people love the OlympicsC. air quality can improveD. c
20、ars should be prohibited29. What does the underlined word impede mean in Paragraph 3?A. Increase.B. Recover.C. Witness.D. Prevent.30. What might be the best title?A. The surprisingly fast-acting benefits of cleaner airB. The influence of COVID- 19 on the environmentC. The cause and effect of the wid
21、espread diseaseD. The significance of fighting against COVID-1931. What will the article probably talk about in the following part?A. The causes of COVID-19.B. The solutions to air problems.C. The examples of air pollution.D. The results of the air research.DMany high school students consider a coll
22、ege education useless. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If youre one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there. Schools and universities are the first sources of knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our care
23、ers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without an education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.While limited within the walls of the educational institutions, we openly explore other cultures of the world. We come to know t
24、hat ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable insights to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and interact with various cultures, broadening our horizons.When theres a downturn（衰退）in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a n
25、ew job than those who only finished grade school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.When youre skillful and knowledgeable, you get to “rub knees” with people o
26、f similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking(人脉网). Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.A good education makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and whats on sale in stores.
27、 An educated person doesnt gossip, having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.32. Paragraph 2 mainly shows that going to college allows you to _.A. have a chance to study abroadB. keep gaining knowledgeC. become a more interesting personD. realize the importance
28、 of knowledge33. According to Paragraph 3, what is the advantage of going to college?A. Having a greater understanding of different cultures.B. Being limited within the walls of a college.C. Valuing our own culture much more.D. Thinking differently from others.34. By giving the example of a downturn
29、 in the economy, what does the author want to show?A. A good education can improve your tastes.B. A good education sometimes means nothing.C. A good education means you will not lose your job.D. A good education allows you to keep a life of high quality.35. What is the text mainly about?A. Sources o
30、f knowledge.B. Benefits of attending college.C. The disadvantages of not being educated.D. The reason why some people think college useless.湖南常德淮阳中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （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A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AGroup Visits to the Exhibition & Theatre To
31、urOpening HoursExhibition：Monday-Sunday: 9：00 a.m.-5：00 p.m.Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit. To make a reservation，please fill in a group request form and return it to us via email.Exhibition and Theatre Tour PricesAdult: 15.00Senior(60): 13.50Student(with valid ID):
32、 11.50Child(5-15): 8.00Complimentary：Every 16th person is freeGetting hereShakespeares Globe，21 New Globe Walk，London SE1 9DT，UKWe have currently improved security，with all bags being checked.Please arrive in good time，and do not bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call
33、44(0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi.There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge(open 24 hours，seven days a week).Cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge.It may also be
34、 possible to pick one up from outside the entrance hall on New Globe Walk.Where to eatSwan at Shakespeares Globe serves modern British seasonal food for dinner，afternoon tea or drinks，which is a beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors，available for pre-and post-theatre dining.Swan Restauran
35、tMonday-Friday：12 noon-2：30 p.m.& 6：00 p.m.-10：30 p.m.Saturday： 12 noon-3：30 p.m.& 6：00 p.m.Sunday： 12 noon-9：00 p.m.21.When can you pay a visit to the exhibition?A.Friday at 2：00 p.m. B.Monday at 8：00 a.m.C.Saturday at 5：30 p.m. D.Sunday at 7：00 p.m.22.If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition
36、 & Theatre Tour，what is required for them to do?A.They need to hire a guide themselves.B.They must be accompanied by an adult.C.They have to pay 160 for tickets in total.D.They need to make a reservation in advance.23.Which of the following applies to visitors?A.Theyre able to get a taxi near Southw
37、ark Bridge.B.They can park on the south side of Southwark Bridge.C.They are required to deposit(寄存) their bags before entering.D.Its more convenient to drive there than taking public transport.BMany Westerners have the idea that everyone in China knows how to do kung fu.Of course，This is a silly bel
38、ief. But it is true that kung fu is a big part of Chinese culture.Like most people from the West，I was first introduced to kung fu through Hong Kong action films.Stars like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan made kung fu popular in the Western world.The flashy and impressive performances they gave in films l
39、ike Rumble in the Bronx and Enter the Dragon made them household names in the U.S.and elsewhere.However，my own personal interest in kung fu was actually inspired by a hip hop group.Wu-Tang Clan，founded in the early 1990s in New York City，is one of the most influential hip hop groups in history.In th
40、eir songs，they sometimes mention philosophical concepts that come from Wudang quana classic Chinese martial art（武术） from which they take their nameand Shaolin Temple.I was just a teenager when I first started listening to Wu-Tang Clanlittle did I know that I would actually end up living in China lat
41、er in my life!I myself do not practice kung fu.However，the concepts（理念） behind it are quite interesting to me.There is a Bruce Lee quote that I often think of when Im struggling with challenges in life.“Be formless，shapeless，like water，”he once said.By this，he meant that you should be ready to adapt
42、 to and change your attitudes or beliefs when you face difficulties.I think this is a good way to deal with life.24.What does “a silly belief” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.All Chinese people can do kung fu.B.China is most famous for its kung fu.C.Kung fu is a big part of Chinese culture.D.Many Westerne
43、rs admire kung fu.25.What inspired the authors interest in kung fu?A.Hong Kong action movies.B.A TV program about kung fu.C.Kung fu stars in Hollywood. D.A US hip hop group.26.What do we know about the Wu-Tang Clan?A.They have Chinese culture in their songs.B.They taught the author how to do Wudang
44、quan.C.They performed Chinese martial arts in the U.S.D.They showed the author the way to live in China.27.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.The author was sorry that he couldnt do kung fu.B.The concepts of kung fu change over time.C.The spirit of kung fu helps the author overcome difficul
45、ties.D.Bruce Lee was the most popular martial arts master.CAt the age of seven，while his friends were spending their allowance（零花钱） on things like candy and toys，Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy saving money for basic purchases.To try to get his peers(同龄人)to do the same，the boy from Peru came up with
46、the idea of an eco-bank，the Bartselana Student Bank，which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environment.Set up in 2012，the bank is the worlds first bank for kids.To become a member，a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of waste and set a savings go
47、al.Once accepted，all bank“partners”are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other requirements，such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops.“At the beginning，my teachers thought I was crazy and thought that
48、 a child could not undertake this type of project，”Jose recalls.“They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present.Luckily，I had the support of the school headmaster and an assistant in my class.”The boys efforts paid off，and by 2013，the bank had over 200 members，who brought in one ton of recyclable waste.Today，the eco-bank
