1、江苏省部分地区2021-2022学年高二上学期期末考试英语解析版试题精选汇编 阅读理解专题江苏省无锡市普通高中2021-2022学年高二上学期期终教学质量抽测英语试卷第一节（共15小题，每题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。ASports and movies often go hand in hand. Many important elements of good storytelling are present in most sports competitions. As a result screenwriters and d
2、irectors are keen on telling interesting stories of athletes. Here are a few truly unforgettable sports films over the past years alone.Read on! Kids.Teen WolfYear released: 1985 Director: Rod DanielTeen wolf is one of the most famous films of the 1980s, starring Michael J. Fox who was one of the bi
3、ggest stars of the decade. Fox acts the role of a werewolf (狼人) boy, Scott Howard. He stands out as a player of the school basketball team, gaining popularity and attention.Sunset ParkYear released: 1996 Director: Steve GomerStarring Rhea Perlman, Fredro Starr, and the then- unknown Terrence Howard,
4、 Sunset Park is about a high school basketball team filled with kids at a loss for meaning of life. When the new coach, Phyllis Saroka, a woman, takes over the team, the kids give her a hard time. But she doesnt lose heart or give them up. Eventually, they inspire each other and turn into a family.H
5、oosiersYear released: 1986 Director: David AnspaughThe film tells the story of a small town in Indiana and how its high school goes on to win a state title despite all the difficulties. Featuring an amazing performance by Gene Hackman in a starring role as the teams coach, Hoosiers is richly detaile
6、d and real to life, as it spares no expense in making sure that every problem that team must overcome is examined.Space JamYear released: 1996 Director: Joe PytkaThere are too many reasons to love this film: the presence of the NBAS greatest superstar together with cartoon legends, the great final g
7、ame between the Monstars and the Tune Squad. Space Jam is a basketball movie that never takes itself too seriously from start to finish, always putting fun first.1. What can we infer from Sunset Park?A. Phyllis Saroka gives her players a hard time.B. Phyllis Saroka is searching for the meaning of li
8、fe.C. Phyllis Saroka tries hard to form a basketball team.D. Phylis Saroka finally gains acceptance with her patience.2. Which of the following is best suitable for people struggling to realize their dreams?A. Hoosiers.B. Space Jam.C. Teen wolf.D. Sunset Park.3. In which column of a magazine can we
9、find this article?A. Entertainment.B. Business.C. Education.D. Travel.BA new term has started in not only China, but also in Japan, the UK and Mexico. But as COVID-19 continues, how are these countries controlling the pandemic (大流行病)?Since Aug 24, school has restarted in Japan. To help control the p
10、andemic, some schools delayed opening school by one week, some schools divided their students into two groups for half a day twice a week and some schools tried hard to avoid the 3Cs (closed spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings). One solution was to open all the areas between classrooms
11、 and hallways to increase the spacing of desks.Pupils are returning to school across the UK, even though new daily cases peaked at 54,674 on July 19 according to Reuters.All young people aged 16-17 in England were offered a first dose (剂量) of a COVID-19 vaccine (疫苗) by Aug 23 to give them protection
12、 before returning to school.The Department for Education said schools and colleges would be maintaining appropriate protective measures. Pupils will be encouraged to carry on the twice-weekly testing regime (管理制度). Schools will also take measures, such as opening windows to help keep children and st
13、aff safe.“The huge expansion of rapid testing for those working in education is a milestone moment in our work to keep schools and colleges open for all,” said Education Secretary Gavin Williamson.In Mexico, with temperature checks and open windows, millions of Mexican school children began returnin
14、g to classrooms on Aug 30 after more than a year of distance learning. The government said the return would be “voluntary and safe”, saying it would adopt a mixed model with both face-to-face and distance learning. Mexican classrooms have a maximum of six students at a time, and desks are covered wi
15、th plastic and spaced farther apart. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that more and more families will choose a “new normal” life, according to AP News.4. What similar measures do Japanese and Mexican schools take to control the pandemic?A. Putting off opening school.B. Applying di
16、stance learning.C. Increasing the spacing of desks.D. Checking students temperature.5. Which of the following helps schools in the UK restart according to the passage?A. The weekly tests for pupils.B. Rapid testing for all concerned.C. A COVID-19 vaccine for all students.D. Distance learning for mor
17、e than one year.6. Why does the author mention a “new normal” life in the last paragraph?A. To explain a rule.B. To introduce a topic.C. To make a prediction.D. To make a comparison.7. What does the article mainly talk about?A. Students have distance learning.B. Students are encouraged to return to
18、school.C. Schools are seriously affected by the pandemic.D. Different countries have taken measures to control the pandemic.CSun Ruifeng, a mother in Beijing, changed some of her plans for her 8-year-old sons summer vacation. She looked for an English tutoring course, but in the end, she changed it
19、to a swimming training class. “Due to the stricter regulations (章程) on subject-tutoring classes, many parents like me choose sports or other projects for developing interests instead,” Sun said.Suns choice is part of the result of the governments growing efforts to lighten the academic pressure on y
20、oung students. On July 24, Chinese authorities introduced a guideline to ease the burden of too much homework and off-campus tutoring for primary and junior high school students. It lists requirements in areas such as reducing the amount and the difficulty of homework and improving the quality of ed
21、ucation and after-class services provided by schools. For example, homework for children below the third grade is not allowed, while homework for junior high school students should take no longer than 90 minutes to finish.According to the guideline, tutoring institutions (辅导机构) cannot teach students
22、 content that is too advanced for the school curriculum (课程). No tutoring courses can be taught on weekends, national holidays or during winter and summer vacations. The moves aim to bring education back as public welfare and guide the educational training industry to focus on improving students all
23、-round quality, Chen Xianzhe, a professor at South China Normal University, told Xinhua.According to Global Times, more than 75 percent of Chinese urban children, from grade 1 to grade 12, are enrolled (报名参加) in tutoring programs. However, some training institutions take part in anxiety marketing, s
24、elling unnecessary programs that increase the burden on students. This has led to many social problems such as students falling levels of physical fitness, more mental health problems and huge family costs, said Chu Zhaohui, a senior researcher with the National Institute of Education Sciences.Many
25、parents showed their support for the new moves. “Subject learning is enough at school and we hope to improve the childrens overall quality of life during holidays,” a parent in Guangzhou told Xinhua. However, there are also some concerns. Another parent in Shanxi said that although she agreed with t
26、he new moves, she worried about what her son would do after school if both parents have no time to be with him.According to the guideline primary and middle schools are asked to offer after school services, including homework tutoring, sports, arts, reading and interest groups.8. What is the functio
27、n of the first paragraph?A. To introduce a topic.B. To explain a reason.C. To give an example.D. To make a suggestion.9. What leads to Sun Ruifengs choice?A. Her concern for her sons health.B. Schools reduced requirements for grades.C. Her son passion for after-school activities.D. The governments e
28、ffort to reduce academic pressure.10. According to the guideline, what are tutoring institutions allowed to do?A. Design courses intended for students all-round quality.B. Provide tutoring programs increasing students pressure.C. Teach students content far ahead of the school schedule.D. Offer stude
29、nts courses on weekends and summer vacation.11. What benefits will the guideline bring in the long term?A. Some families will not spend money educating their children.B. The subjects in school will be more popular among students.C. Students will be physically and mentally healthier than before.D. Pa
30、rents wont be worried about their kids academic performances.D“After taking off the tape and glue and smoothing out the creases (折痕) across the pages, the near hundred-year-old letters and martyrs certificate (烈士证) were restored, said Chen Hezhen, a 71-year-old grandmother from Ningbo, Zhejiang.On N
31、ov 13, she received the restored memorial papers left by her father, who lost his life on the battlefield when she was only 1 year old. She was grateful to a group of college students from Ningbo University of Finance & Economics (NUFE), who helped bring her precious memory to life.Repairing relics
32、(遗物) left by martyrs is a part of NUFEs social practice project. Since June, these young people have helped restore litters and other documents and returned them to families of revolutionary martyrs.“When we visited martyrs families, we heard many inspiring stories and were touched by those late sol
33、diers,” said Wang Yiqun, 21, the projects leader. “Their family members have saved their letters in memory of them. But weve found that those objects have different degrees of damage, so we want to do something to help them.”However, it isnt easy to restore these relics. Pan Yi, 22, one young restor
34、er, stared at a damaged page of a martyrs litter with tape. For days, she worked to separate the tape and paper safely. Her teacher helped her make a special spray (喷剂), which could help remove the tape little by little. After that, Pan carefully checked the holes and worn-out margins (页边). She then
35、 stuck paper made of the same material over the damaged area with a brush full of special paste.“I need to be especially careful and patient because the process can take a few weeks just to repair a single page,” said Pan. “What motivates us is our faith those old papers carrying the spirit of undau
36、nted heroes who never gave in when facing great difficulties. We need to repair them as they were before.”Now, these students are preparing to hold an exhibition of restored relics, sharing their stories with more people. “Repairing a martyrs certificate requires more than mastering basic repairing
37、skills. Its important to fully understand the story behind the original text” said Cao Ming, their tutor.“Im proud of our students because they can apply what theyve learned to help families of martyrs and spread the heroic stories in a more vivid way.”12. What can we infer from the first two paragr
38、aphs?A. Chen has clear memory about his late father.B. Chen was only one year old when the war broke out.C. Chen was glad to see his fathers martyrs certificate with glue.D. Chen appreciated the efforts of the college students from NUFE.13. Which of the following best describes students job around r
39、elics?A. Dull.B. Demanding.C. Dangerous.D. Disturbing.14. What does the underlined word “undaunted” mean in Paragraph 6?A. Astonishing.B. Fearless.C. Convincing.D. Humble.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Beautify the martyrs certificate.B. Master basic skills of repairC. Restore the re
40、lics of martyrsD. Help the martyrs family江苏省苏州市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AAs well as hosting New Zealands largest and most populous city, the Auckland region features many attractive, diverse places. Central Auckland Central Auckland is a hub
41、of urban delights set against beautiful coastal scenery. You can take a trip up the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. The adventurous can also try SkyJump-New Zealands highest base jump-or the incredible Sky Walk where youll walk around the outside of the Sky Tower for extr
42、aordinary sightseeing. Rangitoto Island Emerging unexpectedly from the sea some 600 years ago, Rangitoto, with its distinctive shape and superb location just off the coast, is the youngest and largest volcano in the Auckland volcanic field. The island is a favourite destination for hikers and day-tr
43、ippers. Walk up to the top, and you can see the black lava caves on your way up and dont forget to bring a torch to explore them with the kids. Great Barrier Island Great Barrier Island is a large island with a small population. For thousands of years Bt has sheltered Aucklands harbour from the cont
44、inuous swells of the Pacific Ocean. The wilderness areas are home to several unique plant and bird species. Most amazingly, the community on the island is not using the public supplies of electricity, gas or water, but entirely relying on renewable solar power and collection of freshwater. Waiheke I
45、sland In landscape, lifestyle and experience, Waiheke is a world away. The three white sandy beaches are perfect for swimming, kayaking, or having a picnic. If youre a walker, explore the islands tracks which wind along cliff tops and into cool native forests. At the eastern end of the island, a wal
46、kway leads you to a system of World War Il gun emplacements (炮台) and underground tunnels.1. Which place does an extreme sports lover probably prefer？A. Central Auckland.B. Rangitoto Island.C. Great Barrier Island.D. Waiheke Island.2. What makes Great Barrier Island special？A. Being located off the c
47、oast.B. Being the least populated.C. Being home to endangered species.D. Being energy self-sufficient.3. What can visitors enjoy in both Rangitoto and Waiheke？A. Black lava caves.B. White sandy beaches.C. Hiking tracks.D. War-related sites.BFour years ago, Alastair Driver was made director of Rewild
48、ing Britain, a charity with a mission to shake up conservation in the UK. Rewilding, in theory, is to restore land and let nature take back control. Once he got started, he fell in love with conservation all over again. Alastairs goal is to make the concept mainstream. So far, hes moving in the right direction. “The British government is including rewilding in future farming policy,” he says. If anyone knows whats good for Britains wild spaces, its Alastair. His father was a country naturalist, so the natural world played a big
