1、湖南省部分地区2021-2022学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编阅读理解湖南省郴州市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（解析版）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项。AToys and Games for KidsMs. MonopolyHasbro launched a new version of this game in an attempt to solve the gender pay gap. Female players start the game with $1,900
2、in Monopoly Money and males with $1,500. The gap continues every time a player passes with women collecting $240 and men $200. It remains possible that a boy wins the game.On sale for $ 19.99 and available at major retailers (零售商).Barbie dolls that use a wheelchairThis summer, Barbie expanded is fas
3、hion line to showcase dolls in a wheelchair with a removable prosthetic leg (假肢), “We can start the conversation around physical disabilities by including them into our fashion doll line.” the creator Mattel said.On sale for only $ 19.99 and available on Amazon.The dolls inspired by children with di
4、sabilitiesLottie Doll, an Irish company, offers a host of dolls that highlight diversity, including the Mia doll, a wildlife photographer that wears a hearing aid, and the Sinead doll, the worlds first doll with dwarfism (侏儒症).The Mia doll is $ 25. The Sinead doll is $20. All can be found on Amazon.
5、Plastic Army WomenA 6-year-old girl wanted to play with female plastic soldiers. She got her wish, when a Pennsylvanian company BMC Toys promised to make Plastic Amy Women. When completed, a pack of 24 figurines (小塑像) will include six different poses and should be available on the company website an
6、d on Amazon. The price of this set of dolls is preset at $12.29.1. What did Hasbro update the game Ms. Monopoly for?A. To attract more female players.B. To raise the games difficult level.C. To solve the gender pay gap.D. To make women win the game more.2. What do Barbie dolls and the Sinead doll ha
7、ve in common?A. They were both inspired by a special kid.B. They both include a special group of people in the design.C. They were both made by the same company.D. They both enjoyed popularity on the market.3. Whats special about Plastic Army Women according to the text?A. They have an exact price.B
8、. They are fit for elder children.C. They were made by a young girl.D. They havent come into the market.BThe city of Richmond announced that Roscoe Burnems would become the citys first poet laureate (桂冠诗人), a poet recognized for achievements in poetry.During his two-year term as a poet laureate, Bur
9、nems is responsible for being a poetry advocate by providing access to poetry throughout the city and offering opportunities to use the power of words to heal wounds, open hearts and minds, and bring people closer together. He has the freedom to create and develop his own projects during his term an
10、d will receive a $4,000 annual bonus.Burnems love of poetry began at a an early age when he was struggling against depression. His English teacher recommended him to read poetry, which later brought him a peaceful mental state and helped him recover from depression. He soon decided that poetry was s
11、omething he would run after for his lifetime. “People gravitate to poetry because they can find themselves in the poems,” he says. “It allows readers to feel the emotional part of our experiences.”He says poetry is a great platform to discuss mental health- depression and the emotional stresses that
12、 come with daily life. Relieving those stresses is central to some of the work he does with young people. Last year Burnems started a youth poetry producing competition for local high school students.Burnems says he loves and supports different types of art, and his next move is to explore poetry th
13、rough cooperation across media. Richmonds paintings on the wall are a good example. He says,“Richmond is getting known for these beautiful paintings on display across the city, and I want to add a literary component to that.”4. What is Burnems responsibility as a poet laureate?A. Spreading the power
14、 of poetry.B. Bringing poetry lovers together.C. Creating more good poems.D. Developing his own projects.5. Why did Burnems have great affection for poetry?A. Poetry made him more confident.B. Poetry helped him go through a tough time.C. He was influenced by his English teacher.D. He viewed writing
15、poems as a lifelong career.6. What does the underlined phrase “gravitate to” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Be familiar with.B. Take pride in.C. Be attracted by.D. Break away from.7. What is Burnemss plan in the near future?A. To shift his focus to paintings.B. To combine poetry with other arts.C.
16、To hold more poetry competitions.D. To help youth with mental problems.CAs a new age of genetic research draws near, soon, we may be able to choose the hair color build the IQ of our kids. Should we change embryos (胚胎) to improve intelligence or physical characteristics?A beauty editor believes it w
17、ill be difficult to stop the demand for “designer babies” once the technology is in place. “Once genetic scientists can change embryos to produce more beautiful children, there will be consumer demand,” she says. She acknowledges that fashion magazines may be partly responsible for fueling this disc
18、ontent with a certain kind of appearance, but claims one cannot blame the media alone if people believe a bit of plastic surgery will change their lives. “Like it or not,” she argues, “we know that the pretty rots the part.”Well-known plastic surgeons agree with this view. “People are looking for re
19、spect and self-confidence in a dog-eat-dog world that measures us by our appearance,” one specialist claims. “I understand their anxiety and offer a solutioncosmetic enhancement (整容美化). The next logical step is genetic enhancement, which would give the unborn child with similar physical advantages.”
20、Some philosophers also approve of genetic intervention (介入). As one of them put it, “What parent doesnt wish for a beautiful, healthy baby? Why is it morally unacceptable to use technology to realize that dream? Moreover, a child designed to have high intelligence or sporting ability would hardly ha
21、ve reasons for complaint.”However, many people are deeply disturbed by the idea of embryo enhancement. Some fear it will lead to a reduction in genetic differences, resulting in a lack of tolerance for diversity and disability. “And who is to say that this future generation of Barbies will be conten
22、t?” asks the beauty editor. In her experience, people who pursue physical perfection through plastic surgery arent necessarily satisfied. They may suffer unwanted side effects-insecurity and increasing dissatisfaction with their self-image. What if the gene edited kid, or their parents, were to feel
23、 similarly dissatisfied?8. What does the underlined phrase “this view” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. People are often judged by their looks.B. Cosmetic surgery reduces peoples lives.C. The media make people worry about their looks.D. People prefer genetic enhancement to plastic surgery.9. What is the a
24、ttitude of the philosopher towards genetic enhancement?A. WorriedB. Disapproving.C. Agreeable.D. Cautious.10. As for genetic enhancement, what is the beauty editor concerned about in the last paragraph?A. Those who receive it may not like the results.B. It will make future generations look like Barb
25、ies.C. The money it requires should be spent on general medical care.D. It will raise the standards of physical beauty to unattainable levels.11. What is the passage mainly about?A. The advantages of genetic enhancement.B. The development of genetic enhancement.C. The promising future of genetic enh
26、ancement.D. Peoples different opinions on genetic enhancement.DTwo days after eight e-sports (电子竞技) games were officially announced to be included in the 19th Asian Games, China s Edward Gaming (EDG) team earned its first League of Legends Word Championship title with a 3-2 win over South Korea in a
27、 tough battle on November 7th immediately drawing cheers from people around the country. The topic “EDG wins” had been viewed more than 2.63 billion times on Sina Weibo, ranking the top trending topic for a long time.With the popularity of digital technology, new forms of cultural exchanges have bee
28、n appearing, of which e-sports are the most popular. Unlike texts and videos, e-sports go beyond the barriers of language and are understandable around the world. E-sports mostly appeal to those in their early 20s, as shown by the carnival of college students. That in turn makes them a good bridge o
29、f communication between young Chinese people and their counterparts(对应的人) around the world.More importantly, the e-sports industry is sustainable in spreading Chinese culture, as the large audiences mean huge commercial potential. In 2020 alone, the sales of the domestic e-sports industry reached 27
30、8.69 billion yuan, and involved 280,000 companies which in turn created over 10 million jobs. According to a media report, nearly 95 percent of graduates from e-sports majors at the Communication University of China in Nanjing, succeeded in finding a job after graduation this year, with 62 percent o
31、f them devoted to the e-sports industry, including video game clubs, game design companies and game competition operation companies.The inclusion of e-sports in major sporting events has been a much-discussed topic in recent years. With more Chinese gaming clubs and teams emerging(出现), the industry
32、is expected to further prosper and continue spreading Chinese culture to the world.12. What did people on Chinese social media cheer for?A. Eight e -sports would be included in Asian Games.B. Chinas e-sports industry was recognized by the world.C. EDG won the League of Legends World Championship.D.
33、The 19th Asian Games were announced to be held in China.13. What do we know about e-sports from paragraph 2?A. They appeal to people of all ages.B. They become a symbol of Chinese culture.C. They result in the development of digital technology.D. They strengthen the bond between young people around
34、the world.14. What do the numbers in paragraph 3 mainly indicate?A. The high demands on e-sports players.B. The difficulties of developing e sports.C. The importance of game design companies.D The contributions of e-sports industry to the economy.15. Which of the following is a suitable title?A. EDG
35、 is Popular.B. E-sports in China.C. E-sports Players are Popular.D. Digital technology.湖南省娄底市新化县2021-2022学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（解析版）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。AA glimpse at Spring Festival Chinese film releasesThe clock is ticking down to 2021! Weve handpicked some films to h
36、elp you get in the spirit of the season.Hi, MomThe film is widely regarded as the top dark horse thanks to its tear-jerking narration of mother-daughter affection, which is directed by Jia Ling.Time： Feb. 1214 9：30 a. m.11 ：30 a.m.Place： Room 1Treats： Popcorn, Ice creamPrice： 80Detective Chinatown 3
37、Directed by Chen Sicheng, this movie topped the list of the most-anticipated holiday films sent by movie ticketing platform Maoyan.Time： Feb. 14-16 1：00p. m.3：00P.m.Place ： Room 2Treats： Popcorn, Ice cream （for free）Price： 75A Writer OdysseyDirector Lu Yang showed a boldly imaginative visualization
38、of a horrible fantasy world, taking the third seat with 410 million yuan.Time： Feb. 1317 9 ：30 a. m. 11 ：30 a. m.Place： Room 3Price： 65EndgameThe film illustrates a comical up and down fate between an unsuccessful theater actor and a famous professional assassin（刺客）who loses his memory accidentally.
39、Time： Feb. 15 18 3：30 p. m.5：30 p. m.Place： Room 4Price： 60Welcome to book through the WeChat account!21. Which room will show a film about family love?A. Room 1.B. Room 2.C. Room 3.D. Room 4.22. What time can you get free treats?A. Feb. 16 3：00 a. m.B. Feb. 15 2：00 p. m.C. Feb. 18 2：00 p. m.D. Feb.
40、 14 11 ：00 a. m.23. Where is the text probably from?A. A report.B. A poster.C. A journal.D. A guidebook.BWe have neighbors whose adult son Jack has been living with them since losing his job over 5 years ago. His dog died in early July and the loss has affected him deeply. He has already formed his
41、lifestyle. That is to say, he has built his daily life around the dog walks and made relationships in the neighborhood with other dog walkers and owners. His parents did not want him to get another dog because they wanted his life to be more reasonable and meaningful to find work and not worry about
42、 walking the dog. It was a hard situation. I could see he was sad and lonely without his dog. I also saw that he helped his parents a lot with houseworkI wanted to do something to help him. But all I could think to help was to include him with my family for walks with our dogs, for a picnic, and to
43、go to get a coffee. Then I thought maybe something else would help. I drove him to the local humane society, which is a short bus ride from his place, and he agreed to volunteer to help walk and love the animals there. He was resistant(抵制的) at first, but after only one week he has already told us ab
44、out how much they need his help. He seems confident and active now. Im pleased that he got himself out to go help. And Im more pleased that he feels helpful and valued. That is so important for all of us.24. What played the most important role in Jacks life in the past few years?A. His dog.B. His jo
45、b.C. His parents. D. His neighbors25. Jacks parents probably thought that getting another dog would _A. make the familys life worseB. prevent Jack from finding a jobC. help Jack make friends with neighborsD. help Jack recover from the loss of his dog26. The underlined word “That” in the last paragra
46、ph refers to_A. Finding a jobB. Helping othersC. Caring for animalsD. Feeling ourselves helpful27. Which word can best describe the author?A. Patient.B. Clever.C. Kind-hearted. D. Ambitious.CMasks that helped save lives during the Covid-19 pandemic （疫情）are proving a deadly risk for wildlife, with bi
47、rds and sea creatures trapped in many facial coverings in animal habitats.Single-use masks have been found on the ground, waterways and beaches worldwide since countries required （heir use in public places to slow the pandemics spread. Worn once, the thin protective materials can take hundreds of ye
48、ars to break down. Face masks arent going away any time soon-but when we throw them away, these items can harm the environment and the animals who share our planet, Ashley from anima! rights group PETA said.Monkeys have been found playing with used masks in the hills outside Malaysias capital Kuala Lumpur. And in an incident in Britain, a seagull was saved in Chelmsford after its legs got caught in an abandoned mask for a week.However, the biggest influence is in the water. More than 1.5 billi
