1、广东省部分市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广东省东莞市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分,满分25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，并 在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe day when Grandma came to live with us was an exciting one for the whole family Dad went to pick her up at the airport, and when they pulled into the drivew
2、ay, we out to greet her. Her excitement, however, was not on the same level as ours.What is wrong with Grandma? She does not seem very happy to be here. I asked Mom. cWell, maybe it will take time for her to get used to this change, she said, We need to be patient with her.” Dad broke in, “Her being
3、 here is better than her living all alone in that big old house.”Time went on, and almost every day Grandma was mad or upset about something we did Everyone noticed how Grandma had changed. Our memories of her were happy ones. She used to be a nice person and made us feel welcome when we stayed with
4、 her. Now 3ngs were a lot different.Later, Dad took Grandma to the doctor for a checkup. It turned out that she was in the early stage of Alzheimers disease. The doctor said she would become more forgetful and annoyed, which did not sound good to us at all.One day when I walked in her room to see if
5、 she needed anything, Grandma had a smile on her face and she called me by name softly. How unbelievable! Grandma was back I stayed and talked with her for a long time. We talked about when I was little and when she lived in her big old house. When Mom and Dad returned home, I told them what had hap
6、pened Mom said that she would sometimes seem OK but other times she would be forgetful and even worse. That time I spent with Grandma was one I would always remember. I knew that somewhere deep inside was the old Grandma that I remembered and loved.11. What can we learn about the authors family?A. T
7、hey were as excited as Grandma.B. They expected Grandmas moving in.C. They went to pick up Grandma together.D. They preferred Grandma to live in the old house.12. What was Grandma like in the past?A. Upset. B. Forgetful. C. Easygoing. D. Generous.13. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. G
8、randma gradually regained her memory.B. Grandmas recovery shocked Mom and Dad.C. The author was told to take care of Grandma.D. The author cherished the happy time with Grandma.BI was recently told by someone that I am a people-pleaser, a person who works hard on satisfying other people. However, th
9、is person wasnt saying it in a nice way. So whats wrong with that? Whats wrong with making sure others are happy with me? Moreover, what exactly are the negative results of being a people-pleaser?People-pleasers bum their fingers because of their others-focused mindset, which puts them at a disadvan
10、tage. When others are not happy, people-pleasers cannot think of anything else, nor can they enjoy the moment, because they are often disturbed with the fact that there is someone on the planet who is not satisfied with them at the moment.People-pleasers often make promises they cant keep-they write
11、 checks they cant cash. This is the situation I found myself in recently. I made a promise to someone that I would do something for him. But it was a bit unrealistic and would take more efforts than I was willing to put in. As a result, that promise was empty. The act of making the promise made them
12、 happy, and that, in turn, made me feel satisfied.Now that weve got an idea of the negative aspects of people-pleasers9 what can we do to get rid of those aspects? Where can we start? The biggest challenge people-pleasers must overcome is to get used to saying no. I find that it is a struggle, indee
13、d. However, if I want to change my ways, then I must learn to overcome that discomfortAre you a people-pleaser too? Dont worry. It doesnt make you a bad person, or a dishonest person. But it can sometimes leave you open to unneeded anxiety or be cheated by truly selfish people who only wish to take
14、advantage of your kindness. Keep the good intentions and the good-heartedness in your heart Just work on bow you express your real feelings and hold on to your position through your actions.14. What does the underlined phrase burn their fingers” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Hurt their fingers.B. Suffer so
15、me losses.C. Get slightly burned.D. Feel angry with people.15. What is typical of a people-pleaser?A. Breaking his word. B. Behaving selfishly.C. Saying no to others. D. Cashing his checks.16. What is the authors purpose in writing the last two paragraphs?A. To instruct people to express true feelin
16、gs.B. To stop people-pleasers from being cheated.C. To sum up negative aspects of pleasing others.D. To put forward suggestions for people-pleasers.CThe battery pack of an electric vehicle (EV) powers the car hundreds of kilometers, again and again, without letting off gases. But when the battery co
17、mes to the end Of its life, its green benefits fade. If it ends up buried, it can release poisonous materials including heavy metals.Thats just one of the emerging problems challenging researchers： how to recycle millions of EV batteries. Current EV batteries are really not designed to be recycled ,
18、 says Thompson, a researcher at an institution.It wasnt much of a problem when EVs were rare. But now the technology is taking off. Governments realize this is an issue and are inching toward requiring some level of recycling. In 2018, China drew new rules to promote the reuse of EV battery parts Th
19、e European Union is expected to finalize its first laws this year. And in the United States, several states, including Californiathe nations largest car marketare exploring their own rules.Recycling wont be easy. Batteries differ widely in chemistry construction, which makes it difficult to create e
20、fficient recycling systems. Scientists, meanwhile, say effective battery recycling will require more than just technological advances. The high cost of transporting used batteries over long distances can discourage recycling. It causes an economic barrier: Its often cheaper for battermakers to buy f
21、reshly-mined metals than to use recycled materials.The need for progress is becoming pressing, says Linda Gaines, who works on battery recycling. The sooner we can get everything moving, the better. To jump-start recycling, governments and industry are putting money into research centers. Scientists
22、 are working to ensure the EV batteries being sold today can be recycled in 2030 and beyond, when thousands of batteries will reach the end of their lives. Theres little time to waste.” says Linda.17. What is the problem of EV batteries from Paragraph 1?A. The short lifespan they have.B. The weak po
23、wer they provide.C. The decline of their green benefits.D. The poisonous gases they give off18. What do governments have in common when handling EV batteries?A. Working out regulations.B. Improving the technology.C. Reducing electric vehicles.D. Promoting reusable batteries.19. What does Linda think
24、 of recycling EV batteries?A. It is urgent.B. It is efficient.C. It has made progress.D. It needs advanced technology.20. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. EV Batteries Need to Be UpgradedB. Millions of EV Batteries Are ComingC. Recycling EV batteries: Mission ImpossibleD. E
25、V Battery Recycling: A Race Against Time广东省佛山市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分，满分30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，并在 答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA teenage girl writes to Choices magazine, asking for help with a problem, and other teens give their advice.The ProblemDear Choices,My mother never lets me go
26、 out alone with any of my friends. Every time I want to go out, she gives me an incredibly long and boring speech. When I try to state my totally reasonable case, we end up arguing. Im a girl of 16.1 think Im absolutely mature enough to go out alone with my friends. What should I do? - Sara T.Four R
27、epliesI think our moms might be twins. Theyre both so unfair. You should do what I do. Go out anyway. After all, you are 16! Thats obviously old enough to go out alone with your friends. Naturally, Ive made some mistakes. But Ive learned from them. And so far, I havent gotten into any trouble. - Ste
28、ven E.Your moms probably strict because she loves you. Naturally, she doesnt want you to go out without supervision because shes afraid youll get hurt. You should definitely follow her directions. Remember that she loves you and that youre the most important person in her life. I know my mom feels t
29、hat way about me! - Jose G.Your mom is not so reasonable, but perhaps you can work out some kind of compromise （妥协）.Invite your friends to your house, and let your mom get familiar with them. Maybe youll find some middle ground! - Maria M.I had the same trouble with my moms rules at your age. （Im 18
30、 now.） Next time your mom gives you “the speech, say: Mom, I know what youre saying, but let me explain my side. Then present your case. Tell your mom where youll be, how long youll be out, and whos going to be there. Then she wont be so worried about you. - Shawna S.11. Why does Saras mother always
31、 give long and boring speeches?A. To prevent her going out.B. To explain their family rules.C. To make her behave properly.D. To teach her how to make friends.12. Who totally supports Saras mother?A. Steven E. B. Jose G.C. Maria M.D. Shawna S.13. What does Shawna advise Sara to do?A. Ask Mom for som
32、e suggestions.B. Argue with Mom about her orders.C. Tell Mom the details of her trip out.D. Give Mom a long and boring speech.BTrapped in Europe with air travel shut down during the COVID pandemic （流行病）in 2020, Juan Ballestero had just one means to return to his native Argentina to be home with his
33、parents - sailing across the Atlantic. He wanted to be reunited with his 82-year-old mother and his 90-year- old father. The 47-year-old did just that, sailing from Portugal on his 29-fbot boat during a nearly three-month journey that included battling storms, dangerous waves and even escaping from
34、what he thought were pirates off Africas coast, and finally arrived in his hometown in June.The Argentine man said he planned the trip in just 24 hours after learning that flights to his home country had been canceled. Ballestero, who lives in Spain, was in Portugal when the local government announc
35、ed strict lockdown （封锁）measures and the country was closed to the rest of the world. He grabbed the 200 euros he had saved, loaded his sailboat with 160 cans of food and a bottle of whiskey, and set sail. He made the journey because he was sure the lockdown measures were going to be in place for a l
36、ong time and he wanted to be with his family soon.He recalled being stopped by authorities and not allowed to enter Cape Verde in Africa to load up more food and fuel in case he needed to complete part of his journey with the boats motor. He nearly got into a gunfight at night when a ship with brigh
37、t lights seemed to be following him so he had to go as fast as possible. Besides, Ballestero almost lost the mast （桅杆）of the boat when the wave brushed him from above. The boat went over and a cable broke. Luckily, he got his boat fixed in Brazil.Ballestero said the important thing was his reunion w
38、ith his parents. Ill plant a garden and buy three chickens. Ill make it through the winter with the old people, he said. I want to be with the family.14. Why did Ballestero choose to sail back to Argentina?A. He enjoyed adventures. B. He had only a little money.C. He had no other access. D. He had e
39、nough time for sailing.15. What made Ballestero plan his trip in a hurry?A. The danger of the coronavirus. B. The request from his parents.C. His attempt to surprise his family. D. His judgment of lockdown measures.16. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. The dangers of sea travel.B. The diffi
40、culties of the journey.C. Peoples sympathy for the man.D. The mans great determination.17. What is the best title for the text?A. A Hard Way HomeB. A Family ReunionC. An Unforgettable ExplorationD. A Battle Against PandemicCUnlike well-trained dogs that arc able to distinguish （辨别）between common ord
41、ers like “sit” and stay”, some Gifted Word Learner dogs can associate objects with words.One year ago, Shany Dror and her colleagues at Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary discovered that some dogs have an obviously excellent natural ability to acquire object names. To study this further - how many
42、words they can learn in a certain period of time and whether they can still remember the words after an extended period - they looked for more Gifted Word Learner dogs online and, in the end, they found six qualified dogs.The researchers sent each dogs owner six new toys. Owners then had six days to
43、 teach their dogs the names of the toys with their usual methods. These generally involved playing with the dog and each toy, often for just half an hour a day. At the end of the six-day learning period, the research team used online video conferencing to test the dogs abilities to pick out each toy
44、 by name from a number of old and new toys. Each owner sat with their dog in one room and told them to fetch a given toy from a second room. All the dogs successfully brought back at least five of the six new toys. The team then sent another 12 new toys and repeated the process. All the dogs success
45、fully brought back at least 11 of the toys.Afterwards, half the new toys were stored for one month, and the other half for two months, and the dogs were tested again after each storage period. Five of the dogs remembered all the toy names after one month, and four dogs remembered all or almost all o
46、f them after two months.Dror says these dogs, which are raised in the home like human children, provide an excellent animal model （模式）for studying the way humans acquire language. An animal model offers a basis of comparison for understanding which language-learning skills are specific to humans, an
47、d which arent. We want to understand what makes humans different, says Dror.18. What is the research mainly about?A. Dogs, daily behaviors.B. Dog training methods.C. Dog-human relationship.D. Dogs learning ability.19 what is the reason the six dogs were chosen for the research?A. Their talent for le
48、arning object names.B. Their ability to recognize human voice.C. Their tendency to follow human orders.D. Their intelligence to interact with human.20. The six dogs learned the toy names through .A. video games B. continuous training C. counting toys D. playing outdoors21. Why were the dogs tested again after one or two months?A. To check their learning progress.B. To
