1、福建省三明市2019-2022三年高二上学期英语期末试卷汇编 阅读理解专题福建省三明市20212022学年第一学期高二英语期末试卷第一节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ABridges are one of the best constructional inventions in the history and some have become household tourist destinations. Storseisundet Bridge(Norway)Storseisundet
2、 Bridge is one of the most popular tourist routes in the country. The mountain views from the top are truly spectacular, but the route is a little demanding. The bridge is often described as “The road to nowhere”, as it seems to stretch into the far distance. If you are a fan of that thrill you get
3、on a roller coaster, crossing this bridge will be an incredible experience. Keshwa Chaca Bridge(Peru)While most brides are made from wood or steel, the Keshwa Chaca Bridge is made from woven grass and it has lasted for 500 years. It was the Incas who initially built the bridge. Women braided small t
4、hin ropes which the men then used to braid large support cables. The result is this fantastic bridge which demonstrates the talents of the Incas and their amazing construction methods. U Bein Bridge(Myanmar)Being one of the most famous bridges in the world, U Bein Bridge crosses the Taungthaman Lake
5、 in Myanmar and is 1.2 km long. Constructed in 1850, its regarded as the global oldest teakwood bridge. It is now a popular attraction that makes for some beautiful photos at sunset. Locals stand along the bridge selling souvenirs and you can cross the entire bridge by foot. Slaters Bridge(England)T
6、he Slater Bridge is located in the Lake District, Englands largest national park. Each year, more than 15 million people come to explore the largest lakes, forests, and mountains in this attraction. This bridge is handmadeit has a long slate slab that crosses the River Brathay from Little Langdale T
7、arn to Elterwater. In 2017, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.1. “The road to nowhere” is used to describe Storseisundet Bridges_.A. locationB. heightC. lengthD. space2. Which bridge attracts those who enjoy sunset scenery?A. U Bein Bridge.B. Storseisundet Bridge.C. Slaters Bridge.D. Ke
8、shwa Chaca Bridge.3. What is special about the Slater Bridge?A. It owns the Englands largest lakes.B. Its constructed to cross two rivers.C. It lies near Englands largest national park.D. It belongs to UNESCO world heritages.BThe e-mail request came in to Ekiben restaurant in Baltimore: baked fish t
9、opped with onion and cucumber vinegar. Brandon Jones who sent the e-mail didnt actually want the food itself. He was writing on behalf of his mother, who loved the dish. Every time Jones mother visited Baltimore, the first place she wanted to go was Ekiben so she could order that one dish. He went o
10、n to explain that she was now in the final stages of lung cancer at her home in Vermont and that he was hoping to get the recipe to make it for her there. Steve Chu, the restaurants owner, read the e-mail and quickly replied with an alternative suggestion. “Thanks for reaching out,” he wrote. “Wed l
11、ike to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you.” A day after receiving Brandons e-mail, Chu loaded his truck with everything he needed and then headed for Vermont with his employees. As soon as Chu and his team pulled into the parking lot, they got to work. After neatly boxing everything up, t
12、hey knocked on their customers door.As soon as she opened the door, Jones mother recognized Chu and his coworkers. She couldnt believe it and kept saying. “I dont understand. You drove all the way up here to cook for me?”As for Chu, he wouldnt accept any money from the family. He said to Jones mothe
13、r. “Youre an amazing, sweet lady and love the food. It was an honor to help make your wish come true.”“My mom cried later about their generosity, and so did I,” Jones said. “Ill carry that positive memory with me always.”4. Why did Brandon Jones send an e-mail to Ekiben restaurant?A. To order his fa
14、vorite dish.B. To express his admiration.C. To get a recipe.D. To offer help.5. What did Chu do after receiving the request?A. He refused the request.B. He sent the recipe to Jones.C. He invited Jones mum to his restaurant.D. He reacted with a positive reply.6. What did Jones mother think of Chus vi
15、siting her home?A. Predictable.B. Acceptable.C. Incredible.D. Agreeable.7. Why did Chu cook for Jones mother in person?A. To earn more money.B. To satisfy the familys desire.C. To show his generosity.D. To carry positive memory.CSome people cant wait for the lovely colors, cooler weather, and comfor
16、table sweaters of autumn. But for a minority of others, the transition from summer creates worry and fear. We often hear about the short, cold days of winter causing what is known as seasonal affective disorder (情感障碍). Yet according to Carrie Landin, a psychologist with the University of Colorado He
17、alth Integrative Medicine Center, a significant number of people actually experience autumn anxiety.For some people, autumn anxiety is triggered by environmental factors similar to what happens in winter: Decreases in daylight set off chemical changes in the brain. “Less daylight leads to lower leve
18、ls of neurotransmitters (神经传递素) that control our emotions.” says Landin, “As these neurotransmitters drop, the body responds by increasing levels of cortisol. which release in situations where we perceive threat.” The result can be increased anxiety, sleeping difficulty, and depression. Its not just
19、 increasing darkness that can cause these symptoms. For people who feel this way every year, some of the reaction is psychological Landin calls it anticipatory anxiety (预想性焦虑). When we know theres the potential for stress ahead, we tend to anticipate the problems, feeling anxious before they even ha
20、ppen. Landin suggests. “Identify the causes and make a plan to manage them before you feel overwhelming. For instance, if youre concerned about family issues and holiday parties, decide in advance that its perfectly OK to say no to some of them.”Remember: While autumn may throw you a few tricks, the
21、re are plenty of treats to be found too. Embrace the present moment!8. What is the passage mainly about?A. Seasonal change.B. Emotional control.C. Anticipatory anxiety.D. Autumn anxiety.9. What does the underlined word “triggered” mean in paragraph 2?A. Generated.B. Disturbed.C. Eased.D. Transformed
22、.10. What does the author advise us to do in the end?A. Hug happiness.B. Enjoy autumn.C. Play tricks.D. Offer treats.11. Which section is this passage likely to appear in a magazine?A. Health Care.B. Fashion Circle.C. Life Story.D. Travel Journal.DMultispectral cameras (多光谱摄像机) keep a watch on the p
23、olluted Ganges (恒河), where thousands of people suffer from water-borne diseases by the river.The 1.500-mile-long Ganges originates in the Himalayan range and snakes across to the coastal state of West Bengal. In Rishikesh, the river is still relatively clear, but when it reaches the city of Kanpur,
24、the Ganges turns a deep grey with raw waste and is faced with serious pollution. 764 industries along the river consume 1,123 million liters of water and flow back about half that volume as wastes. Large-scale plans ever launched to clean the river prove unsatisfying. due to a lack of a clear unders
25、tanding of what pollutants are in the water and how they affect it. Dipro has been working on high tech solutions to the first survey and the analysis of the pollutants. To collect data on the water composition. he sent a plane into the sky, fitted with four multispectral cameras that use sensors to
26、 remotely monitor pollutants in the river, which create a long pathway easily studied from the sky. The reflection of lights from the surface of the liquid depends on the amount of various matters in it. At a higher concentration, these changes are visible to naked eyes, but in low concentrations, h
27、e uses specialized optical filters (光学过滤) and calculations to separate the wavelengths of light being reflected. Sometimes he creates false color composite images, which add color to the wavelengths to better distinguish different parts of the liquid with concentrations of floating pollutants. Peopl
28、e can trace them back to the sources accurately and identify the polluters responsible. When asked to develop this remote sensing method further to handle polluters better from the sky. Dipro says, With new and affordable drones (无人机) available in the market, anyone can send one up and help collect
29、relevant data.12. Whats the main idea of paragraph 2?A The link between the Himalaya and the river.B. The development of industries along the river.C. The formation of the GangesD. Severe pollution of the Ganges13. What does the underlined word them refer to in the passage?A. Wavelengths of light.B.
30、 Floating pollutantsC. False images.D. Different parts of the liquid.14. What can be inferred from Dipros words?A. More drones will be adopted to address river pollution.B. Its everyones duty to engage in the work of drones.C Drones perform perfectly in river pollution control.D. Drones serve as a m
31、ust for a better environment15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. How to Operate Multispectral CamerasB. How to Clean Ganges from the SkyC. Dipros Ambitious InventionD. Ganges Serious Pollution福建省三明市20202021学年第一学期高二英语期末试卷阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHow are you feeling to
32、day? Often when we ask people that question, they reply not bad, or could be worse. But what would make us feel perfect? Maybe we could live better by being healthier, less stressed and more motivated. But how?Of course there are many ways to improve our mental health, but sometimes there are small
33、and simple solutions to help improve our well being. Its something the BBC TV program Easy Ways to Live Well has been looking at. It suggested several health packs which the program presenters tried and gave their seal of approval. And maybe they could help us too.Firstly, to avoid putting on weight
34、 and to cut the calories, the program found sniffing(嗅)peppermint stops our desire for a snack. Presenter, chef and writer Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall says a scientific theory called mutual competition shows that a strong smell can distract our brain from the food were thinking about.If your addicti
35、on to your smart-phone is getting you down, its suggested that turning your phone screen gray helps you reduce screen time because a black and white screen becomes less attractive to look at. With recent studies showing our phones can make us 26% less productive and increase our stress, it seems lik
36、e a no-brainer to try this dim(暗) idea.Fancy a swim in ice-cold water? Well, the BBC program found a daily dip in freezing water gets you used to the stress of doing it and therefore prepares you for other life stresses. And another way to chill out is to leave your smart-phone at home, immerse your
37、self in a forest, and breathe in the fresh air. Forest bathing is the perfect medicine for the stresses of urban life.Other life-improving ideas included things such as singing to reduce pain and moving your body more to get away from our inactive lives. But whatever therapy we choose to adopt, it s
38、eems any change to our lifestyle can help improve our body and mind.1. Peppermint can prevent us from a desire for food because .A. it has high caloriesB. it has a strong smellC. it can make us gain weightD. it causes damage to our brain2. A gray phone screen can make us _.A. more stressfulB. addict
39、ed to phonesC. use phones lessD. less attractive3. Whats the passage mainly about?A. Focus of a TV program.B. Ways to live a better life.C. Importance of a healthy life.D. Reasons for changing our lifestyle.BChoice of seating in the lecture hall can affect a college students performance, a study sug
40、gests. Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK examined students reasons for choosing particular seats in a lecture hall and investigated how seating positions are connected with student performance.Many students preferred being able to sit with their friends, while others were more c
41、oncerned with either attracting or avoiding the lecturers attention. Some students chose seats that allowed them to see and hear clearly, while others picked seats that made them feel less anxious, researchers said. Friendship groups who sat together tended to achieve similar grades, and students wh
42、o sat alone at the edges tended to do worse than average.Some professors have observed that the front row remains prime sitting position typically held by outgoing scholarly students and the more prepared and personable students sit in front rows. Students in the front almost always score higher on
43、exams. According to a study published in 2013, GPAs decreased by 0.1 point on a four-point scale for every row further back students sit.Still, some students prefer the middle rows, which may be one of the worst decisions a student can make. In a classroom setting, a speakers eyes tend to go to the
44、front of the room and the back. They dont look at the centre of a room as often or with the same amount of attention.If neither the front nor middle is suitable for a student, there can only be one other solution: the back, where many distractions occur without teachers knowing about it.Row placemen
45、t is not the only critical decision students face when choosing a seat. The position of the seat within the row is equally important. Like being on an airplane or at church, the aisle(过道) usually gets taken first as it provides the most legroom and easiest escape route when students decide to duck o
46、ut of class.Students who are late the first day usually end up with middle seats, so punctuality is a good strategy for those seeking the aisle.4. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Students seat preferences vary.B. Most seats make students anxious.C. Average students choose to sit alone.D. Frien
47、dship contributes to bad grades.5. Which position of the following is the favorite of students active in study?A. B. C. D. 6. What does the underlined phrase duck out of in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A. Apply for.B. Put off.C. Keep up with.D. Drop out of.CAll over the globe and in some of the worlds
48、most prestigious art galleries and museums there is always one form of artwork that youll find gracing the walls-watercolors.Creating artwork using watercolors is one of the most popular ways of capturing beautiful scenery, painting life-like portraits and studying still-life objects. However, an unfortunate side effect of using watercolors is that they begin to fade over time, and as the years go by there is a risk of these masterpieces being lost to us forever. But just how do we prevent these wo
