1、牛津译林版（2020）高一英语期末复习：阅读理解 试题汇编3（2022湖南益阳高一期末）Inventions change how we live, work, play and think about whats possible. Every year, TIME magazine lists the 100 best inventions according to their creativity and influence on our lives. What did the magazine choose in 2021? Lets take a look. Easier to re
2、adReading can be a big challenge for those who may have poor vision or reading difficulties. But OrCam Read can help them! Its the first of its kind reading pen with a smart camera and an AI system. After scanning a page of text with the click of a button, it can read the text aloud to the user. You
3、 dont need to connect it to the Internet. You can use it nearly everywhere. Sweet ideaHoney is produced by bees. But todays beekeeping business is not good for these hard-working insects. Dee farmers may kill them after harvesting honey because its cheaper than feeding the bees through the winter. T
4、o save bees, US company McliBio has found a way to make the worlds first bee-free honey. They used synthetic biology to create honey directly from plants. This kind of honey tastes just like the real one, and it is healthy, too. Keep you calmWhen you feel angry or unhappy, what do you do about it7 S
5、cientists say you can try to calm others. This can help you calm down. Thats why Purrble was invented. This furry, bear-like toy has 9 sensors. It has a quick “heartbeat” and can respond to your touch. As you hold and pet its its heartbeat slows. And it purrs（发出咕噜声）like a cat. It sounds like it real
6、ly enjoys your touch!Through petting Purrble, you will become more aware of your own feelings and learn how to feel calm yourself.1How should people with reading difficulties use OrCam Read?AConnect it to the Internet.BConnect it to a small camera.CUse it to scan pictures they cant see.DUse it to sc
7、an the text they need to read.2What do we know about the new kind of honey?AIt is made from real honey.BIt is not good for human health.CIt has the same taste as real honey.DIt helps beekeeping businesses make more money.3How can Purrble help calm you?AIt can help you know your feelings.BIts sensors
8、 can sense your anger.CIts purrs can slow your heartbeats.DIt can touch you with its furry hands.（2022湖南益阳高一期末）In 2021, Canadian glaciers melted rapidly. In some parts of Asia, months worth of rain fell in just a few hours. Europe saw severe flooding, and Madagascar faced a big drought （干旱）. The wor
9、ld is going through a series of weather disasters caused by climate change. Faced with these serious problems, from Oct 30 to Nov 12, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) took place in Glasgow, UK. Global leaders from more than 190 countries came together, review
10、ing progress on their promises made since the 2015 Paris Agreement, and also discussing new steps to fight the climate crisis. The main aim of COP 26 was to make sure that previous goals could be reached. They include achieving net zero carbon emissions（碳排放）globally by mid-century and keeping the gl
11、obal temperature increase below 2CNet zero means that a country should take as much climate-changing gases out of the atmosphere as it puts in. China, for example, promised to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and reach net zero before 2060. To reach these goals, all parties need to work together. A
12、t COP 26, developed countries agreed to raise S500 billion (about 3.195 trillion yuan) over the next five years to help developing regions with climate change. More than 100 nations reached some agreements, one of which is to stop deforestation and restore the worlds forests by 2030. Brazil has cut
13、down huge amounts of the Amazon rainforest in recent years. The country also backed the deal.4What does the writer want to tell us by examples in Paragraph 1?AWhen weather disasters happen.BClimate problems are getting worse.CWhere climate problems are most serious.DClimate problems are different in
14、 different places.5According to the text, whats the main goal of COP 26?ATo change the Paris Agreement.BTo share technology for reaching net zero.CTo make sure earlier goals will be achieved.DTo choose a new leader for the organization.6What might the writer suggest doing to deal with weather disast
15、ers?AThe developed countries should set more five-year plans.BAll developing regions should depend on developed countries.CAll countries should stop making money at the cost of global climate.DThe world need to make a joint effort to fight against the climate change.7Where can we most probably read
16、this article?AIn a newspaper.BIn a novel.CIn a guidebook.DIn a poster.（2022湖南益阳高一期末）On Nov 8. Wang Yaping, a female taikonaut of Shenzhou XIII mission, became Chinas first and the worlds 16th female spacewalker. The expected six-month journey in space has left many people curious about the differenc
17、es between male and female astronauts, especially in terms of performing extravehicular（舱外的）activities (EVAs). Despite physical challenges, female astronauts have unique advantages. Mutual understanding between astronauts is very important for carrying out EVAs, which is the basis of excellent commu
18、nication skills. Women arc superior in communication and language expression, and this helps female astronauts conduct EVAs. Female astronauts strong communication skills and energy also help the crew maintain high team spirit throughout their stay, according to Pang Zhihao, a spaceflight researcher
19、 in Beijing. Men and women are different in body size, which also gives women unique advantages for spacewalks. A different body shape requires a different spacesuit. A tailor-made spacesuit was prepared for Wangs EVAs, which was lighter than the male version. Designers optimized （优化） this spacesuit
20、 to make it more suitable for astronauts with slimmer figures. Many studies have found that female astronauts are well adapted to carrying out space missions, and have advantages over male astronauts in qualities such as attention to detail and thinking from all angles. Besides, men often do well in
21、 shorter-term, goal-oriented situations, while women are better in longer-tenn, habitation-type circumstances, according to National Geographic. Womens participation in EVAs is a necessary part of space missions, and we are witnessing （见证）history thanks to Wangs bravery, according to Pang.8What can
22、female astronauts communication skills help do?AConduct various tasks.BDo some space research.CKeep the crews spirits high.DRise to physical challenges.9Which of the following is an advantage females have over male astronauts?AFemales can adapt to space more quickly.BFemale bodies are stronger and m
23、ore flexible.CFemales deal with goal-oriented situations better than males.DFemales pay more attention to details and think comprehensively.10What do we know about Wangs EVAs?AShe is the first ever female spacewalker.BThe spacesuit she wore was specially designed.CThe mission she carried out showed
24、the power of China.DShe performed some tasks that her male partners couldnt do.11What is the text mainly about?AThe importance of female astronauts.BThe advantages of females performing EVAs.CThe preparations for the first female spacewalk.DThe challenges female astronauts face during a spacewalk.（2
25、022湖南益阳高一期末）Recently, a group of architects from South Korea are planning to design a smart city with all functional areas people need, including living areas, study rooms, offices an entertainment areas-all within a 10-minute walk from each other. When explaining the aim of the city, Ben van Berkel
26、, co-founder of design company UNStudio told CNN, “We do this to provide more choices for how residents can spend their living, working and leisure time, thereby saving them the time needed to travel elsewhere in the city - because with time that is saved, more time is created.”The idea of such a ci
27、ty is not new. In 2016, French-Colombian researcher Carlos Moreno put forward the“15-minute city” concept The COVID-19 pandemic has made them more interested in the concept. During the pandemic, many people have been forced to spend most of their time at home, with limited access to much else outsid
28、e of their immediate community. Paloma Ezzet, 16, is an example. She said before the pandemic, she liked to play soccer or go dancing. But during the pandemic, she had to give them up as no such entertainment areas were in her community. “It is gloomy, lonely and frustrating,” Ezzet said. French pro
29、fessor Roxana Bobulescu agrees that the pandemic has broken our routine, making us rethink our lives and what our cities look like. “If our way of life is no longer making sense, perhaps its time to consider other possibilities,” he told the website Business Because. The well-resourced smart city li
30、ke the “10-minute city” may be one alternative（替代选择）. But not everyone is on board with the idea. Some critics said it would further concentrate wealth in the most accessible and convenient districts. So with such risk, should people stop considering this concept and give up alternatives altogether?
31、 Maybe not. As Bobulescu said, “The seeds are there, and theyll grow little by little.”12What do we know about the“10-minute city”?APeople can walk through the whole city in 10 minutes.BIt aims to meet peoples daily needs and bring them convenience.CIt enables people to have more leisure time and le
32、ss working time.DThe concept was invented to solve problems caused by COVID-19.13Why is Paloma Ezzet mentioned in the text?ATo explain the necessity of the “10-minute city”.BTo show the influence COVID-19 has on people.CTo describe what kind of community life people desire.DTo prove entertainment ar
33、eas are important to communities.14What does the underlined part “on board with” in paragraph 7 mean?ADisagree with.BCare about.CIn favor of.DBack down.15Whats the authors attitude toward the “10-minute city”?APositive.BNegative.CDoubtful.DCritical.（2020湖南益阳高一期末）Got 48 hours to relax yourself? Youll
34、 make full use of your timeand have great fun at these amazing destinations.Alabama: Gulf ShoresFor relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile
35、path with more than a dozen historic sites.Alaska: HomerHow does fresh seafood sound? Youll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore loca
36、l trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.Arizona: SedonaAdventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offer
37、s fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.Arkansas: Hot SpringsRelax and renew in Arkansas hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark
38、of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Dont miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.16Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?AGoing fishing.BTaking a flight.CEnjoying beautiful
39、birds.DVisiting historic sites.17What is Superior Bathhouse Brewery known for?AIts bathhouses.BIts paths.CIts self-made beer.DIts architecture.18Where is this text most likely from?AA diary.BA survey.CA novel.DA magazine.（2020湖南益阳高一期末）My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a futu
40、re. I was in the classrooms, but I wasnt there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was.I had an English teacher, Mr. Creech, who knew I couldnt read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that
41、 anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldnt happen again. Later that day, Mr. Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to re
42、ad. From then on, I never gave up practicing reading.Now I was 41 years old. One day, I planned to fly back to Texas to visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr. Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him.”Do I know you?”he asked.”
43、Yes, sir, you do know me,”I answered excitedly.”My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.”The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy hed once encouraged.“Im so glad I had a chance to see you,”I said.”And Mr. Creech, I have great news to share.”I told him I had learned to read.
44、 But that wasnt all. I had become a published author and an active speaker.”The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well.”I added.The experts say what once worried me has a name: dyslexia(诵读困难症). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for
45、 education.19Why did the author want to hide?ABecause he didnt have a ticket.BBecause he couldnt read at all.CBecause he felt sorry for himself.DBecause he hated being laughed at.20Which of the following could best describe Mr. Creech?AFriendly and humorous.BStrict and eager.CEmotional and devoted.D
46、Kind and responsible.21What can we infer from the passage?AThe author was thankful to Mr. Creech.BMr. Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.CThe author had become a published author and an active speaker.DDyslexia was the hidden reason that made the author unable to read.（2020湖南益阳高一期末）N
47、ature has provided us with many kinds of resources. It is like a great magician(魔术师), creating wonders on Earth. One of them is the Amazon rainforest, the worlds largest and home to millions of plants and animals. Nicknamed”the lungs of our planet”, it produces about one-fifth of Earths oxygen. Howe
48、ver, this wonderful natural wonder is now in danger.Thousands of fires have broken out in Brazil, endangering much of the rainforest. These flames have lasted several weeks and are believed to be the”most intense”in almost ten years, according to BBC News.The Amazon has seen a large number of fires in 2019. Between January and August, there were over 74,000 fires the highest number since 2013, the BBC reported.Forest fires are common during the dry season, wh
