高二英语下学期期中试题精选汇编阅读理解含答案专题

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福建省部分学校2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题精选汇编 阅读理解专题
福建省泰宁第一中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
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。
A
Etiquette For Teens Aged 13-18
Provide your teen with that “edge” that will help them succeed in life and make for successful adulthood!
In today’s fast-paced digital world teens are no longer having face-to-face interactions with others. When presented with an unfamiliar social situation, they may feel uncomfortable, and therefore they may choose to avoid socializing.
Our two-day workshop will give them a solid foundation of etiquette and manners as well as help prepare your teen for the many new social and business situations they will face as young adults. It will provide them with the self-confidence, enthusiasm, and motivation that are essential as they move into the next phase of their lives. The following topics will be covered in the two-day workshop.
Day One
Proper Introductions—Handshakes & Eye Contact—Body Language—The Art Of Small Talk—How To Speak In The Right Tone With Clarity—Leadership—Qualities—How To Make A Positive First Impression
Be The Perfect Guest—Invitations & Thank-You Notes—Social Networking—Dating
Etiquette—Common Courtesies In Public Places
Day Two
Table Skills & Dining Manners—The Informal/Formal Place Setting—American/Continental Dining—Proper Use Of Dining Utensils－Eating Various Foods—Seating A Lady At The Table—Tipping Guidelines
Interviewing Tips For College & Job Interviews—Dressing The Part—Be A Good Listener—Interview Follow-Up Calls & Thank-You Notes—Grooming Skin Care—The Graduation Celebration
Fee: $285.00, including snacks, the certificate, and workbooks
Date: Jan. 5&6
Time: 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Registration closes at: 11:59 p.m. Dec. 29
Invite a friend to apply for the workshop and you can receive a $10.00 credit toward your course fee. If you are interested in joining the two-day workshop, fill out our application form online.
21. What’s the two-day workshop mainly intended to do?
A. Help teens know themselves. B. Provide teens with survival skills.
C. Motivate teens to study efficiently. D. Assist teens in learning social skills.
22. What will teens learn on the first day?
A. How to behave at table. B. How to chat with someone.
C. How to tip others properly. D. How to prepare for an interview.
23. How much will Green pay if he invites a friend to the workshop?
A. $ 295.00. B. $ 285.00. C. $275.00. D. $265.00.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一个为期两天的帮助青少年学习社交技能的研讨会，介绍了费用、时间等信息。
【21题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“In today’s fast-paced digital world teens are no longer having face-to-face interactions with others. When presented with an unfamiliar social situation, they may feel uncomfortable, and therefore they may choose to avoid socializing.(在当今快节奏的数字世界里，青少年不再与他人进行面对面的互动。当面对一个不熟悉的社交场合时，他们可能会感到不舒服，因此他们可能会选择避免社交)”以及第三段“Our two-day workshop will give them a solid foundation of etiquette and manners as well as help prepare your teen for the many new social and business situations they will face as young adults. It will provide them with the self-confidence, enthusiasm, and motivation that are essential as they move into the next phase of their lives.(我们为期两天的研讨会将给他们提供一个坚实的礼仪和礼仪基础，同时帮助你的孩子为他们即将面对的许多新的社会和商业环境做好准备。它将为他们提供自信、热情和动力，这些是他们进入生命的下一个阶段所必需的)”可推知，为期两天的研讨会的主要目的是帮助青少年学习社交技能。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Day One部分中“Proper Introductions—Handshakes & Eye Contact—Body Language—The Art Of Small Talk—How To Speak In The Right Tone With Clarity—Leadership—Qualities—How To Make A Positive First Impression(恰当的介绍——握手和眼神接触——肢体语言——闲谈的艺术——如何用正确的语调清晰地说话——领导才能——如何给人留下积极的第一印象)”可知，青少年在研讨会第一天会学到如何与某人聊天。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Fee: $285.00, including snacks, the certificate, and workbooks(费用：$285，包括零食、证书和练习册)”以及最后一段中“Invite a friend to apply for the workshop and you can receive a $10.00 credit toward your course fee.(邀请一个朋友来申请研讨会，你可以得到$10的课程费用优惠)”可知，如果Green邀请一个朋友参加研讨会，他应该付285-10=275美元。故选C。
B
I believe in the power of science fiction, not just for its capacity to turn dreams into reality, but also for its power to bond together those who share a common view of the future. For me, that’s true for my relationship with my dad. Some fathers and sons bond over sports, fishing or hunting, but my dad and I bond over Star Trek. We tried a trip to Disney World, but one of my earliest memories wasn’t Mickey, but a Klingon battle cruiser on the screen.
Over the years, nearly every setting and situation has become far away for my dad and me. When it’s warm at night, we’re not driving along some dark streets in Indiana, but going at a slow speed with stars dimly shining. Both of us are thinking of them, without needing to say a word. All these imaginations of other universes have together created a private universe for my dad and me.
Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, once said, “Science fiction is a way of thinking, a way of logic that bypasses a lot of nonsense. It allows people to look directly at important subjects.” A lifetime of science fiction has influenced more than just my relationship with my dad, but has also helped me shape my own hopes for the future. I’m now a science writer.
Yes, science fiction has made me into a “nerd” and it also has been a source of joy for my family, making me an optimist while enabling me to think critically about the danger of technology. Thank those authors who have shared their visions: the world and my family are better for it. Thank my dad, who is both the best storyteller and the best man I have ever known because he helped me realize the truth of Tennyson’s words, “For I dipped into the future, far as human eye could see, saw the vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be.”
24. What contributes to the bond between the author and his father?
A. Their similar dream. B. Their love for each other.
C. Their common interest. D. Their hobby of fishing.
25. What does the author mainly show in paragraph 2?
A. His deep impression of his dad. B. His feeling of staying with his dad.
C. His earliest memory of his dad. D. His good relationship with his dad.
26. How does science fiction help the author at present?
A. It leads him to pursue a desirable career. B. It brings him the courage to live better.
C. It inspires him to face the danger of technology. D. It makes him a source of his family’s joy.
27. What may be the best title for the text?
A. The Wonders Science Brings B. The Power of Science Fiction
C. The Stories About Science Fiction D. The Time Together with My Father
【答案】24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。作者和父亲都热爱科幻小说，它不仅帮助作者和父亲建立了深厚的感情，而且帮助作者实现了梦想。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“For me, that’s true for my relationship with my dad. Some fathers and sons bond over sports, fishing or hunting, but my dad and I bond over Star Trek.(对我来说，我和我爸的关系也是如此。有些父亲和儿子会因为运动、钓鱼或打猎而增进感情，但我父亲和我却会因为《星际迷航》而增进感情)”可知，是作者和他父亲的共同兴趣促成了他们之间的关系。故选C。
【25题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Over the years, nearly every setting and situation has become far away for my dad and me. When it’s warm at night, we’re not driving along some dark streets in Indiana, but going at a slow speed with stars dimly shining. Both of us are thinking of them, without needing to say a word. All these imaginations of other universes have together created a private universe for my dad and me. (这些年来，几乎所有的场景和情况对我和爸爸来说都变得很遥远。天气暖和的时候，我们晚上不是在印第安纳州黑暗的街道上开车，而是在星光暗淡的照耀下缓慢行驶。我们两个人都在想着它们，不用说一句话。所有这些对其他世界的想象共同为我和爸爸创造了一个私人的世界)”可知，作者在第二段主要说明了他和他爸爸的良好关系。故选D。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“A lifetime of science fiction has influenced more than just my relationship with my dad, but has also helped me shape my own hopes for the future. I’m now a science writer.(一生的科幻小说不仅影响了我和父亲的关系，还帮助我塑造了自己对未来的希望。我现在是一名科学作家)”可知，现在科幻小说帮助作者追求理想的职业。故选A。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“I believe in the power of science fiction, not just for its capacity to transform dreams into reality, but also for its power to bond together those who share a common vision of the future.(我相信科幻小说的力量，不仅因为它能把梦想变成现实，还因为它能把那些对未来有着共同愿景的人联系在一起)”结合文章主要讲述了作者和父亲都热爱科幻小说，它不仅帮助作者和父亲建立了深厚的感情，而且帮助作者实现了梦想。可知，B选项“科幻小说的力量”最符合文章标题。故选B。
C
From the top of Mount Qomolangma to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, plastic continues to pollute the environment, and it creates a significant threat to all life forms on Earth. Despite knowing the effects of plastic pollution, we have not been able to ban the use of plastic products. Now, thanks to the invention of a 17-year-old girl, Arora, we finally have a better choice. This plastic-like material is made from prawn shells, and it breaks down 1.5 million times faster than most of the commercial plastic products we use today.
The Australian teen first became aware of the impact of plastic waste on the environment when shopping with her mother. She wondered why her mother had to pay for the plastic bags. When asked, the cashier informed her how plastic hurts the planet and that the additional charge was there to encourage people not to use it. This inspired Arora to create a kind of plastic that would break down faster than the conventional one.
But the journey of inventing “eco-friendly plastic” was not easy. She experimented with a number of organic materials such as cornflour and banana peels, both of which had to be ruled out because of their solubility. One night, while having dinner, she noticed that the shells of prawns look plasticky. She immediately went to the lab to research. Later, she would describe that dinner as her “Eureka” moment.
She extracted the material called “chitin” from the shells and then mixed it with an insoluble protein called “fibroin”, which is found in silk cocoons. Using the combination of these two organic materials, Arora created a plastic-like material that breaks down completely within just 33 days. Moreover, this plastic releases nitrogen when breaking down, which is why it can be used as plant fertilizer.
Arora’s invention has caused a stir, and she has won a number of awards. As an inspiring young woman, Arora wants to make a difference in the world, and she wants to encourage other young people to follow their passion and make a positive difference however they can.
28. What inspired Arora to create a kind of special plastic?
A. A cashier’s words about paid plastic bags. B. Her determination to protect the prawns.
C. A class about plastic’s impact on the planet. D. Her plan to save money on plastic products.
29. What could be a “Eureka” moment?
A. A moment of needing reflection. B. A moment of finding the truth.
C. A moment of having sudden inspiration. D. A moment of enjoying the celebration.
30. What can be known about the new plastic in paragraph 4?
A. It is made from non-organic materials. B. It can break down totally in a month.
C. It can be used to help plants to grow. D. It is extracted from an insoluble protein.
31. Which of the following can best describe Arora?
A. Brave and clever. B. Creative and inspiring.
C. Active and considerate. D. Humorous and friendly.
【答案】28. A 29. C 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了17岁的女孩Arora发明了一种比传统塑料分解更快的塑料，介绍了她发明这种塑料的经过和她的发明所取得的成就。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“When asked, the cashier informed her how plastic hurts the planet and that the additional charge was there to encourage people not to use it. This inspired Arora to create a kind of plastic that would break down faster than the conventional one.(当被询问时，收银员告诉她塑料是如何伤害地球的，额外收费是为了鼓励人们不要使用它。这启发Arora发明了一种比传统塑料分解更快的塑料)”可知，是收银员对收费塑料袋的评价启发Arora创造了一种特殊的塑料。故选A。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“One night, while having dinner, she noticed that the shells of prawns look plasticky. She immediately went to the lab to research. Later, she would describe that dinner as her “Eureka” moment.(一天晚上，在吃晚饭的时候，她注意到虾壳看起来像塑料。她立即去实验室做研究。后来，她将那次晚餐描述为她的“顿悟”时刻)”可推知，Arora在那次吃晚饭时从虾壳中得到了灵感，创造出了这种分解很快的塑料，所以“Eureka”的时刻是指突发灵感的瞬间。故选C。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Moreover, this plastic releases nitrogen when breaking down, which is why it can be used as plant fertilizer.(此外，这种塑料在分解时会释放出氮，这就是为什么它可以用作植物肥料)”可知，第四段中的新型塑料可以用来帮助植物生长。故选C。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Using the combination of these two organic materials, Arora created a plastic-like material that breaks down completely within just 33 days.( Arora将这两种有机材料结合起来，创造了一种类似塑料的材料，这种材料在短短33天内就能完全分解)”以及最后一段中“As an inspiring young woman, Arora wants to make a difference in the world, and she wants to encourage other young people to follow their passion and make a positive difference however they can.(作为一名鼓舞人心的年轻女性，Arora想要改变世界，她希望鼓励其他年轻人追随自己的激情，尽其所能做出积极的改变)”可推知，Arora创造出了分解更快的塑料，且鼓励其他年轻人，所以她是个有创造性和启发性的人。故选B。
D
Even as self-driving cars become more and more popular, there’s one problem that Silicon Valley hasn’t solved: the traffic jam. But Airbus Group, a U.S. aeronautics and space company, thinks that it has a solution. The company’s Silicon Valley branch recently announced it’s been working on a secret project titled “Vahana”, an autonomous flying vehicle that can be used for both passenger and cargo (货物) transport.
Airbus’ flying taxi resembles a drone in design, and would use multiple propellers (螺旋桨) to travel medium-length distances. Developers in France and Germany are working on an electrically operated platform that would allow the flying taxi to carry multiple passengers once between city destinations. Currently, no countries allow completely autonomous aerial vehicles, so the vehicle would initially be manned by a pilot.
Flight tests of the first Vahana prototype (原型) are planned, in the hope of bringing the product to consumers quickly. That’s about a decade sooner than another future-travel system Hyperloop One.
“I’m no big fan of Star Wars, but it’s not crazy to imagine that one day our big cities will have flying cars making their way along roads in the sky,” says Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders. “In a not too distant future, we’ll use our smartphones to book a fully automated flying taxi that will land outside our front door — without any pilot.”
But before you get too excited about beating rush-hour traffic, it’s worth noting that the company has a lot of technological kinks to work out before the product is ready to test. The same sensor technology that allows self-driving cars to avoid accidents doesn’t exist for aerial vehicles. Airbus Group isn’t the only company trying to get in the autonomous air transportation game. There are a number of cargo drone companies on the market and the Ehang 184, a Chinese passenger drone, began flight testing in June.
32. Why does the present flying taxi have to be manned?
A. It makes urban planning hard. B. It makes future traffic busy.
C. It’s not legally permitted. D. It may cause accidents.
33. What is Tom Enders’s attitude towards the project?
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Disapproving. D. Uncaring.
34. What does the underlined word “kinks” in paragraph 5 mean?
A. Barriers. B. Strategies. C. Solutions. D. Means.
35. What’s the best title of the text?
A. A Solution to Worldwide Traffic Jams
B. Airbus Joins the Air Transportation Game
C. Airbus Will Make Flying Taxis a Reality
D. A Bright Future of Flying Vehicles
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。尽管无人驾驶汽车越来越受欢迎，但还有一个问题没有解决：交通堵塞。为解决这一问题，美国空中客车集团（Airbus Group）正在研究可以同时用于客运和货运的自动飞行器。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Currently, no countries allow completely autonomous aerial vehicles, so the vehicle would initially be manned by a pilot(目前，没有任何国家允许完全自动驾驶飞行器，所以该车辆最初将由飞行员驾驶)”可知，目前没有一个国家允许完全自主的空中交通工具，因此现在必须有人驾驶。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的Tom Enders 说的话“but it’s not crazy to imagine that one day our big cities will have flying cars making their way along roads in the sky(但想象有一天我们的大城市会有空中的汽车行驶，这并不疯狂)” In a not too distant future, we’ll use our smartphones to book a fully automated flying taxi that will land outside our front door — without any pilot. (在不久的将来，我们将使用智能手机预订一辆全自动的飞行出租车，它将降落在前门外，没有飞行员)”可推断，Tom Enders 对于自动飞行器的看法是乐观的。故选B。
【34题详解】
词义猜测题。根据下文“The same sensor technology that allows self-driving cars to avoid accidents doesn’t exist for aerial vehicles(飞行器不存在允许自动驾驶汽车避免事故的传感器技术)”可知，能让和自动驾驶汽车一样避免事故的传感技术在空中交通工具上并不存在，还有很多技术问题需要解决。所以kinks在文中意为“问题”。故选A。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段的“The company’s Silicon Valley branch recently announced it’s been working on a secret project titled “Vahana”, an autonomous flying vehicle that can be used for both passenger and cargo (货物) transport.( 该公司的硅谷分公司最近宣布，他们正在进行一个名为“Vahana”的秘密项目，这是一种可用于乘客和货物运输的自动驾驶飞行器)”以及下文内容可知，本文主要讲述了美国空中客车集团正在研究可以同时用于客运和货运的自动飞行器。因此推断C项“Airbus将使飞行出租车成为现实”为最佳标题。故选C。
福建省泉州科技中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
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。
A
SEED Madagascar Volunteer
Whether your passion is sustainable community development or vital conservation work, we can offer you an unforgettable experience. No particular skills are required to volunteer in a short term with us and training is given locally, but if you do have particular experience in areas relevant to your program, all the better! .
Who it's for
High schoolers, university and college students, corporate team building groups are all welcome.
At a glance
●Program length: 2 - 4 weeks
●Start dates: flexible, please discuss with our team
●Group size: 10一30 participants
●Activities: construction/ conservation/ English teaching- combined as required
● Location: Saint Luce, Anosy region, Southeast Madagascar
What's included
●Transport costs for the duration of the program from Day 1 collection at Fort Dauphin airport to drop-off at the program's end
●Use of our beautiful campsites and facilities
● All meals while on program( Optional meals out at Fort Dauphin restaurants are extra. )
●Full training for building and construction tasks and conservation field research techniques
●Malagasy language lessons
Additional costs
International flights(return from the UK)
₤ 680—₤ 1,000
Internal flights ( return from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin)
₤ 280—₤ 400
Comprehensive travel insurance
₤ 60—₤ 150
Tourist visa
₤ 20
Medical preparations
₤ 30—₤ 80
Personal equipment
₤ 0—₤ 100
Get started
Contact us today via our online form: Online enquiry form
1. What should you bear in mind if you want to apply for SEED Madagascar Volunteer?
A. It lasts for four weeks. B. It doesn't have fixed start dates.
C. It requires relevant experience. D. It is intended for high school students.
2. Which of the following is provided without extra charge?
A. Comprehensive travel insurance.
B. Conservation field research techniques.
C. Short-term training for different languages.
D. Transport from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin.
3. How much do two participants pay for the International flights at least?
A. ₤ 560. B. ₤ 680. C. ₤ 1,360. D. ₤ 2,000.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要是一个招募志愿者的广告。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据At a glance部分中的“Start dates：flexible，please discuss with our team”（开始日期：灵活的，请与我们的团队讨论。）可知，这个项目的起始日期很灵活，是不固定的。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据What's included部分中的“Full training for building and construction tasks and conservation field research techniques”（全建筑施工任务和保护领域研究技术的全面培训。）可知，实地考察研究技术培训是包含在正常费用里的。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Additional costs部分中的“International flights（return-from the UK）”及其价格区间£ 680—£ 1,000可知，两个人至少需要付1360英镑。故选C。
B
Jenifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's degree.
Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.
Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jenifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.
Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲)to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. ''Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,'' she says. However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family-and that's pretty powerful.
4. What did Jennifer do after high school?
A. She helped her dad with his work.
B. She ran the family farm on her own.
C. She supported herself through college.
D. She taught her sisters and brothers at home.
5. Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield?
A. To take care of her kids easily. B. To learn from the best nurses.
C. To save money for her parents. D. To find a well-paid job there.
6. What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?
A. Her health. B. Her time with family.
C. Her reputation. D. Her chance of promotion.
7. What can we learn from Jenifer's story?
A. Time is money. B. Love breaks down barriers.
C. Hard work pays off. D. Education is the key to success.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Jennifer在家里不能提供大学教育的情况下，通过自己的努力，以及家人的帮助完成了四年学位。她的努力不仅让自己以优异的成绩毕业，还给家人，尤其是她的三个孩子树立了榜样，让他们得到了激励。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition, because there was no extra money set aside for a college education.(高中毕业后，Jennifer上了一所当地的技术学院来支付她的学费，因为家里没有额外的钱用来支付大学教育)可知，高中毕业后Jennifer通过自己挣钱来完成大学教学，因为家里没有额外的钱。C. She supported herself through college.(她自食其力读完了大学)符合以上说法，故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Misnistry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids.(她选择了位于马什菲尔德的圣约瑟夫医院的UW-Eau Claire项目，因为她可以在离家近的地方攻读四年的学位。她可以开车去上课，晚上可以回家照顾孩子)可知，Jennifer选择位于马什菲尔德的圣约瑟夫医院的UW-Eau Claire项目是因为离家近，这样便于照顾她的三个孩子。A. To take care of her kids easily.(为了方便照顾她的孩子)符合以上说法，故选A项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的Jennifer sacrificed to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study.(Jennifer为了实现自己的目标牺牲了很多，她放弃了很多个和孩子待在一起的晚上，错过了很多重要的活动)可知，为了实现自己的目标Jennifer放弃了和家人待在一起的时光。B. Her time with family.(她与家人的时光)符合以上说法，故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的Through it all, she reminded in good academic standing and graduated with honors.(虽然经历了这些，但她一直保持着良好的学术地位，并以优异的成绩毕业)和However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family-and that’s the pretty powerful.(然而，她的孩子们在见证母亲获得学位的过程中得到了重要的一课。Jennifer是第一代毕业生，这对她的家庭来说是一种激励--这是非常强大的。)可知，Jennifer在艰苦的环境中通过自己的努力不仅以优异的成绩毕业，还给孩子树立了榜样，同时也让家人得到了激励。由此推测，我们可以从Jennifer的故事中学到:努力总会有回报。C. Hard work pays off.(努力会得到回报)符合以上说法，故选C项。
C
Tropical rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate, and according to a new report by Rainforest Foundation Norway, humans are to blame. The world's dependence on coal, farming. soy. palm oil and mining has resulted in two-thirds of Earth's tropical rainforests being completely destroyed, and the remaining ecosystems being put closer to a tipping point.
Tropical rainforests once covered 14.5 million square kilometers of Earth's surface, but now, just one-third of that remains intact. Of the original area tropical rainforests once occupied, 34% is completely gone and 30%is suffering from degradation. All that remains is roughly 9.5 million square kilometers, and45% of that is in a degraded state, the report says.
Researchers blame human consumption for the loss. While agriculture has always been a driving factor of rainforest loss, the report said that energy consumption, international trade and the production of soy and palm oil, logging and mining have been the largest threats over the past century. A significant number of U. S. commodities rely on resources from tropical rainforests. The country heavily relies on palm oil, rubber and cocoa, all of which come from forests around the world. Oftentimes, these resources are harvested from illegally deforested lands.
Tropical rainforests are home to more than half of the Earth's biodiversity and have more carbon in living organisms than any other ecosystem. Along with supporting significant animal life, tropical rainforests are also essential to slowing down global warming. “These highly specialized ecosystems are suffering from constant abuse, through our bottomless appetite for land and resources,” said Anders Krogh, who authored the report. “We expect that upcoming UN climate and biodiversity summits provide specific targets and measures to protect intact tropical rainforests.”
The rescarchers also believe that the loss of tropical rainforests puts the whole world at risk of future pandemics. “Massive deforestation is violating nature's natural virus protection systems.” Krogh said. “The aftermath of COVID-19 should bring rainforest protection to the top of the agenda of all policy makers and world leaders concerned about preventing the outbreak of new pandemics.”
8. What is the purpose of the numbers in paragraph 2?
A. To point out the threat to the current ecosystem.
B. To exhibit the forest coverage rate on Earth.
C. To present the process of rainforest degradation.
D. To highlight the severe destruction of rainforests.
9. Why did the author mention America's dependence on rainforest resources?
A. It displayed the richness of rainforest resources.
B. It stressed the cffects of farming on tropical rainforests.
C. It explained the relationship between humans and nature.
D. It showed human's excessive consumption of rainforest resources.
10. Which one will be affected by the decline of tropical rainforests according to paragraph 4?
A. Human diet. B. Social structure.
C. Global climate. D. Economic development.
11 What does Krogh want to convey in the last paragraph?
A Rainforest protection demands immediate attention.
B. Deforestation will affect the future generations.
C. Rainforest loss has brought about new pandemics.
D. Deforestation has accelerated the spread of the virus.
【答案】8. D 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了根据挪威雨林基金会的一份新报告，热带雨林正在以惊人的速度消失，而人类是罪魁祸首。文章通过列举具体的数字来说明热带雨林被严重破坏程度，以及热带雨林的重要性。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Tropical rainforests once covered 14.5 million square kilometers of Earth's surface, but now, just one-third of that remains intact. Of the original area tropical rainforests once occupied, 34% is completely gone and 30%is suffering from degradation. All that remains is roughly 9.5 million square kilometers, and45% of that is in a degraded state, the report says.(热带雨林曾经覆盖了地球表面1450万平方公里的土地，但现在只有三分之一的土地完好无损。在曾经被热带雨林占据的原始区域中，34%已经完全消失，30%正在遭受退化。报告称，剩下的面积约为950万平方公里，其中45%处于退化状态)”可推知，第2段中的数字的目的是强调对热带雨林的严重破坏。故选D。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Researchers blame human consumption for the loss. While agriculture has always been a driving factor of rainforest loss, the report said that energy consumption, international trade and the production of soy and palm oil, logging and mining have been the largest threats over the past century. A significant number of U. S. commodities rely on resources from tropical rainforests. The country heavily relies on palm oil, rubber and cocoa, all of which come from forests around the world.(研究人员将这种损失归咎于人类的消耗。报告说，尽管农业一直是雨林消失的驱动因素，但能源消耗、国际贸易、大豆和棕榈油生产、伐木和采矿是过去一个世纪最大的威胁。大量的美国商品依赖于热带雨林的资源。该国严重依赖棕榈油、橡胶和可可，这些都来自世界各地的森林)”可推知，作者提到美国对雨林资源的依赖是为了表明人类对雨林资源的过度消耗。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Along with supporting significant animal life, tropical rainforests are also essential to slowing down global warming.(除了维持重要的动物生命，热带雨林对减缓全球变暖也至关重要)”可知，全球气候会受到热带雨林减少的影响。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The aftermath of COVID-19 should bring rainforest protection to the top of the agenda of all policy makers and world leaders concerned about preventing the outbreak of new pandemics.(COVID-19的后果应该使雨林保护成为所有关心预防新流行病爆发的政策制定者和世界领导人的首要议程)”可推知，在最后一段Krogh想传达的意思是：雨林保护需要立即予以重视。故选A。
D
Bricks are one of the oldest known building materials, dating back thousands of years. But researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found a new use for bricks: as energy storage units. A team of engineers and chemists have found a way to transform an ordinary house brick into a pseudo-battery — allowing it to conduct and store electricity. The bricks are powerful enough to illuminate（点亮）an LED light bulb and cost only about $ 3 to make.
“I love the idea of adding value to things that are inexpensive, things that are affordable, things that we kind of take for granted, ”said Julio D’Arcy, an assistant professor of chemistry at Washington University and one of the researchers on this project.
The brick battery relies on the reddish pigment（色素）known as iron oxide, or rust, that gives red bricks their color. The scientists pumped the bricks with several gases that react with iron oxide to produce a network of plastic fibers. These microscopic fibers coat the empty spaces inside the bricks — and conduct electricity.
“What we’re trying to do is: we’re trying to make specialized plastics that are only used on the nano（纳米）scale — where we use very little of the plastic, and we can actually insert that plastic inside construction materials. ” The study is in the journal Nature Communications.
In the future, D’Arcy says, a brick wall could potentially serve a double purpose: providing structural support and storing electricity generated from renewable energy sources, such as solar panels.
The technology is still at least a few years away from being ready for the commercial market. And right now the energy storage capacity of the bricks is still pretty low — about 1 percent of a lithium battery. But the team is now testing ways to improve brick performance — because it looks like you can teach an old brick new tricks.
12. What appeals to Julio D’Arcy listing bricks as their subjects?
A. Their low expense. B. Their common existence.
C. Their additional value. D. Their internal composition.
13. What is the last step of making a brick conduct electricity?
A. Pump the brick with gases.
B. Color the brick red.
C. Produce microscopic fibers.
D. Cover its inner vacancy with microscopic fibers.
14. What will the future bricks be like according to the passage?
A. Construction materials possessing low energy storage capacity.
B. Construction materials generating renewable energy resources.
C. Construction materials used for electricity storage.
D. Construction materials with built-in common plastic.
15. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to the technology?
A Skeptical. B. Objective.
C. Conservative. D. Controversial.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。讲述了一项新的研究发现：圣路易斯华盛顿大学的研究人员发现了砖块的新用途：作为储能单元，可以用来贮存电力。
【详解】1.细节理解题。由题干关键词“Julio D’Arcy”定位到第二段中“I love the idea of adding value to things that are inexpensive, things that are affordable, things that we kind of take for granted, ” （我喜欢把价值赋予那些不贵的东西，那些我们可以负担得起的东西， 那些我们认为理所当然的东西的这个想法）。即Julio D’Arcy认为可以在砖块上面实现附加价值。故选C。
2.细节理解题。由题干关键词“a brick conduct electricity”定位到第三段“The brick battery relies on the reddish pigment（色素）known as iron oxide, or rust, that gives red bricks their color. The scientists pumped the bricks with several gases that react with iron oxide to produce a network of plastic fibers. These microscopic fibers coat the empty spaces inside the bricks — and conduct electricity.”（砖块电池依赖于红色的颜料，氧化铁，或铁锈，使红砖呈现出它们的颜色。科学家们用几种气体与氧化铁反应生成一个塑料纤维网络。这些微小的纤维覆盖了砖块内部的空隙，并导电。）可知，第—步∶color the brick red；第二步∶pump the brick with gaes；第三步∶produce microscopicfibers；第四步∶coat the empty spaces inside the bricks，所以最后一步是用显微纤维覆盖砖块内部的空隙。故答案为D。
3.推理判断题。根据文中第五段中“In the future, D’Arcy says, a brick wall could potentially serve a double purpose: providing structural support and storing electricity generated from renewable energy sources, such as solar panels.”（ D’Arcy说：“在未来，砖墙可能有双重用途： 提供结构支撑和储存可再生能源产生的电力，比如太阳能电池板。”）可知，未来的砖墙是能够贮存电力的建筑材料。选项C符合题意。故选C。
4.推理判断题。结合最后一段“The technology is still at least a few years away from being ready for the commercial market. And right now the energy storage capacity of the bricks is still pretty low”（这项技术至少还需要几年才能投入商业市场。现在砖块的储能能力仍然很低）可推知，此处作者是从客观实际阐述这种新技术。所以态度上市很客观的。选项A.“怀疑的”；选项B.“客观的”符合题意。选项C.“保守的，守旧的”；选项D.“有争议的”。故选B。
福建省莆田第七中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
FOUR BEST BOOKSHOPS IN LONDON
Looking for something to read while in London? If so, you’re in luck: the British capital happens to have an incredible collection of bookshops.
Daunt Books
Are you going on a trip and want to read a novel or nonfiction book set in the place you’re headed? This bookshop arranges books by country, so it’s easy to find anything by place. (83 Marylebone High Street. Monday-Saturday: 09:00-19:30; Sunday: 11:00-18:00.)
Foyles Books
Dig, if you will, the picture: four miles of shelves holding up to 200,000 books. This legendary (传奇的) bookshop is impossible to leave empty-handed. It was once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest bookshop on the planet. (107 Charing Cross Road. Monday-Saturday: 9:00-21:00; Sunday: 11:30-18:00.) Hatchards
In the year 1797, this London bookshop—the oldest in the city today—first flicked on its lights. It stocks an excellent selection of fiction, nonfiction, history and other genres. (187 Piccadilly Street. Monday-Saturday: 09:30-20:00; Sunday: 12:00-18:30.)
London Review Bookshop
There’s an excellent selection of history, philosophy, politics, new fiction and many other genres here. Plus, there’s a nice cafe in which you can crack open that tome (巨著) for the first time and start reading. (14 Bury Place. Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:30; Sunday 12:00-18:00.)
1. Which bookstore was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records?
A. Daunt Books. B. Foyles Books.
C. Hatchards. D. London Review Bookshop.
2. What is special about Hatchards?
A. It has a long history. B. It has 200,000 books.
C. It has a cafe. D. It has both fiction and nonfiction books.
3. Which place should you go to if you want to enjoy reading with a coffee?
A. 83 Marylebone High Street. B. 107 Charing Cross Road.
C. 187 Piccadilly Street. D. 14 Bury Place.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了伦敦最好的四个书店。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由第三段中It was once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.可知，Foyles Books被列入Guinness Book of World Records之中。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由第四段中In the year 1797, this London bookshop—the oldest in the city today—first flicked on its lights.可知，Hatchards，这座城市最古老的书店，1979年第一次营业。所以Hachards的特别之处是它历史悠久。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由最后一段there’s a nice cafe in which you can crack open that tome (巨著) for the first time and start reading (14 Bury Place. Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:30; Sunday 12:00-18:00.)可知，在14 Bury Place。你可以边喝咖啡边看书。故选D。
【点睛】在做有小标题的阅读时，可以用“找读”的办法，省时而且准确。比如第一小题根据题干中的the Guinness Book of World Records可以找到答案区域在第三自然段，而后可以找到正确选项B。
B
Imagine someone who has spent the majority of their life sitting with a sign on the side of the road and that very person giving someone their last 20 dollars. That’s exactly what Marine Corps veteran (退伍军人) Johnny Bobbitt, 34, did in October in Philadelphia.
Bobbitt served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a paramedic (医务辅助人员) in Vance County, N. C. before he became homeless. Nobody knew how he got to where he was because he was discreet about that.
One night in October, Bobbitt was sitting roadside with a sign in Philadelphia as usual, when Kate McClure of Florence Township, N. J. was driving home down Interstate 95 and ran out of gas. Scared and nervous, she got out of the car to head to the nearest gas station. As McClure was heading to the nearest gas station, she ran into Bobbitt and he told her to get back in the vehicle and lock the door. Minutes later, he appeared with a red gas can. He’d used his last $20 to buy her gas.
After that unexpected meeting, McClure and her boyfriend, Mark D’Amico, who both live in New Jersey, visited Bobbitt several times to deliver gift cards, cash, snacks and toiletries. They then decided to create a fund raising page so he wouldn’t have to spend the holidays sleeping on the street.
McClure started the GoFundMe page on November 10. With the page, the couple hoped to raise $10,000, enough money for his rent, a reliable vehicle and up to six months’ expenses. Bobbitt’s story ran in a local paper. By November 15，more than 10,000 local people had made donations through the GoFundMe page and more than $300,000 had been raised.
On Thanksgiving, Bobbitt was resting in a hotel, his feet up on the bed, drawing up a grand plan for his new life, thanks to several thousand dollars raised to repay him for a good deed.
4. What does the underlined word “discreet” in paragraph 2 most probably mean?
A. Doubtful. B. Cautious.
C. Guilty. D. Optimistic.
5. McClure met Bobbitt when she .
A. couldn’t find a gas station B. got to the way home
C. couldn’t unlock her car D. was in search of gas
6. It can be known from the text that .
A. Bobbitt’s story obtained wide attention
B. Bobbitt became world-famous overnight
C. the GoFundMe page collected over $400,000 for Bobbitt
D. the GoFundMe page was started to help people like Bobbitt
7. What is the best title for the text?
A. A Homeless Veteran Paid Kindness Forward
B. A Homeless Veteran Had a Generous Heart
C. A Homeless Veteran’s Kindness Paid Off
D. A Small Kindness Made a Big Difference
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。—个无家可归的退伍军人将身上仅有的二十美元买了汽油送给在回家途中汽车没油的年轻女子，事后这名女子和她的男朋友专门建了一个网页为他募捐，使他不用再睡在大街上。他们原本期望帮助他募集一万美元，意想不到的是，五天内募集到的捐款就超过了三十万美元。
【4题详解】
词义猜测题。画线词所在句子的句意为“没有人知道他是怎样走到这一步（即无家可归）的，因为他对此_____”。由此可以猜测，他对自己成为无家可归者这件事非常小心谨慎，不想让别人知道。故选B项。
5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中Kate McClure of Florence Township, N. J. was driving home down Interstate 95 and ran out of gas... As McClure was heading to the nearest gas station, she ran into Bobbitt.可知，McClure是在去加油站寻找油时遇见Bobbitt。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段Bobbitt’s story ran in a local paper.可知，McClure是在十一月十号建立募捐网页的，他们原本期望帮助Bobbitt募集一万美元，他的故事还上了当地的报纸，截至十一月十五号，一万多名当地人通过该网页进行了捐款，募集到的捐款超过了三十万美元。可知，Bobbitt的故事引起了广泛的关注。故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。本文主要讲述一个无家可归的退伍军人将身上仅有的二十美元买了汽油送给在回家途中汽车没油的年轻女子，事后这名女子和她的男朋友专门建了一个网页为他募捐并且募捐到了三十多万美元，即这个无家可归的退伍军人的善心得到了回报。故选C项。
C
Mark felt that it was time for him, to take part in his community, so he went to the neighborhood meeting after work. The area’s city councilwoman (女议员) was leading a discussion about how the quality of life was decreasing. The neighborhood faced many problems.
Mark looked at the charts taped to the walls. There are charts for parking problems, crime, and for problems in vacant buildings. People were supposed to suggest solutions to the councilwoman.
It was too much for Mark. “The problems are too big,” he thought. He turned to the man next to him and said, “I think this is a waste of my time. Nothing I could do would make a difference here.”
Mark thought some more on his way to the bus stop. “People should just take care of themselves,” he decided. “That’s enough to do. I can’t take on all the problems of the world.”
As he neared the bus stop, Mark saw a woman carrying a grocery bag and a baby. She was trying to unlock her car, but she didn’t have a free hand. As Mark got closer, her other child, a little boy, suddenly darted into the street. The woman tried to reach for him, but as she moved, her bag shifted and the groceries started to fall out. Mark ran to take the boy’s arm and led him back to his mother. Then he picked up the groceries while the woman smiled in relief. ‘‘Thanks!” she said. “You’ve got great timing!”
“Just being neighborly,” Mark said. As he rode home, he glanced at the walls of the bus. On one of them was “Small acts of kindness add up.” Mark smiled and thought, “Maybe that’s a good place to start.”
8. It is known from the passage that ________.
A. Mark played an active part in community activities
B. visual aids were used to display the seriousness of problems
C. the city councilwoman was responsible for the falling of life quality
D. many people were discouraged by the many problems facing them
9. In Mark’s opinion, ________.
A. he was not in the position to solve such problems
B. nobody was so able as to solve the problems
C. many people were too selfish to think about others
D. he already had more than enough work to do
10. What is the implication of the Words on the bus wall?
A. You should be kind to your neighbors and they will treat you the same way.
B. All small acts will add up to kindness.
C. Everyone can play his own part to make things better.
D. It’s a small act to help a person in need.
11. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. solving problems through group action
B. running a neighborhood meeting to solve its problems
C. citizens’ reactions to the problems they face
D. how individuals can help make a difference
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章通过Mark的故事讲述了小善举聚积起来会起很大作用的道理。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Mark looked at the charts taped to the walls. There are charts for parking problems, crime, and for problems in vacant buildings.（马克看着贴在墙上的图表。有停车问题、犯罪和空置建筑问题的图表。）”可知，墙上挂满了图表，关于停车、犯罪率及空置的建筑物的问题，图表直观地反应了问题的严重性，由此可推知，视觉教具被用来显示问题的严重性。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“I think this is a waste of my time. Nothing I could do would make a difference here.（我觉得这是在浪费我的时间。我做什么都改变不了这里。）”可知，Mark认为他不能解决这样的问题。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段可知墙上的标语为“Small acts of kindness add up.”（小小的善举积少成多。）结合Mark的经历：面对议会上的大问题望而却步，后来在公交车上帮助别人的事情可知，每个人扮演好自己的角色会使世界变地更好。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，Mark一开始以为“Nothing I could do would make a difference here.（我做什么都改变不了这里。）”和文章最后“On one of them was “Small acts of kindness add up.” Mark smiled and thought, “Maybe that’s a good place to start.”（其中一条是“小善举加起来”。马克笑了笑，心想:“也许这是个好开始。”）”可知，文章讲述了人们是如何通过自己的努力，使世界变得更好。由此可知，文章地主旨大意是个人如何能帮助改变世界。故选D。
D
Why Do People Blink Their Eyes?
People blink(眨眼) their eyes tens of thousands of times every day. Scientists have long believed blinking was an involuntary movement and served mainly to keep the eyeballs wet. But a new study suggests it has a more important purpose.
An international team of scientists from the University of California at Berkeley studied the blinking of human eyelids. The journal Current Biology published their findings. The team said they found that blinking “repositions our eyeballs so we can stay focused” on what we are seeing. They said that when we blink our eyelids, the eyes roll back into their sockets—the bony area that surrounds and protects the eyes. However, the researchers found the eyes don’t always return to the same position. They said this causes the brain to tell the eye muscles to reorganize our eyesight.
Gerrit Maus is the lead writer of the report. He serves as an assistant professor of psychology at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Maus said, “Our eye muscles are quite sluggish(迟缓的) and imprecise, so the brain needs to constantly adapt its motor signals to make sure our eyes are pointing where they’re supposed to. Our findings suggested that the brain measures the difference in what we see before and after a blink, and commands the eye muscles to make the needed corrections.” The researchers said that without such corrections our surroundings would appear unclear and even jumpy. They said the movement acts “like a Steadicam(摄影稳定器) of the mind.”
The researchers said they asked volunteers to sit in a dark room while staring at a small dot on a flat surface. They used special cameras to follow the volunteer’s blinks and eye movements. After each blink, the dot was moved one centimeter to the right. The volunteers did not notice this, but the brain did. It followed the movement and directed the eye muscles to refocus on the dot. After the dot was moved in this way 30 times, the volunteers’ eyes changed their focus to the place where they predicted it would be.
Professor Maus said, “Even though participants did not consciously register that the dot had moved, their brains did, and adjusted with the corrective eye movements. These findings add to our understanding of how the brain constantly adapts to changes, commanding our eye muscles to correct for errors in our bodies’ own hardware.”
12. According to the new study, blinking eyes can ______.
A. serve to keep the eyeballs wet B. reposition eyeballs to stay focused
C. consciously correct eye movements D. make our eyes adapt to motor signals
13. From the experiment, we can learn that _____________.
A. volunteers could see the moving dot with special cameras
B. the eyeballs could stay in the place as they were predicted
C. participants were aware of the dot’s movements to the right
D. the brain commanded the eye muscles to refocus on the dot
14. The underlined word “register” in Paragraph 5 probably means ______.
A. realize B. refocus C. reserve D. reason
15. This passage shows that ______.
A. eye muscles are quite inactive and imprecise
B. the research is of great value in the eye movement
C. the brain plays an important role in seeing things clearly
D. volunteers control their blinks to follow the changes of the dots
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【分析】本文讲述了一项对人类眼睛的研究，研究发现人类眨眼睛的目的，是为了让自己更专注于一件事，而眼球的运作是靠大脑进行调控的。这项研究使人类更清楚的认识到大脑在调控人类生命活动中发挥的重要作用
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The team said they found that blinking "repositions our eyeballs so we can stay focused" on what we are seeing.”可知，这项研究表明，眨眼睛可以使我们更专注于一件事，故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Our findings suggested that the brain measures the difference in what we see before and after a blink, and commands the eye muscles to make the needed corrections.”可知，从这项研究中发现，大脑测量我们在眨眼前后看到的差异，并命令眼睛肌肉做出所需的校正。故选D。
【14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据文章原句“Even though participants did not consciously register that the dot had moved, their brains did, and adjusted with the corrective eye movements”可知，即使参与者没有__________这个点的移动，大脑也会对我们的眼睛运动进行纠正调整。A项“realize”意识到；B项“refocus”重调焦距；C项“reserve”保存；D项“reserve”保留。代入原句，可知，即使参与者没有意识到点的移动，大脑也会正常运作。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文讲述人类眨眼睛的目的，是为了让自己更专注于一件事，而眼球的运作是靠大脑进行调控的。可见，大脑在人类通过眨眼睛来把事物看得更清楚这一现象中起着重要的作用。故选C。
福建省南安市侨光中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中阶段考试英语试题
第二部分： 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5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。
A
WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL REALITY CINEMA AMSTERDAM
World's First Reality Cinema
Going to the VR CINEMA offers you the opportunity to watch movies like you've never done before. You can see 360 degree movies using a VR headset. In the VR CINEMA, ringing mobile phones and noisy visitors belong to the past. Furthermore, traditional red cinema chairs or the big white screen are nowhere to be found. Instead, a Samsung Galaxy S6 (smart phone) together with the Samsung Gear VR (virtual reality glasses) transports you to a wholly new world. Headphones shut out background noise, and above all, offer super sound quality. Turning chairs allow you to freely look around and see what's happening above, below, behind, in front, on the right and on the left side of you. So no sore neck, we promise.
In the VR CINEMA, you will experience 30 minutes of the coolest virtual reality films. We proudly present four film selections in different themes in order to please every virtual reality lover. Are you brave enough for our scary films? Will you lose yourself in VR documentaries from around the globe? Do you prefer to go on an adventurous journey like no other? Or do your kids want to swim with dolphins, interact with magical characters, and experience the moving stories beyond imagination? Supernatural, Documentary, Journey and Fun are waiting for you!
For kids, young and older ones, there's the cheerful and colorful selection. The only thing you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the VR experience of your choice.
Location: Oosterdokskade 5, 1011 AD Amsterdam The Netherlands
Tel: +31(0) 627006916
E-mail: mail@thevrcinema.com
Ticket Price: ￡12.5
Opening hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 14:00-21:00
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00-22:00
1. What is the VR CINEMA like?
A. It has a big white screen. B. It is full of noisy visitors.
C. It is quipped with red chairs. D. It offers 360 degree movies.
2. What can you do in the VR CINEMA?
A. Join the swimming club.
B. Experience the touching unimaginable stories.
C. Act as magical characters.
D. Lose yourself in VR documentaries only from America.
3. What’s the main purpose of the text?
A. To introduce new VR films. B. To present VR film schedules.
C. To report development of VR films. D. To attract people to the VR CINEMA.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要说明了VR影院的一些特点以及与之前的影院之间的区别，为了吸引大家去观看VR影院。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第二句 You can see 360 degree movies using a VR headset.可知你可以用虚拟现实耳机观看360度的电影。由此可知，VR影院提供360度电影。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中Or do your kids want to swim with dolphins, interact with magical characters, and experience the moving stories beyond imagination?可知还是你的孩子想要和海豚一起游泳，与魔法人物互动，体验超乎想象的动人故事？由此可知，你可以在虚拟现实电影里体验难以想象的感人故事。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。文章主要说明了VR影院的一些特点以及与之前的影院之间的区别，由此可推知，文章的主要目的是为了吸引大家去观看VR影院。故选D。
【点睛】写作意图推理判断题。作者一般不直接表明自己的意图，而是通过文章所提供的事实和理论依据，客观地使读者信服某种想法和观点。这种题型要求我们不仅要理解文章的内容，同时还要具备对作者阐述问题的写作手法进行归纳、总结和分析的能力。推测作者的写作意图时，不同体裁的文章有不同的写作目的。故事类记叙文的写作目的通常是娱乐读者（to entertain）；广告类应用文的写作目的是推销产品或服务人们（to persuade）；议论文的写作目的是阐述论点（to argue）；科普文化类说明文的写作目的是介绍知识，帮助大家广闻博见（to inform）。如第三小题，文章主要说明了VR影院的一些特点以及与之前的影院之间的区别，由此可推知，文章的主要目的是为了吸引大家去观看VR影院。故选D。
B
Nervous suspects locked up in Britain's newest police station may feel relieved by a pleasant yellow color on the door. If they are close to confessing a crime, the blue on the wall might tip the balance.
Gwent Police have abandoned colors such as grays and browns of the 20th-century police cell and have used color psychology to decorate them.
Ystrad Mynach station, which recently opened at a cost of E5 million，has four cells with glass doors for prisoners who suffer from claustrophobia（幽闭恐怖症）. Designers have painted the frames yellow, which researchers say is a calming color. Other cells contain a royal blue line because psychologists believe that the color is likely to encourage truthfulness.
The station has 31 cells, including 12 with a “live scan” system for drunken or disturbed prisoners which detects the rise and fall of their chest. An alarm alerts officers if a prisoner's breathing stops and carries on ringing until the door is opened.
Designers and psychologists have worked for years on color. Blue is said to suggest trust, efficiency, duty, logic, coolness, thinking and calm. It also suggests coldness and unfriendliness. It is thought that strong blues will stimulate clear thought and lighter, soft colors will calm the mind and aid concentration.
Yellow is linked with confidence, self-respect and friendliness. Get the color wrong and it could cause fear, depression and anxiety, but the right yellow can lift spirits and self-respect.
Ingrid Collins, a psychologist who specializes in the effects of color，said that color was an “energy force”,. She said: “Blue does enhance communication but I am not sure it would enhance truthful communication.”
Yellow, she said, affected the mind. Red, on the other hand, should never be considered because it could increase aggression. Mrs. Collins praised the designers for using colors in the cells. Gwent is notthe first British force to experiment with color to calm down or persuade prisoners to co-operate. In the 1990s Strathclyde Police used pink in cells based on research carried out by the US Navy.
4. What does the underlined phrase “tip the balance” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A Let suspects keep their balance. B. Help suspects to confess their crimes.
C. Make suspects deny their guilts. D. Enhance communication among prisoners.
5. Which of the following colors should NOT be used in cells according to the passage?
A. Pink B. Yellow
C. Blue D. Red
6. Which of the following helps alert officers if someone stops breathing?
A. Scanning equipment. B. Royal blue lines.
C. Glass doors. D. Yellow frames.
7. What is the text mainly about?
A. Colors take lead in communication.
B. First British police cell to experiment with color.
C. Colors in cells affect criminals' psychology.
D. Color psychology helps reform criminals.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【分析】本文为说明文。本文介绍了颜色在英国监狱中的应用，适当的颜色可以缓和罪犯的情绪，具有很大的益处。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段的“Other cells contain a royal blue line because psychologists believe that the color is likely to encourage truthfulness.（其他牢房中含有一条皇家蓝线，因为心理学家认为这种颜色可能鼓励诚实），因此推知，第1段中的“tip The balance”可能表示如果他们马上就要认罪了，蓝色帮助犯罪嫌疑人认罪。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Red, on the other hand, should never be considered because it could increase aggression.( 另一方面，永远不应该考虑红色，因为它会增加侵略性。)”可知，牢房中不应该使用红色。根据最后一段的最后两句“Gwent is not the first British force to experiment with colour to calm down or persuade prisoners to co-operate.”可知，在牢房中使用粉色可以使人放松；根据第六段的“the right yellow can lift spirits and self-respect”可知，正确的黄色可以振奋精神和自尊；根据第三段的“Other cells contain a royal blue line because psychologists believe that the color is likely to encourage truthfulness.”可知，蓝色可以鼓励诚实，故粉色，黄色和蓝色都可以使用，仅有红色不可以。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“The station has 31 cells, including 12 with a “live scan" system for drunken or disturbed prisoners, which detects the rise and fall of their chest.”可知，该监狱共有31个囚室，其中12个囚室装有“实时扫描”系统，遇到情况就会向狱警发出警报，故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段的“Other cells contain a royal blue line because psychologists believe that the color is likely to encourage truthfulness.( 其他牢房里有一条皇家蓝线，因为心理学家认为这种颜色可能会鼓励诚实)”以及最后一段的“Mrs. Collins praised the designers for using colors in the cells.( 柯林斯女士称赞设计师在牢房里使用了颜色。)”以及上下文内容可知，本文介绍不同的颜色有不同的心理暗示，研究者们利用这一原理为监狱配备不同的颜色，从心理上影响罪犯。因此推断本文主要讲述监狱里颜色的使用影响着犯罪的心理。故选C。
C
The COVID -19 pandemic has changed life as we knew it just a few weeks ago. Millions of people worldwide are now under required or voluntary lockdowns. All public attractions, including museums and aquariums, are closed, and the usually crowded streets of popular tourist destinations are empty. An unexpected silver lining during these challenging times for humans is that many animals are finally getting a chance to leave their normal habitats and move about freely.
The first animals to take advantage of human absence were Annie and Edward, two penguins who live at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. A video released on March 15, 2020, showed the couple eagerly duckwalking around, exploring the aquarium's various exhibits. The video, which instantly became popular, inspired other institutions to share short videos of their four-legged creatures playing as well.
The Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio joined the fun trend on March 16, 2020，with a “Home Safari” live-stream series-the first staring its adorable baby panda，Fiona. “Let us help make your children's hiatus from school fun and educational,” zoo officials announced. “Join us for a Home Safari Online Live each weekday at 3 pm，where we will highlight one of our amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home.
Meanwhile，the San Diego Safari Park has kept their webcams（网络摄像头）rolling，allowing fans to enjoy lovable animals without leaving home. Animals in the wild are also lively as humans stay indoors. The absence of cruise ships is bringing large numbers of dolphins to a port in Cagliari，while groups of wild turkeys are happily walking on the streets of Oakland.
Though the animals indeed appear to be having a good time，the heartwarming videos and images shared on social media, are also bringing much -needed cheer to millions of humans worldwide. Stay strong and healthy! We are all in this together!
8. What changes has the COVID-19 pandemic caused to the zoo animals?
A. They are now under required or voluntary lockdowns.
B. They can enjoy a free life without tourists' disturbance.
C. They will be faced with unexpected existing challenges.
D. They get a chance to wander about freely in the wild.
9. What does the underlined word “hiatus” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Courses. B. Sightseeing. C. Activities. D. Interruption.
10. Why has the San Diego Safari Park has kept its webcams rolling?
A. To enable people to admire animals at home.
B. To film the animals wandering about in the zoo.
C. To compete for more viewers online.
D. To record people's life in the COVID-19 crisis.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. The Pandemic Affects the World
B. Lovely Animals Bring fun to People
C. Animals Play in the Absence of Humans
D. Stay Strong and Healthy in the Pandemic
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了因为疫情缘故，人们无法出门，动物们陷入自由的狂欢。与此同时，各家动物园提供线上节目使得在家人们也能欣赏动物。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“All public attractions, including museums and aquariums, are closed, and the usually crowded streets of popular tourist destinations are empty.An unexpected silver lining during these challenging times for humans is that many animals are finally getting a chance to leave their normal habitats and move about freely.”（包括博物馆和水族馆在内的所有公共景点都关闭了，通常拥挤的热门旅游景点街道也空无一人。在人类面临挑战的时期，一个意想不到的好消息是，许多动物终于有机会离开它们平常的栖息地，自由活动。）可知，新冠肺炎大流行期间，景点的关闭使得动物们能自由活动，没有游客的干扰。故选B。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段划线词后句“Join us for a Home Safari Online Live each weekday at 3 pm，where we will highlight one of our amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home.”（“加入我们每个工作日下午3点的家庭狩猎线上生活，在那里我们将展示出我们的令人惊讶的动物之一并且包括一个活动，你可以在家里做。）可知，线上节目使孩子们从学习中暂时脱离出来。所以hiatus为“间断，脱离”之意。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Meanwhile，the San Diego Safari Park has kept their webcams（网络摄像头）rolling，allowing fans to enjoy lovable animals without leaving home.”（与此同时,圣地亚哥的野生动物园一直保持他们的网络摄像头,让粉丝们足不出户享受可爱的动物。）可知，圣地亚哥野生动物园一直保持摄像头的原因是，让人们在家也能欣赏到动物。故选A。
11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“An unexpected silver lining during these challenging times for humans is that many animals are finally getting a chance to leave their normal habitats and move about freely.”（一个意想不到的好消息是，许多动物终于有机会离开它们平常的栖息地，自由活动。）和第二段“The first animals to take advantage of human absence were Annie and Edward, two penguins who live at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.”（芝加哥谢德水族馆的两只企鹅安妮和爱德华最先利用了人类的消失（人类被迫待在家中）。）及全文可知，文章主要讲述了动物因为人们消失所得到的乐趣。故先C。
福建省南安市柳城中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
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。
A
Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of quarantine-exempt（隔离豁 免）countries Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self — isolate on their return.
France
Requirements include strict social distancing at bars, cafes and restaurants and face masks worn when walking inside. Beaches have reopened Masks are compulsory on public transports
Plane: Returns from £ 30 in August.
Drive： Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has resumed its Folkestone to Calais service and allows passengers to order food, drink and groceries to their car. From £ 72 per car one-way.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries has resumed its Portsmouth-Caen route from £ 42pp one-way.
Italy
British tourists can travel freely within the country, with the exception of Sardinia , Sicily, Apulia and Calabria. Beaches have reopened, with 1.5-metre social distancing. Most museums are open.
Plane: Returns from £ 17 in August.
Drive： Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.
Spain
A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine.
Plane: Returns from £ 25 in August.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries' service has resumed. From £ 350 per car.
Croatia
British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival. Restaurants ,hotels and beaches are open. Masks are required by law on public transport.
Plane: Returns from £ 35
1. What can we learn about British tourists driving to Italy?
A. They can arrive before July 10. B. It is cheaper than taking a plane.
C. They have to get to France first. D. It is free to get food and groceries.
2. What will cause a visitor to be fined in Spain?
A. To travel the country freely. B. Not to wear a mask in hotels.
C. To stand less than 1.5 meters away. D. Not to obey self-isolation after arrival.
3. In which country is registration needed before arrival?
A. France. B. Italy. C. Spain. D. Croatia.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英国人可以从7月10日起前往的检疫豁免国家名单以及进入这些国家的要求和交通方式。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Italy中的Drive： Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.可知，驱车：乘坐欧洲隧道（Eurotunnel Le）班车或渡轮前往法国，然后驱车前往意大利。由此可知，英国游客开车去意大利，必须先到法国。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Spain中的A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine可知，英国颁布了一项皇家法律，在酒店、餐馆、博物馆和商店佩戴口罩。不服从将被罚款100英镑。所以在西班牙，在酒店不戴口罩将会被罚款。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival.可知，英国游客是受欢迎的，但需要在入境克罗地亚前填写一张表格。可知，在抵达克罗地亚前需要登记。故选D项。
B
When Simon Cane was in the second grade, he began learning about all the ways humans have an impact on the environment and really took those classroom lessons to heart in a way that set him apart from his schoolmates at his elementary school, P. S. 81, in the Bronx. “He told me we drove too much and made too much pollution,” his dad, Jonathan Cane, told Runner’s World. So Simon convinced his parents to start hanging their clothes to dry, taking the stairs instead of elevators, and other “green” measures.
“For much of kindergarten and first grade I rode my bike to Simon’s school with him on the back,” Jonathan said. “We had a lot of fun being outdoors. We’d stop to give our dog treats and generally enjoyed it.” As Simon got bigger, though, it wasn’t practical for him to ride on his father’s back, but it also didn’t make sense to ride together — both because of safety concerns and because there was no place to put away Simon’s bike. So, most of the time they drove the 1. 5 miles to school.
But in 2019, when Simon was going into third grade, the 8-year-old came up with a new way to help the planet: running the 1. 5 miles to P. S. 81. And Jonathan promised his son he’d join him for as long as he wanted.
“We did a test run one day in August, and decided to give it a go. To be honest, I thought he’d blink (眨眼)after it got really cold or rainy, but he never did,” Jonathan said. He recalled one day when the weather was particularly bad. “It’s really raining out there today,” he told Simon. “And Simon said, ‘Well then we’re going to get wet!’ He took pride in toughing it out, and it became a really fun family routine.”
Since the start, Simon has run with his dad and their black dog, Lola, and has even inspired his mom, Nicole Sin Quee, to join in. They soon became known as “the family that runs to school”.
4. What makes Simon different from his classmates?
A. Washing his clothes by himself. B. Taking many classes after school.
C. Raising strange questions in class. D. Taking green measures to protect the environment.
5. How did Simon usually go to school in second grade?
A. By car. B. By cycling. C. By running. D. By school bus.
6. What can be inferred from paragraph 4?
A. Simon has trouble with his eyesight. B. Simon is really stubborn and inflexible.
C. Simon is much tougher than expected. D. Simon didn’t get support from his father.
7. What can be the best title for the text?
A. The Best Way to Go to School
B. Father and Son Run for the Environment
C. A Teenager Keeps Running to Inspire Father
D. Three Inspiring Running Athletes to Protect the Environment
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述一位八岁的男孩 Simon Cane为环保做出的实际行动——和爸爸一起跑去上学。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“When Simon Cane was in the second grade, he began learning about all the ways humans have an impact on the environment and really took those classroom lessons to heart in a way that set him apart from his schoolmates at his elementary school, P. S. 81, in the Bronx.（当Simon Cane上二年级的时候，他开始学习人类对环境的所有影响，并真正把课堂上所学的内容牢记在心，在某种程度上这使他与布朗克斯的第81公立小学的同学们区别开来。）”以及“So Simon convinced his parents to start hanging their clothes to dry, taking the stairs instead of elevators, and other “green” measures.（所以，西蒙说服他的父母把衣服挂起来晾干，不坐电梯而走楼梯，以及采取其他“绿色”措施。）”可知，当Simon Cane上二年级的时候，他开始学习人类对环境的所有影响，把那些课堂上所学的内容铭记于心，并且采取“绿色”措施保护环境，这使得他跟他的同学不同。故选D项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“As Simon got bigger, though, it wasn’t practical for him to ride on his father’s back, but it also didn’t make sense to ride together — both because of safety concerns and because there was no place to put away Simon’s bike. So, most of the time they drove the 1. 5 miles to school. （然而，随着西蒙长大，骑在他爸爸自行车的后座，对他来说并不现实，但一起骑车也没有意义——既是出于安全考虑，也是因为没有地方放西蒙的自行车。所以大多数时候他们都开车1.5英里到学校。）”以及第三段“But in 2019, when Simon was going into third grade, the 8-year-old came up with a new way to help the planet: running the 1. 5 miles to P. S. 81. （但是在2019年，那时候8岁的西蒙上三年级，他提出了一个帮助地球的新方法:跑步1.5英里去布朗克斯第81公立小学。）”可推知，二年级时 Simon Cane主要是坐车去上学。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“‘To be honest, I thought he’d blink (眨眼)after it got really cold or rainy, but he never did,’ Jonathan said. （说实话，我以为天冷了或下雨了他就会犹豫一下，但他从来没有。）”可知，Simon Cane比预料的要坚强。故选C项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。阅读全文，尤其是根据第一段“When Simon Cane was in the second grade, he began learning about all the ways humans have an impact on the environment and really took those classroom lessons to heart（当西蒙·凯恩上二年级的时候，他开始学习人类对环境的所有影响，并真正把课堂上学的内容牢记在心。）”以及最后一段“Since the start, Simon has run with his dad and their black dog, Lola, and has even inspired his mom, Nicole Sin Quee, to join in. They soon became known as “the family that runs to school.”（ 从一开始，西蒙就和他的爸爸和他们的黑狗萝拉一起跑步，甚至还激励了他的妈妈 (Nicole Sin Quee)也加入进来。他们很快就被称为“跑去上学的家庭”。）”可知，本文主要讲述八岁的男孩 Simon Cane很重视环保，并且为环保做出的实际行动——和爸爸一起跑步去上学。故选B项。
C
Maybe you’re depressed because you didn’t sleep well. Or you feel stuck when you read an email with some bad news that prevented your enthusiastic imagination. Whatever the case may be, you tell yourself working now is in vain (徒劳的), because you couldn’t possibly come up with anything inventive in this mood.
Several studies in psychology have shown that negative emotions narrow our vision and limit our thinking. However, positive emotions can improve creativity because they broaden our way of thinking by encouraging us to try new things or look at situations differently.
Creativity is the ability to produce and carry out both new and useful ideas. Creativity can result from a person’s own creative ideas and observations, or it can appear as a response to a direct assignment or problem as well.
Both positive and negative moods can lead to two different kinds of creativity that benefit different tasks. Research shows that the key factor influencing our creativity is not our mood itself, but the strength of our feelings and the motivation (动机) behind our work. For example, anger or anxiety can help us to focus our attention on producing effective results. Great excitement or joy, on the other hand, can encourage an instant at which the solution to a problem becomes clear all of a sudden. In fact, one study even finds that while we’re 20 percent more likely to have creative abilities to understand mixed situations when we’re feeling good, people in a negative mood perform better when the quality of solutions—not quantity—matters most.
But of course, we are rarely entirely happy or entirely sad. More often, we experience mixed emotions. In psychology, these strong emotions whether they are positive or negative, lead to greater creative actions.
It comes as no surprise then that highly creative people tend to be very familiar with their emotions. They report experiencing very strong emotions more frequently than less creative people and are more willing to experience those emotions.
8. What is the author’s purpose in writing the first paragraph?
A. To expect us to be creative.
B. To show the importance of creativity.
C. To tell us negative emotions exist everywhere.
D. To clarify how moods influence your creativity.
9. What is the attitude of the author towards negative emotions?
A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Doubtful. D. Objective.
10. What can be learned in the passage?
A. We should always try to keep ourselves in good mood.
B. People feel either very happy or very sad most of the time.
C. Strong emotions play an important role in creativity.
D. Creativity only results from creative ideas and observations.
11. According to the passage, what should you do to get more creative?
A. Avoid negative moods totally.
B. Face up to inner feelings positively.
C. Try out new things cautiously.
D. Understand mixed situations clearly.
【答案】8. D 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要告诉我们研究表明，负面情绪限制了我们的思维，积极的情绪可以提高创造力。影响我们创造力的关键因素不是我们的情绪本身，而是我们感觉的力量和工作背后的动机。因此重要的是我们要积极面对内心的感受，这样才有助于提高我们的创造力。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Maybe you’re depressed because you didn’t sleep well. Or you feel stuck when you read an email with some bad news that prevented your enthusiastic imagination.”（也许你因为睡眠不好而沮丧。或者，当你读到一封里面有一些坏消息的邮件时，你会觉得陷入了困境，这些坏消息阻碍了你热情的想象。）可知，我们在生活中会出现一些不好的情绪。再根据第一段“Whatever the case may be, you tell yourself working now is in vain (徒劳的), because you couldn’t possibly come up with anything inventive in this mood.”（不管是什么情况，你都会告诉自己现在工作是徒劳的，因为在这种心情下，你不可能想出任何有创意的东西。）可知，在坏情绪下，很难想出任何有创意的东西。由此可推断出，作者写第一段的目的主要是阐明情绪是如何影响你的创造力的。故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段关键句“Both positive and negative moods can lead to two different kinds of creativity that benefit different tasks.”（积极和消极的情绪能产生两种不同的创造力，对不同的任务有益。）和“Research shows that the key factor influencing our creativity is not our mood itself, but the strength of our feelings and the motivation (动机) behind our work.”（研究表明，影响我们创造力的关键因素不是我们的情绪本身，而是我们感觉的力量和工作背后的动机。）可知，作者认为积极和消极的情绪能产生两种不同的创造力，并引用了研究结论告诉我们影响我们创造力的关键因素不是我们的情绪本身。在文章中，作者没有直接表明自己对消极情绪的支持或否定态度，而是陈述客观的研究结论，由此可推断出，作者对消极情绪的态度是客观的。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段内容“It comes as no surprise then that highly creative people tend to be very familiar with their emotions. They report experiencing very strong emotions more frequently than less creative people and are more willing to experience those emotions.”（因此，高度创造性的人往往对自己的情绪非常熟悉，这就不足为奇了。报告说，他们比缺乏创造力的人更频繁地经历强烈的情绪，并且更愿意体验这些情绪。）可知，句中的They指代的是highly creative people，也就是说，高度创造性的人比缺乏创造力的人更频繁地经历强烈的情绪，由此可推断出，强烈的情绪在创造性中发挥着重要的作用。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段关键句“Research shows that the key factor influencing our creativity is not our mood itself, but the strength of our feelings and the motivation (动机) behind our work.”（研究表明，影响我们创造力的关键因素不是我们的情绪本身，而是我们感觉的力量和工作背后的动机。）和最后一段关键句“They report experiencing very strong emotions more frequently than less creative people and are more willing to experience those emotions.”（报告说，他们比缺乏创造力的人更频繁地经历强烈的情绪，并且更愿意体验这些情绪。）可知，影响我们创造力的关键因素不是我们的情绪本身，而是我们如何面对这些情绪，对于有创造力的人来说，他们更愿意体验这些情绪，他们的态度是积极的。由此可推断出，不管在什么情绪之下，如果我们能积极面对内心的感受，这样我们可以变得更有创造力。故选B项。
D
About ten men in every hundred suffer from color blindness in some way. Women are luckier; only about one in two hundred is affected in this matter. Perhaps, after all, it’s safer to be driven by a woman!
There are different forms of color blindness. In some cases, a man may not be able to see deep red. He may think that red ,orange and yellow are all shades of green. Sometimes a person cannot tell the differences between green and blue. In rare cases an unlucky man may see everything in shade of green—a strange world indeed.
Color blindness in human beings is a strange thing to explain. In a single eye there are millions of very small things called “cones”. These help us to see in a bright light and to tell difference between colors. There are also millions of “rods”, but these are used for seeing when it is near dark. They show us shape but no color.
Some insects have favorite colors. Mosquitoes prefer blue to yellow. A red light will not attract insects, but a blue lamp will. In a similar way human beings also have favorite colors. Yet we are lucky. With the aid of cones in our eyes, we can see many beautiful colors by day, and with the aid of rods we can see shapes at night. One day we may even learn more about the invisible colors around us.
12. The passage is mainly about_________
A. color and its surprising effects
B. women being luckier than men
C. danger caused by color blindness
D. color blindness and how our eyes tell different colors and shapes
13. According to the passage, with the help of the “cones”, we can ＿＿
A. tell different shapes B. see in a weak light
C. tell different colors D. kill mosquitoes
14. Why do some people say it’s safer to be driven by women?
A. Women are more careful.
B. There are fewer color-blind women.
C. Women are fonder of driving than men.
D. Women are weaker but quicker in thinking.
15. Which of the statements about the color-blind is true?
A. Not all of them have the same problem in recognizing color.
B. None of them can see deep red.
C. None of them can tell the difference between blue and green.
D. All of them see everything in shades of green.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。作者通过文章主要向我们描述了色盲的话题。在文章中介绍了色盲形成的原因，并说明了昆虫对颜色的偏好。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“There are different forms of color blindness. In some cases, a man may not be able to see deep red. He may think that red ,orange and yellow are all shades of green. Sometimes a person cannot tell the differences between green and blue. In rare cases an unlucky man may see everything in shade of green—a strange world indeed”（色盲有很多种类型。在某些情况下，男人可能看不到深红色。他可能认为红色、橙色和黄色都是绿色的色调。有时一个人不能区分绿色和蓝色。在极少数情况下，一个不幸的人看到的一切都是绿色的——这真是一个奇怪的世界）以及第三段“Color blindness in human beings is a strange thing to explain. In a single eye there are millions of very small things called “cones”. These help us to see in a bright light and to tell difference between colors. There are also millions of “rods”, but these are used for seeing when it is near dark. They show us shape but no color”（人类的色盲是一件很奇怪的事情。在一只眼睛里有数百万个被称为“视锥细胞”的非常小的东西。这些能帮助我们在明亮的光线下看清物体，并区分不同的颜色。还有数百万的“杆状体”，但它们是用来在接近黑暗时观察的。他们给我们看形状，但没有颜色）可知，本篇文章主要在介绍色盲以及我们的眼睛如何分辨不同的颜色和形状。故选D项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In a single eye there are millions of very small things called “cones”. These help us to see in a bright light and to tell difference between colors”（在一只眼睛里有数百万个被称为“视锥细胞”的非常小的东西。这些能帮助我们在明亮的光线下看清物体，并区分不同的颜色）可知，cones可以帮助我们辨别颜色。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“About ten men in every hundred suffer from color blindness in some way. Women are luckier; only about one in two hundred is affected in this matter. Perhaps, after all, it’s safer to be driven by a woman!”（大约每100个男人中就有10个在某种程度上患有色盲。妇女是幸运的;大约只有百分之一的人受到这件事的影响。也许，毕竟，由一个女人开车更安全）可知，女性色盲比男性少。故选B项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“There are different forms of color blindness.”（色盲有很多种种类）可知，色盲分为很多种，不是每个人都有同样的色盲问题。故选A项。