江苏省部分地区2022-2023学年高二下学期期中英语试题汇编：阅读理解

江苏省部分地区2022-2023学年下学期高二英语期中试卷分类汇编 阅读理解 江苏省苏州市2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Looking for a big-leafed houseplant that will make a statement in your room and decorate yourhome? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! Peace Lily Extremely easy to look after, this popular, flowering plant is very tolerant and undemanding. It is a beloved houseplant for its large, glossy oval leaves and unusual white spoon-shaped flowers. Typically blooming in the spring, this lovely plant can effectively brighten up a living space. African Mask Plant This indoor plant is a smaller plant with large dark green leaves that are shaped like a heart. Native to tropical (热带的) parts of Africa, it prefers high heat and high humidity. That can be somewhat a tricky task for the average plant owner to achieve in their home, who is likely to have trouble duplicating (复制) these steamy conditions. Snake plant Commonly referred to as mother-in-law’s tongue, it is one of the easiest houseplants to take care of. With tall, twisting sword-shaped leaves that grow upright, it has air-purifying capabilities and can merrily grow in almost dark corners of the house. But the plant is poisonous to dogs and cats, so it’s wise to keep this plant away from them, if your pets are plant chewers. Kentia Palm Caring for the Kentia Palm plant is very straightforward, which can be neglected for weeks at a time. Quite enjoying a bit of shade, it has big leaves that grow from a narrow base and is great for filling a corner without taking up much floor-space. Place it in front of a blank wall, and its archingfronds (大型复叶) will cast beautiful shadows. 1．Which of the following requires an experienced plant owner? A．Peace Lily. B．African Mask Plant. C．Snake plant. D．Kentia Palm. 2．What do we know about the Snake Plant? A．It poses little danger to dogs and cats. B．It is better for purifying air than others. C．It gets its name from a poisono