专题11 阅读理解20篇（名校最新期中真题）-2023-2024学年高一英语上学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（人教版2019）

人教版（2019）高一英语上学期期中复习 查缺补漏冲刺满分

(名校最新期中真题)

专题11 阅读理解20篇

（2022秋·河北沧州·高一统考期中）In a quiet Northern California neighborhood, Michael seemed like a normal 11-year-old boy. His family made use of the Californian sunshine to grow orange trees and roses. All seemed good from the outside, but Michael was troubled.

Since he was taken in at 3 years old, Michael never really connected with his parents. There was a strictness about them that his nature couldn’t understand, and he was left to himself to sort out (整理) confusing feelings and the need for connection.

Without the tie a young boy needs at home, Michael often found himself down the street at his best friend’s house. Of course, the two boys laughed, read picture books and ate junk food. But the real reason why Michael liked his friend’s home was Mr. Christensen. He was the kind of father who understands boys.

With Mr. Christensen, the boys spent hours in the garage fixing an old sports car. They drove up the California coast at high speed, feeling the salt wind wash over them. The car was too loud to allow for any conversation, which was fine with Michael. He didn’t yet know how to express his feelings; for the time being, just being able to feel them was enough.

For many young boys, the language of connection is written in the wrenches (扳手) they and their parents turn, the wrestling matches they watch, the hours of their watching clouds race by overhead. Mr. Christensen understood that boys need time to learn this language. He knew a boy learns respect and duty by being loved in an unspoken way.

Some 50 years later, Michael remembers his time with Mr. Christensen. “My own father couldn’t raise me, so I was given away. My adoptive father (养父) did his best but never allowed a relationship to form between us. Luckily for me, I had Mr. Christensen. I have tried to be the kind of father he was, teaching, having fun and spending time with my child.”

1．What was the problem with young Michael?

A．He had to do hard work on the farm.

B．He dropped out of school with his best friend.

C．He was given up by his parents as a little kid.

D．He was treated badly by his adoptive parents.

2．What made the two boys unable to talk in the car?

A．Strong wind. B．Too loud noise. C．Busy repair work. D．Driving excitement.

3．How is the language of connection learned in the author’s opinion?

A．By taking part in competitions. B．Through communication.

C．By studying hard. D．Through doing things together.

4．Who may Michael want to follow in his life?

A．Mr. Christensen. B．His friends.

C．His own father. D．His adoptive parents.

 

（2022秋·黑龙江哈尔滨·高一黑龙江省哈尔滨市双城区兆麟中学校考期中）A national hero and a world number one in badminton, Lee Chong Wei is surely one of Malaysia's best-known athletes. He has received numerous medals. Lee and Nicol David, who is also a Malaysian player, received the title of Datuk due to the outstanding achievements they had brought to the country.

Having a strong will, Lee continually challenged himself to rise above the competitors, narrowly missing out on the gold medal and taking the silver at the 2012 London Olympics. He managed to win his ninth Malaysian Open title in 2013, breaking a record set by Malaysian athlete Wong Peng Soon in 1954; and in 2014, he had his fifth Japan Open title. Regrettably in late 2014, Lee Chong Wei was forbidden to compete for eight months after testing positive for drugs (药物). The World Badminton Federation (WBF), after investigations (调查) and a hearing, said that they did not think Lee Chong Wei tried to cheat on purpose, so he was allowed to continue to play. His world ranking suffered as a result of the punishment but he's making his way back up.

In 2016, Lee Chong Wei won his 11th Malaysian Open and fifth Malaysian Masters titles. He also beat Lin Dan in the semi-finals and World No.1 Chen Long in the finals of the Asian Badminton Championship to win the prize. He has become the World No.1 player and continued to act as a source of encouragement to future Malaysian athletes wishing to make a name in the world.

5．How did Lee play at the London Olympics?

A．He came in second. B．He finished third.

C．He won a gold medal. D．He broke a record.

6．Why was Lee punished in late 2014?

A．He failed a drug test. B．He hit a player on the head.

C．He cheated on purpose. D．He fought with the coach.

7．Who did Lee beat in the finals of the 2016 Asian Badminton Championship?

A．Lin Dan. B．Chen Long. C．Wong Peng Soon. D．Nicol David.

8．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Life. B．Education. C．Sports. D．Hcalth.

 

（2022秋·黑龙江哈尔滨·高一黑龙江省哈尔滨市双城区兆麟中学校考期中）Last year, Americans spent more than $22 billion on chocolate. But the tasty treat comes at a far greater cost than this.

That’s because farmers often cut down trees in the rainforest when they need more land to plant cacao trees. This contributes to climate (气候) change. In turn, climate change hurts cacao crops (产量). This puts chocolate at risk. But experts are developing solutions to ensure its future.

Chocolate comes mainly from the Cocoa Belt, a narrow piece of land along the equator. In the Cocoa Belt, it is hot and rainy. The conditions are perfect for growing cacao. But in recent years, climate change has a bad influence on the weather in the Cocoa Belt. As a result, cacao trees produce fewer beans. Climate change has also led to the spread of disease that harms trees.

In 2013, researchers studied the changing conditions in the Cocoa Belt. They said that by2050, it will be harder to grow cacao in 90% of places where it is now planted. But Christian Bunn of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture says chocolate won’t disappear anytime soon. Plans to protect it are already taking shape.

One solution to the problem is cross-breeding (杂交). Scientists have developed new cacao trees that stand up to disease. Some even produce more cacao.

Weather stations will also help. Groups are building them in Africa. Around 70% of cacao is grown there. Information from the stations will help farmers know when to plant trees. “Years back, farmers would follow farming rules that go with the seasons,” Bunn said. “Those rules don't always apply anymore.”

These fixes could help farmers grow more cacao on less land. That could help end the push to clear rainforest. That’s good for chocolate, and a sweet deal for the planet. “Everything has a side effect,” Bunn said. “We have to be smarter about our food.”

9．What causes a drop in cacao crops according to the text?

A．Higher costs. B．Less farmland.

C．Water pollution. D．Climate change.

10．What do the underlined words “stand up to” in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．Go with. B．Die from. C．Protect against. D．Bring about.

11．What is the author’s attitude to the chocolate protection plans?

A．Doubtful. B．Uncaring. C．Positive. D．Disapproving.

12．Which can be a suitable title for the text?