2020-2021学年安徽省某校高一（上）期中英语试卷第二部分 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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。1. Nomatter which place you decide to visit in Spain, youll find a beautiful beach waiting just for you. These popular beaches can meet the needs of people from all walks of life.Calade Algaiarens, MinoreaWithsoft golden sand and clear water,this beach is perfect for snorkeling（浅滩潜水） and visiting underwater caves. The beach belongs to a local man, so tourists have to pay a small entry fee. The waves here can sometimes be huge so the beach isnt safe for kids.CalaTarida, IbizaBesides the big music festivals and the exciting nightlife, Ibiza is home to some of the most beautiful beaches;one of them is Cala Tarida. Just relax on the white sand or go swimming in clear water. It is an ideal location to spend a sunny day if you are in Ibiza.Beach of La Concha, San SebastianIthas been called the best city beach not just in Spain,but also in Europe. Its so popular during the holidays that tourists have to struggle to get some space. Even though the beach is a 10minute walk from the city,the white sand and the amzing clear waters do make the city a new world.Sotavento, Canary IslandsAsan ideal choice for travelers,Sotavento offers 17 miles of white sandy beach. It is blessed with strong water and winds,making it a paradise（天堂） for surfers and kite flyers. The beach also hosts the popular World Kite Surf Championship every August. （1）Why are kids advised not to visit Cala de Algaiarens？_A. Because the beach is too crowded.B. Because the sand there is too hot.C. Because the beach is a private one.D. Because the waves are powerful sometimes. （2）What can visitors do in Cala Tarida？_A. They can enjoy a music festival.B. They can go snorkeling.C. They can go surfing.D. They can fly kites. （3）What makes Sotavento special according to the text？_A. Its perfect for people to fly kites.B. It covers a distance of 17 miles.C. The beach is open only in August.D. The waves are huge and dangerous.2. Youcant imagine how terrible I felt at that time. A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.Iremember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps（圆圈） and then hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He later told me that I was not athletic.Theidea that I was not athletic stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s,I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!Thenight before my marathon,I dreamed that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line,my shoe laces（鞋带）became untied. So I stopped to readjust（重新调整）. Not the start I wanted!Atmile 3, I passed a sign:GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!Bymile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Although my ankle was very painful, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.Bymile 21, I was so hungry!AsIcame to mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.Iwas one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels（世俗标签）,I can now call myself a marathon winner. （1）How did he author feel a month before the marathon？_A. Anxious.B. Frightened.C. Well prepared.D. Confident. （2）Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year？_A. To thank the support of his teacher.B. To amuse the readers with a funny story.C. To show he was not talented in sports.D. To share a valuable memory. （3）How was the authors first marathon？_A. He made it.B. He quit halfway.C. He got the first prize.D. He walked to the end. （4）What does the story mainly tell us？_A. One is never too old to learn.B. Failure is the mother of success.C. A winner is one with a great effort of will.D. A man owes his success to his family support.3. Oneof our biggest problems many of us feel is having too much to do and not feeling like we have enough time to do it.Ofcourse, having not enough time is just a feeling. The fact is that we all have the same amount of time, but we often fill up the container（容器）of our days with too many things.Theproblem is having too many