2021-2022学年山东省青岛市城阳区高一（下）期末英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）ATravel has become increasingly inconvenient and sometimes impossible over the last couple ofyears.However,museums around the world are digitizing their collections,enabling people totour the museums from afar.The British Museum,LondonThe British Museum contains objects from around the world,including the Rosetta Stone,withthree versions of a text that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian.The Great Court*sceiling,in the middle of the museum,is composed of 3212 pieces of glass,none of which arealike.The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room,allowing visitors tolook at every piece.MASP,S ao PauloThe first modern museum in Brazil,the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo includes art from the 14thto the 20th centuries.The paintings,which are placed on glass panels,appear to be floating inmid-air.This setup,included in the virtual tour shows,makes the art appear almost magical.National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art,KoreaThis Korean museum includes four branches in different cities and features works of art fromKorea and around the world.The art includes a variety of media such as print,sculpture andphotography.There are also online exhibitions such as Artists in Their Times which tracestrends in Korean art since the late 1970s.The J.Paul Getty Museum,Los Angeles CountyThis museum,with locations in two different places,features art going back to The NeolithicPeriod（新石器时代）.Its virtual tour,accessible through Google Arts&Culture,offers viewsof more recent works,including some by van Gogh and Renoir.Another platform,Xplorlt,alsofeatures views of some of the museums outdoor spaces.1.What can we learn about The British Museum?A.It is best known for the Rosetta Stone.B.It tells the changes of ancient Egyptian.C.It is made up of several pieces of glass.D.It houses exhibits from different countries.2.Which museum may suit visitors interested in van Goghs works?A.The British Museum.B.MASP,Sao Paulo.C.National Museum of Modem and Contemporary Art.D.The J.Paul Getty Museum.3.What do the listed museums have in common?A.They have several branches.B.They display their paintings in mid-air.C.They can be visited in your own home.D.They are accessible on Google Arts&Culture.BWhat if we treat the ocean as if our lives depend on it?Or,what if we dont?World-famousmarine biologist Sylvia Earle poses her famous what if1 questions to inspire people to reflecton how they can help save the ocean.In 1998,Time magazine named Earle its first Hero forthe Planet.nEarles move to Floridas west coast at age 12 is what started a lifelong passion.She says,Thats where I first fell in love with the ocean.1 In 1953,using newly developed equipment,theyoung scientist became one of the first in her field to scuba dive（水 月 市潜水）.Her firstlong-term exposure to the ocean depths came in 1970 when she led an all-female research teamto study the ocean.They lived under the sea in a submersible（潜水器）for two weeks.Whenthey returned to the surface,world-wide cheer and praise were waiting,especially for Dr.Earle.Sylvia Earle*s career includes many firsts.In 1979 she became the first woman to walk theocean floor 381 meters below the surface.In 1990,she became the first female chief scientist ofthe U.S.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration（NOAA）.Through the years,Earle has spent roughly 7,500 hours underwater.During that time,she hasbecome increasingly alarmed by the significant changes she has observed.The famous scientist fears that the ocean is dying.Climate change,overfishing,the dumping oftrash and chemicals and oil spills are just some of the many causes.In order to tackle theproblem,Earle formed Mission Blue in 2009.This organization promotes the legal protection第2页，共21页and conservation of the worlds oceans.Her plan is to develop Hope Spots,H protected areaslarge enough to reverse(逆转)damage and restore the ocean.4.Why does Sylvia Earle put forward what if questions?A.To call on people to protect the ocean.B.To stress our dependence on the ocean.C.To criticize peoples damage to the ocean.D.To contribute an article to Time magazine.5.What can we learn about Sylvia Earle?A.She moved to Florida to learn diving.B.She was the best in scuba diving.C.She did not get much attention in 1970.D.She became a chief scientist of NOAA in 1990.6.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.Scientists*fears.B.Causes of the damage.C.Efforts Earle made.D.Bright future for the ocean.7.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.Dr.Sylvia EarleA Lover of DivingB.Dr.Sylvia EarlePioneer of the DeepC.The Ocean-A place in Urgent Need of Our CareD.Scuba Diving-A Fantastic Way to Learn the OceancAs a coder,Nand Vinchhi wanted to invent something that didnt require a device.He came upwith the idea for a platform to translate sign language,Fve always been super interested in abetter education system for everyone,especially in my country,he says.nI wanted to dosomething through tec