2021届昆明市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届昆明市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析 第一部分 阅读（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 A In the age of social distancing,using robots for some health care interactions is a promising way to reduce in-person contact between health care workers and sick patients.However,a key que

2、stion is how patients will react to a robot entering the room.Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Womens Hospital recently set out to answer that question.In a study,the team found that a large majority of patients reported that interacting with a health care provider through a video screen fixed o

3、n a robot was similar to an in-person interaction with a health care worker.“Were working on robots that can help provide care to ensure the safety of the patient and the health care workforce.The results of this study give us some confidence that people are ready and willing to join us.In a larger

4、online survey carried out nationwide,we also found that a majority of respondents were open to having robots perform small tasks such as taking a nose swab(拭子).”says Giovanni Traverso,an MIT assistant professor and the senior author of the study.After the COVID-19 pandemic began early last year,Trav

5、erso and his colleagues turned their attention toward new strategies to reduce interactions between potentially sick patients and health care workers.To that end,they created a mobile robot that could interact with patients as they waited in the emergency department.The robots were equipped with sen

6、sors that allow them to measure vital signs,including skin temperature,breathing rate,and pulse(脉搏)rate.The robots also carried an iPad for remote video communication with a health care provider.The study suggests that it could be worthwhile to develop robots that can perform tasks that currently re

7、quire a lot of human effort,such as turning a patient over in bed.These days,turning COVID-19 patients onto their stomachs requires several people.Doing Covid-19 tests is another task that takes a lot of time and effort from health care workers,who could be arranged for other tasks if robots could h

8、elp.1.Why did the researchers from MIT and BWH carry out the studies?A.To shorten the social distance between doctors and patients.B.To figure out the response of patients to robotic doctors.C.To reduce the risk of being infected with coronavirus.D.To ensure the safety of patients during the pandemi

9、c.2.What could be learned from the study?A.Robots are not welcomed by patients.B.Robots will soon replace doctors.C.Robots may help to deal with Covid-19 patients.D.Robots can operate on different patients.3.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.StrengthsAnd Weaknesses In Robot Car

10、e B.The Robotic Doctor Will See You Now C.The Robots Speed Up COVID-19 Testing D.The Development Of Robots In Hospitals B Being a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives,but its obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who i

11、s so obviously in need isnt easy.Often,you feel ignored by the government.You feel upset that there isnt anything you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.Thats exactly how Chelsea Haley,aged 24 at the time,felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson whil

12、e working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didnt get off to the best start,with Jerome,the“problem child”,almost drivingChelseafrom teaching.But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome,she learned the cause of his rude behavior:a

13、bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome,and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By 2016,a year after meeting him,Chelsea had adopted(收养)Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesnt come cheap,andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.I

14、n her first few years of raising the boys,she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons,she worked hard to repay her debts.She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours,moved in with her parents,and even delivered groceries for cash.Along

15、 the way,she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace,cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.And now,just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly$50,000 of debt.Now that shes finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up

16、 for the boys college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys future,”she said.“Saving money for them,and not spending it on my past.”4.What do we know from paragraph 4?A.Jeromes family was less fortunate.B.The brothers were in the same class.C.When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelsea

17、got along well with Jerome from the very start.5.What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A.Borrow money from her parents.B.Do part-time jobs.C.Train students to play football.D.Cook for customers.6.How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A.24.B.28.C.29.D.30.7.Which of the followin

18、g can best describeChelsea?A.Lucky and lovely.B.Sensitive and ambitious.C.Selfless and determined.D.Warmhearted and strict.C The outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia(NCP)has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person.However,a new trend has been on the rise:many have turned

19、themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile,a professional big data intelligence services provider in China,the audience for Douyin,Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday,up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at hom

20、e,away from their friends and loved ones,people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world.For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience,which will give them the sense of being“in the moment”.Even as viewers,they can also engage immediately with live

21、streamers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos,Im not simply an audience member,but also an active part of the program.That gives me a sense of engagement,”an Internet user named Wang Hao told Peoples Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun,but also a new

22、tool for many businesses.Affected by the pandemic,many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores.To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times,many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung,a leading maker of small kitchen appliances,is a good example.Th

23、e company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products,but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health.“The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,”Kang Li,who oversees the companys livestreaming unit,told China daily.“Its a nat

24、ural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not,livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.8.What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A.To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B.To report data on the developme

25、nt of livestreaming in 2019.C.To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D.To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.9.What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A.It is boring to make comments.B.It is the only way to share viewers

26、 lives.C.It makes people feel involved in the stream.D.It helps livestreamers improve themselves.10.What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A.Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B.Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C.Livestreaming platforms faced challen

27、ges during the pandemic.D.Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.11.How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A.Positive.B.Uncertain.C.Disappointed.D.Confused.D From skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac,TikTok users got creative in a pandemic(流行病)year with new songs,dances

28、and shows in 60 seconds or less.The social mediavideo app on Wednesday shared its list of top 100 videos,creators and trends in America during 2020.“These videos brought joy and inspiration to millions of Americans in the rough year,”said Kudzi Chikumbu,director of creator community at TikTok.The pl

29、atform has been widely associated with Generation Z(people born after 1996),millennials(people born in the 1980s or 1990s)and influencers who have started careers based on the shared videos.The WeekndsBlinding Lightsand Jason Derulos Savage Loveinspired TikTok dance challenges that made them among t

30、he top songs used on the app.For some TikTok creators,the pandemic itself became inspiration to create a connection with other users.Comedian Caitlin Reilly used the app during quarantine(隔离)to make fun of those annoying coworkers for one of the top liked videos.And singer Curtis Roach made an song

31、for the endless days at home with his song Bored in the House.The second most popular video was an Idaho man named Nathan Apodaca who shot to fame after coolly singing Dreams by Fleetwood Mac,while skateboarding on a highway.But the most liked TikTok video was awarded to Bella Poarch with 45 million

32、 followers,who created a simple but interesting video with a few seconds of well-timed head nods and eye rolls.While the app might be designed for youth,Chikumbu said that the growth of TikTok this year has pushed it more into mainstream culture.“Youre seeing everyone from the teenager to the colleg

33、e students with their parents and then their grandparents all making videos,”said Chikumbu.“And now TikTok trulytranscendsgenerations,particularly in this year when people had a lot of time to dig in and not only watch,but try.”12.What do we know about The Weeknd?A.He created the famous song Dreams.

34、B.He started a career based on shared videos.C.He is probably a popular singer on TikTok.D.He organized the TikTok dance challenges.13.What did Curtis Roach think of his life during quarantine?A.Meaningful.B.Peaceful.C.Content.D.Uninteresting.14.The most popular TikTok video in 2020 was created by _

35、.A.Caitlin Reilly B.Curtis Roach C.Nathan Apodaca D.Bella Poarch 15.What does the underlined word“transcends”in the last paragraph mean?A.Makes use of.B.Goes beyond.C.Calls on.D.Takes charge of.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Sand art is considered as one of the

36、greatest forms of creative expression today.It is an activity thathas caught the imagination of children and adults alike._16_From cars to castles with fantasy lands,the themes are endless.Here are some tips on how to build the perfect sand sculpture or castle.Before you begin the sculpture(雕刻),you

37、must first ensure you have the right tools._17_Remember you will need to include a spray bottle,as the sculpture needs to be kept a little wet to keep the surface firm while you construct it.Once you have gathered all the tools,its time to hunt for the right location on the beach.You need to look fo

38、r a place that is moderately away from the sea.After you have found the ideal location,start digging.You need to keep digging till you reach wet sand.This will be your first tough task._18_.Now youneed to prepare enough wet sand to start with the building and carving.This is known as the process of

39、tamping(夯实).A frame is basically used for tamping.This is what you need to build tall structures._19_Place the frame on the ground.Once theframe is filled,try to lift it slowly.When you have finished the base form,you can create other forms on top of that base.Once you have finished the basic struct

40、ure,it is time to release your creativity.Always start carving from the top.Carving must always be done in the outward direction.Do remember to concentrate on the entire structure rather than attempting to complete one side at a time._20_Today sand art and sculpting have a professional touch,with ne

41、w sculptors creating some of the most imaginative forms of sand sculptures.A.The limit to your creativity is endless.B.Use the frame to begin your construction.C.Castles are more popular than cars among children.D.People have created masterpieces through sand sculpting.E.Ensure you have packed a lon

42、g-handled shovel and a bucket.F.Sand art and sculpting have become very popular in recent times.G.It is this wet sand that will give a firm foundation to your sculpture.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 完型填空 Its a rare thing now to get into

43、 a new neighborhood and find yourself welcomed by the locals.Yet,Katie and Patrick Smith were accepted with truly_21_when they relocated to Newton.The residents_22_with plates of cookies and dishes.Katie got pregnant before the_23_and within months of settling in,she gave birth to Rebecca._24_,tests

44、 discovered Rebecca was born deaf.The Smiths knew_25_Rebecca was going to take some serious work and_26_.The neighborhood was still_27_to welcome Rebecca with them,but they realized what a(n)_28_the situation was for her parents.They wanted to make things_29_for the family.Learning sign language to

45、help Rebecca learn to_30_as she grew was a great idea.The neighborhood agreed to_31_the task of mastering an entirely second language for the_32_of their youngest member,although it was indeed_33_.When 3-month-old Rebecca learned at a center for the deaf,the 18 residents_34_an instructor,who would h

46、elp get all of them to be_35_in Rebeccas growth.Neighbors kept things_36_for as long as possible to give the Smiths a surprise.They wanted_37_to interact with Rebecca.Finally,the time came to show the Smiths what theyd_38_.As soon as the family arrived,they found the welcoming_39_of their neighbors

47、surrounded them.Now at every tum,in the street or the grocery store,Rebecca feels_40_special language shes part of this community.21.A.watery eyes B.firm mouths C.loose tongues D.open arms 22.A.stepped in B.came over C.ran off D.held on 23.A.move B.test C.gathering D.visit 24.A.Eventually B.Unfortun

48、ately C.Consequently D.Obviously 25.A.curing B.defending C.raising D.hearing 26.A.donation B.connection C.assessment D.commitment 27.A.surprised B.disappointed C.excited D.worried 28.A.struggle B.urgency C.accident D.tension 29.A.more effective B.more helpful C.quieter D.easier 30.A.communicate B.su

49、rvive C.compete D.follow 31.A.find out B.take on C.hand out D.pass on 32.A.protection B.recovery C.benefit D.support 33.A.pleasant B.necessary C.meaningful D.challenging 34.A.hired B.interviewed C.trusted D.recommended 35.A.volunteers B.teachers C.witnesses D.participants 36.A.brief B.secret C.consi

50、stent D.smooth 37.A.gradually B.desperately C.hurriedly D.naturally 38.A.overcame B.devoted C.accomplished D.advocated 39.A.smiles B.atmosphere C.signs D.applause 40.A.included B.understood C.needed D.recognized 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 From the first day I arr