2020届云南省玉溪市高三第二次教学质量检测英语试题 带答案.doc

1、 秘密启用前【考试时间：5 月 15 日 15:0016:40】 20192020 学年玉溪市普通高中毕业生第二次教学质量检测 英 语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写 清楚。 2.每小题选出答案后，用 2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改劢，用橡皮擦 干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。 3.考试结束前，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分 120 分，考试用时 100分钟。 第一部分 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

2、、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A While youre grounded and social distancing,you can still travel the world through the pages of these novels whose setting is often the main character.Whether going back in time to Cartegna,Colombia in“Love in the Time of Cholera“or getting lost on a remote volcanic Russian pen

3、insula in“Disappearing Earth“,these books will transport you all around the globe. 1.Snow Falling on Cedarsby David Guterson Puget Sound,Washington While San Piedro is a fictional island in the real life San Juan Islands off Washington,the location of this haunting mystery is believed to be based on

4、 Bainbridge Island,which is more to the south in Puget Sound.But for anyone whos been to these Pacific Northwest islands and experienced their pine and cedar forests and quiet harbors,the books description of San Piedro rings true:“a brand of green beauty that inclined its residents toward the poeti

5、cal.“ 2.Disappearing Earthby Julia Phillips Kamchatka Peninsula,Russia This detective fictions main character is Kamchatka,the remote Siberian peninsula full of unique characters who reveal the ethnic and cultural conflicts of the region,all connected by a crime. 3.Love in the Time of Choleraby Gabr

6、iel Garcia Marquez Cartagena,Colombia Although the location of the book goes unnamed,its generally accepted that Marquezs hometown was the inspiration for this story of unrequited love.The film adaptation was shot within the walls of the Old City. 4.Floridaby Lauren Groff Florida Storms,snakes,sinkh

7、oles and stories?Welcome to Florida.The fantastical tales in this collection span centuries,characters and towns,but all take place in the Sunshine State.Youll be swept up in a wild hurricane of a ride with these lyrical stories of anger and love,loss and hope. 1.The text is especially helpful for t

8、hose who_ A.are fond of travelling B.are afraid of working C.are eager to read D.are happy to be grounded 2.Which of the following is an imaginary place? A.San Piedro. B.Puget Sound. C.San Juan Islands. D.Bainbridge Island. 3.Which book will you choose if you like the stories in the Sunshine State?

9、A.Snow Falling on Cedars B.Disappearing Earth C.Love in the Time of Cholera D.Florida B The moment I see a beautiful cloud while driving,taking in the colorful light during a sunset,or watching birds flying south,I begin to think what we are supposed to learn from nature and animals.Nature does not

10、hurry,yet everything is accomplished.As seasons change,we are guided to learn acceptance and non-resistance.A green leaf doesnt resist turning red when autumn approaches.Trees dont resist leaves falling when winter arrives.They stand deeply rooted in the ground,with their vulnerability out in the op

11、en and branches spread wide,giving up to the universe.Do what you will with me;I trust it is for my highest good. Who said that the bamboo is more beautiful than the maple tree and maple tree is more valuable than the bamboo?Does the bamboo feel jealous of the maple tree because it is bigger and its

12、 leaves change color?The idea of trees comparing themselves to others is ridiculous,as should humans comparing themselves to one another.We must compare our growth to who we were yesterday not to the growth of another.Everyone is incomparably unique. The community of bees and ants all participate to

13、gether to benefit all those in their community.We each have our own calling that is best performed by us.Each part is necessary for a functioning family,community,nation and world.Embrace your special responsibility,share it proudly with the world,and always do your best. Birds flying through the sk

14、y represent the limitless freedom and potential available to us if we release our fears.Taking off to fly for the first time can be scary and bring about feelings of fear.Without taking the risk of the first flight,we wont find the internal freedom we desire.We must dare to take our feet off the gro

15、und,spread our wings and fly. 4.What does the underlined word“vulnerability“in paragraph 2 mean? A.Weakness. B.Possibility. C.Disability. D.Resistance. 5.What does the example of the bamboo and the maple tree indicate? A.We humans should learn from one another. B.There is no sense in comparing diffe

16、rent plants. C.Everyone has his own quality and strengths. D.Each part is necessary for a functioning world. 6.What can we learn from bees and ants? A.Independence. B.Unity. C.Pride. D.Diligence. 7.Which is the main idea of this text? A.Acceptance and non-resistance are the law of nature., B.The bam

17、boo is more beautiful than the maple tree. C.Animals way of living has changed humans life. D.Humans can learn from nature and animals. C Latin and the works of Sophocles(索福克勒斯，诗人）are no longer the preserve of private schools thanks to a project that links professors with underprivileged teenagers.

18、The new project between Kings College London(KCL)and Newham Sixth Form College in east London offering lessons in Classics to bright senior-three students is now in its second year. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds with high academic potential can attend the classes,which are designed to insp

19、ire and engage them in challenging topics that are often the preserve of private schools. Lecturers cover subjects including ancient literature,religion,theology,Persian history and philosophy.Some teenagers from neighbouring state schools also attend.The students act out Greek plays such as Antigon

20、e by Sophocles and are encouraged to consider Classics as a degree. Edith Hall,a Classics lecturer at KCL,said:“We wanted to enable the students from Newham to understand the richness and relevance of the classical world.They have a unique opportunity to engage with world-class lecturers,” Juned Mal

21、ek,19,who is in his first year at KCL,was introduced to literature,theology,history and philosophy by the classical outreach program when he was at Newham.He now helps to run it.He said the program was“essential in making the myths that surround studying Classics disappear,namely that it is an eliti

22、st(精英）subject or that it has limited career opportunities“. The analytical skills that the degree develops are in high demand by employers,particularly investment banks and law firms. He said all schools should teach Classics to give a“basic introduction of historical principles passed down through

23、millennia“,adding:“A limited classical education leaves you stuck in the constant present,lacking the ability to use the past as a frame of reference when making decisions.“ 8.Why do the professors start the project? A.To control the study time. B.To help the underprivileged students. C.To help the

24、talented students from KCL. D.To inspire and engage all students in challenging topics. 9. According to the text,who may attend the classes? A.A naughty student with no talent in study. B.A bright student with a talent for music. C.A clever student with disadvantaged background. D.A talented student

25、 with private school learning background. 10.According to the text,which is one of the benefits of studying Classics? A.Being admitted to the private school. B.Having limited career choices. C.Observing the life of the elitists. D.Having reference when making decisions.D b 11.Which section in a maga

26、zine is this text most likely from? A.Education. B. Technology. C.Business. D.Science. D Authorities in China have approved a drug for the treatment of Alzheimers disease(早老性痴 呆），the first new medicine with the potential to treat the cognitive(认知的）disorder in 17 years. The seaweed-based drug,called

27、Oligomannate,can be used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimers,according to a statement from Chinas drug safety agency.The approval is conditional however,meaning that while it can go on sale during additional clinical trials,it will be strictly monitored and could be withdrawn if any saf

28、ety issues should arise. In September,the team behind the new drug,led by Geng Meiyu at the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica under the Chinese Academy of Sciences,said they were inspired to look into seaweed due to the relatively low incidence of Alzheimers among people who consume it regularly.

29、 In a paper in the journal Cell Research,Gengs team described how a sugar contained within seaweed prevents certain bacteria contained in the gut(肠子）which can cause neural decline and infection of the brain,leading to Alzheimers. This mechanism was confirmed during a clinical trial carried out by Gr

30、een Valley,a Shanghai based pharmaceutical company that will be bringing the new drug to market. Conducted on 818 patients,the trial found that Oligomannate-which is got from brown algae(海 藻）can statistically improve cognitive function among people with Alzheimers in as little as four weeks,accordin

31、g to a statement from Green Valley.“ The company said Oligomannate will be available in China“very soon“,and it is currently seeking approval to market it abroad,with plans to launch third-phase clinical trials in the US and Europe in early 2020. 12.What can Oligomannate be used for? A.Curing the se

32、vere Alzheimers. B.Treating the minor Alzheimers. C.Killing all bacteria in the body. D.Treating all cognitive disorders. 13.What inspired the team to look into the seaweed? A.The praise from a patient with Alzheimers. B.An incident of brain infection in the laboratory. C.The approval for the seawee

33、d research from the authorities. D.The low occurrence of the disease among people eating the seaweed. 14.What causes the Alzheimers? A.The brown algae. B.The wound of the head. C.Some bacteria contained in the gut. D.A sugar contained within seaweed. 15.What is the company Green Valleys attitude to

34、the future of Oligomannate? A.Optimistic. B.Uncertain. C.Indifferent. D.Anxious. 第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2分，满分 10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Protecting Yourself Against COVID-19 Youre probably really worried about the COVID-19 virus,especially if there are confirmed cases near you.Fortunately

35、,you can take action to protect yourself and your family from getting infected. 1.Wash your hands with soap and water to minimize your infection risk.The best way to prevent COVID-19 is to wash your hands as often as possible.Wet your hands with warm water.16 And then rinse your hands clean under wa

36、rm running water. 2.Keep your hands away from your eyes,nose,and mouth. 17 When this happens,the germs can stay on your hands,so you can easily infect yourself if you touch your face with dirty hands.Avoid touching your eyes,nose,and mouth in case the virus is on your skin. 3. 18 Since COVID-19 is a

37、 respiratory infection(呼吸道感染），coughing and sneezing are common symptoms.Additionally,coughing and sneezing both release the virus into the air,so they may increase your risk of infection.Keep your distance from people who appear to have symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. 4.Stay home as much

38、 as possible to distance yourself from other people.Youve probably heard about“social distancing“ or“physical distancing“which can help limit the spread of the virus.19 If you can,work or do your schoolwork at home,as well.Dont go out to eat,hang out in bars, or participate in recreational activitie

39、s,like going to the movies. 5.Wear a mask to cover your nose and mouth when in public.The WHO recommends even healthy people wear cloth coverings when expecting to encounter others in public,like when you are going to the grocery store or using public transportation.“20“,experts also warn. A.Ask the

40、 person to stay away from you. B.Wash them with soap for 20-30 seconds. C.Always wash your hands before you eat or drink anything. D.Face coverings are NOT a replacement for social distancing! E.Distance yourself from people who are coughing or sneezing. F.Only get out for necessities,like buying ne

41、cessary groceries or going to work. G.You may come into contact with coronavirus on a surface,like a doorknob or countertop. 第二部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳 选项。 At an airport I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments to

42、gether.They had announced her planes 21 and he said,“I love you.I wish you 22.“They kissed good-bye and she left. He walked over to where I was seated.I could see he wanted to 23.I tried not to 24 him, but he welcomed me in by asking,“Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?

43、“Yes,I have,“I 25. Saying that brought back 26 I had of expressing my 27 and appreciation for all my Dad had done for me.Knowing his days were28,I took the time to tell him how much he 29 to me.So I knew what this man was experiencing. Forgive me for asking,but why is this a(n)30 good-bye?“I asked.

44、I am old and she lives too far away.I have challenges ahead and her next trip back will be for my 31,“he said 32_. I heard you say,“I wish you enough.May I ask what that means?“ He began to smile.“Thats a wish 33 from other generations.My parents used to say it to everyone.“He 34 into the air as if

45、trying to remember it in 35 _. When we said I wish you enough,we 36 the other person to have a life filled with enough good things,“then he shared the following as if he were 37 it from memory. I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude 38 .I wish you enough 39 to appreciate the sun more.I wish you

46、 enough pain so that the smallest 40 in life appear much bigger.I wish enough Hellos to get you through the final“Good-bye.“e He then began to sob and walked away. 21.A.arrival B.departure C.accident D.delay 22.A.enough B.happiness C.luck D.success 23.A.shout B.laugh C.cry D.fly 24.A.interrupt B.mee

47、t C.invite D.disturb 25.A.added B.replied C.thought D.promised 26.A.words B.gifts C.memories D.stories 27.A.anger B.regret C.love D.sorrow 28.A.numbered B.wasted C.lost D.spent 29.A.turned B.spoke C.gave D.meant 30.A.instant B.forever C.unforgettable D.disappointing 31.A.funeral B.birthday C.anniver

48、sary D.wedding 32.A.loudly B.happily C.sadly D.calmly 33.A.taken up B.taken down C.given away D.handed down 34.A.looked down B.looked up C.looked around D.looked forward 35.A.detail B.surprise. C.trouble D.silence 36.A.forced B.wanted C.encouraged D.persuaded 37.A.reciting B.singing C.reaching D.pai

49、nting 38.A.different B.right C.negative D.bright 39.A.sky B.storm C.light D.rain 40.A.results B.hardships C.joys D.failures 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。 In 1949 when the Peoples Republic of China was founded,41_ number of people living in urban areas accounted for only about 10 percent of the total 42_(populate). China is today home 43 _