1、北京市丰台区2021届高三二模英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、完形填空It was summer 2019 in Aurora, Colorado, when CBS News first met Finn Lanning, a math teacher, and Damien, his student who always stood out.Lanning was astonished when Damien told him he was not coming back to _1_. He sat Damien down and found out what his sto
2、ry was. He learned that Damien had a _2_ in heart and was in foster (寄养) care because social services couldnt find a foster family willing and able to meet his medical needs. He was _3_ to leave school and move into a hospital.But the real _4_ was that Damien needed a transplant desperately. A lot o
3、f times its _5_ to get a transplant if someone doesnt have a stable home to return to after surgery.“It _6_ me like a ton of bricks. I mean, you just cant sit across from somebody you care about and hear them say something like that and know that you have room to help,” Lanning said. Thats how Lanni
4、ng became a foster parent. He _7_ Damien even though hed been a confirmed bachelor (单身汉) who delighted in his childlessness.They got along smoothly, although Damien refused to get too excited. “Im afraid the bubbles will burst one day. Its kind of bad thinking about that, but some people actually do
5、 that. Like, theyll be happy with you one day and then just kick you out the next,” Damien said. Lanning told him hes not going anywhere, _8_ Damien believes it or not.In the nearly two years since CBS News shared their story, Damien was able to get a transplant and hes a much _9_ 15-year-old. “Its
6、like a dream come true,” Damien said.Its proof that sometimes _10_ do end happily ever after.1AschoolBhospitalCcommunityDfamily2AfailureBriskCdiseaseDchange3AinformedBforcedCinvitedDfollowed4AtroubleBdangerCthreatDfight5AhopefulBunsuitableCimportantDhard6AhurtBhitCtouchedDaffected7Acalled inBbelieve
7、d inCgave inDtook in8AwhetherBwhateverCwhereverDwhenever9ApoliterBbraverChealthierDwarmer10AmiraclesBaccidentsCfairytalesDsurprises二、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Levi Strauss was the first man to begin producing special, strong trousers for working people
8、. He made these trousers from a fabric called “denim”a tough fabric _11_ probably came from a town named Nimes in France. Many people now think the English word “denim” comes from the _12_ (France) words “de Nimes”, which means “from Nimes”. Later, Strauss added special metal buttons to the trousers
9、 to make them even _13_ (strong) and they immediately became very popular.阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。An email invitation is an electronic means of sending an invite to a person or a group of people _14_ (come) to a particular event. It is the technological version
10、of sending an invitation _15_ mail. Most people turn to this method because of various reasons. One of them is cost-effectiveness. Unlike the _16_ (tradition) invitation, you have to spend a considerable amount of money to print invitations plus an additional cost to send them. By using formal email
11、 in PDF, all you need is a digital graphic print, typewritten words, and internet to send to everyone.阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Among the summers television hits in 2020 in China _17_ (be) “Sisters Who Make Waves”. The show involved 30 female celebrities over the
12、age of 30 _18_(compete) for a spot in a five-member band. Viewers watched them train, perform and live together. Five hundred _19_ (woman), picked at random, got to vote for their favourite. Within three days of its airing in June, over 300 million watched the first episode on Mango TV, a streaming
13、app _20_ (own) by the state television net work of Hunan, a central province.三、阅读理解Thank you. Its my great honor to be given this award.You cannot imagine that I have always been a late starter. Years ago, when I was 16, I took an important exam GCE(General Certificate of Education), which turned ou
14、t to be a failure. My dad was reading my report card and saw that my position in class was 29th, but the number in class was 29. It meant that I had achieved the distinction of being bottom of my class.I wasnt lazy, and I was really trying. You can picture how I felt. Dad put his hand on my shoulder
15、 and said, “You can only do the best you can, but whatever you decide to do, make sure you love it.” He was a really sweet guy and a great man. I knew his attempt to hide his disappointment with some of his encouraging words. I was depressed for a week, but his advice was a wake-up call.Fortunately
16、I love working with my hands, and I was good at two things: woodwork and art, and I really loved to draw and paint. I was quite talented. Dad strongly encouraged me to go to art school, which in those days wasnt the obvious place that a father would suggest.So I got into Hartlepool College of Art. T
17、he college was a revelation (出乎意料), the passionate teachers there, who were extremely interested in the students, not just tolerating them but actually engaging with them. It was a world apart from my schooling until then. Its extraordinary what an enthusiastic teacher can do, drawing the student ou
18、t, lighting independence, and encouraging a design of your own future, rather than waiting for something to happen. Im honored to have become one of these passionate teachers years later.My teachers inspired me, and thanks to my dad, here I am tonight. I think I should mention all the talents I have
19、 worked with over time, and to my kids and my wife Giannina, thank you.Thank you for this great award. I shall find a very special place for it.21How did the author feel after taking GCE?AHappy.BUpset.CTired.DRelieved.22What did Hartlepool College of Art impress the author most?AThe teachers were st
20、rict with students.BThe students set good examples for each other.CThe teachers inspired students passion for learning.DThe students got prepared for their lessons independently.23The author gave this speech to _.Ashare his career choiceBexplain his teaching methodsCdescribe his life experienceDshow
21、 his appreciationWilliam had worked hard to pass the exams to enter high school. When the term began, however, his father told him that there was no money to pay for his school fees because of the summer drought. Still, William wanted to learn.He made the village library his school. One day, he foun
22、d a book called Using Energy. On the books cover was a picture of windmills, tall steel towers with blades (叶片) spinning like giant fans. He learned that windsomething of which his hometown had plentycould produce electricity.He couldnt help picturing his own windmill in mind, but collecting the par
23、ts and tools he needed would take months. In a junkyard, he dug through piles of used metal, old cars, and worn-out tractors, searching for anything that might help him construct his machine. He made four-foot-long blades from plastic pipe, which he melted over a fire, flattened out, and hardened wi
24、th bamboo poles.Earning some money, he paid a blacksmith to attach the piston (活塞) to the pedal sprocket (踏板链轮) of an old bicycle frame. This would be the axle (轮轴) of the windmill. When the wind blew, the spinning blades would turn the bicycle wheel and spin a small dynamo (发电机), donated by his fri
25、end.When he had collected all the parts, William began putting them together. He fixed the blades to the tractor fan he found, using washers (垫圈) hed made from bottle caps. Next he pushed the fan onto the piston joint to the bicycle frame. With the help of his two best friends, William built a 16-fo
26、ot-tall tower from trunks of trees and lifted the ninety-pound windmill to the top.The big moments eventually came. He climbed up the tower and connected two wires that held a small bulb. As the wind whipped around him, the blades began to turn, slowly at first, then faster and faster. The light bul
27、b flickered (闪烁), then flashed to life. The crowd cheered from below. “Wachitabwina (well done)!”Williams machine now powered his house. And the story of the boy whod built a power-generating windmill to rescue his family from the drought spread across the Internet.24After reading Using Energy, what
28、 did William decide to do?AMake use of wind.BEnter a high school.CBuild a village library.DLearn to survive a drought.25According to Para.3, which of the following word can best describe William?AHumorous.BDetermined.CCooperative.DFriendly.26What can you learn about Williams machine?AIt was built by
29、 villagers.BIt worked at the first attempt.CIt took him years to complete it.DIt was made from metal materials.27What is the best title for the passage?AWinds Of HopeBIdeas Worth SpreadingCLearning from ExperienceDWindmills for VillagesAccording to statistics published by the BPI (Buying Power Index
30、) a couple of months ago, digital streaming (流媒体) now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK. Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes, Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years, a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sa
31、les in the music industry. In 2020, almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl (黑胶唱片), and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.With digital streaming so easy and convenient, why are so many people drawn to traditional records? Some experts claim that
32、vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music, something tangible (有形的) to hold and own. For most people, having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music. Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected
33、to the music and the artist. Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted, shared, traded and passed down through generations.Sound quality is another hot topic. A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound (模拟声音) vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio
34、, particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use. Theres a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer, fuller sound than digitised music. For vinyl followers, the very defect traditional recorders often have, such as the familiar crackle (劈啪作响) when the re
35、cord starts, bring the music to life in a different way.Theres a ritualistic aspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to, too. The act of putting a record oncarefully removing the record from the sleeve, placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove (凹槽)is
36、a more assiduous (一丝不苟的), mindful way of engaging with music. When youre listening to vinyl, you cant tap a button and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music. You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.Its clear that the vin
37、yl interest is well underway, and vinyl records are truly making a comeback. In an increasingly digital society, theres something to be said for analogue experiences. Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worldsthe timeless appe
38、al of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.28What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show?AAn increase in music consumption.BThe recovery of music industry.CA comeback of a physical medium.DThe acceptance of online streaming.29Accordin
39、g to some experts, why does vinyl interest many people?AIt attracts people by its realistic feel.BIt offers simple access to different music.CIt shares a new way to enjoy music.DIt provides people with perfect sound effect.30The underlined word “ritualistic” in Para.4 means something _.AOverlooked b
40、y society.BUpdated very frequently.CPerformed as part of a ceremony.DKept for a long time without changing.31How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?ATraditional records will get underway.BThe analogue experiences may matter more.CVinyl sales will boom with technologica
41、l advance.DThere should be a good mix of old and new.A medical capsule robot is a small, often pill-sized device that can do planned movement inside the body after being swallowed or surgically inserted. Most models use wireless electronics or magnets or a combination of the two to control the movem
42、ent of the capsule. Such devices have been equipped with cameras to allow observation and diagnosis, with sensors that “feel,” and even with mechanical needles that administer drugs.But in practice, Biomechatronics engineer Pietro Valdastri has found that developing capsule models from scratch (从头开始
43、) is costly, time-consuming and requires advanced skills. “The problem was we had to do them from scratch every time,” said Valdastri in an interview. “And other research groups were redeveloping those same modules from scratch, which didnt make sense.”Since most of the capsules have the same parts
44、of components: a microprocessor, communication submodules, an energy source, sensors, and actuators (致动器), Valdastri and his team made the modular platform in which the pieces work in concert and can be interchanged with ease. They also developed a flexible board on which the component parts are sna
45、pped in like Legos. The board can be folded to fit the body of the capsule, down to about 14 mm. Additionally, they compiled (编译) a library of components that designers could choose from, enabling hundreds of different combinations. They arranged it all in a free online system. Designers can take th
46、e available designs or adapt them to their specific needs.“Instead of redeveloping all the modules from scratch, people with limited technological experience can use our modules to build their own capsule robots in clinical use and focus on their innovation,” Valdastri said.Now, the team has designe
47、d a capsule equipped with a surgical clip to stop internal bleeding. Researchers at Scotlands Royal Infirmary of Edinburg have also expressed interest in using the system to make a crawling capsule that takes images of the colon(结肠). One research group, led by professors at the Institute of Digestiv
48、e Disease of the Chinese University of HongKong, is making a swimming capsule equipped with a camera that pushes itself through the stomach.One limitation of Valdastris system is that its only for designing models. Researchers can confirm their hypotheses (假设) and do first design using the platform, but will need to move to a custom approach to develo
