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1、20202020 届昆明市第十二中学高三英语期末考试试卷及答案解析届昆明市第十二中学高三英语期末考试试卷及答案解析第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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 ALast summer,Katie Steller pulled off the freeway on her way to work inMinneapolis.She stopped at a trafficlight,where a
2、man was sitting with a sign asking for help.She rolled down her window and shouted.“Hey.Imdriving around giving free haircuts.Do you want one right now?”The man laughed,then paused.“Actually,”hesaid,“I was really hoping to get a haircut.”Steller pulled out a red chair from her car and helped the man
3、 cut hishair immediately.After the work was done,the man looked in a mirror.“I look good!”he said.Up to now,Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts around the city to people with little influence,and she isstrongly aware of the power of her cleanup job.As a teen,she suffered from a severe disease,c
4、ausing her hair to get thinned,so her mother arranged forStellers first professional haircut.“To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person andnot just an illness,it helped me feel cared about and less alone,”she says.After that,Steller knew she wanted tohave her own barbersh
5、op so she could help people feel the way shed felt that day.Not long after finishingcosmetology(美容术)school in 2009,she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project,reaching out to peopleon the streets.Her aim was that by doing some kind acts,others would be inspired to spread their own.“Part of wh
6、at broke my heart was just how lonely peoplelooked,”she said.“I thought maybe Id go aroundand ask if people want free haircuts.I cant fix their problems,but maybe I can help them feel less alone for amoment.”It all began with a belief in simple acts of kindness,such as a free haircut.“The way you sh
7、ow up in the worldmatters,”said Steller.“You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”1.How does the writer begin the passage?A.By making a comparison.B.By giving a reason.C.By raising a question.D.By describing a scene.2.What made Stellar start the Red Chair Pr
8、oject?A.Her mothers love for her.B.Her interest in cosmetology.C.Her care for those in need.D.Her wish to fight severe diseases.3.What did Stellar expect from the project?A.To spread kindness.B.To solve social problems.C.To deal with relationships.D.To make people look smarter.BThe outbreak of the n
9、ovel corona virus pneumonia(NCP)has disrupted the lives andwork of nearly everyChinese person.However,a new trend has been on the rise:many have turned themselves into livestreamingusers orfollowers.According to Questmobile,a professional big data intelligence services provider in China,the audience
10、 forDouyin,Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday,up 35percent from 2019.Confined at home,away from their friends and loved ones,people turn to livestreaming to reach out to theworld.For them livestreaming can help them share their lives a
11、nd interest with a global audience,which will givethem the sense of being“in the moment”.Even as viewers,they can also engage immediately with livestreamersby commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos,Im not simply an audience member,but also an active part ofthe
12、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 tool for many businesses.Affected by the pandemic,manybusinesses had to stop their sales in physical stores.To meet their businessgoals and survive during
13、these tryingtimes,many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung,a leading maker of small kitchen appliances,is a good example.The company not only added anumber of broadcasts each day to advertise their products,but also sharedthe menus that were beneficial tohealth.“The responses to o
14、ur livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,”Kang Li,who overseesthe companys livestreaming unit,told China daily.“Its a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not,livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.4.What is
15、the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A.To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B.To report data on the development 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 popula
16、r in China.5.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 lives.C.It makes people feel involved in the stream.D.It helps livestreamers improve themselves.6.What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A.Livestreaming replac
17、ed physical stores in many areas.B.Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C.Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D.Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.7.How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A.Positive.B.Uncertain
18、.C.Disappointed.D.Confused.CItzhak Perlman was born in Tel Aviv,in whatwas thenPalestine,in 1945.Today he lives inNew York City.But hismusic has made him a citizen of the world.He has played in almost every major city.He has won many Grammyawards for his recordings.He has also won Emmy Awards for hi
19、s work on television.Itzhak Perlman suffered from polio(小儿麻痹症)at the age of four.The disease damaged his legs.He uses awheelchair or walks with the aid of crutches(拐杖)on his arms.But none of this stopped him from playing theviolin.He began as a young child.He took his first lessons at the Music Acad
20、emy of Tel Aviv.Very quickly,histeachers recognized that he had a special gift.At thirteen he went to the United Sates to appear on television.His playing earned him the financial aid toattend theJuilliardSchoolinNew York.In 1964 Itzhak Perlman won the Leventritt Competition in that city.Hisinternat
21、ional fame had begun.His music is full of power and strength.It can be sad or joyful,loud or soft.But critics(评论家)say it is notthe music alone that makes his playing so special.They say he is able to communicate the joy he feels in playing,and the emotions that great music can deliver.Anyone who has
22、 attended a performance by Itzhak Perlman will tell you thatit is exciting to watch him play.His face changes as the music from his violin changes.He looks sad when the music seems sad.He smiles andcloses his eyes when the music is light and happy.He often looks dark and threatening when the music s
23、eems darkand threatening.8.According to the passage,what do we know about Itzhak Perlman?A.He is 75 years old today.B.He was born inNew York City.C.He has some achievements in music.D.He was a rich citizen of the world.9.When Itzhak Perlman first learned music,his teachers _.A.ignored his talentsB.t
24、hought he was fit to learn musicC.had pity on himD.didnt want to accept him10.What makes Itzhak Perlmansplaying special according to critics?A.The emotions he communicates in his playing.B.The style in which he plays his music.C.The kind of music he plays.D.The power and strength in his music.11.How
25、 do people feel when they hear Itzhak Perlman play?A.Moved.B.Calm.C.Funny.D.Excited.DIn the northern part ofAustin there once lived an honest family by the name of Smothers.The family hadJohn Smothers,his wife and their five-year-old daughter.One night after supper the little girl was ill with a ser
26、ious stomachache,and John Smothers hurrieddowntown to get some medicine.He never came back.The mother was very sad over her husbandsdisappearance,and it was nearly three months before she married again,and moved to San Antonio.The little girlrecovered and in time grew up to womanhood.After a few yea
27、rs had rolled around,the little girl also married intime,and she also had a little girl of five years.She still lived in the same house where theydweltwhen her fatherhad left and never returned.By an unbelievable coincidence her little girl was taken with the same stomachache on the same night of th
28、edisappearance of John Smothers,who would now have been her grandfather if he had been alive.“I will godowntown and get some medicine for her,”said John Smith(for it was he whom she had married).“No,no,dearJohn,”cried his wife.“You,too,might disappear forever,and then forget to come back.”So John Sm
29、ith did not go,and together they sat by the bedside of little Pansy.After a little while Pansy seemed to grow worse,and JohnSmith again wanted to go for medicine,but his wife would not let him.Just then,the door suddenly opened and an old man with long white hair entered the room.“Hello,here isgrand
30、pa,”said Pansy.She had recognized him before any of the others.The old man drew a bottle of medicinefrom his pocket and gave Pansy a spoonful.She got well immediately.“I was a little late,”said John Smothers,“as Iwaited for a street car.”12.What happened after John Smothers disappeared?A.His daughte
31、r took some medicine.B.His wife left for San Antonio.C.Pansy immediately had a stomachache.D.John Smith went for medicine.13.What does the underlined word“dwelt”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Lived.B.Left.C.Returned.D.Married.14.What is the relationship between John Smothersand Pansy?A.Husband and w
32、ife.B.Father and daughter.C.Grandfather and granddaughter.D.Father and son.15.How could Pansys mother feel when she saw John Smothers?A.Worried.B.Sad.C.Uninterested.D.Surprised.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）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How to Stay Focused While Work
33、ing from HomeRight now,many people have been forced into the work-at-home life suddenly._16_However,you canlearn to boom at home as productive as in a traditional office.Here are some tips for focusing while working fromhome._17_When you work from home,chances are that youre going to have more contr
34、ol over your day thanwhen youre office-based.So,get organized and structure your day accordingly.Know when youre at your peak,and actively schedule the tasks that require more creativity and brain input for that time.Take breaks.So many people seem to be copying their office life but at their kitche
35、n tabletied to theirlaptop all day without having a rest.The good news is that most of us are much more productive athome._18_Its not avoiding your responsibilitiesits really important,as research shows that if we dont restfor certain time,we become touchy and less productive.Dont get distracted.You
36、ve swapped the interruptions of coworkers for many other things：pets,the fridge,the laundry,movies.Set your work hours,and focus on the work that matters in that time.You can grab a snack,pet the dog or put the washing machine on when you take a break._19_Stay focused.Move around your house or apart
37、ment.When Im working with teams in workplaces,I always advocatewalking around the office building or campus to stay energized,and not staying at a desk all day long.The samegoes for working from home._20_A.Think like a designer.B.Prepare for the unexpected.C.But you must pause from time to time.D.Th
38、eir working circumstances are under less than ideal.E.Set rules about when youll check social media,or use an app.F.Even walking a short distance inside your home can re-energize you.G.Also check in with others and ask how they are and how you can help.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节
39、（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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The moment happened 30 years ago but it was still fresh in my memory.I was a college freshman andhad_21_up most of the night before laughing and talking with friends.Just before my first_22_of theday my eyelids(眼皮)
40、were feeling heavier and heavier and my head was drifting down to my desk to make mytextbook a_23_.A few minutes nap(小睡)time before class couldnt_24_,I thought.BOOM!I lifted my head suddenly and my eyes opened wider than saucers.I looked around withmy_25_beating wildly trying to find the cause of th
41、e_26_.My young professor was looking at me witha boyish smile on his face.He had_27_dropped the textbooks he was carrying onto his desk.“Goodmorning!”he said still_28_.“I am glad to see everyone is_29_.Now lets get started.”For the next hour I wasnt_30_at all.It wasnt from the shock of my professors
42、 textbook alarmclock.It was instead from the_31_discussion he led.With knowledge and good_32_hemade the material come_33_.His insight was full of both wisdom and loving-kindness.And theenthusiasm and joy that he_34_with were contagious(有感染力的).I_35_the classroom notonly wide_36_but a little smarter a
43、nd a little better as well.I learned something far more important than not_37_in class that day too.I learned that if you aregoing to do something in this life,do it well,do it with_38_.What a wonderful place this world would beif all of us did our work joyously and well.Dont sleepwalk through your_
44、39_.Wake up!Let your love fillyour work.Life is too_40_not to live it well.21.A.tookB.dividedC.stayedD.put22.A.classB.testC.taskD.lecture23.A.platformB.pillowC.carpetD.wall24.A.benefitB.helpC.lastD.hurt25.A.heartB.mindC.thoughtD.head26.A.troubleB.noiseC.failureD.incident27.A.angrilyB.carelesslyC.pur
45、poselyD.accidentally28.A.smilingB.talkingC.complainingD.shouting29.A.activeB.curiousC.presentD.awake30.A.excitedB.sleepyC.awakeD.panicked31.A.fascinatingB.boringC.confusingD.frightening32.A.gestureB.senseC.humorD.design33.A.strangeB.naturalC.handyD.alive34.A.taughtB.collectedC.struggledD.started35.A
46、.exploredB.filledC.leftD.entered36.A.asleepB.awakeC.negativeD.unfamiliar37.A.discussingB.speakingC.cheatingD.sleeping38.A.joyB.speedC.aimD.determination39.A.jobB.lifeC.journeyD.college40.A.hardB.complexC.shortD.simple第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）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
47、的正确形式Aboriginal is a term used to describe the people and animals that lived in the place from theearliest_41._(know)times or before Europeans arrived.Examples are the Maori inNewZealand,theaborigines inAustraliaand the Indians inAmerica.They all share the fact_42._they were pushed off theirland by
48、European settlers.MaoriThe Maori were the first people_43._(go)toNew Zealandabout 1,000 years ago.They came from theislands ofPolynesiain the Pacific.They brought dogs,rats and plants with them and settled mainly on thenorthernIsland.In 1769,Captain James Cook fromBritaintook possession of the islan
49、d and from that time Britishpeople started to settle.The Maori signed an agreement on land rights with these settlers,_44._in later years,there were arguments and battles between them.AboriginesThe native people ofAustraliacame from somewhere inAsiamore than 40,000 years ago.They lived by huntingand
50、 gathering.Their contact with British settlers began in 1788.By the 1940s,almost all of_45._were mixedinto Australian society as low-paid workers.Their rights were limited.In 1976 and 1993 the Australian governmentpassed laws_46._returned some land to the Aborigines and recognized their property rig