2020届温州市龙湾区海城中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析

2020届温州市龙湾区海城中学高三英语第二次联考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 question is how patients will react to a robot entering the room. Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s 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 on a robot was similar to an in-person interaction with a health care worker.
“We’re 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 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, Traverso 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 sensors 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 require 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 help.
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 pandemic.
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 Care
B. The Robotic Doctor Will See You Now
C. The Robots Speed Up COVID-19 Testing
D. The Development Of Robots In Hospitals
B
In Colombia a group, named WebConserva, is carrying out a project in the San Lucas Mountains with the help of coffee growers.
The San Lucas area is one of the most unexplored places in Colombia, which is home to many thousands of species of animals and plants. Yet gold mining and coca farming have dealt a blow to its ecosystem. To limit additional development in the San Lucas area, the group helps coffee growers by linking them with processors from around the country.
Colombia has more different kinds of living things than any other country except neighboring Brazil. In 2016, the Colombian government signed a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ending years of civil war. As a result, more land became accessible for use, with deforestation(毁林) coming along. Government information shows that in 2017, almost 220,000 hectares of forest were destroyed compared to around 124,000 hectares in 2015.
To date, the project includes 10 families who farm 400 hectares of coffee plants, which costs about $77,000 dollars a year. WebConserva hopes that, in time, 200 families will be included. At that level, 20,000 hectares of untouched forest could be protected. In San Lucas, the families promise not to cut down trees to expand their crops or to hunt wild animals from the forests. In return, they receive $ 250 to $ 300 per 125 kilograms of coffee, an enviable amount there. Arcadio Barajas is among those taking part. His new coffee plantation(种植园) makes a barrier between cattle farms and forests where wild animals like the jaguar live and hunt. In this way, he doesn't have to kill wild animals to protect his cattle.
Barajas said that pulling down the forest to plant coca and killing wildlife were against his will. Now he feels
that growing coffee lets him be astewardof the land. "I'm taking care of the environment, the forest and the animals," he said.
4. Why does WebConserva set up the project?
A. To help local farmers make money.
B. To expand areas of coffee growing.
C. To link processors with coffee growers.
D. To conserve biodiversity in the Mountains.
5. What happened after Colombia’s civil war was over?
A. Colombia helped many needy families.
B. Colombia lost lots of areas of forests.
C. Colombia started to save damaged forests.
D. Colombia became more peaceful than Brazil.
6. Which is probably a function of Barajas's coffee plantation?
A. A method of protecting cattle and wildlife.
B. A substitute for hunting of wild animals.
C. A barrier between man and wild animals.
D. A shelter for cattle against human hunters.
7. What does the underlined word "steward" mean in the last paragraph?
A. Farmer.
B. Master.
C. Guardian.
D. Explorer.
C
Kenyan mother Beth Mwende heard her sleeping child cry out, but did not worry after the three-year-old quickly quietened down. The next morning, however, she found her daughter, Mercy, nearly unconscious with two bite marks in the neck. “I didn’t know that it was a snake,” Mwende said.
Although snakebites are common in her hometown, antivenom medication is difficult to get. Mwende lives about 160 kilometers east of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. So she took her daughter to a traditional healer. He placed stones over the bites. Mercy died within hours. She was one of about 700 Kenyans killed by snakebites each year, notes a report in the scientific publicationToxicon.
The Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Center (KSRIC) is working to change that. The KSRIC hopes to have East Africa’s first antivenom medication on the market within five years. It estimates the cost will be about 30
percent of an imported product, which often sells for about US $ 30.
More than 70, 000 people are bitten in East Africa each year. Climate change and deforestation are worsening the problem as snakes get pushed out of natural surroundings into populated areas.
Nearly 100 snakes live at the research center in a forest near Nairobi. Researchers take venom from snakes and study it before injecting small amounts into other animals, such as sheep. The animals then create antibodies that can be made into antivenom.
“Up to now, no one has made any kind of antivenom in Kenya,’’ said Geoffrey Maranga Kepha, a senior snake handler.
Two effective antivenoms are available in Kenya, from India and Mexico, the center says.
The center is teaching communities that using antivenom immediately after receiving a snakebite can save lives, said head researcher George Adinoh.
“After seeing how people died in Kenya from snakebites I decided to devote my life to coming up with a rescue measure that will help or prevent people from dying from snakebites,” snake handler Kepha added.
8. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?
A. By telling a story.
B. By listing figures.
C. By referririg to documents.
D. By making a comparison.
9. Why did Mwende take her daughter to a traditional healer?
A. She couldn’t afford any modern treatment.
B. She lived where antivenom medication is not available.
C. The traditional way is very effective to treat snakebites.
D. She believed a traditional healer could cure her daughter.
10. What is causing more snakebites to happen in East Africa?
A. Lack of antivenom medication.
B. Environmental damage and climate change.
C. People’s low awareness of the danger of snakes.
D. People’s pursuit of traditional cures for snakebites.
11. What do we know about antivenom in Kenya from the text?
A. Itis taken from antibodies of sheep.
B. There is only one effective antivenom available.
C. KSRIC is trying to develop a local antivenom now.
D. People refuse to use antivenom after being bitten by snakes.
D
A PhD student inMichigandefended her paper while wearing a skirt madeof rejection letters she received while studying. 29-year-old Caitlin Kirby printed out 17 of her rejection letters — from scholarships, academic journals, and conferences — then folded each one into a fan. She connected them in rows, and by the end she designed the item into a skirt and wore it.
She said that the idea behind her unique clothing item came out of a desire to normalize rejection and take pride in overcoming it. "The whole process of revisiting those old letters and making that skirt sort of reminded me that you have to apply to a lot of things to succeed," she said. "A natural part of the process is to get rejected along the way."
Caitlin's adviser, Julie Libarkin, a professor of earth and environmental science atMichiganStateUniversity, also encourages the acceptance of failure in her students. Libarkin believes it's important for students to get into habit of applying for things, and to get used to the feeling of rejection, so she encourages them to chase after any opportunity that comes their way. If a student doesn't get the grant or the spot in the academic journal, that's okay. They'll still have learned something in the process.
As for Caitlin? Her rejections over the years have led to great things: Since her doctorate, she's won a scholarship to do further research on urban agriculture inGermany.
Currently, she's a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As for what the future holds? "I'm prepared to receive a few more rejection letters along the way," she joked heartily, "Maybe I'll make a longer skirt."
12. What can we learn about Caitlin Kirby's rejection letters?
A. She received 17 rejections in total.
B. 29 of her rejections were from journals.
C. The rejections were connected into a fan.
D. She made some rejection letters into a skirt.
13. What is Julie Libarkin's attitude towards Caitlin's action?
A. Favorable.
B. Ambiguous.
C. Skeptical.
D. Opposed.
14. Which of the following words can best describe Catlin?
A. Creative and considerate.
B. Caring and determined.
C. Optimistic and humorous.
D. Generous and intelligent.
15. Which of the following may Caitlin agree with?
A. Hard work pays off.
B. Education is the entrance to success.
C. Self-respect earns more respect.
D. One needs to normalize failures.
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We expect the technology in our life to work every time we turn a machine on. It's terrible when they don't work, especially when we don't know how to solve the problem. You turn the machine on,but see the black screen.___16___
A computer screen that doesn't turn on may be a sign of a broken screen or a bad connection between the computer and the monitor（显示器）.Trying another monitor or connecting line is a simple way to see if one or the otheris broken-down.___17___
For windows users，they could face a system files corruption（损坏）. Turning on your computer，you might see the black screen and words on the screen remind you the corruption. In that case，you may need to restart your computer andenter the recovery mode（恢复模式）。

___18___In that case? you need to open the computer case and clean the fan.
___19___Apple's iOS users might need to restart their phones, though the method differs depending on the model. If you are a owner of the iPhone 11 or a newer model，you can press and let go of the volume-up and do the same to the volume-down button, then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
If the problem keeps occurring, you'd better have a professional（专业人员）take a look atit.___20___
A.A choice is to use a DVD.
B.Phone users also face the black screen.
C.What should you do when it happens?
D.If it is useless? you need to do a further check.
E.Another cause might be a problem with the cooling fan.
F.You'd better not deal with it yourself in case your machine is broken.
G.Android users should hold down the power button for about five seconds.
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My mom has always been my biggest inspiration. She's a single parent of eight.
Throughout the years, I've seen my mom___21___many difficulties and overcome many life changing barriers. All those could easily___22___someone with little faith. The most difficult challenge was the___23___of my younger sister Tenesha at the age of 7.
During the first three months of Tenesha's life, doctors___24___if she would live to see the age of 1. This was___25___news, but my mom never lost___26___.Even though Tenesha's___27___hospital visits hurt her at times, my mom never showed signs of___28___. Her strength always made Tenesha feel___29___there had been nothing to worry about. This strength___30___Tenesha to live the life of a regular child. We almost___31___that she was sick.
Unfortunately, after 5 years of a happy childhood, things began to___32___. Tenesha lost sight in her left eye, which was___33___by loss of sense in her left arm, eventually leaving her left side paralyzed (瘫痪的). My mom___34___her job and attended to her every need. With my mom by her side.Tenesha went to bed with a ___35___ every night.
At the age of 7, Tenesha left us. Her___36___was over. It was a(n)___37___difficult time for us all. However, it wasalso the best learning experience. We now know that no matter how___38___our sufferings may appear, we have a support system that will overcome it all. This is all because of the___39___person in the world-my mom. When we all felt weak, my mom grew stronger. At a time of___40___, my mom grew victorious. She is my heroine!
21. A. record B. promote C. experience D. abandon
22. A. discourage B. impress C. distinguish D. possess
23. A. disease B. missing C. mistake D. passing
24. A. asked B. doubted C. argued D. whispered
25. A. confusing B. disappointing C. embarrassing D. heartbreaking
26. A. hope B. interest C. courage D. confidence
27. A. aimless B. priceless C. countless D. meaningless
28. A. pity B. weakness C. preference D. apology
29. A. as if B. even if C. once D. unless
30. A. forced B. challenged C. persuaded D. enabled
31. A. hesitated B. forgot C. ignored D. avoided
32. A. take in B. clarify C. worsen D. fall out
33. A. followed B. approved C. caused D. accelerated
34. A. changed B. improved C. lost D. quit
35. A. wish B. smile C. reward D. dream
36. A. turning B. crime C. suffering D. adventure
37. A. universally B. extremely C. accurately D. properly
38. A. unstable B. unreliable C. unbelievable D. unbearable
39. A. strongest B. wisest C. healthiest D. proudest
40. A. sorrow B. tension C. defeat D. separation
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
Originally Double 11___41.___(know) as “Singles’ Day”. Since 2009, e-commerce platforms___42.___(transform) it from the celebration of being single to a nationwide___43.___even worldwide shopping festival, overshadowing Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.
Double 11 sees records___44.___(break) each year and customers waiting eagerly for the clock to strike at midnight on November 11. And in 2020,___45.___China’s social life basically returning to normal, Chinese consumers were willing to reward___46.___(they). Not only the sales figures but the delivery companies had a 50 percent jump.
Double-11 in 2020 had many highlights. E-commerce live streaming (直播) gained great___47.___(popular) and became the most eye-catching feature. A large number of celebrities flooded into studios,___48.___hosts gave viewers flash deals in real time from lipsticks to tissue paper.
Besides, the year 2020 witnessed the largest pre-orders. The sales actually started on October 21, thus making the Double 11 journey a marathon rather___49.___a 24-hour flash sale. And complicated discounts also made the festival quite different.
Undoubtedly, Double 11 festival in 2020 did demonstrateChina’s____50.____(sustain) consumption recovery after the COVID-19 hit.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last Sunday, I showed Tom, the friend from the USA, around the city. This was the first time that Tom visited my hometown, and he found the trip excited. Early in the morning, I took her to the park near my home. He was astonished to seeing so many people doing exercise in the park. Then, we went to the museum which he learned a lot about the history of the city. After leaving the museum, we went downtown and found it was crowded with quite a lot of building.
On our way to home, Tom said he was really amazed by that he found. But he hoped that he would have chances to come here again.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The easy way out isn't always easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat my father to a special meal. I glanced through the cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade bread. Knowing the bread would take time, I started on it as soon as he left for work.
As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so I doubled everything. As Dad loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl. Soon there was sticky dough (面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks. Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldn't have to face him laughingat my work.
I went on preparing the rest of the meal, and, when Dad got home, we sat down to Cornish chicken with rice. He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice he got up and went outside, saying he thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing.
Looking out, I saw Dad standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and looking into the container. When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in the rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see. I felt cold. But I stepped closer and looked harder.
Without doubt it was my work. The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the. fermenting yeast (酵母) made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing. I had to admit what the "living thing" was
and why it was there. I don't know who was more embarrassed by the whole thing, Dad or me.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

My dad tapped me gently on the shoulder, and we went inside.
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At a party three months later, everyone wanted to try my bread.
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参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. A 9. B 10. B 11. C
12. D 13. A 14. C 15. D
16. C 17. D 18. E 19. B 20. F
21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32.
C 33. A 34.
D 35. B 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. C
41. was known
42. have transformed
43. and 44. broken
45. with 46. themselves
47. popularity
48. where 49. than
50. sustainable
51.(1).the → a
(2).在visited 前加had
(3).excited →exciting
(4).her → him
(5).seeing→ see
(6).which →where
(7).building →buildings
(8).删除to
(9).that →what
(10).But →And
52.略。