有夸克就有解查看试卷解析2021年云南省昆明市高考英语二模试卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。（其中第3题包含解题视频，可扫描页眉二维码，点击对应试题进行查看）1.(6)Explore the History of Jazz and Celebrate the Lunar New YearHere is a sampling of some events for this week and how to tune in.Note that events are likely to change afterpublication.■MondayExplore the history of jazz in Washington with the musician,broadcaster and historian Ken Avis,as he discusseswhat made the city a capital and how the music has changed through the year.This event,presented by theSmithsonian Associates,costs $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers.Registration closes two hours before theevent.When:6:45 p.m.Where:smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing■TuesdayCelebrate the Lunar New Year's unique food traditions in a talk from the Freer Gallery of Art and ArthurM.Sackler Gallery.Jan Stuart,the Melvin R.Seiden organizer of Chinese art,will present works from themuseum's collection,and Lydia Chang of the Peter Chang restaurant empire,will share stories about her family'sWhen:6 p.m.Where:asia.si.edu/lunar-new-year-celebration■WednesdayJoin Ensemble NYC an evening of love songs.Featuring well-known artists,the event will include pieces likeGioachino Rossini's "Una voce poco fa"and Mozart's "La ci darem la mana".A part of the money will be donatedto West Side Campaign Against Hunger Tickets are need-based and can be purchased for as little as $10.When:7:30 p.m.■ThursdayDance with your little ones while listening to a special Valentin's Day concert from the Laurie Berkner Band.Ina live per formance,Ms.Berkner,a children's recording artist,will play family-friendly songs,dance withanimations and even introduce special guests.Tickets are $20,and give viewers access to both the 2 p.m.and 5When:2 p.m.or 5 p.m.Where:live.laurieberkner.com(1)How much will you pay for the jazz event if you are not a member?第1页/共16页夸克学习有夸克就有解A.$10B.$20.C$25.D.$30.(2)Where can you learn about Chinese artworks?B.smithsonianassociates.org/ticketingC.asia.si.edu/lunar -new-year-celebration(3)When is probably the best time for a family attendance?A.On Monday.B.On Tuesday.C.On Wednesday.D.On Thursday.2.(When I was seven,my family and I were coming back from a T-ball game.In our driveway,wespotted two adult geese and a small gosling.The adults were frightened by our return and flew away,but theirbaby was still too young to fly and couldn't follow.Hours passed,and night fell.The tiny little thing was wandering around our yard,unaware of what couldhappen,and it was clear that the gosling needed protection,warmth and food to make it to the morning.At thatpoint,we had to bring him into our backyard.We all pretty much slept with one eye open for several days.Each morning,we would try to rush the gooseover to his parents,who kept coming back to our yard.He wouldn't go to them,though,and they wouldn't comeclose enough to claimhim.The young goose had clearly decided we were his new family,and my twin sisterJoanna called the little guy Peeper.Almost a year passed and we settled into a routine filled with feathery hugs and company.One evening,myuncle came over,and my dad threw Peeper up into the air to show he could fly around the house,but this time,Peeper just flew off.Everyone was very sad.Twenty years passed,and Peeper became a fond memory for myfamily.In 2019.an aging adult goose made his way back to my home.At first,I assumed it was just anotherCanada goose.After two weeks of the goose coming back repeatedly,it became clear to me that this wasn't arandom goose.He did all of the same things Peeper used to,like trying to come in through the front door andsleeping in our enclosed pool area.Besides,this goose responded to the name Peeper.Much to my amazement,myold best friend had returned.20 years later.【小题1】Why did the author bring the little goose home that night?第2页/共16页夸克学习有夸克就有解A.It couldn't find its parents.B.It was too fragile to survive.C.It wanted to stay in the yard.D.It enjoyed the author's company.【小题2】What does the underlined word"claim”in paragraph3mean?A.Get.B.Forgive.C.Challenge.D.Annoy.【小题3】What can we infer about the author from the tert?A.She named the goose Peeper.B.She set Peeper free on purpose.C.She had a deep feeling to Peeper.D.She trained the goose to fly daily.【小题4】What is the tert mainly about?A.A feathered family member.B.Return of a long lost friend.C.Reunion of a goose family.3.(The first set of Chinese stories presented in English scripts(),titled Stories of China:Performedin English,was officially published by Foreign Languages Press.Planned by the New Channel InternationalEducation Group with the participation of playwrights from China,the United Kingdom and the United States,the book provides a new way for young people to learn English while inheriting (and spreading Chineseculture.The book contains 20 English scripts in novel formats covering a wide range of subjects.Unlike the most commonEnglish scripts for young readers on the market which are based on adaptations of European and Americanstories,those presented in this book are unique for being based on classic Chinese stories,readapted and writtenin English.The book is divided into first to third grades in terms of grammar and vocabulary difficulty.making it suitable for young English learners from primary school to junior and high school.All the scripts in the book are written by top playurights with elegant,pure and vivid language.The scripts areprovided with a summary of the story in both Chinese and English,so that readers can fully understand theplot as well as the history and culture behind it.Readers can not only improve their English skills throughimmersive (reading and per formance but also appreciate Chinese culture.Hu Min,English education expert and founder of the New Channel,said the combination of traditionalculture and English teaching has become a trend,guiding young people to bring their own wisdom and deepcultural heritage to tell Chinese stories to the world.New Channel will offer special courses on Stories ofChina:Performed in English in its many schools across the country,and cooperate with primary and secondary第3页/共16页