2020年天津市红桥区高考英语二模试卷含答案
高考英语二模试卷一、单选题（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）1.一How was your trip to Xi'an last month？一______． It was raining cats and dogs during my stay there．（）A. WonderfulB. ExcitingC. Not badD. It couldn't be worse2.一May I speak to Mr． Smith？一I am afraid not． He is at a meeting now． It's not ______．（）A. reliableB. convenientC. beneficialD. available3.The Chinese government has begun a campaign to ______ the crazy housing market．（）A. calmB. destroyC. occupyD. reflect4.-Shall we go for a drink at one o'clock this afternoon？-________．Will two o'clock be OK？（）A. Sure，it's up to youB. Sure，no problemC. Sorry，I can't make itD. Sorry，I'm not available today5.Don't worry．The hard work that you do now ______later in life．（）A. will be repaidB. was being repaidC. has been repaidD. was repaid6.-How did she lose so much weight as expected？-______ eating less， she jogged for several miles every day．（）A. In addition toB. In spite ofC. Instead ofD. Thanks to7.We did have a quarrel about money last night，but now we have already _____．（）A. taken upB. made upC. put upD. brought up8.With Father's Day around the corner，I have taken some money out of the bank________presents for my dad．A. buyB. to buyC. buyingD. to have bought9.—What does PM 2.5 mean？—It's a professional indicating the condition of air pollution．（）A. itemB. numberC. termD. mark10.______ equal opportunities， both Frank and Billy may accomplish the task．（）A. GivenB. GivingC. To giveD. to be given11.It is obvious to the students ______ they should get well prepared for their future．（）A. asB. whichC. whetherD. that12.The weather turned out to be fine yesterday．I __________ the trouble to take my umbrella with me．（）A. should have takenB. could have takenC. couldn't have takenD. needn't have taken13.I am very grateful to my high school teachers，without_____help I wouldn't be soexcellent．（）A. whomB. theirC. whichD. whose14.- My son is addicted to computer games． He is hopeless， isn't he？- Yes， ______ he is determined to give up and start all over．（）A. ifB. unlessC. thoughD. so15.-What happened to the young trees we planted last week？-The trees ____ well，but I didn't water them．（）A. might growB. needn't have grownC. would have grownD. would grow二、阅读理解（本大题共20小题，共50.0分）ASingapore Swimming Lessons My son was a water phobic but he recently won the swimming competition held by his school! Three years ago，my family and I were invited to a house warming party．My son，who didn't know how to swim，accidentally fell into the swimming pool while he was playing with the other kids around the pool side area．He looked at me and shouted for help continuously，scared to death．I felt so helpless as I wasn't able to swim as well．I decided to sign my son as well as myself up for private swimming lesson through Happy Fish Swim School．The instructor was patient and friendly and helped my son overcome his phobic of water．Now，my entire family is able to swim and we still head to the pool every week!From：Mrs Cheng （Bedok，Singapore）Our swimming InstructorOur swimming lessons are conducted by professional swimming instructors certified by Singapore Sport Council （SSC）and Singapore Swimming Teachers' Association （SSTA）．They are fully trained in CPR and Life-Saving skills to ensure the safety of all students （that means you）．Why Shouldn't You Learn Swimming with Happy Fish？*We have a powerful teaching system to conduct ALL swimming lessons．This will save your time and unnecessary costs of learning from different instructors and ending up being no good! *You may choose your preferred timing and location for your swimming lesson．Learn how to swim in spite of your busy schedule．*We organize group swimming lessons at almost all public swimming pools．Meet new friends and learn new skills at the same time!*We also provide swimming lessons at your convenience．You can be assured of 100% attention from your personal swimming instructor throughout your lesson．We will travel to your designed location at your preferred timing to conduct swimming lessons just for you．Hurry! Join us for the fun in the water today!16.The underlined part "was a water phobic" in the letter means ______ ．A. had to be far away from waterB. especially liked to drink waterC. had a strong fear of waterD. had a particular interest in water17. A letter from Mrs Cheng is used to ______ ．A. show the necessity for the children to learn swimmingB. advise parents to take good care of their childrenC. warn people to be careful when learning to swimD. show the importance of making good preparations before learning to swim18.What is stressed in the paragraph "Our swimming Instructor"？______A. The training quality．B. The life-saving methods．C. The swimming certificates．D. The safety guarantee．19.We can learn that changing programs and instructors ______ ．A. can often help you make rapid progressB. can often help you save a lot of moneyC. is encouraged by all swimming programsD. might cost you unnecessary money20.According to the text，the group swimming lessons ______ ．A. are organized at personal swimming poolsB. can help you make more new friendsC. are only provided at the appointed places and timeD. are too expensive for ordinary people to affordBA few years ago，my younger sister and I were the first to board our flight for Norfolk，Virginia．Just as we were about to board the plane，a mechanic came out of the aircraft and blocked the door with his arms．He turned to the flight attendant and hurriedly stated，"We got problems!"I thought to myself，"Why did I have to be the one to hear that？Why couldn't I have been at the back of the line？I didn't need to know that!" Very soon we were back in the terminal，waiting，and then finally back on the plane．I waited for the pilot to give an explanation．Pilots take courses to ease passengers' mind，right？They know what to say to calm nerves．Unfortunately，I didn't think this pilot took that course．Soon his voice thundered throughout the plane，"Sorry for the delay，ladies and gentlemen．We had no power on the plane．We have a generator on the ground right now，and we're going to jump---start the engines．Once we get them going，we'll get up in the air and head to Norfolk，and see what happens．" See what happens？We were going to get up in the air，and see what happens？Couldn't we have another plan，one that's been worked out just a little better？At this point，all I could do was to laugh nervously．One woman started yelling，"Oh no! We're going to crash!" There were sighs of desperation and anxiety spreading throughout the cabin．Finally，we got up in the air thirty minutes later，and what happened？Nothing ---other than thrust （推力）and lift．We arrived in Norfolk，and no sooner had the wheels touched the ground than a round of applause burst out，as everyone throughout the airplane breathed a sigh of relief at the same time．Although，I did sincerely like to have a plan better than "see what happens" worked out when flying --- it really isn't such a bad life strategy．Success will never be guaranteed．The best thing you can do is just get up in the air，and see what happens．Sometimes adjustments would be made in the air，or shall we say，in the middle of the process．21.The purpose of the text is to ______ ．A. introduce a frightening flight experienceB. prove that taking a plane is dangerousC. show a way of making plansD. tell readers a life strategy22.What event was beyond the author's expectation？______A. The mechanic explained the problems to the passengers．B. The pilot said nothing to calm the passengers．C. The passengers arrived in Norfolk safely．D. The flight was delayed for half an hour．23.Having known the problems，many passengers ______ ．A. felt desperate and anxiousB. stood up and started yellingC. waited calmly for the problems to be solvedD. complained about the mechanic's carelessness24.From the text we can learn that ______ ．A. some passenger were sleeping all the way on the planeB. the passengers arrived in their destination safely as plannedC. the author and his younger sister were the last to board the planeD. the passengers clapped their hands once the plane landed safely25.Which opinion would the author most probably hold？______A. To ensure success，don't get started before you've got everything ready．B. To avoid repeating failure，give yourself all the reasons why you can't．C. To set up a business，don't wait until you have everything you need．D. To achieve success，try to prepare for the worst．CEach year，millions of children around the world are unable to go to school．To draw attention to this widespread problem，the United Nations （UN）is putting education first．Recently，the UN screened a documentary film called Back to School．The film is the second in a series of documentaries （纪录片）for the project Time for School．These films follow seven children from seven different countries．This 12-year project began in 2006，when the children first started school．"This is something we could do to help the education crisis in the world，" said producer and writer Judy Katz．"Documentaryfilm-makers can get deeply involved in a problem and do something about it．"More than 100 million children will never set foot in a school．Sixty percent of those children are girls．Cheryl Faye，head of the UN Girls Education Initiative，spoke about the many factors that prevent girls from getting an education．One problem is the long distance many children must travel to get to school．Also，girls in many cultures are traditionally expected to marry early and work to help their families．"We need to make a special effort for girls，" Faye said．As part of the UN's Millennium goals，the organization wants every single child to get at least an elementary education by 2018．Students from Lawrence Middle School in New York were deeply moved after they saw the film．The seventh grade class is raising money to help build a library on the outskirts of Nairobi，Kenya （肯尼亚），where Joab-a child in the documentary-lives．The class teacher，Karen Weiner，and the class are known in their school as the "Kenya crew"．All the kids were really happy to support Joab and said they felt great about their fund-raising efforts．Like the seventh graders at Lawrence Middle School，kids can work together to make a difference in places like Nairobi．By raising money for education，kids can help children on the other side of the world have a chance of a better，happier life．26.What's the purpose of the UN screening the documentary film Back to School？______A. To raise funds for global education．B. To raise awareness of the need for global education．C. To encourage all the children to come back to school．D. To show the achievements which have been made in the past few years．27.Special efforts should be made for girls because ______ ．A. sixty percent of the children in the world are girlsB. more than 100 million girls will never go to schoolC. most of the girls are tired of going to schoolD. more than one half of the children who never go to school are girls28.Which of the following could NOT be the factor that prevents girls from getting aneducation？______A. Long distance from school．B. Being born weak．C. Helping work for the family．D. Early marriage．29.Why are the class teacher，Karen Weiner，and the class considered as "Kenya crew"？______A. Because they are trying their great efforts to raise money for the education of KenyaChildren．B. Because they are actors in the documentary film Back to School．C. Because they are mostly from Kenya，where the child in the documentary lives．D. Because they all have the same experience as Joab，the Kenya child．30.The last paragraph mainly discusses ______ ．A. American middle school students' desire to go to KenyaB. the content of the documentary film Back to SchoolC. an example of being inspired to take action after seeing the filmD. how students from Lawrence Middle School raise money for their educationDI've just got to talk about this problem I'm having with my postman．It all began a year ago，after the birth of his first child．Not wanting to appear rude，I asked him about the baby．The next week，not wanting him to think I had asked out of mere politeness the week before．I asked all about the baby again．Now I can't break the habit．I freeze whenever I see him coming．The words "How's the baby？" come out on their own．It holds me up．It holds him up．So why can't I stop it？The answer is that I want him to like me．Come to think of it，I want everyone to like me．My sister had the same problem with the caretaker of her block of flats："All he ever does is complain；he talks at me rather than to me，never listen to a word I say，and yet for some reason I'm always really nice to him．I'm worried in case I have a difficulty one day，and he won't lift a finger to help．"What about at work？Richard Lawton，a management trainer，warns："Those managers who are actually liked by most of their staff are always those to whom being liked is not the primary goal．The qualities that make managers popular are being honest with staff，treating them as human beings and observing common politeness like saying hello in the morning．" To explain the point，Richard mentions the story of the company chairman who desperately wanted to be liked and who，after making one of his managers fired，said with moist （湿润的）eyes that he was so，so sorry the man was leaving．The employee replied" "If you were that sorry，I wouldn't be leaving．" The lesson being，therefore，that if you try too hard to be liked，people won't like you．The experts say it all starts in childhood．"If children feel they can only get love from their parents by being good，" says Zelda West-Meads，a marriage guidance consultant，"they develop low self-confidence and become compulsive （难以抑制的）givers．" But is thereanything wrong in being a giver，the world not being exactly short of takers？Anne Cousins believes there is．"There is a point at which giving becomes unhealthy，" she says．"It comes when you do things for others but feel bad about it．"I am now trying hard to say to people "I feel uncomfortable about saying this，but…"，and tell myself "Refusal of a request does not mean rejection of a person" and I find I can say almost anything to almost anyone．31.Why does the author ask the postman about his baby？______A. He is interested in the baby．B. He wants to create a good impression．C. He wants to be always polite to him．D. It's a way to start a chat with great politeness．32.What could we find out about the author's sister and the caretaker？______A. She doesn't want to risk displeasing him．B. She doesn't pay attention to him．C. He often refuses to help her．D. He is impatient of her overreaction．33.Managers are more likely to be popular if they ______ ．A. help the staff with their problemsB. make sure the staff do not lose their jobsC. encourage the staff to be polite to each otherD. do not make too much effort to be liked34.What can we learn from this text？______A. If you tell the truth，it will not make people like you less．B. If you take time to talk to people，they will like you better．C. You should avoid unpleasant situations where possible．D. You shouldn't refuse other people's requests for help．35.What is the author's intention of writing this passage？______A. To show how to let others like you more．B. To prove how to create a harmonious atmosphere．C. To encourage people to have more self-confidence．D. To suggest ways of dealing with difficult people．三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Once，when I was a teenager，my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus．(36)，there was only one family between us and the ticket counter．This family made a big(37) on me．There were eight children，all probably under the age of 12．You could (38)they weren't rich．Their clothes were not expensive but theywere(39)．The children were(40)，all of them standing in line，two-by-two behind their parents，(41)hands．They were(42)jabbering （喋喋不休地说）about the clowns，elephants，and other acts they would see that night．One could(43)they had never been to the circus before．It (44)to be a highlight of their young lives．The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted．He proudly (45)，"Eight for children and two for adults，please．" The ticket lady told him the price．The mother's head(46)，and her lip began to tremble．The father leaned a little (47)and asked，"How much did you say？"The ticket lady(48) the price．The man didn't have enough money．Seeing this，my dad put his hand into his pocket，(49)a﹩20 bill and dropped it on the ground．（We were not wealthy in any case of the world!）Then he (50)down，picked upthe bill，tapped the man on the shoulder and said，"Excuse me，sir，this fell out of your pocket．"The man knew what was going on．He wasn't begging for a handout （施舍物）(51)certainly(52) the timely help in such an (53)situation．He took my father's hand in both ofhis，squeezed tightly onto the﹩20 bill，and with a tear running down his cheek，he replied，"Thank you，sir．This really (54)a lot to me and my family．"My father and I went back to our car and(55)home．We didn't go to the circus that night，but we didn't go without．36. A. Immediately B. Finally C. Hopefully D. Suddenly37. A. difference B. effort C. impression D. suggestion38. A. tell B. agree C. believe D. suppose39. A. shabby B. simple C. common D. clean40. A. polite B. lovely C. well-behaved D. badly-behaved41. A. holding B. shaking C. putting D. waving42. A. bravely B. excitedly C. bitterly D. honestly43. A. know B. understand C. judge D. sense44. A. decided B. recommended C. promised D. allowed45. A. laughed B. responded C. commented D. announced46. A. dropped B. bent C. shook D. nodded47. A. nearer B. harder C. tighter D. closer48. A. refused B. recited C. repeated D. reduced49. A. put out B. pulled out C. picked out D. gave out50. A. jumped B. lay C. knocked D. reached51. A. but B. and C. or D. so52. A. offered B. admired C. rejected D. appreciated53. A. interesting B. embarrassing C. enjoyable D. unbelievable54. A. pays B. costs C. gives D. means55. A. went B. got C. drove D. walked四、阅读表达（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）56.I have a friend named John Roberts who owns a horse ranch （牧马场）in San Ysidro．Thelast time I was there he shared a story with me．"It is a story about a young man who was the son of an itinerant （流动的）horse trainer．When he was a senior，he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up．""That night he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a horse ranch．He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a diagram of a 200-acre ranch，showing the location of all the buildings，the stables and the track．""The next day he handed it in to his teacher．Two days later he received his paperback．On the front page was a large red F with a note that read，‘ See me after class．'""The boy went to see the teacher after class and asked，‘ Why did I receive an F？'""The teacher said，‘ This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you．You have no money．You come from an itinerant family．You have no resources．Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of money．You have to buy the land．You have to pay for the original breeding stock and later you'll have to pay large stud fees．There‘s no way you could ever do it．' Then the teacher added，‘ If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal，I will reconsider your grade．'""The boy went home and asked his father what he should do．His father said，‘ Look，son，you have to make up your own mind on this．However，I think it is a veryimportant decision for you．'""Finally，after sitting with it for a week，the boy turned in the same paper，making no changes at all．He stated，‘ You can keep the F and I'll keep my dream．'"John continued，"I tell you this story because you are sitting in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch．I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace．" He added，"If I had changed my paper at that time，maybe we would not have the chance to be here talking about the dreams．"What was the boy's goal described in his seven-page paper？（No more than 8 words）______ Why did the teacher give the boy an "F"？（No more than 15 words）______How did the boy's father respond to his son's puzzlement？（No more than10 words）______ What does the underlined word "unrealistic" in Para.5 mean？（1 word）______What can we learn from the article？（No more than 20 words．）______五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）57.假设你是晨光中学的李津．最近，你校学生会的英语角网站上正在就"新时代要不要学习雷锋精神"进行讨论．请你根据以下内容要点在讨论区留言．（1）新时代需要雷锋精神；（2）结合实例说明如何向他学习；（3）号召大家努力学习，培养社会责任感．注意：（1）词数不少于100；（2）可根据内容要点适当发挥，以使内容充实、行文连贯；（3）开头已为你写好，不计入总词数；Recently， some people have raised doubt about learning from Lei Feng．答案和解析1.【答案】D【解析】略2.【答案】B【解析】略3.【答案】A【解析】略4.【答案】C【解析】考查语言交际．Sure，it's up to you可以，你说了算；Sure，no problem可以，没问题；Sorry，I can't make it对不起，我来不了；Sorry，I'm not available today对不起，我今天没有空．句意：-我们今天下午一点去喝一杯好吗？-对不起，我来不了．两点可以吗？故选：C．-我们今天下午一点去喝一杯好吗？-对不起，我来不了．两点可以吗？情景对话题主要考察英语的日常用语、习惯用语以及各种场合的交际性语言，并从实际出发，考查交际语言的运用能力．做题时仔细阅读上下文，找出上下文之间的联系．5.【答案】A【解析】答案：A．根据题干中时间状语later in life可知，句子的时态应为一般将来式；另谓语动词repair 与其逻辑主语（句子的主语）the hard work之间构成被动关系"努力被回报"，所以谓语动词应为一般将来式的被动语态will be done．故选：A．别担心．你现在所付出的努力将会在你以后的人生中得到回报．此题考查动词的时态和语态．解题时一要抓住题干中的时间状语或语境的提示来确定时态；二要根据动词与其逻辑主语之间的关系（主动/被动）来判断语态．6.【答案】A【解析】略7.【答案】B【解析】答案B。
2020年天津市高考英语试卷(第二次)附答案
2020年天津市高考英语试卷（第二次）题号I II III IV V总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共20小题，共50.0分）AHow to Use a Modern Public LibraryHas it been a while since your last visit to a public library？If so，you may be surprised tolearn that libraries have changed for the better．Itˈs been years since they were dusty littlerooms with books．They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge，meet interesting people，or find out how to start a business．Check out a book．While libraries still loan out（出借）books，youˈll find it easier to get a copy of whatever youˈre looking for，thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries．Via such networks，libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles ．Once the book youˈve requested is delivered to the nearest branch，they will inform you by e﹣mail，so you can pick it up．Check out other items．The library is now a multimedia zone，loaded with information in many formats（载体形式）．You can borrow movies on DVDs，music on CDs，and popularmagazines．Some libraries even loan out toys and games．If a popular magazine you want isnˈtoffered and the library keeps a list of such requests，they may bring it in when enough interest is shown．Join targeted reading groups．Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted tovarious age groups．Perhaps youˈd like to learn a language or improve your English．Thelibrary may sponsor a language group you could join．If you have difficulties reading，ask about special reading opportunities．Your library might be able to accommodate you．And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book．Start a business using the help of your local library．If you want to have a business of your own，your local library can become a launch space for it．In library books and computers ，you can find information on starting a business．Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce（商会）and government agencies，and they will offer printing，faxing and database services you need．1.Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by ．A. sharing their books on the InternetB. giving access to online reading at a library branchC. sending a needed book to a library branch nearbyD. making the checkout procedures diverse2.According to Paragraph 3，what items may be checked out from a public library？A. A magazine and an e-book．B. A game and an oil painting．C. A music CD and a kidˈs toy．D. A DVD and a video player．3.As is described in Paragraph 4，taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Timeallows ．A. the kid to learn a new languageB. the parent to enjoy quiet readingC. the kid to overcome reading difficultiesD. the parent to meet their program sponsor4.Your local library can help you start a business by ．A. providing relevant information and supporting servicesB. offering professional advice on business managementC. supplying useful information of your potential buyersD. arranging meetings with government officials5.What is the purpose of the passage？A. To point out the importance of public libraries．B. To encourage people to work in public libraries．C. To introduce the improved services of public libraries．D. To call for the modernization of public library systems．B"They tell me that youˈd like to make a statue（塑像）of me﹣is that correct，Miss Vinnie Ream？"The deep，gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl．Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter，especially for a seventeen-year-old girl．"Yes，sir，" she replied，her dark eyes meeting his．"I wouldnˈt have dared to ask you，but my teacher，Mr．Mills，says I am ready．I plan to make it in an admirable manner．"President Lincoln smiled．"Painters，sculptors—theyˈve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face，but Iˈm afraid thereˈs not much hope．What did you have in mind，Miss Ream ？A bust（半身像）？"Before Vinnie could say yes，the President hurried on，a shade of apology in his voice．"Of course—I shouldnˈt have asked．A full﹣length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size．"Vinnieˈs face turned red．She realized she looked like a child，with her tiny figure．"Small does not mean weak，sir，" she defended herself．"I was born in the country of Wisconsin．Iˈvedriven teams of horses and carried water．Making a full-length clay（粘土）figure would not exhaust my strength—and that is what I intend to do!"The Presidentˈs eyes，brightened at her show of spirit．"Sorry，madam，I have underestimated you as I didnˈt know your background．"But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers，in thought．"Miss Ream，" hesighed，"Iˈd like to let you do it，but as you know，we are in the middle of a war．How couldI possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now？I hardly have a minute to myself．"Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office．"I work quickly，" she said．Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows．"If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon，I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk．"The President seemed to consider her idea seriously．He got up and shook Vinnieˈs hand warmly，"Iˈve heard that you are a talented young woman，and I have found you charmingand intelligent as well．I cannot make my decision immediately，but you will hear from me soon．"The very next day，Vinnie received an invitation from the President．6.What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln？A. Her aggressive personality．B. Mr．Millsˈs encouraging remark．C. President Lincolnˈs gentle voice．D. Her interest in a challenging job．7.How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnieˈs request？A. Pleased．B. Thrilled．C. Regretful．D. Doubtful．8.Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full﹣length statue by highlighting____．A. her experience from other projectsB. her innocent childhood in the countryC. the heavy labor she had done beforeD. the skill she picked up in Wisconsin9.Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to____．A. achieve effects of natural lightingB. keep all her tools within easy reachC. observe the President at a right angleD. avoid disturbing the Presidentˈs work10.What message does the story convey？A. A strong-willed soul can reach his goal．B. Experience helps to promote excellence．C. Ups and downs make one strong．D. Devotion requires enthusiasm．CFor people，who are interested in sound，the field of sound technology is definitely making noise．In the past，sound engineers worked in the back rooms of recording studios，but manyof todayˈs sound professionals are sharing their knowledge and experience with professionalsin other fields to create new products based on the phenomenon we call sound．Sound can be used as a weapon．Imagine that a police officer is chasing a thief．The thieftries to escape．And the officer canˈt let him get away．He pulls out a special device，pointsit at the suspect，and switches it on．The thief drops to the ground．This new weapon is called a Long Range Acoustic Device（LRAD，远程定向声波发射器）．It produces a deafening sound so painful that it temporarily disables a person．The noise from the LRAD is directed like a ray of light and travels only into the ears of that person，but it is not deadly．For those who hunger for some peace and quiet，sound can now create silence．Letˈs sayyou are at the airport，and the little boy on the seat next to you is humming（哼唱）a short commercial song．He hums it over and over again，and you are about to go crazy．Thanks to the Silence Machine，a British invention，you can get rid of the sound without upsetting the boy or his parents．One may wonder how the Silence Machine works．Well，it functions by analyzing the waves of the incoming sound and creating a second set of outgoing waves．The two sets of waves cancel each other out．Simply turn the machine on point it at the target，and your peace and quiet comes back．Directed sound is a new technology that allows companies to use sound in much the same way spotlights（聚光灯）are used in the theater．A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage；similarly，a "spotsound" creates a circle of sound in one targeted area．This can be useful for businesses such as restaurants and stores because it offers a new way to attract customers．Restaurants can offer a choice of music along with the various food choices on the menu，allowing customers more control over the atmosphere in which they are dining．Directed sound is also beginning to appear in shopping centers and even at homes．11.What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the effect of the LRAD？A. It causes temporary hearing loss．B. It slows down a running man．C. It makes it easy to identify a suspect．D. It keeps the suspect from hurting others．12.The Silence Machine is a device specially designed to____．A. silence the people around youB. remove the sound of commercialsC. block the incoming sound wavesD. stop unwanted sound from affecting you13.What feature do spotsounds and spotlights share？A. They travel in circles．B. They clear the atmosphere．C. They can be transformed into energy．D. They can be directed onto a specific area．14.Directed sound can be used for____．A. creative designs of restaurant menusB. ideal sound effects on the theater stageC. different choices of music for businessesD. strict control over any suspicious customer15.What does the passage focus on?A. How professionals invented sound products．B. Inventions in the field of sound technology．C. The growing interest in the study of sound．D. How sound engineers work in their studios．DAfter years of observing human nature，I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance，curiosity and discontent．I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either．And I have never known an average man who had both．The two belong together．Together，these deep human urges（驱策力）count for much more than ambition．Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground．Like Galileo，all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent，"Why？Why？Why？"Fortunately，curiosity and discontent donˈt have to be learned．We are born with them and need only recapture them．"The great man，" said Mencius（孟子），"is he who does not lose his childˈs heart．" Yetmost of us do lose it．We stop asking questions．We stop challenging custom．We just follow the crowd．And the crowd desires only the calm and restful average．It encourages us to occupy our own little corner，to avoid foolish leaps into the dark，to be satisfied．Most of us meet new people，and new ideas，with hesitation．But once having met and liked them，we think how terrible it would have been，had we missed the chance．We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake．How should you start？Modestly，so as not to become discouraged．I think of one friend who couldnˈt arrange flowers to satisfy herself．She was curious about how the experts did it．How she is one of the experts，writing books on flower arrangement．One way to begin is to answer your own excuses．You havenˈt any special ability？Most people donˈt；there are only a few geniuses．You havenˈt any time？Thatˈs good，because itˈsalways the people with no time who get things done．Harriet Stowe，mother of six，wrote parts of Uncle Tomˈs Cabin while cooking．Youˈre too old？Remember that Thomas Costainwas 57 when he published his first novel，and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78．However you start，remember there is no better time to start than right now，for youˈll neverbe more alive than you are at this moment．16.In writing Paragraph 1，the author aims to____．A. propose a definitionB. make a comparisonC. reach a conclusionD. present an argument17.What does the example of Galileo tell us？A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth．B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious．C. Creativity results from challenging authority．D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore．18.What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent？A. Observe the unknown around you．B. Develop a questioning mind．C. Lead a life of adventure．D. Follow the fashion．19.What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7？A. Gaining success helps you become an expert．B. The genius tends to get things done creatively．C. Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action．D. You should remain modest when approaching perfection．20.What could be the best title for the passage？A. Curious Minds Never Feel ContentedB. Reflections on Human NatureC. The Keys to AchievementD. Never Too Late to Learn二、单选题（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）21.Jim says we ______ stay in his house as long as we leave it clean and tidy．A. mustB. canC. needD. should22.—You are a great swimmer．—Thanks．Itˈs because I ______ a lot these days．A. have been practisingB. was practisingC. would practiseD. had practised23.—Next time you visit Bob，remember to give him a call in advance．—______．I will．A. My pleasureB. No wonderC. Good pointD. Never mind24.______ us prepare for the exam，the teacher suggested reading through our notes．A. To helpB. HelpedC. HelpingD. Being helped25.—Shall I order a taxi for Sarah to go to the airport tonight？—______．Iˈll drive her there．A. Have a tryB. Donˈt mention itC. Donˈt botherD. Go ahead26.Dr．Rowan，______ secretary resigned two weeks ago，has had to do all his own typing．A. whoseB. of whomC. of whichD. which27.According to Professor Johnson，we donˈt have to read the book if we donˈt want to，as itis ______．A. worthwhileB. necessaryC. optionalD. serious28.I never worried about my son while I was away because my mother ______ him．A. drank a toast toB. played a joke onC. kept an eye onD. made an apology to29.The number of medical schools reached 18 in the early 1990s and ______ around thatlevel ever since．A. are remainingB. have remainedC. is remainingD. has remained30.—Why do people like pop music？I hate it so much．—_____ it is not your style，that doesnˈt mean it is bad．A. Only ifB. Even thoughC. Now thatD. In case31.We offered to give Sharon a ride home，but she ______，saying that she felt like walking．A. understoodB. acceptedC. compromisedD. declined32.For my fifth birthday，my mother baked me a cake ______ a monkey．A. in the shape ofB. beyond the reach ofC. at the mercy ofD. on the side of33.We canˈt ______ buying a new printer for our company．The one we have doesnˈt work．A. take upB. carry outC. keep onD. put off34.The dancerˈs incredible performance had the audience on its feet ______ for 10 minutes atthe end of the show．A. being clappedB. clapC. clappedD. clapping35.The student completed this experiment to make come true ______ Professor Joseph hadsaid．A. thatB. whatC. whenD. where三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Detective Ashley Jones works at a police department in England．He has recently made a significant （1）____ —loneliness is a serious social problem that can contribute to depression and even crimes，but it can be （2）____in a clever way．The （3）____？Chat benches．Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her（4）____．The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who（5）____made her believe that he was her friend，and then she lent him about £31，000．Jones was（6）____when she said that she didnˈt actually（7）____being cheated．"Otherwise，I would never speak to another person for weeks on end，" she said．This led Jones to the conclusion that there are too many extremely（8）____people in his community，who are easy targets of cheating．So he （9）____to do something about it．He （10）____the police department to allow him to（11）____a couple of "chat benches" in two of their local parks．Then he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that（12）____："HAPPY TO CHAT"．Just a few days after the signs went up，he found people sitting there and engaging in active and （13）____conversations．The idea is catching on（14）____．There are now over 40 chat benches throughout England．More new chat benches have sprung up across the UK and beyond．All whoparticipated have gained a（n）（15）____ outcome from getting involved．Jonesˈ idea hasbeen fully（16）____—the "HAPPY TO CHAT" benches help（17）____the invisible social barrier that keeps people from saying hello．This effort is not just a（n）（18）____at being community minded—itˈs also a （19）____measure．It prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters．The Chat Bench is a fantastic new project that （20）____those of all ages to interact and get to know each other in the future36. A. choice B. discovery C. visit D. promise37. A. experienced B. suffered C. prevented D. felt38. A. solution B. puzzle C. excuse D. intention39. A. pleasure B. prize C. credit D. money40. A. eventually B. frequently C. previously D. occasionally41. A. ashamed B. shocked C. excited D. amused42. A. mind B. forgive C. risk D. enjoy43. A. active B. lonely C. cautious D. stubborn44. A. learned B. refused C. pretended D. decided45. A. forced B. ordered C. convinced D. taught46. A. put away B. make out C. tear apart D. set up47. A. read B. claimed C. meant D. implied48. A. formal B. joyful C. awkward D. crazy49. A. randomly B. slowly C. quickly D. purposefully50. A. positive B. disappointing C. correct D. embarrassing51. A. realized B. examined C. discussed D. formed52. A. break down B. put up C. keep off D. take out53. A. glance B. attempt C. knock D. attack54. A. heart-breaking B. risk-takingC. face-savingD. crime-cutting55. A. forbids B. appoints C. encourages D. troubles四、阅读表达（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）56. As any younger brother will tell you，having a big brother involves a lot of walking insomeone elseˈs shadow，especially when you have a brother who is a typical example of "cool"．For years I wanted to do everything my elder brother Tyson did，but no matter how hard I tried，I was always the neglected （被忽略的）one．My legs just werenˈt made to run like his．I could never play football or basketball well．I probably would have continued trying to keep up with him for the rest of my highschool career，but when my family moved，everything changed．Tyson left for college ，so I had to start at a new school all by myself．This new start gave me an opportunity to redefine myself and discover an entirely new version of "cool"．I donˈt know what made me decide to try some new activities at the new school，butone day I chanced to show up for an after﹣school meeting of the Science Olympiad team．I had always been fascinated with chemistry，biology，and math，but since those interests hadnˈt fit．Tysonˈs definition of "cool"，I had never pursued them．On this day，for some reason，I did．As we organized teams，prepared resources and practiced answering questions，I felt more connected than I ever had to any sports team．I didnˈt feel as though I needed to keep up with anybody else；I was finally with peers who understood me．It was so good to feel accepted for what Iˈm good at．For the first time in my life，I actually felt cool．Now I know who I am！Iˈm Tysonˈs little brother，but thatˈs only part of my identity．Iˈma cool guy in my own way，too．Iˈm relieved to know that "cool" has a much broaderdefinition than what I used to think．How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 1？（no more than 8 words）What changes offered a new start to the author after his family moved？（no more than15 words）According to Paragraph 3，what marked the turning point in the authorˈs growth？（nomore than 7 words）What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about？（no more than 10 words）What is your example of "cool"？Please explain why．（no more than 20 words）五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）57.假设你是晨光中学高三学生李津。
2020年天津中学高三英语二模试卷及答案
2020年天津中学高三英语二模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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AOn a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio PronIn April 1945,Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.To Killa Mockingbird, by Harper LeeSet in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) storyby Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books.D.History books.2.Which book explores life and death?A.To Kill a MockingbirdB.When Breath Becomes AirC.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These StreetsD.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Bess’s mother.D.Bobby’s mother.BMy entire life has been influenced by the fact that I stand way above the average height for both men and women. I was born two weeks late. When I finally entered the world I weighed 11 pounds 10 ounces and was 24 inches long. When my mom told my grandmother my measurements, she asked in amazement, "Are you okay?!"I was healthy, but very shy as a child and into my teens. I'm from a small town, and I grew up and graduated with the same 50 people. I started playing basketball in third grade every Saturday, but I didn't have any control over my awkward body. (I didn't even score a point in a game until many years later.) I was 5-foot-10 in fourth grade. I had a small group of friends in elementary school, but sometimes the boys picked on me, calling me a bean pole or the Jolly Green Giant. I still remember my embarrassment when they laughed at me, and how badly I wanted to be invisible.In high school I got more involved in sports, but I spent most days in the art room. By this time everyone at my school was used to my height (by ninth grade I was 6-foot-3), but if I went out of town people would stare at me and comment about my appearance.I was forced into the spotlight wherever I went.With high school came more confidence. I had success in school, the arts and sports. I played basketball, but my true passion was track and field. During my senior year I was the conference champion in high jump and the 400-meter run. The friendships I gained through my involvement in high school boosted my confidence and helped me develop a sense of humor. Now when a stranger told me I was tall I would smile and nod or, if I was feeling determined, I would pretend to feel shocked and thank them for telling me. I had no idea!Still, society keeps me aware of my status as something rare. And even though people tell me I'm beautiful and I should be a model, there are times when I would trade in my long legs for a small frame and tiny feet. I often wish people weren't so rude. I'm a minority only in the sense of height. I like to think that those who have insulted me didn't intend to. I do believe that most people are basically good, but they can be insensitive.4. What can be inferred from Para.1?A. The writer's height has something to do with her late birth.B. Grandmother was unwilling to have the writer as her grandchild.C. The writer failed to have a successful life because of her unusual height.D. The writer was heavier and bigger compared with other babies when she was born.5. By saying 'I was forced into the spotlight', the author probably means that she ________.A.was criticized by othersB. caught public attentionC. was threatenedD. felt inferior6. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned as the writer's experiences in high school?A. She quit playing basketball and joined the track and field team.B. She no longer felt upset when facing her height problem.C. She had a passion for some sports events.D. She built up more confidence.7. What does the last sentence imply?A. People enjoy making fun of others.B. People are bad andcannot be trusted.C. People tend to bully those who are weaker.D. People sometimes care little about how others feel.CAs a basic food in the Asian diet，soybeans（大豆）have been used to make tofu and soy milk for hundreds of years．But now，they are also being turned into an alternative to plastic wrap．William Chen，a professor of foodscience and technology at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University，invented the environmentally﹣friendly food wrap．It's made of cellulose（纤维素），a form of fiber，obtained from the waste generated by soy bean product producers．The beans are pressed tosqueeze out juice that's used to make tofu and soy milk．And what's left is usually thrown away，but Chen takes the waste and puts it through a fermentation（发酵）process，during which cellulose is produced．Cellulose﹣based plastic wraps have been on the market for a few years，but Chen says that most are made from wood or corn，grown for that purpose．By contrast，his wrap is made from a waste product，which doesn't compete with other crops for land and is more sustainable．Chen's technology could help to solve two problems at once：cutting plastic production and reducing the amount of food waste．"In Singapore，the amount of food waste generated every year could fill up 15，000 Olympic﹣sized swimming pools，" Chen says．F&N，a soy﹣based drinks producer，has partnered with Chen's lab and provides the product，straight from the factory．The company is conducting a study to assess whether the food wrap could complete commercially with conventional products．Chen adds，"The soy﹣based wrap costs almost nothing to makein the lab becausethe raw materials are free．Commercial production would involve additional expenses，such as storage and quality control，however，we have not calculated those costs yet．"Chen hopes neighboring soy﹣loving countries will be inspired bySingapore to adopt his innovation．"My dream is that our technology，which is cheap and simple，will cut plastic and food waste and create a cleaner environment，" Chen says．8. What is the second paragraph mainly about？A. The introduction to William Chen．B. The process of producing soy milk．C. The way to make soy﹣based wrap．D. The benefit of eating soy products．9. What's the biggest difference of Chen's wrap from other cellulose﹣based plastic wraps？A. It saves land for industry．B. It's more easilybroken down．C. It is made from the food waste．D. It has been put into practice for many years．10. What will commercial production of the food wrap cause？A. A lack of competitiveness．B. Poor quality of the wraps．C. A shortage of raw material．D. An increase in production costs．11. From which is the text probably taken？A. A personal diary．B. A travel guide．C. A book review．D. A scientific magazine．DI was at my parent’s dinner table. Before me was a worn journal of thin and discolor1 ed pages. It was my grandfather’s journal and now belonged to my father. My grandfather had passed away in the months leading up to my birth. I never got to visit the places he had frequented and the people who had been a part of his life’s journey.I was now about to enter his world, through the words he had left behind. Within minutes, I wascaptivatedby the power of the written words. In the magical script (笔迹) before me, I was transported to another age when food was an everyday art, planned, prepared and enjoyed in the company of others, and a time when people had the heart to pause their own lives to embrace (拥抱) each other’s struggles. All this was conveyed to me in the beauty of the words that flowed together to connect with the writer’s mind and understand the world they lived in.That kind of writing seems to be lost on us today. We have gotten used to writing in bite-sized pieces for a public looking for entertainment, and hungry for information. No wonder, there are nearly 200 million bloggers on the Internet and a new blog is created somewhere in the world every half a second. Instead of adding to our collective wisdom, most of these writings reflectthe superficiality (肤浅) and impatience of our day and age.This not only robs us of the skill of writing impressive essays, it also prevents us from exploring what is indeed important. Writing humbles (使谦卑) us in a way that is vital for our character growth, by reminding us about the limits of the self and our appropriate place in the vast flow of life. Writing frees us by helping us explore the unknown so that we really open up to magic of the world around us. I saw all of this in the writing of my grandfather. And I’ve seen it again and again in the writings of the greatest thinkers of humanity. Their writing reflect deep thought on issues of human importance.12. The underlined word “captivated” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “________”.A. puzzledB. frightenedC. attractedD. defeated13. In the author’s grandfather’s age, people ________.A. lived a hard lifeB. cared about each otherC. were fond of writingD. treated food as an art14. The author begins the text with her grandfather’s journal in order to ________.A. show her respect to her grandfatherB. present the importance of good writingC. express her interest in reading as well as writingD. raise the problems with today’s writing15. In the last paragraph, the author is trying to _________.A. discuss what good writing is likeB. express her strong desire to learn writing skillsC. stress the effects of her grandfather’s journal on herD. show her admiration for her grandfather’s writing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。
2020年2020届天津市部分区高三教学质量检测(二)英语试卷及解析
2020年2020届天津市部分区高三教学质量检测（二）英语试卷★祝考试顺利★(解析版)温馨提示：使用答题卡的区,学生作答时请将答案写在答题卡上；不使用答题卡的区,学生作答时请将答案写在试卷上。
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第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节,满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
例：Stand over there you’ll be able to see it better.A. orB. andC. butD. while答案B。
1.—If we work on the project together, we should be able to complete it ahead of schedule.— ! Many hands make light work.A. You betB. Have funC. Good jobD. Forget it【答案】A【解析】【详解】考查情境对话。
句意：——如果我们一起做这个项目,我们应该能提前完成。
——当然了!人多好办事。
A. You bet当然了,肯定的；B. Have fun玩的开心；C. Good job做的好；D. Forget it算了吧。
根据后面的“人多力量大”,可知对话中的人是肯定上句说的话,因此“You bet（当然了）”符合语境,故选A。
2020年天津市高考英语试卷(第二次)(附答案详解)
2020年天津市高考英语试卷（第二次）一、单选题（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）1.(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)Jim says we ______ stay in his house as long as weleave it clean and tidy．A. mustB. canC. needD. should2.(2021·安徽省蚌埠市·单元测试)—You are a great swimmer．—Thanks．Itˈs because I ______ a lot these days．A. have been practisingB. was practisingC. would practiseD. had practised3.(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)—Next time you visit Bob，remember to give him a callin advance．—______．I will．A. My pleasureB. No wonderC. Good pointD. Never mind4.(2021·安徽省蚌埠市·单元测试)______ us prepare for the exam，the teacher suggestedreading through our notes．A. To helpB. HelpedC. HelpingD. Being helped5.(2020·广东省·单元测试)—Shall I order a taxi for Sarah to go to the airport tonight？—______．Iˈll drive her there．A. Have a tryB. Donˈt mention itC. Donˈt botherD. Go ahead6.(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)Dr．Rowan，______ secretary resigned two weeks ago，has had to do all his own typing．A. whoseB. of whomC. of whichD. which7.(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)According to Professor Johnson，we donˈt have to readthe book if we donˈt want to，as it is ______．A. worthwhileB. necessaryC. optionalD. serious8.(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)I never worried about my son while I was away becausemy mother ______ him．A. drank a toast toB. played a joke onC. kept an eye onD. made an apology to9.(2021·安徽省蚌埠市·单元测试)The number of medical schools reached 18 in the early1990s and ______ around that level ever since．A. are remainingB. have remainedC. is remainingD. has remained10.(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)—Why do people like pop music？I hate it so much．—_____ it is not your style，that doesnˈt mean it is bad．A. Only ifB. Even thoughC. Now thatD. In case11.(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)We offered to give Sharon a ride home，but she ______，saying that she felt like walking．A. understoodB. acceptedC. compromisedD. declined12.(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)For my fifth birthday，my mother baked me a cake______ a monkey．A. in the shape ofB. beyond the reach ofC. at the mercy ofD. on the side of13.(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)We canˈt ______ buying a new printer for ourcompany．The one we have doesnˈt work．A. take upB. carry outC. keep onD. put off14.(2020·天津市·月考试卷)The dancerˈs incredible performance had the audience on itsfeet ______ for 10 minutes at the end of the show．A. being clappedB. clapC. clappedD. clapping15.(2021·安徽省蚌埠市·单元测试)The student completed this experiment to make cometrue ______ Professor Joseph had said.A. thatB. whatC. whenD. where二、阅读理解（本大题共20小题，共50.0分）(2020·江苏省扬州市·期中考试)AHow to Use a Modern Public LibraryHas it been a while since your last visit to a public library If so，you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better．Itˈs been years since they were dusty littlerooms with books．They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge，meet interesting people，or find out how to start a business．Check out a book．While libraries still loan out（出借）books，youˈll find it easier to get a copy of whatever youˈre looking for，thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries．Via such networks，libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles．Once the book youˈve requested is delivered to the nearest branch，they will inform you by e﹣mail，so you can pick it up．Check out other items．The library is now a multimedia zone，loaded with information in many formats（载体形式）．You can borrow movies on DVDs，music on CDs，and popular magazines．Some libraries even loan out toys and games．If a popular magazine you want isnˈt offered and the library keeps a list of such requests，they may bring it in when enough interest is shown．Join targeted reading groups．Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups．Perhaps youˈd like to learn a language or improve your English．The library may sponsor a language group you could join．If you have difficulties reading，ask about special reading opportunities．Your library might be able to accommodate you．And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book．Start a business using the help of your local library．If you want to have a business of your own，your local library can become a launch space for it．In library books and computers，you can find information on starting a business．Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce（商会）and government agencies，and they will offer printing，faxing and database services you need．16.Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by ．A. sharing their books on the InternetB. giving access to online reading at a library branchC. sending a needed book to a library branch nearbyD. making the checkout procedures diverse17.According to Paragraph 3，what items may be checked out from a public library？A. A magazine and an e-book．B. A game and an oil painting．C. A music CD and a kidˈs toy．D. A DVD and a video player．18.As is described in Paragraph 4，taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Timeallows ．A. the kid to learn a new languageB. the parent to enjoy quiet readingC. the kid to overcome reading difficultiesD. the parent to meet their program sponsor19.Your local library can help you start a business by ．A. providing relevant information and supporting servicesB. offering professional advice on business managementC. supplying useful information of your potential buyersD. arranging meetings with government officials20.What is the purpose of the passage？A. To point out the importance of public libraries．B. To encourage people to work in public libraries．C. To introduce the improved services of public libraries．D. To call for the modernization of public library systems．(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)B"They tell me that youˈd like to make a statue（塑像）of me﹣is that correct，Miss Vinnie Ream"The deep，gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl．Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter，especially for a seventeen-year-old girl．"Yes，sir，" she replied，her dark eyes meeting his．"I wouldnˈt have dared to ask you，but my teacher，Mr．Mills，says I am ready．I plan to make it in an admirable manner．"President Lincoln smiled．"Painters，sculptors—theyˈve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face，but Iˈm afraid thereˈs not much hope．What did you have in mind，Miss Ream？A bust（半身像）？"Before Vinnie could say yes，the President hurried on，a shade of apology in his voice．"Of course—I shouldnˈt have asked．A full﹣length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size．"Vinnieˈs face turned red．She realized she looked like a child，with her tiny figure．"Small does not mean weak，sir，" she defended herself．"I was born in the country of Wisconsin．Iˈve driven teams of horses and carried water．Making a full-length clay（粘土）figure would not exhaust my strength—and that is what I intend to do!"The Presidentˈs eyes，brightened at her show of spirit．"Sorry，madam，I have underestimated you as I didnˈt know your background．"But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers，in thought．"Miss Ream，" he sighed，"Iˈd like to let you do it，but as you know，we are in the middle of a war．How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now I hardly have a minute to myself．"Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office．"I work quickly，" she said．Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows．"If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon，I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk．"The President seemed to consider her idea seriously．He got up and shook Vinnieˈs hand warmly，"Iˈve heard that you are a talented young woman，and I have found you charming and intelligent as well．I cannot make my decision immediately，but you will hear from me soon．"The very next day，Vinnie received an invitation from the President．21.What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President LincolnA. Her aggressive personality．B. Mr．Mi llsˈs encouraging remark．C. President Lincolnˈs gentle voice．D. Her interest in a challenging job．22.How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnieˈs request？A. Pleased．B. Thrilled．C. Regretful．D. Doubtful．23.Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full﹣length statue by highlighting____．A. her experience from other projectsB. her innocent childhood in the countryC. the heavy labor she had done beforeD. the skill she picked up in Wisconsin24.Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to____．A. achieve effects of natural lightingB. keep all her tools within easy reachC. observe the President at a right angleD. avoid disturbing the Presidentˈs work25.What message does the story conveyA. A strong-willed soul can reach his goal．B. Experience helps to promote excellence．C. Ups and downs make one strong．D. Devotion requires enthusiasm．(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)CFor people, who are interested in sound, the field of sound technology is definitely making noise. In the past, sound engineers worked in the back rooms of recording studios, but many of today's sound professionals are sharing their knowledge and experience with professionals in other fields to create new products based on the phenomenon we call sound.Sound can be used as a weapon. Imagine that a police officer is chasing a thief. The thief tries to escape. And the officer can't let him get away. He pulls out a special device, points it at the suspect, and switches it on. The thief drops to the ground. This new weapon is called a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD, 远程定向声波发射器）. It produces a deafening sound so painful that it temporarily disables a person. The noise from the LRAD is directed like a ray of light and travels only into the ears of that person, but it is not deadly.For those who hunger for some peace and quiet, sound can now create silence. Let's say you are at the airport, and the little boy on the seat next to you is humming (哼唱）a short commercial song. He hums it over and over again, and you are about to go crazy. Thanks to the Silence Machine, a British invention, you can get rid of the sound without upsetting the boy or his parents. One may wonder how the Silence Machine works. Well, it functions by analyzing the waves of the incoming sound and creating a second set of outgoing waves. The two sets ofwaves cancel each other out. Simply turn the machine on point it at the target, and your peace and quiet comes back.Directed sound is a new technology that allows companies to use sound in much the same way spotlights (聚光灯）are used in the theater. A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage; similarly, a "spotsound" creates a circle of sound in one targeted area. This can be useful for businesses such as restaurants and stores because it offers a new way to attract customers. Restaurants can offer a choice of music along with the various food choices on the menu, allowing customers more control over the atmosphere in which they are dining. Directed sound is also beginning to appear in shopping centers and even at homes.26.What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the effect of the LRADA. It causes temporary hearing loss.B. It slows down a running man.C. It makes it easy to identify a suspect.D. It keeps the suspect from hurting others.27.The Silence Machine is a device specially designed to____．A. silence the people around youB. remove the sound of commercialsC. block the incoming sound wavesD. stop unwanted sound from affecting you28.What feature do spotsounds and spotlights shareA. They travel in circles．B. They clear the atmosphere．C. They can be transformed into energy．D. They can be directed onto a specific area．29.Directed sound can be used for____．A. creative designs of restaurant menusB. ideal sound effects on the theater stageC. different choices of music for businessesD. strict control over any suspicious customer30.What does the passage focus on?A. How professionals invented sound products．B. Inventions in the field of sound technology．C. The growing interest in the study of sound．D. How sound engineers work in their studios．(2020·广东省中山市·单元测试)DAfter years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance, curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.Together, these deep human urges (驱策力) count for much more than ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, "Why? Why? Why?"Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don't have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them."The great man," said Mencius (孟子), "is he who does not lose his child's heart." Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires only the calm and restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.How should you start? Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn't arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. Now she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven't any special ability? Most people don't; there are only a few geniuses. You haven't any time? That's good, because it's always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom's Cabin while cooking. You're too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you'll never be more alive than you are at this moment.31.In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ______.A. propose a definitionB. make a comparisonC. reach a conclusionD. present an argument32.What does the example of Galileo tell us?A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.C. Creativity results from challenging authority.D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.33.What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?A. Observe the unknown around you.B. Develop a questioning mind.C. Lead a life of adventure.D. Follow the fashion.34.What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7?A. Gaining success helps you become an expert.B. The genius tends to get things done creatively.C. Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action.D. You should remain modest when approaching perfection.35.What could be the best title for the passage?A. Curious Minds Never Feel ContentedB. Reflections on Human NatureC. The Keys to AchievementD. Never Too Late to Learn三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）(2021·四川省绵阳市·月考试卷) Detective Ashley Jones works at a police department in England．He has recently made a significant （1）____ —loneliness is a serious social problem that can contribute to depression and even crimes，but it can be （2）____in a clever way．The （3）____？Chat benches．Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her（4）____．The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who（5）____made her believe that he was her friend，and then she lent him about £31，000．Jones was（6）____when shesaid that she didnˈt actually（7）____being cheated．"Otherwise，I would never speak to another person for weeks on end，" she said．This led Jones to the conclusion that there are too many extremely（8）____people in his community，who are easy targets of cheating．So he （9）____to do something about it．He （10）____the police department to allow him to（11）____a couple of "chat benches" in two of their local parks．Then he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that（12）____："HAPPY TO CHAT"．Just a few days after the signs went up，he found people sitting there and engaging in active and （13）____conversations．The idea is catching on（14）____．There are now over 40 chat benches throughout England．More new chat benches have sprung up across the UK and beyond．All who participated have gained a（n）（15）____ outcome from getting involved．Jonesˈ idea has been fully（16）____—the "HAPPY TO CHAT" benches help（17）____the invisible social barrier that keeps people from saying hello．This effort is not just a（n）（18）____at being community minded—itˈs also a （19）____measure．It prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters．The Chat Bench is a fantastic new project that （20）____those of all ages to interact and get to know each other in the future36. A. choice B. discovery C. visit D. promise37. A. experienced B. suffered C. prevented D. felt38. A. solution B. puzzle C. excuse D. intention39. A. pleasure B. prize C. credit D. money40. A. eventually B. frequently C. previously D. occasionally41. A. ashamed B. shocked C. excited D. amused42. A. mind B. forgive C. risk D. enjoy43. A. active B. lonely C. cautious D. stubborn44. A. learned B. refused C. pretended D. decided45. A. forced B. ordered C. convinced D. taught46. A. put away B. make out C. tear apart D. set up47. A. read B. claimed C. meant D. implied48. A. formal B. joyful C. awkward D. crazy49. A. randomly B. slowly C. quickly D. purposefully50. A. positive B. disappointing C. correct D. embarrassing51. A. realized B. examined C. discussed D. formed52. A. break down B. put up C. keep off D. take out53. A. glance B. attempt C. knock D. attack54. A. heart-breaking B. risk-takingC. face-savingD. crime-cutting55. A. forbids B. appoints C. encourages D. troubles四、阅读表达（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）56.(2020·天津市市辖区·月考试卷) As any younger brother will tell you，having a bigbrother involves a lot of walking in someone elseˈs shadow，especially when you have a brother who is a typical example of "cool"．For years I wanted to do everything my elder brother Tyson did，but no matter how hard I tried，I was always the neglected （被忽略的）one．My legs just werenˈt made to run like his．I could never play football or basketball well．I probably would have continued trying to keep up with him for the rest of my highschool career，but when my family moved，everything changed．Tyson left for college，so I had to start at a new school all by myself．This new start gave me an opportunity to redefine myself and discover an entirely new version of "cool"．I donˈt kn ow what made me decide to try some new activities at the new school，butone day I chanced to show up for an after﹣school meeting of the Science Olympiad team．I had always been fascinated with chemistry，biology，and math，but since those interests hadnˈt fit．Tysonˈs definition of "cool"，I had never pursued them．On this day，for some reason，I did．As we organized teams，prepared resources and practiced answering questions，I felt more connected than I ever had to any sports team．I didnˈt feel as though I needed to keep up with anybody else；I was finally with peers who understood me．It was so good to feel accepted for what Iˈm good at．For the first time in my life，I actually felt cool．Now I know who I am！Iˈm Tysonˈs little brother，but thatˈs only part of my identity．Iˈm a cool guy in my own way，too．Iˈm relieved to know that "cool" has a much broader definition than what I used to think．How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 1？（no more than 8 words）What changes offered a new start to the author after his family moved？（no more than 15 words）According to Paragraph 3，what marked the turning point in the authorˈs growth？（no more than 7 words）What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about（no more than 10 words）What is your example of "cool"Please explain why．（no more than 20 words）五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）57.(2020·天津市·月考试卷)假设你是晨光中学高三学生李津。
2020-2021学年天津中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年天津中学高三英语二模试题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ATop Four MarathonsPortland MarathonThe marathon welcomes 8 000 people every fall. It’s a great event for first-timers because everyone is cheered on with enthusiasm no matter how long it takes to cross the finish line. The time limit for the full marathon is now at a pace of minutes per mile, or 6 hours and 33 minutes, but in the past it had an open time limit. They promise you’ll still receive your medal if you fall behind the pace, but you have to finish using the sidewalks.TCS New York City MarathonAs the world’s biggest marathon, the TCS New York City Marathon attracts over 50,000 people to the Big Apple each November. The time limit is generous eight and a half hours, but participants must move to the sidewalk if they drop below 15-minute mile.The famous course snakes through five boroughs (行政区) of the city and crosses five bridges to end in Central Park.Honolulo MarathonThe marathon attracts over 30,000 participants each December. The race starts on Ala Moana Boulevard in downtown Honolulu and snakes its way along the breathtaking Hawaiian coastline to the finish line in Kapiolani Park. The start time is at 5: 00 am with finish line services officially open until 2: 00 pm. However, the organizers allow everyone to finish and have waiters on hand until 4: 00 pm.Boston MarathonThe marathon is held in May every year. For this event running isn’t allowed as the city streets aren’t closed off. Participants must instead make their way along sidewalks under the guidance of event organizers and city police. The event attracts over 8,000 people who can choose anything from three-mile walk to the full 26.2-mile Boston Marathon route.1.Where is a new marathon runner most likely to receive enthusiastic cheers?A.In Portland.B.In New York.C.In Honolulu.D.In Boston.2.What can we know about TCS New York City Marathon?A.It is extremely popular.B.It has an open time limit.C.It starts and ends in a park.D.It forbids using the sidewalk.3.Which marathon is held the earliest in a year?A.Portland Marathon.B.TCS New York City Marathon.C.Boston Marathon.D.Honolulu Marathon.BSam, I say to myself as I start across the bridge, you must stop these thoughts and start thinking about what to do now that you have lost your falcon, Frightful.Life, my friend Ban do once said, is meeting problems and solving them whether you are an amoeba or a space traveller. I have a problem. I have to provide my younger sister Alice and myself with meat. Fish, nuts, and vegetables are good and necessary, but they don't provide enough fuel for the hard physical work we do. Although we have venison now, I can't always count on getting it. So far this year, our venison has been only road kill from in front of Mrs Strawberry's farm.I decide to take the longest way home, down the flood plain of the West Branch of Delaware to Spillkill, my own name for a fast stream that cascades down the south face of the mountain range I'm on. I need time to think. Perhaps Alice and I should be like the early Eskimos. We should walk, camp and hunt, and when the seasons change, walk on to new food sources. But I love my tree and my mountaintop.Another solution would be to become farmers, like the people of the Iroquois Confederacy who once lived here. They settled in villages and planted corm and squash, bush beans and berries. We already grow groundnuts in the damp soil and squash in the poor land. But the Iroquois also hunted game. I can't do that anymore.I'm back where I started from.Slowly I climb the Spillkill. As I hop from rock to rock beneath shady basswoods and hemlocks, I hear the cry of the red-tailed hawk who nests on the mountain crest. I am reminded of Frightful and my heart aches. I can almost hear her call my name, Cree, Cree, Cree, Car-ree.Maybe I can get her back if I beg the man who is in charge of the peregrines at the university. “But it's the law,” he would say. I could write to the president of the United States and ask him to make an exception of Alice and me. That won't work. The president swore to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States when he took office.I climb on. I must stop thinking about the impossible and solve the problem of what to do now. I must find anew way to provide for us. Frightful is going to be in good hands at the university, and she will have young.I smile at the thought of little Frightfuls and lift my reluctant feet.When I am far above the river, I take off my clothes and moccasins and bathe in a deep, clear pool until I am refreshed and thinking more clearly. Climbing up the bank, I dress and sit down. I breathe deeply of the mountain air and try to solve my problem more realistically.4. What does this excerpt main describe?A. Delicate mental activities.B. Unique story environment.C. Everchanging story events.D. Complicated character relationship.5. What is Sam's first worry?A. How to get back quicklyB. How to get enough venison.C. How to ensure the safety of Frightful.D. How to provide meat for Alice and himself.6. What do we know about Frightful?A. He left Sam and Alice due to lack of food.B. He helped Sam hunt before being taken away.C. He is living with the red-tailed hawk happily.D. He has given birth to babies in the university.7. Which of the following can best describe Sam?A. Humorous.B. Aggressive.C. Responsible.D. Unrealistic.CThere have been many fine films over the past several years aboutcharacters struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. But few of them have gone as deeply and frighteningly into the corners of adeterioratingmind as The Father,a powerful new drama built around a spellbinding performance from Anthony Hopkins.At this point in his long career,Hopkinswould seem to have exhausted his ability to surprise us, but his work here is nothing short of astonishing. His character, also named Anthony, is 80 years old and has dementia. At the beginning of the movie, his daughter, Anne — played by Olivia Colman — stops by hisLondonapartment to check on him. Her father's condition has taken a turn for the worse, and his temper has become severe enough to send his latest live in nurse packing. Anthony is stubborn and defiant and insists that he can manage on his own. But that's clearly not the case, given his habit of misplacing his things and his inability to remember names and faces, Anne's included.As The Father goes on, the more it becomes clear that it's his own mind that's playing tricks on him. What makes the movie so unsettling is the way it wires us directly into his subjective experience, so that the foundationsof the story seem to shift at random from scene to scene. A man suddenly appears in the apartment, claiming to be Anne's husband, which is odd, since just a few moments earlier, Anne seemed to be single. Anne goes out shopping for groceries, but when she returns, she's played not by Olivia Colman but by another actress, Olivia Williams. Even the apartment itself begins to shift. You notice puzzling differences-wasn't there a lamp on that hallway table just a moment ago?The story in The Father may be complicated but it's also heartbreakingly simple: man grows old and loses his memory, and his daughter, after lifetime of love and devotion, must begin the long painful process of saying goodbye.Hopkinsshows us Anthony's struggle to keep his sense about him. It's a striking performance-and an impossible one to forget.8. What does the underlined word “deteriorating” mean in the first paragraph?A. Worsening.B. Narrowing.C. Recovering.D. Improving.9. What do we learn about the character Anthony in the movie?A. He can take care of himselfB. He drives away the nurses.C. He is easy-going and forgetful.D. He lives with his daughter all the time.10. The shift of scenes in the movie is designed to .A. build the dramatic tension in the family.B. show off the well-designed story line.C. frighten the movie-goers with mysterious plot.D. involve the viewers into thedisordered memories.11. What does the author think ofHopkins?A. He has run out of his talent.B. He is not suitable for the roleC. He masterly plays the old man.D. He presents an odd performance.DA world in which extinct creatures could be brought back to life came a step closer yesterday. Australian scientists have managed to extract a gene from a preserved sample of a Tasmanian tiger and make it active. Thebreakthroughhas left them dreaming that one day they will be able to recreate the animal, which died out more than 70 years ago. And if it can be done with the Tasmanian tiger, it may also be possible to resurrect (复活)creatures that have been extinct for far longer.“There used to be a time when extinction meant forever, but no more, ” said Professor Mike Archer. “We are now able to seriously challenge whether those animals that have gone for ever. What has been achieved is a very important step in bringing back those animals that are extinct. And while I think that technically it is still pretty difficult at the moment, we can now see the possibilities. I’m personally convinced that the Tasmanian tiger will be brought back to life in my lifetime.”The breakthrough came after nine years of experiments by scientists at the University of Melbourne, who extracted a gene from one of several tigers preserved in alcohol in a Melbourne museum. They removed the equivalent gene from a mouse embryo implanted the tiger gene and then watched as the mouse continued to grow normally, suggesting the tiger gene had been activated.Team leader Dr. Andrew Pask said it was the first time DNA from an extinct species had been used to “induce (引起) a functional response in another living organism”.However, the animal’s entire gene structure would have to be revived in the same way to even begin the possibility of bringing the Tasmanian tiger back from the dead.Mick Mooney, a wildlife officer ofthe Tasmanian Government, was worried that such developments could encourage people’s indifference to the protection of endangered species.“If people think that we can bring animals back to life after they’ve gone, they will start saying that there is nothing to worry about because we can fix it up later.”12. What does the underlined word “breakthrough” in the l paragraph refer to?A. Scientists have recreated new animals.B. Scientists have resurrected endangered animal.C. It has turned out that some creatures would not go extinct.D. A tiger gene has been extracted successfully and activated.13. Scientists are carrying out the experiments in order to ________.A. bring extinct animals back to lifeB. transplant the genes of tigers into other animalsC. find out what factors lead to the animals’ extinctionD. find a new way to extract animals’ DNA14. Mike Archer thinks that ________.A. scientists now have no technological difficulty reconnecting extinct animalsB. it’ll be a century or so before a Tasmanian tiger walks on the earth againC. humans have come closer in reconnecting extinct animalsD. reconnecting extinct animals is impossible15. We can learn from Mick Mooncy’s words that_________.A. he thought it unnecessary to worry about endangered animalsB. his opinion is in contrast with that of the Tasmanian GovernmentC. he thought people should be encouraged to protect endangered animalsD. he is concerned that bringing extinct animals back to life may have a negative effect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。
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2020年天津高考仿真模拟卷英语2020.6第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1.—______ ? You look really down.—I’m tired of my job. There are endless problems to deal with.A. Why botherB. So whatC. What’s upD. Why not2.Most students study because it’s unavoidable. ______ , there are students who actually enjoy it.A. As a resultB. In additionC. In conclusionD. By contrast3.— Why are you so upset?— I had my computer repaired yesterday, but it_______ work again.A. doesn’tB. didn’tC. won’tD. wouldn’t4.People believe that the China Dream is not very difficult___ so long as the whole nation works hard for it.A. realizingB. to be realizedC. realizedD. to realize5.It is really cold and the ground is wet; it ______ have rained last night.A. mightB. mustC. canD. should6．The witness told the police everything she had seen, being careful not to ______ any details.A．put out B．give out C．leave out D．look out7．—Are you still willing to lend money to your roommate?—Yes. I have always held the ______ that he is an honest fellow.A．belief B．truth C．custom D．fact8．—You know quite a lot about the new movie.—Well, Anna ______ it to me during break.A．introduces B．introduced C．had introduced D．will introduce9．It's really hard to ______ the exact meaning of some words when you translate them into a foreign language. A．go through B．bring out C．make up D．turn out10．I've been looking forward for a long time ______ a chance to have a job interview.A．getting B．to get C．of getting D．to getting11．—What do you think made the 92nd Academy Awards so special?—________Parasite from South Korea won a total of four Oscars.A．Because B．What C．That D．Whether12．According to a newly released regulation on online video services, no one _____ generate, release or spread fake news or information by using such technologies.A．can B．shall C．will D．may13．--- How are things going, Mr. White?--- Well, they have set out to deal with the present situation ________ they think deserves their immediate attention.A．what B．whereC．When D．which14．______ I say Tom is a smart boy, he still needs to work hard to achieve his goal.A．Because B．When C．As D．While15．No one in the world is perfect, and even famous people may have their______.A．feet of clay B．cup of tea C．piece of cake D．hearts of gold第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每题1分, 满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16--35题中所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
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参考答案单项选择：1-5 DABAB 6-10 CDCDC 11-15 CADAB完型填空：16-20 CBABC 21-25 DBACD 26-30 ADBAC 31-35 DCACD阅读理解：36-40CBBAB 41-45 CBDAD 46-50 BACDA 51-55 BACAD阅读表达：56. Students Travel the World through the Web/on the Internet.57. By using the Internet.（只答出on the Internet给一分。
)58. To get a taste of global citizenship by following the One Road South bikers./To follow the OneRoad South team of adventurers on a 14-month bicycle trip around the continent./To get to meet the travelers they are following online.（答出以上任一内容均可给分。
）59. Very excited/crazy/happy.60. This program is very instructive./This program is not just for fun.Because it aims to integrate technology into the classroom./Because it aims to bring subjects like science and social studies to life./Because it encourages students to think of themselves as global citizens.（开放表达，答案不唯一。
2020届天津新高考模拟英语试题(带答案解析)
2020届天津新高考模拟英语试题1．—You seem to be in a really good mood.—I finished my last test today. _________! Now I'm free.A．What a pity B．What a reliefC．I’ve got it D．I’ve missed the point2．His vivid descriptions of country life quickly became popular, which established his_________ as one of America’s greatest writers.A．trust B．contact C．reputation D．theory 3．You _________ have scolded him for his poor performance. After all, he had done his best. A．must B．should C．mustn’t D．shouldn't 4．The company is willing to_________ the new technology if it can be shown to reduce production costs.A．look over B．bring in C．put aside D．knock out 5．_________ in 1931, the Empire State Building-- the highest skyscraper until 1954, inspired the imagination of the world.A．Having completed B．Being completedC．Completed D．Completing6．Modern women are energetic, ambitious, and most of all, persistent_________ their goals. A．in pursuit of B．in return for C．in touch with D．in contrast to 7．Mr. Smith owned this oil painting until the early 1990 s, _________he gave it to his grandson.A．which B．when C．where D．who8．Don't be late for the 9:00 meeting because I am_________ and have to catch the 11:00 train. A．on a limited budget B．in high spiritsC．on a tight schedule D．in deep doubt9．—The machine is working again!—Yes, it broke down yesterday, but it_________.A．has been fixed B．is being fixedC．had been fixed D．would be fixed10．With the widespread use of the Internet, communications across the world have_________developed over the years.A．steadily B．differently C．independently D．formally 11．A survey carried out last year showed that 80% of the middle-aged in this city _________ in favour of the proposal on health care reform.A．is B．are C．was D．were12．My grandmother helped me believe that I could accomplish _________ I put my mind to. A．whenever B．whatever C．wherever D．whichever 13．The local government doesn’t have to sacrifice environmental protection_________ economic growth.A．to be promoted B．being promoted C．promoting D．to promote 14．—Tim has difficulty in making decisions.—_________. He's still hesitating about whether to take the job.A．That’s it.B．Give it a try.C．It's settled. D．You're kidding me.15．_________he could give her sympathy, any practical help was almost beyond him. A．If B．Since C．Although D．Until For the past ten years, my dad and I have attended the same school-he as an administrator and I as a student. Our relationship, in and out of school, has been totally unpredictable.When I was younger, all that my dad said was doctrine (信条)and anything he did I,16 , copied. We played games together, and stayed up late reading bedtime stories. I could17 my dad taking me to school, running into him 18 during the day and riding home with him every afternoon.As I grew older, we were not as 19 as we used to be. He wasn’t cool any more. He wore his socks too high, listened to 20 country music and laughed too loudly in front of my friends. He became a total embarrassment.However, the 21 that occurred in school were even worse. The worst one happened in seventh grade. My dad came to our New Year party, 22 as Donald Duck, guitar in hand, singing silly songs. Just kill me! I wanted to run away.This 23 continued into high school but we somehow began to find a balance. Things started to 24 around the time of my 10th-grade physics project. The 25was to build a wood bridge with the best strength-to-weight ratio(比率). All the students andphysics teachers 26 . So did my dad-- the only administrator! Embarrassed as usual, I 27 the scene. 28 , later when I learned from my friends that my dad 29 all competitors and won everyone's admiration, I found that mixed in with my 30 was a touch of pride.I had needed someone else to show me what I 31 in my dad. It wasn’t the fact that he'd won, it was more than that. I began to 32 that we have many of the same values and sometimes the same opinions. No matter how much I had tried to 33 him, he still influenced me.I feel 34 to have such an unusual father. The 35 I have developed with my dad over the years has enabled me to look back and see how I’ve grown. 16．A．temporarily B．naturally C．originally D．passively 17．A．apply to B．count on C．see off D．pick out 18．A．gradually B．previously C．regularly D．eventually 19．A．close B．reliable C．generous D．confident 20．A．creative B．familiar C．horrible D．live 21．A．failure B．coincidences C．competitions D．disasters 22．A．dressed up B．broken down C．settled down D．signed up 23．A．debate B．party C．progress D．struggle 24．A．happen B．change C．grow D．appear 25．A．issue B．task C．lesson D．procedure 26．A．participated B．protested C．hesitated D．explored 27．A．fled B．investigated C．pictured D．made 28．A．Instead B．Otherwise C．Therefore D．However 29．A．convinced B．defeated C．ignored D．evaluated 30．A．confusion B．encouragement C．embarrassment D．fascination 31．A．recommended B．tolerated C．doubted D．appreciated 32．A．recognize B．demand C．argue D．estimate 33．A．approach B．limit C．resist D．believe 34．A．puzzled B．fortunate C．concerned D．awkward 35．A．strategy B．habit C．relationship D．potentialYour student ID card identifies you as a student at the University of Bolton. It willprovide you with access to University facilities such as University Libraries, Sports Centre, and Computing Services. Please carry your card with you at all times. Do not lose your card or lend it to others. Your card is valid during the whole time of your studies. It remains the property (Mir)of the University of Bolton at all times.New students-photographsYou will be requested to upload a passport sized photograph as part of the online registration process. This should be a jpg file with a size of no more than 1 MB．Your photograph should be a portrait image in proportion(比例)to a "6×4" portrait photograph. It should be taken in colour and must not have been beautified with image filters(滤光镜).Your student ID card will be provided to you by your department during Welcome Week. Please be aware that you will not receive this smart card during Welcome Week if you do not upload your image online by 4 September 2020.Replacement cardsIf your student ID card no longer works or has been damaged, or if you have changed your personal or programme details, you should call into the Student AdministrationCentre(SAC)to request a new one. Please ensure that you bring your existing card with you. Your replacement card will be produced free of charge.If your card has been reported to the Police as stolen. please also call into the SAC to request a replacement, bringing with you a copy of your Police Crime Report paperwork. Your card will be produced free of charge.If your card has been lost, a fee of £5 is charged for the production of a replacement card. You are requested to use our online payment service.Note: Replacement cards will be available for you to collect seven working days after making the request. As a security measure, you are requested to collect your card in person at the SAC．36．Which of the following is a function of the student ID card?A．To remind students to protect public property.B．To enable students to use resources in the library.C．To help students demonstrate their computer skills.D．To provide information about campus facilities.37．To meet the requirements of the photograph on the student ID card, a new student should upload________.A．an image saved as a PDF file.B．a colour picture of their passport.C．a photo beautified by a photographer.D．a portrait photograph of proper proportion.38．In which case does a student have to pay for the replacement of the student ID card? A．The theft of the card has been officially proved.B．The card holder has changed his or her major.C．The card dropped off into a lake by accident.D．The card fails to work properly.39．To collect your replacement card, you should_________.A．fetch it at the SAC personally.B．go through a security check first.C．call the police station in advance.D．wait for seven days before getting it.One of the most stressful days of Susan McFrederick's life was watching her son get wheeled away for surgery hours after he was born in 2011.But after the operation, Susan burst into tears for a different reason: across the cut on their newborn son's back was a sweet winter scene hand-drawn on his bandages(绷带).“There were rolling hills of snow, a pine tree and a snowman with a hat and broom,” she recalled. "It was extremely touching and comforting to know that somebody had taken the time to do that for my family. It was a moment I'll never forget. ”Susan soon learned the artist was her son's surgeon, Robert Parry, who discovered another way to use his hands in the mid-1980 s during his internship (实习期)at a children's medical center, where he saw one of his colleagues cut out heart and shark shapes to decorate children’s bandages."My first reaction was, ' What is he doing? Hey, that's kind of neat,’ ” Parry recalled. I especially liked the reactions of the parents and the patients when they saw his artwork. The smiles took everyone’s attention from the surgery. Then I decided to follow suit. ”.Parry quickly graduated from his early hearts and sharks, and started to surprise families with drawings that captured young patients' personalities. From Snoopy to Spider-Man and bears to butterflies, there isn’t much he hasn't drawn. Most kids want superheroes sports teamlogos or princesses, while babies often receive scenes with flowers trees and seacreatures .During the last 30 years, Parry estimates he has left examples of his handiwork over the stitches(伤口缝线) of more than 10,000 children."During a time of stress for families, it's nice to be able to help them smile and laugh, "Parry said. " This is something positive that I can do for them, which is what I like most about it. ”For Parry, the reward is knowing he hopefully made a difference in a child’s life, and except for his drawings on bandages, “they can go on and live their lives and never know I was in it. ” he said.He's not ready to retire, but he's found a new hobby to keep his hands skillful in the years to come.“I’ve taken up knitting(编织)," Parry said. "Hats, sweaters, gloves--I enjoy it all. But mostly, I enjoy giving everything away . ”40．Susan burst into tears after her baby's operation because she was_________. A．moved B．amusedC．stressed D．heartbroken41．How did Parry get the idea of decorating children’s bandages?A．He was motivated by his patients.B．He was inspired by his colleague.C．He was required to learn the skill during his internship.D．He was encouraged by Susan to show his genius for art.42．Parry 's artworks during the last 30 years show that he________.A．devoted himself more to art than to medicine.B．knew more about his patients than their parents.C．took into consideration the tastes of individual patients.D．created a large number of works beyond his expectations.43．What does Parry expect to achieve with his artworks?A．To get a reward from the artistic circle.B．To win the admiration of his colleagues.C．To make a difference in his dull medical career.D．To lift the spirits of his patients and their parents.44．What can we learn about Parry from the last two paragraphs of the passage?A．He is eager to show others his new skills.B．He enjoys trying new ways to help others.C．He is looking forward to life after retirement.D．He is more interested in knitting than drawing.Transport has a lot to answer for when it comes to harming the planet. While cars and trains are moving towards greener, electric power, emissions from air travel are expected to increase massively by 2050. If we want big green sky solutions, we need blue sky thinking. Fortunately, there's plenty of that happening right now, particularly the short-haul flights powered by batteries.Harbour Air is the largest seaplane airline in North America, flying 30, 000 commercial flights in 40 seaplanes each year. Significantly, all Harbour Air routes last less than 30 minutes, making it perfectly fit for electric engines. “As an airline, were currently in the process of turning all our planes into electric airplanes. ” says CEO Greg McDougall. To make this happen, the airline has partnered up with MagniX to create the world's first commercial flight with an electric engine.Making the skies electric isn't just good for the environment, it also makes sound financial sense: a small aircraft uses $400 on conventional fuel for a 100-mile flight, while an electric one costs $8-12 for the same distance, and that's before you factor in the higher maintenance costs of a traditional engine. There's also the added bonus that electric planes are just much more pleasant to fly in. No loud engine noise, no smell of fuel, just environmentally friendly peace and quiet.While there has been real progress in the e-plane industry, the technical challenges that remain are keeping everyone's feet firmly on the ground. A battery, even a lithium one, only provides 250 watt-hours per kilogram; compare this to liquid fuel, which has a specific energy of 11, 890 watt-hours per kilogram. Carrying adequate batteries, however, would make theplane too heavy to get off the ground. In aircraft, where every bit of weight counts, this can't just be ignored.The transition (过渡) from gas to electric in the automobile industry has been made easier by hybrids-vehicles powered by both fuel and electricity. Many believe the same patter could be followed in the air. Fuel consumption could be reduced as the electric component is switched on at key parts of the journey, especially on take-off and landing.It's certainly an exciting time for electric flying. With companies like Harbour Air taking the lead, battery-powered planes, especially on short-haul journeys, are set to become a reality in the next few years.45．According to Para. 1, what is happening in air transport?A．New explorations of the sky are being launched.B．Pollution caused by batteries is being controlled.C．Efforts are being made to make air travel greener.D．Demand for short-haul flights is increasing massively.46．Why is Harbour Air fit for electric flights?A．It runs short routes.B．It has a strong partner.C．Its planes can land on the sea.D．It has planes with powerful engines.47．The expression "added bonus" refers to the fact that electric planes_________.A．give passengers more pleasant viewsB．bring airlines more financial benefitsC．offer more enjoyable flying experiencesD．cost less in maintenance than traditional ones48．What might be the biggest challenge of electric flying?A．To improve the ground service for e-planes.B．To find qualified technicians for e-plane industry.C．To calculate the energy needed to power e-planes.D．To balance power and weight of batteries in e-planes.49．What could be done during the transition from gas to electric in air flight?A．To produce new electric components.B．To increase battery consumption.C．To use mixed-power technology.D．To expand the landing field.50．What is the author's attitude towards the prospect of electric flying?A．Short-sighted. B．Wait-and-see.C．Optimistic. D．Skeptical.Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never a fun or easy task. If you're studying history, asking yourself the question "why is history important" is a very good first step. History is an essential part of human civilization. You will find something here that will arouse your interest, or get you thinking about the significance of history.History grounds us in our roots. History is an important and interesting field of study, and learning the history of our home country can give us a deeper, more meaningful glimpse(一瞥)into our ancestral pasts, and how we got to where we are today. Many people feel like they need a sense of cultural belonging, which is something that studying your roots and being open-minded to the evolution of your culture can provide.History enriches our experience. Reading history is an amazing experience because it enables us to reflect on the social and economic life of the people living long time ago According to the experts, problems faced by people regardless of the past and present are the same. With the information about the ancestors, one can become more experienced in handling challenges of life.History makes us more empathetic.(具有共情能力的). Studying history can give us insight(洞察力)into why our culture does certain things, and how the past has shaped it into what we know now. It also provides a rather strong foundation for empathy across cultures. Fear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance(无知). We're scared of the things that we don't understand. History has the potential to break down those boundaries by offering us insight into entire worlds that would otherwise be foreign to us.History can inspire us to learn more. What's fantastic about history is the way it broadens our horizons. It's almost impossible to learn about one historical period without having dozens of questions about related concepts. Study the 19th century England, and you might catch a glimpse of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. Look up Charles Dickens, and you might learn a thing or two about realism. Or maybe you end up switching your attention away from novels, and discover the history of romantic poets in England. It can go anywhere, and there issomething in there for absolutely anybody.The value of history cannot be underestimated. We don't have to live in the past, but we can definitely do better by learning from it and using the lessons learnt to lead more meaningful lives.51．The underlined part "where we are today" in Para. 2 probably means_______.A．the turning point in our historyB．the present state of our nationC．the location of our homelandD．the total area of our country52．According to the experts, why is history useful for people to handle challenges of life? A．The problems at present are similar to those in the past.B．Ancient people laid economic foundations for people today.C．The current challenges of life were predicted by the ancestors.D．People living long time ago knew more about how to solve problems.53．What can be concluded from Para. 4?A．It is difficult to get rid of cultural barriers.B．People are willing to accept foreign cultures.C．Cultural conflicts in history are difficult to ignore.D．History helps us improve our cross-cultural awareness.54．With the example in Para. 5, the writer intends to show that________.A．Charles Dickens contributes much to British literature.B．Oliver Twist can satisfy our curiosity for romantic poets.C．reading novels is a way to learn about a historical period.D．studying history can arouse people's interest in other fields.55．What could be the best title for the passage?A．How to Build Cultural Identity?B．Why Studying History Matters?C．Know the Past, Know the Present.D．History: a Way to Broaden Horizons.阅读短文, 按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
2024届天津市红桥区重点中学高三第二次调研英语试卷含解析
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．________ your generous help, I do believe I have a better understanding of your country and culture.A．But for B．Out ofC．Thanks to D．As to2．—Ouch, mum! A fish bone has stuck in my teeth!—______, Lucy. I am coming.A．Take your time B．Help yourselfC．Don’t bother D．Take it easy3．My toothache me. I thought it was going away, but it is getting worse now.A．kills B．is killing C．has killed D．killed4．The world is not always ______we wish it to be.A．that B．whichC．what D．where5．There is no easy way to remember prepositions, as it is one area of English____ the rules seem very irregular. A．that B．whereC．whose D．which6．To tell the truth, I didn’t expect that there were so many people ______ the idea.A．supported B．supporting C．to support D．having supported7．She has expressed her hope ______ the foreign students will spread the good will and sincerity of the Chinese people to other parts of the world.A．that B．whichC．whether D．what8．—All the containers have been unloaded! Can it have been done by Frank?—Impossible! He ________ his car last night.A．has fixed B．had fixed C．would fix D．was fixing9．— How could they misunderstand me like that?—Just keep silent! It’s the best way to let them know they you wrong.A．do B．didC．are doing D．had done10．It seems late to say anything. We probably ______ it if we had made an offer sooner.A．would have got B．would getC．had got D．got11．If ________ in the elevator, please press the emergency button immediately.A．trapped B．trappingC．having trapped D．to be trapped12．________some people criticize graffiti for being ugly and destructive, those graffiti lovers still see it as real art. A．As B．WhileC．Once D．Until13．Is it common practice that salesmen receive a _______ of 10 percent on all sales made?A．deposit B．receiptC．pension D．commission14．Her doctor indicated that even adding a(n) _____ amount of daily exercise would dramatically improve her health. A．modest B．equalC．considerable D．exact15．Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama，Nirvana in Fire，Hu Ge would ________ and actively seek new roles．A．make a mountain out of a molehillB．have too many irons in the fireC．strike while the iron is hotD．put the cart before the horse16．－What does the sign over there read?－“No person ________ smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in this area.”A．will B．shallC．may D．must17．I’m _______Chinese and I do feel ______Chinese language is ____most beautiful language .A．/, the, a B．a, /, the C．a, the, / D．a, /, a18．Every classroom in this modern school is ________ with a new TV set on the wall and a computer on the teacher's desk.A．equipped B．decoratedC．fixed D．placed19．--- How did you like the concert last night?--- I enjoyed it very much, but the dancers ______ a better job.A．could have done B．couldn’t have done C．could do D．had done20．I was on a business trip then, otherwise I ________ to the hospital for tests.A．went B．had goneC．would have gone D．would go第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。
2020高三二模英语试题含听力 含答案
2020高考第二次模拟考试试卷含答案听力材料英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What is the weather going to be like?A. Cloudy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.2. How does the man suggest going to the park?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By bike.3. When will the company bus pass by?A. At 8:30.B. At 8:45.C. At 9:00.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a classroom.C. In a library.5. What does the woman decide to do?A. Come back another time.B. Buy other flowers instead.C. Go to another shop.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。