天津2020年7月高考英语第二次笔试精编Word

2020年天津第二次高考英语笔试
第I卷
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. or
答案是B。
1. Jim says we ______ stay in his house as long as we leave it clean and tidy.
A. must B. can C. need D. should
B. and C. but D. while
2. —You are a great swimmer.
—Thanks. It’s because I ______ a lot these days.
A. have been practising B. was practising C. would practise D. had practised
3. —Next time you visit Bob, remember to give him a call in advance.
—______. I will.
A. My pleasure B. No wonder C. Good point D. Never mind
4. ______ us prepare for the exam, the teacher suggested reading through our notes.
A. To help B. Helped C. Helping D. Being helped
5. —Shall I order a taxi for Sarah to go to the airport tonight?
—______. I’ll drive her there.
A. Have a try B. Don’t mention it C. Don’t bother D. Go ahead
6. Dr. Rowan, ______ secretary resigned two weeks ago, has had to do all his own typing.
A. whose B. of whom C. of which D. which
7. According to Professor Johnson, we don’t have to read the book if we don’t want to, as it is
______.
A. worthwhile B. necessary C. optional D. serious
8. I never worried about my son while I was away because my mother ______ him.
A. drank a toast to B. played a joke on C. kept an eye on D. made an apology to
9. The number of medical schools reached 18 in the early 1990s and ______ around that level ever
since.

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A. are remaining B. have remained C. is remaining D. has remained
10. —Why do people like pop music? I hate it so much.
—______ it is not your style, that doesn’t mean it is bad.
A. Only if B. Even though C. Now that D. In case
11. We offered to give Sharon a ride home, but she ______, saying that she felt like walking.
A. understood B. accepted C. compromised D. declined
12. For my fifth birthday, my mother baked me a cake ______ a monkey.
A. in the shape of
C. at the mercy of
B. beyond the reach of
D. on the side of
13. We can’t ______ buying a new printer for our company. The one we have doesn’t work.
A. take up B. carry out C. keep on D. put off
14. The dancer’s incredible performance had the audience on its feet ______ for 10 minutes at the
end of the show.
A. being clapped B. clap C. clapped D. clapping
15. The student completed this experiment to make come true ______ Professor Joseph had said.
A. that B. what C. when D. where
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最
佳选项。
Detective Ashley Jones works at a police department in England. He has recently made a
significant 16 —loneliness is a serious social problem that can contribute to depression and even
crimes, but it can be 17 in a clever way. The 18 ? Chat benches.
Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her 19 .
The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who 20 made her believe that he was
her friend, and then she lent him about ?31,000. Jones was 21 when she said that she didn’t
actually 22 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 23 people in his
community, who are easy targets of cheating. So he 24 to do something about it. He 25 the
police department to allow him to 26 a couple of “chat benches” in two of their local parks. Then

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he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that 27 ：“HAPPY TO CHAT”. Just a few days after
the signs went up, he found people sitting there and engaging in active and 28 conversations.

The idea is catching on 29 . 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）
30 outcome from getting involved. Jones’ idea has been fully 31 — the “HAPPY TO CHAT”
benches help 32 the invisible social barrier that keeps people from saying hello.
This effort is not just a（n） 33 at being community minded — it’s also a 34 measure. It
prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters.
The Chat Bench is a fantastic new project that 35 those of all ages to interact and get to
know each other in the future.
16. A. choice
17. A. experienced
18. A. solution
19. A. pleasure
20. A. eventually
21. A. ashamed
22. A. mind
23. A. active
24. A. learned
25. A. forced
26. A. put away
27. A. read
28. A. formal
29. A. randomly
30. A. positive
B. discovery
B. suffered
B. puzzle
B. prize
B. frequently
B. shocked
B. forgive
B. lonely
B. refused
B. ordered
B. make out
B. claimed
B. joyful
B. slowly
B. disappointing

C. visit
C. prevented
C. excuse
C. credit
C. previously
C. excited
C. risk
C. cautious
C. pretended
C. convinced
C. tear apart
C. meant
C. awkward
C. quickly
C. correct
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D. promise
D. felt
D. intention
D. money
D. occasionally
D. amused
D. enjoy
D. stubborn
D. decided
D. taught
D. set up
D. implied
D. crazy
D. purposefully
D. embarrassing

31. A. realized
32. A. break down
33. A. glance
34. A. heart-breaking
35. A. forbids
B. examined
B. put up
B. attempt
B. risk-taking
B. appoints
C. discussed
C. keep off
C. knock
C. face-saving
C. encourages
D. formed
D. take out
D. attack
D. crime-cutting
D. troubles
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2. 5分，满分50分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has 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. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms 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, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of
whatever you’re 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 a vehicles. Once the book
you’ve 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 isn’t 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 you’d 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

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about business management shared through chambers of commerce（商会）and government
agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.
36. Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by______.
A. sharing their books on the Internet
B. giving access to online reading at a library branch
C. sending a needed book to a library branch nearby
D. making the checkout procedures diverse
37. According to Paragraph 3, what items may be checked out from a public library?
A. A magazine and an e-book.
C. A music CD and a kid’s toy.




B. A game and an oil painting.
D. A DVD and a video player.
38. As is described in Paragraph 4, taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Time allows ______.
A. the kid to learn a new language
B. the parent to enjoy quiet reading
C. the kid to overcome reading difficulties
D. the parent to meet their program sponsor
39. Your local library can help you start a business by ______.
A. providing relevant information and supporting services
B. offering professional advice on business management
C. supplying useful information of your potential buyers
D. arranging meetings with government officials
40. 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 you’d 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.

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“Yes, sir,” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. “I wouldn’t 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 — they’ve all tried to make the best of this
ordinary face, but I’m afraid there’s 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 shouldn’t have asked. A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young
woman your size. ”
Vinnie’s 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. I’ve 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 President’s eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated
you as I didn’t know your background. ”
But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream,” he
sighed, “I’d 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 Vinnie’s hand
warmly, “I’ve 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.
41. What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln?
A. Her aggressive personality.

B. Mr. Mills’s encouraging remark.
D. Her interest in a challenging job. C. President Lincoln’s gentle voice.
42. How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnie’s request?
A. Pleased. B. Thrilled.

C. Regretful.
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D. Doubtful.

43. Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting ______.
A. her experience from other projects
C. the heavy labor she had done before


B. her innocent childhood in the country
D. the skill she picked up in Wisconsin
44. Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to ______.
A. achieve effects of natural lighting
C. observe the President at a right angle
45. What message does the story convey?
A. A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.
C. Ups and downs make one strong.
C
For 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 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,
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B. keep all her tools within easy reach
D. avoid disturbing the President’s work
B. Experience helps to promote excellence.
D. Devotion requires enthusiasm.

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.
46. 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.
D. It keeps the suspect from hurting others. C. It makes it easy to identify a suspect.
47. The Silence Machine is a device specially designed to ________.
A. silence the people around you
C. block the incoming sound waves




B. remove the sound of commercials
D. stop unwanted sound from affecting you
48. What feature do spotsounds and spotlights share?
A. They travel in circles.

B. They clear the atmosphere.
D. They can be directed onto a specific area. C. They can be transformed into energy.
49. Directed sound can be used for ________.
A. creative designs of restaurant menus B. ideal sound effects on the theater stage
D. strict control over any suspicious customer C. different choices of music for businesses
50. 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.
D
After 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,
Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don’t have to be learned. We are born with them and
need only recapture them.

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（孟子）,
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. How 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.
51. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.
A. propose a definition
C. reach a conclusion








B. make a comparison
D. present an argument
52. 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.
53. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?
A. Observe the unknown around you.
C. Lead a life of adventure.


B. Develop a questioning mind.
D. Follow the fashion.
54. What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7?
A. Gaining success helps you become an expert.

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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.
55. What could be the best title or the passage?
A. Curious Minds Never Feel Contented
C. The Keys to Achievement


B. Reflections on Human Nature
D. Never Too Late to Learn
第Ⅱ卷（本卷共6小题，共35分）
第三部分：写作
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
As any younger brother will tell you, having a big brother involves a lot of walking in someone
else’s shadow, especially when you have a brother who is a typical example of
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 weren’t 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 high school
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
I don’t know what made me decide to try some new activities at the new school, but one 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 hadn’t fit. Tyson’s definition
of
As we organized teams, prepared resources and practiced answering questions, I felt more
connected than I ever had to any sports team. I didn’t 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
I’m good at. For the first time in my life, I actually felt cool. Now I know who I am！ I’m Tyson’s little
brother, but that’s only part of my identity. I’m a cool guy in my own way, too. I’m relieved to know
that
56. How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 1? （no more than 8 words）

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57. What changes offered a new start to the author after his family moved? （no more than 15
words）
58. According to Paragraph 3, what marked the turning point in the author’s growth? （no more
than 7 words）
59. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? （no more than 10 words）
60. What is your example of “cool”? Please explain why. （no more than 20 words）
第二节：书面表达（满分25分） < br>假设你是晨光中学高三学生李津。你校于6月8日举办了成人礼活动，你的英国朋友Chris
很 想了解该活动。你于当晚给Chris回一封电子邮件，介绍关情况，内容包括：
（1）成人礼活动内容（成长点滴回顾、观看校友抗疫事迹录像等）；
（2）对活动的感受；
（3）对自己未来的展望。
注意：
（1）词数不少于100；
（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
（3）开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：
成人礼 the coming-of age ceremony
新冠脑炎 COVID-19
Dear Chris,
I’m so glad to hear from you. ________________________________ _____________________
________________________ __________________________________________________ _______
_______________________________________ __________________________________________
___ __________________________________________________ ____________________________
_________________ __________________________________________________ _____________
Yours,
Li Jin


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