2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（天津卷）

英语笔试（第二次）

本试卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。

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祝各位考生考试顺利。

第卷

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 beable to see it better.

A. or                            B.and                          C. but                   D. while

答案是B。

 

1. Jimsays we ______ stay in his house as long as we leave it clean and tidy.

A. must                           B.can                          C. need                 D. should

2. —Youare a great swimmer.

—Thanks. It’s because I ______ alot these days.

A. have been practising                                    B.was practising

C. would practise                                         D.had practised

3. —Nexttime 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. —ShallI 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 owntyping.

A. whose                         B. of whom                 C.of which           D. which

7. According toProfessor 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. Inever 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 ofmedical schools reached 18 in the early 1990s and ______ around that level eversince.

A. are remaining                                              B.have remained

C. is remaining                                               D.has remained

10. —Whydo people like pop music? I hate it so much.

—______ it is not your style, thatdoesn’t mean it is bad.

A. Only if                  B.Even though         C. Now that         D. In case

11. Weoffered to give Sharon a ride home, but she ______, saying that she felt likewalking.

A. understood             B.accepted               C compromised    D. declined

12. Formy fifth birthday, my mother baked me a cake ______ a monkey.

A. in the shape of                                           B.beyond the reach of

C. at the mercy of                                          D.on the side of

13. Wecan’t ______ buying a new printer for our company. The one we have doesn’twork.

A. take up                  B.carry out              C. keep on         D. put off

14. The dancer’sincredible performance had the audience on its feet ______ for 10 minutes atthe end of the show.

A. being clapped         B.clap                     C.clapped         D. clapping

15. Thestudent completed this experiment to make come true ______ Professor Joseph hadsaid.

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 apolice department in England. He has recently made a significant   16   —loneliness is a serious social problem thatcan 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 hadtalked 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, andthen she lent him about £31,000. Jones was   21   whenshe said that she didn’t actually   22   being cheated, “Otherwise, I would never speakto another person for weeks on end,” she said.

This led Jones to the conclusionthat there are too many extremely   23   people in his community, who are easy targetsof cheating. So he   24   todo something about it. He   25   the police department to allow him to   26   a couple of “chat benches” in two of theirlocal parks, Then he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that   27  ：“HAPPY TO CHAT”. Just a few days after thesigns 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 bencheshave sprung up across the UK and beyond. All who participated have gained a(n)   30   outcome from getting involved. Jones’ idea hasbeen fully   31  —the “HAPPY TO CHAT” benches help   32   the invisible social barrier that keeps peoplefrom 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 offfrom society falling victim to cheaters.

The Chat Bench is a fantastic newproject that   35   those of all ages to interact and get to knoweach other in the future.

16. A.choice                       B. discovery                 C. visit                 D. promise

17. A.experienced                   B. suffered                   C.prevented     D. felt

18. A.solution                 B. puzzle                  C. excuse           D.intention

19. A.pleasure                 B. prize                    C. credit                   D.money

20. A.eventually              B. frequently             C. previously       D.occasionally

21. A.ashamed                 B. shocked                C. excited          D.amused

22. A.mind                     B.forgive                 C. risk               D. enjoy

23. A.active                    B. lonely                  C. cautious         D.stubborn

24. A.learned                  B. refused                 C. pretended       D.decided

25. A.forced                    B. ordered                C. convinced        D.taught

26. A.put away                B. make out              C. tear apart       D. setup

27. A.read                       B.claimed                C. meant            D. implied

28. A.formal                          B. joyful                  C. awkward       D.crazy

29. A.randomly               B. slowly                  C. quickly          D.purposefully

30. A.positive                  B. disappointing       C. correct          D.embarrassing

31. A.realized                  B. examined              C. discussed       D.formed

32. A.break down              B. put up                  C. keep off        D.take out

33. A.glance                    B. attempt                 C. knock            D.attack

34. A.heart-breaking            B.risk-taking                   C. face-saving      D. crime-cutting

35. A.forbids                   B. appoints               C. encourages       D.troubles

 

第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每少题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 ModernPublic Library

Has it been a while since yourlast visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn thatlibraries have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dustylittle rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where youcan develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how tostart a business.

Check out a book. While libraries still loan out(出借) books, you’ll find it easier toget a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to a cooperative network ofarea libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each otherthrough the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested isdelivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you canpick 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’toffered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it inwhen enough interest is shown.

Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-groupsessions targeted to various age groups. Perhaps you’d like to learn a languageor improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you couldjoin. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special readingopportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you mightfind it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while yousit 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 ofyour own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library booksand computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many librarieswill help you with locally supplied information about business managementshared through chambers of commerce (商会) and government agencies, and they willoffer printing, faxing and database services you need.

36.Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by______.

A. sharing their books on theInternet

B. giving access to online readingat a library branch

C. sending a needed book to alibrary branch nearby

D. making the checkout proceduresdiverse

37.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 kid’s toy.

D. A DVD and a video player

38. As isdescribed 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 quietreading

C. the kid to overcome readingdifficulties

D. the parent to meet theirprogram sponsor

39. Yourlocal library can help you start a business by ______.

A. providing relevant informationand supporting services

B. offering professional advice onbusiness management

C. supplying useful information ofyour potential buyers

D. arranging meetings withgovernment officials

40. Whatis the purpose of the passage?

A. To point out the importance ofpublic libraries.

B. To encourage people to work inpublic libraries.

C. To introduce the improvedservices of public libraries.

D. To call for the modernizationof public library systems.

 

B

“They tell me that you’d like tomake a statue (塑像) of me—is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream?”

The deep, gentle voice helped calmthe nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United States was nocasual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl.

“Yes, sir,” she replied, her darkeyes 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, thePresident 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 yoursize.”

Vinnie’s face turned red. Sherealized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. “Small does not meanweak, sir,” she defended herself. “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. I’vedriven 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 todo!”

The President’s eyes, brightenedat her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated you as I didn’tknow your background.”

But his smile faded as he rubbedhis beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream,” he sighed, “I’d like tolet you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could Ipossibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now? I hardly have a minute tomyself.”

Vinnie glanced around and notedthe size of his office. “I work quickly,” she said. Her voice was soft butconfident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring myclay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most ofthe project while you are at your desk.”

The President seemed to considerher idea seriously. He got up and shook Vinnie’s hand warmly, “I’ve heard thatyou are a talented young woman, and I have found you charming and intelligentas well. I cannot make my decision immediately, but you will hear from me soon.”

The very next day, Vinnie receivedan invitation from the President.

41. Whatgave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln?

A. Her aggressive personality.

B. Mr. Mills’s encouraging remark.

C. President Lincoln’s gentlevoice.

D. Her interest in a challengingjob.

42. Howdid President Lincoln first respond to Vinnie’s request?

A. Pleased.

B. Thrilled.

C. Regretful.

D. Doubtful.

43.Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting______.

A. her experience from otherprojects

B. her innocent childhood in thecountry

C. the heavy labor she had donebefore

D. the skill she picked up inWisconsin

44.Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to ______.

A. achieve effects of naturallighting

B. keep all her tools within easyreach

C. observe the President at aright angle

D. avoid disturbing the president’swork

45. Whatmessage does the story convey?

A. A strong-willed soul can reachhis goal.

B. Experience helps to promoteexcellence.

C. Ups and downs make one strong.

D. Devotion requires enthusiasm.

 

C

For people, who are interested insound, the field of sound technology is definitely making noise. In the past,sound engineers worked in the back rooms of recording studios, but many oftoday’s sound professionals are sharing their knowledge and experience withprofessionals in other fields to create new products based on the phenomenon wecall 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, pointsit at the suspect, and switches it on. The thief drops to the ground. This newweapon is called a Long Range AcousticDevice (LRAD, 远程定向声波发射器). Itproduces 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 intothe ears of that person, but it is not deadly.

For those who hunger for somepeace and quiet, sound can now create silence. Let’s say you are at theairport, and the little boy on the seat next to you is humming (哼唱) a shortcommercial 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 thesound without upsetting the boy or his parents. One may wonder how the SilenceMachine works. Well, it functions by analyzing the waves of the incoming soundand creating a second set of outgoing waves. The two sets of waves cancel eachother out. Simply turn the machine on, point it at the target, and your peaceand quiet comes back.

Directed sound is a new technologythat allows companies to use sound in much the same way spotlights (聚光灯) areused in the theater. A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage;similarly, a “spotsound” creates a circle of sound in on targeted area. Thiscan be useful for businesses such as restaurants and stores because it offers anew way to attract customers. Restaurants can offer a choice of music alongwith the various food choices on the menu, allowing customers more control overthe atmosphere in which they are dining. Directed sound is also beginning toappear in shopping centers and even at homes.

46. Whatcould be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the effect of the LRAD?

A. It causes temporary hearingloss.

B. It slows down a running man.

C. It makes it easy to identify asuspect.

D. It keeps the suspect fromhurting others.

47. TheSilence Machine is a device specially designed to ________.

A. silence the people around you

B. remove the sound of commercials

C. block the incoming sound waves

D. stop unwanted sound fromaffecting you

48. Whatfeature do spotsounds and spotlights share?

A. They travel in circles.

B. They clear the atmosphere.

C. They can be transformed intoenergy.

D. They can be directed onto aspecific area.

49.Directed sound can be used for ________.

A. creative designs of restaurantmenus

B. ideal sound effects on thetheater stage

C. different choices of music forbusinesses

D. strict control over anysuspicious customer

50. Whatdoes the passage focus on?

A. How professionals inventedsound products.

B. Inventions in the field ofsound technology.

C. The growing interest in thestudy of sound.

D. How sound engineers work intheir studios.

 

D

After years of observing humannature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men ofgreat achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. Ihave never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never knownan average man who had both. The two belong together.

Together, these deep human urges (驱策力) count for much more that ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitiouswhen he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa andtimed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in historywere curious and asked in discontent, “Why? Why? Why?”

Fortunately, curiosity anddiscontent don’t have to be learned. We are born with them and need onlyrecapture them.

“The great man,” said Mencius (孟子), “is he who does not lose his child’s heart.” Yet most of us do loseit. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow thecrowd. And the crowd desires only the calm and restful average. It encouragesus to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to besatisfied.

Most of us meet new people, andnew ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think howterrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have toforce ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.

How should you start? Modestly, soas not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn’t arrangeflowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. Howshe is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.

One way to begin is to answer yourown excuses. You haven’t any special ability? Most people don’t; there are onlya few geniuses. You haven’t any time? That’s good, because it’s always thepeople with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wroteparts of Uncle Tom’s Cabin whilecooking. You’re too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he publishedhis first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was78.

However you start, remember thereis no better time to start than right now, for you’ll never be more alive thanyou are at this moment.

51. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.

A. propose adefinition

B. make a comparison

C. reach aconclusion

D. present anargument

52. What does the example of Galileo tell us?

A. Trial and errorleads to the finding of truth.

B. Scientists tendto be curious and ambitious.

C. Creativityresults from challenging authority.

D. Greatness comesfrom a lasting desire to explore.

53. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?

A. Observe theunknown around you.

B. Develop aquestioning mind.

C. Lead a life ofadventure.

D. Follow thefashion.

54. What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7?

A. Gaining successhelps you become an expert.

B. The genius tendsto get things done creatively.

C. Lack of talentand time is no reason for taking no action.

D. You should remainmodest when approaching perfection.

55. What could be the best tile for the passage?

A. Curious MindsNever Feel Contented

B. Reflections onHuman Nature

C. The Keys toAchievement

D. Never Too Late toLearn

 

第卷

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 youngerbrother will tell you, having a big brother involves a lot of walking insomeone else’s shadow, especially when you have a brother who is a typicalexample of “cool”. For years I wanted to do everything my elder brother Tysondid, 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 orbasketball well.

I probably wouldhave continued trying to keep up with him for the rest of my high schoolcareer, 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 anopportunity to redefine myself and discover an entirely new version of “cool”.

I don’t know whatmade me decide to try some new activities at the new school, but one day Ichanced to show up for an after-school meeting of the Science Olympiad team. Ihad always been fascinated with chemistry, biology, and math, but since thoseinterests hadn’t fit Tyson’s definition of “cool”, I had never pursued them. Onthis day, for some reason, I did.

As we organizedteams, prepared resources and practiced answering questions, I felt moreconnected than I ever had to any sports team. I didn’t feel as though I neededto keep up with anybody else; I was finally with peers who understood me. Itwas so good to feel accepted for what I’m good at. For the first time in mylife, 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 guyin my own way, too. I’m relieved to know that “cool” has a much broaderdefinition than what I used to think.

56. How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 1? (no morethan 8 words)

57. What changes offered a new start to the author after his familymoved? (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 than20 words)

 

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

61.

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，介绍相关情况，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

 

绝密启用前

2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（天津卷）

英语笔试（第二次）参考答案

第I卷

第一、 二部分

1-5 BACAC        6-10 ACCDB         11-15DADDB     16-20BCADA

21-25 BABDC     26-30 DABCA       31-35AABDC     36-40CCBAC

41-45 BDCDA     46-50 ADDCB       51-55DDBCC

 

第卷

第三部分

第一节

Some possible answers：

56. Receiving less attention than someone else.

Or: Being/Feelingless successful than someone else.

Or: Being/Feelingneglected.

57. That his brother left for college and he changed schools.

Or: Tyson’s leavingfor college and the author’s going to/attending a new school.

58. Joining the Science Olympiad team.

Or: That he joinedthe Science Olympiad team.

Or: Discovering histrue interests (in science).

59. (How) the author discovered a broader definition of “cool”.

Or: He hasdiscovered his own way to be cool.

Or: He found his ownidentity.

60. Playing football well is cool because I can show how strong I am.

Or: Playing thepiano is cool because it can give me joy.

Or: Helping the pooris cool because it can give them hope and bring me pleasure.

*以上答案仅供参考

 

第二节（略）