1、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I卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。第I卷1至11页，第卷12至13页。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。祝各位考生考试顺利！第I卷注意事项：1. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。2. 本卷共55小题，共95分。第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
2、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 _ youll be able to see it better. A. orB. andC. butD. while答案是B。1. Jim says we _ stay in his house as long as we leave it clean and tidy. A. mustB. canC. needD. should2. You are a great swimmer. Thanks. Its because I _ a lot
3、these days. A. have been practisingB. was practisingC. would practiseD. had practised3. Next time you visit Bob, remember to give him a call in advance. _. I will. A. My pleasureB. No wonderC. Good pointD. Never mind4. _ us prepare for the exam, the teacher suggested reading through our notes. A. To
4、 helpB. HelpedC. HelpingD. Being helped5. Shall I order a taxi for Sarah to go to the airport tonight? _. Ill drive her there. A. Have a tryB. Dont mention itC. Dont botherD. Go ahead6. Dr. Rowan, _ secretary resigned two weeks ago, has had to do all his own typing. A. whoseB. of whomC. of whichD. w
5、hich7. According to Professor Johnson, we dont have to read the book if we dont want to, as it is _. A. worthwhileB. necessaryC. optionalD. serious8. I never worried about my son while I was away because my mother _ him. A. drank a toast toB. played a joke on C. kept an eye onD. made an apology to9.
6、 The number of medical schools reached 18 in the early 1990s and _ around that level ever since. A. are remainingB. have remained C. is remainingD. has remained10. Why do people like pop music? I hate it so much. _ it is not your style, that doesnt mean it is bad. A. Only ifB. Even thoughC. Now that
7、D. In case11. We offered to give Sharon a ride home, but she _, saying that she felt like walking. A. understoodB. acceptedC. compromisedD. declined12. For my fifth birthday, my mother baked me a cake _ a monkey. A. in the shape ofB. beyond the reach of C. at the mercy ofD. on the side of13. We cant
8、 _ buying a new printer for our company. The one we have doesnt work. A. take upB. carry outC. keep onD. put off14. The dancers incredible performance had the audience on its feet _ for 10 minutes at the end of the show. A. being clappedB. clapC. clappedD. clapping15. The student completed this expe
9、riment to make come true _ Professor Joseph had said. A. thatB. whatC. whenD. 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1635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 significant16 loneliness is a serious social problem tha
10、t can contribute to depression and even crimes, but it can be17in a clever way. The18? Chat benches. Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her19. The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who20made her believe that he was her friend, and th
11、en she lent him about 31,000. Jones was 21 when she said that she didnt actually22being 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 extremely23people in his community, who are easy targets of cheatin
12、g. So he24to do something about it. He25the police department to allow him to26a couple of “chat benches” in two of their local parks. Then he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that27：“HAPPY TO CHAT”. Just a few days after the signs went up, he found people sitting there and engaging in ac
13、tive and28conversations. The idea is catching on29. 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）30outcome from getting involved. Jones idea has been fully31 the “HAPPY TO CHAT” benches help
14、32 the invisible social barrier that keeps people from saying hello. This effort is not just a（n）33 at being community minded its also a34 measure. It prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters. The Chat Bench is a fantastic new project that35 those of all ages to intera
15、ct and get to know each other in the future. 16. A. choiceB. discoveryC. visitD. promise17. A. experiencedB. sufferedC. preventedD. felt18. A. solutionB. puzzleC. excuseD. intention19. A. pleasureB. prizeC. creditD. money20. A. eventuallyB. frequentlyC. previouslyD. occasionally21. A. ashamedB. shoc
16、kedC. excitedD. amused22. A. mindB. forgiveC. riskD. enjoy23. A. activeB. lonelyC. cautiousD. stubborn24. A. learnedB. refusedC. pretendedD. decided25. A. forcedB. orderedC. convincedD. taught 26. A. put awayB. make outC. tear apartD. set up27. A. readB. claimedC. meantD. implied28. A. formalB. joyf
17、ulC. awkwardD. crazy29. A. randomlyB. slowlyC. quicklyD. purposefully30. A. positiveB. disappointingC. correctD. embarrassing31. A. realizedB. examinedC. discussedD. formed32. A. break downB. put upC. keep offD. take out33. A. glanceB. attemptC. knockD. attack34. A. heart-breakingB. risk-takingC. fa
18、ce-savingD. crime-cutting35. A. forbidsB. appointsC. encouragesD. 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。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
19、 for the better. Its 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, youll fin
20、d it easier to get a copy of whatever youre 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 youve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by
21、 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 isnt offered and
22、 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 youd like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a lang
23、uage 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 u
24、sing 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 managem
25、ent 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
26、 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. B. A game and an oil painting. C. A music CD and a kids toy. D. A DVD and a video play
27、er.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 readingC. the kid to overcome reading difficulties D. the parent to meet their program sponsor39. Your local library can help you start a busi
28、ness 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 officials40. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To point out the importance o
29、f 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 youd like to make a statue（塑像）of me is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream?” The deep, gentle
30、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 wouldnt have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it
31、 in an admirable manner. ” President Lincoln smiled. “Painters, sculptors theyve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face, but Im afraid theres 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
32、voice. “Of course I shouldnt have asked. A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size. ” Vinnies 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 Wiscons
33、in. Ive 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 Presidents eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated you as I didnt know your background. ” But his smile faded
34、as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream,” he sighed, “Id 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
35、 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
36、 seriously. He got up and shook Vinnies hand warmly, “Ive 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
37、. What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln? A. Her aggressive personality. B. Mr. Millss encouraging remark. C. President Lincolns gentle voice. D. Her interest in a challenging job. 42. How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnies request? A. Pleased. B. Thrilled.
38、C. Regretful. D. Doubtful. 43. Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting _. A. her experience from other projects B. her innocent childhood in the country C. the heavy labor she had done before D. the skill she picked up in Wisconsin44. Vinnie wanted to choose the cor
39、ner near the windows to _. A. achieve effects of natural lighting B. keep all her tools within easy reach C. observe the President at a right angle D. avoid disturbing the Presidents work45. What message does the story convey? A. A strong-willed soul can reach his goal. B. Experience helps to promot
40、e 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 many of todays sound professionals are
41、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 cant let him get away. He pulls out a sp
42、ecial 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
43、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. Lets 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
44、 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
45、. 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 sec
46、tion 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
47、 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. C. It makes it easy to identify a suspect. D. It keeps the suspect from hurting others. 47. The Silence Machine is a device specially designed to _. A. silence the people around youB. remove the sound of commercialsC. block the
