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2020届天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语模拟试题及答案

2020届天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语模拟试题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AIt looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History. Here is a list of some of the year’s biggest blockbusters so far.Kong: Skull IslandA reboot (重启) of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modem version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year’s biggest monster tale.Release Date:3/10/17Beauty and the BeastDirector Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love. With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading thecast, the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.Release Date:3/17/17The Fate of the FuriousThere was doubt that we’d even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walker’s character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they’d never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully, US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go.Release Date:4/14/17Spider-Man: HomecomingSpider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter Parker’s high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil War. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr., are along for the ride.Release Date:7/7/171.Which of the following movies can’t you see on May Day?A.Kong: Skull Island.B.Beauty and the Beast.C.The Fate of the Furious.D.Spider-Man: Homecoming.2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?A.It is fueling up for another go.B.It is produced by Marvel StudiosC.It’ll show us Peter Parker’s school days.D.It’ll be enjoyable for both children and adults.3.What does the underlined word “cast” probably mean?A.Characters.B.Actors.C.Directors.D.Teachers.BSonoma County is adding artificial intelligence to its wildfire fighting. The county has entered into an agreement with the South Korean firm Alchera to equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software that detects wildfire activity and then issues a warning to authorities.The technology examines past and current images of terrain (地形;地势) and searches for certain changes, such as flames burning in darkness, said Chris Godley, the county’s director of emergency management. But emergency workers will first have to“teach”the system to distinguish between images that show fire smoke, and others that might show clouds, fog etc. The software will use feedback from humans to improve its algorithm(算法) and will eventually be able to detect fires on its own — or at least that’s what county officials hope.“It’s kind of like learning how to read,”Godley said. “What letters can I put together to make up a word?” The county activated the technology Wednesday and received 16 positive reports of smoke — all of which turned out to be permitted burns, he said. Once a seasonal ban on controlled burns goes into effect in April or May, the county plans to speed up the testing and feedback phase. The hope is that by November, the system will no longer need to be taught and can start providing reliable intelligence. Godley said. “It’s going to take us a while to make sure weget the bugs outand that we really can depend on it because ultimately this is a lifesaving mission.”The technology is intended to help officials investigate potential fire starts earlier so they can get personnel out to them more quickly and issue necessary warnings. Officials expect other places will adopt it if the technology is successful, particularly because it plugs into the camera network that’s already in place statewide.“We ultimately believe its potential could be realized in a year or two,” Godley said. “And it could really have a dramatic impact here in California.”4. What does the system first have to do before being put into work?A. Equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software.B. Learn to tell between images of fire smoke and other pictures.C. Use feedbacks to improve its ability to detect fire independently.D. Examine images of the terrain and search for any possible changes.5. What do local officials expect the technology to accomplish?A. Be able to make positive reports of smoke.B. Be able to control seasonal burns in the area.C. Help them spot potential fire starts as soon as possible.D. Learn how to distinguish pictures of flames from clouds.6. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 mean?A. kill all the bugs.B. get rid of mistakesC. provide reliable informationD. speed up testing process7. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. AI is creating a dramatic impact in California.B. AI is applied to monitor terrains in California.C. A new tool to help detect wildfire in California.D. A new way to put an end to wildfire in California.CJIANLI, Hubei Province, June 2 (Xinhua) — A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people sank in the Yangtze River overnight, which could be China’s worst sinking disaster in decades. As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, 14 peoplehad been rescued from the capsized vessel, with five others confirmed dead. The rest are still missing, although rescuers said there could be more survivors. Strong winds and heavy rain are hampering rescue efforts.The Eastern Star sank in only 15 meters of water “within one or two minutes” of being caught in freak weather in Jianli, according to the ship’s captain and chief engineer who survived the incident. The ship left the eastern Chinese city ofNanjingon May 28 bound forChongqingMunicipality.The ship was carrying 403 passengers, five tour guides, and 46 crew, rather than the previously reported 47. Most passengers were tourists fromShanghaiand its neighboringprovinceofJiangsu, aged between 3 and 83, with most in their 60s and 70s.The 76.5-meter-long and 11-meter-wide vessel has been in service for nearly 20 years and can carry up to534 people. It is owned by Chongqing Dongfang Shipping. Waterway officials said they have no record of the company being involved in any previous sinking incidents.According to weather forecast, most of the Yangtze basin will be subject to downpours over the next 10 days, with heavy rain expected in the area where the search is underway.Police, waterway authorities and fire departments have sent more than 150 boats and over 4,000 personnel to the scene. The Chinese Navy has sent diving forces to search for the missing. The team is composed of soldiers from the navy’s fleets in the North Sea, East China Sea, andSouth China Sea, as well as students of the Naval University of Engineering. In addition, five helicopters were dispatched fromBeijingandHubei’s provincial capital ofWuhanon Tuesday morning, along with an IL-76 transport plane.8. We can infer from the text that ________.A. the incident was very suddenB. the weather benefited the rescueC. the ship had bad safety recordsD. the ship’s captain was drowned9. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Eastern Star?A. It was overloaded.B. It’s been launched recently.C. It had 454 people on board.D. Its owner met similar incidents.10. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?A. How people came to the rescue.B. Why the rescue was quite difficult.C. What the rescue force consisted of.D. How the rescue operation went on.11. The author’s purpose of writing the text is most likely to ________.A. informB. explainC. describeD. entertainDImagine the feeling of swinging at a baseball going 100 miles per hour—without leaving your living room, or being in race car as it roars down the track, while you are sitting on the couch.These are just some of the ways that sports business leaders say virtual reality (VR) will revolutionize how people train for and experience sports. Virtual and augmented（增强的）realities are together known as mixed reality (MR). “American footballers are already using VR to better train their minds andread the field,” Ludden said. “This can allow players to perfect their skills without risking injury.”Canadian company D-BOX Technologies designs and produces moving seats found in cinema and theme parks. It is now moving into sports, and shows its Formula One (F1) racing simulator（模拟器）. The seats stimulate the force of gravity, speed and every shaking as Fl champion Lewis Hamilton zips around city streets.A simulation seat uses pre-programed data now. Someday, though, it could use real-time information sent by the car. “They couldbroadcast live content through a network in pop-up theaters around the world,” Ludden said. Say you want to experience the true stress of a batter being up against major-league baseball pitcher. “You can have a heartbeat added to the sensation on the seat and then you can feel it, boom, boom,” Maheu explained. “When he swings and hits the ball, you can have an impact.”One day, fans around the world could physically experience every game from their favorite player in real time. Ludden said that current and near-future technology could create “augmented stadiums” for live audiences. Panasonic launched its “Smart Venue” plans which included the overlaying of graphics, advertisements, player statistics and replays on the field of play at a pro football game. “If you are seated in the cheap seats, you can see this really useful.” “Fans may someday join in stadium wide games, using the field as a virtual gaming platform,” Ludden added.12. What does the underlined phrase “read the field” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Get off the playing field.B. Build up a football court.C. Judge the situation on the field.D. Ask players to play on the spot.13. What does Maheu think audiences can do in the future baseball game?A. Enjoy live content in any theater.B. Program the simulation seats in advance.C. Control the force and speed of the baseball.D. Experience the real time game with the player.14. What does Ludden mainly describe in the last paragraph?A. The origin of VR.B. A future stadium.C. An advertisement platform.D. The expectations of audiences.15. What is the main idea of the text?A. VR can improve players' skills for sports.B. VR increases fans' joy in the baseball game.C. VR can improve sports experience for players and fans.D. VR promises a new future for football players and games.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。

2019-2020学年滨海第一中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年滨海第一中学高三英语二模试卷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AAlex Palmer says he'll never forget his 13th birthday, not because of a gift or a party, but fire. “It made me realize how valuable life is,” said Alex, a seventh grader atMonroeDemonstrationSchoolinTulsa,Oklahoma.On April 18, Alex and many other kids from his school were riding home on a school bus when they suddenly saw smoke coming from the bus’ engine. “It was jaw-dropping,” he told reporters.By the time Alex and some other kids made it out the bus’ back door, the bus was already on fire. And some of their schoolmates were still inside. So he and some of the other older kids took action.“One little kid was slowing everyone down with his big backpack, ” eighth grader Destiny Fain said, “so I got it off and threw it to the side and helped to make sure all the little kids weren’t fighting or pushing. ”As that was going on, sixth grader Marketez Doyle-Smith reportedly helped another classmate who had trouble in breathing because of the smoke. “We saw our friend lying on the ground,” he said, “so we took our shirts off and waved them to get him some air to breathe.”Marketez also reportedly stopped a younger kid trying to get back on the bus to search for something he’d left behind. “We're all a family,” he told reporters. “So I went back to help the little kid.”Finally everyone made it off safely, thanks to Alex, Destiny, Marketez and several other kids. By later that day, they were already being called heroes. “I really don’t see it as being a hero,” Alex said, according to The World. “I see it as the right thing to do—helping others before you help yourself.”1. What happened on Alex’ s way home?A. The school bus was on fire suddenly.B. There was a party for Alex’s birthday.C. He received a gift from his classmate.D. Some classmates quarreled with each other.2. By saying "We're all a family.” Marketez probably meantA. We’re brothers in the same family.B. It’s our duty to help each other.C. We’re classmates in the same class.D. The thing left on the bus is mine.3. According to the last paragraph, Alex thought that heA. was not a brave student.B. had the right to do anything.C. had just done what he should do.D. hated to be called a hero by others.BNostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated, unexpected change. More and more Americans are turning back with longing towhat feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety, depression , insomnia etc.But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self — discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to society's elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally," says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. "That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon, knowing that there was a time in life when we didn't have to earn our love." Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Let's not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, "after all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer's morning."So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long - gone family pct. As Dr. Sedikidessays，"Nostalgia is ly central to human experience. "But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well："You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. "34. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?A. Nostalgia will cause some mental problems.B. Nostalgia makes us devoted to the good old days.C. Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.D. Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through.5. There are many benefits of nostalgia except ________A. It can enable us to know ourselves better.B. It can bring us some comfort when we recall.C. We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood.D. We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories.6. What will be talked about in the following paragraph?A. The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.B. The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.C. The bad memories that always stick around you.D. The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.7. What's the best title of the passage?A. We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.B. Nostalgia is actually good for you.C. Don't be carried away by nostalgia.D. There are many times when we like to recall.CA year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work paid off. My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, took part in various clubs, and graduated with honors. I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasn't like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was missing my family, my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didn’t know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies. I also found a ton of jobs. In any free time, I started forcing myself to go to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldn’t think about how lonely I felt. Soon after, I began to control my eating, considering it another solution to my homesickness. But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school, I started to fear. How could I stop? School was what I was best at. “I’m not so bad,” I thought in my head. But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully. I had to take a semester off from school, and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly, I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life. Though you may feel alone, there are so many people who can understand your struggle. That’s why I want to share my story.8. Why did the author push herself during high school?A. She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B. It cost too much to study in a private school.C. Her parents controlled much of her life.D. Her family put her under pressure,9. What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A. She couldn't fall asleep because of pressure.B. She couldn't pay attention to her study.C. She couldn't deal with her homesickness.D. She couldn't catch up with others.10. What does the underlined word “woefully” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Sadly.B. Surprisingly.C. Curiously.D. Happily.11. What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A. To look back on her past life.B. To increase her own confidence.C. To express appreciation to her mother.D. To encourage other girls like her to be positive.DContrary to the long-held belief that plants in the natural world are always in competition, new research has found that in severe environments adult plants help smaller ones and grow well as a result.The research, led by Dr Rocio, studied adult and seedling (幼苗)plants in the ecological desert in the south-east of Spain. Dr Rocio said, “If you're a seedling in a poor land — the top of a mountain or a sand hill, for example-and you’re lucky enough to end up underneath a big plant, your chances of survival are certainly better than if you landed somewhere on your own. What we have found, which was surprising, is an established large plant, called a ‘nurse’, protects a seedling; it also produces more flowers than the same plants of similar large size growing on their own.”Other benefits of nurse-seedling partnerships include that more variety of plants growing together can have a positive effect on the environment. For example, vegetation areas with nurse plants with more flowers might be able to attract higher numbers of pollinators(传粉者)in an area, in turn supporting insect and soil life and evenprovide a greater range of different fruit types for birds and other animals.“The biggest winner for this system of nursing a plant is biodiversity(生物多样性),” Dr Rocio said. “The more biodiversean area, the greater number of species of plants, insect life, mammals and birds, and the better the chances of long-term healthy functioning of the environment and ecosystems. ” This system is win-win for adult and seedling plants in unfavorable environments.The research is of value to those who manage and protect plants in tough environments. Most home gardeners and farmers plan to ensure their soil and conditions are the best they can be for plant growth, but the findings might be of value to those who garden in bare places.12. What is a common understanding of plants?A. They can help each other.B. They can survive ill conditions.C. They compete with each other.D. They grow well on their own.13. What will happen to seedling plants if they grow under adult plants?A. They will produce more flowers.B. They will die owing to competition.C. They will make adult plants larger.D. They will get support from adult plants.14. What is the effect of the nurse-seedling partnership?A. It leads to unfavorable environments.B. It produces long-term healthy chances.C. It attracts higher and larger pollinators.D It provides a more variety of plant types.15. Who will benefit from the new research?A. People studying organic farming.B. People protecting plants on sand hills.C. People wanting to change biodiversity.D. People keeping more animals on the farm.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届天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案

2020届天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语模拟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AThe Internet has revolutionized our lives to such an extent (程度) that for most people, the global network has become more than just a tool but rather an important aid in everyday life. More and more people go online as wireless networks have brought the Internet closer and closer: it’s on our mobile phones, in our cars and TV sets, in hospital surgery rooms and in fishing boats that battle the waves of the Atlantic.And this revolution has brought along with it a new way of shopping. Both big and small, e-business websites have flooded the Internet by the hundreds of thousands. Anything you can buy from a brick and mortar store (实体店) you can also buy online: from food and clothes to toys, no matter what you’re looking for, you’re bound to find the right online store with just a few clicks of the mouse. You can use the Internet to find new suppliers, post buying requests or search for products and services.This revolution has affected brick and mortar business owners greatly. And what was their reaction? They’ve opened online stores to go hand in hand with their conventional business.But do the big players have reasons to be afraid? Are we going to start seeing ghostly, deserted Walmarts (沃尔玛) across the country? Probably not in the near future but the day will come when most people will just stop shopping offline anymore. A trip to Walmart wastes time, burns gas.The recent advancements in mobile technology and the introduction of mobile phones with enhanced (提高的) web capabilities have even made some people order their groceries when they get out from work and have them delivered at their doorstep by the time they get home. And as “Time is money”, this practice is lifesaving for people whowork two jobs.Technology will continue to advance and e-business will follow closely in its footsteps. Everything will become easier and less time consuming, leaving us more time to enjoy the things that really matter in life: the ones we love, our friends and hobbies.1. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A. The popularity of mobile phones.B. The great influence of the Internet.C. The importance of the Internet.D. The function of the global network.2. In response to the threat of online business, the brick-and-mortar store owners________.A. have stopped their traditional businessB. have started their dislike of the InternetC. have established their own websiteD. have opened their online stores3. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A New Way of Shopping.B. The Internet Revolution.C. What is the Reaction to Online Shopping?D. Is Online Shopping the Future of E-business?BWhat a day! I started at my new school this morning and had the best time. I made lots of new friends and really liked my teachers. I was nervous the night before, but I had no reason to be. Everyone was so friendly and polite. They made me feel at ease. It was like I'd been at the school for a hundred years!The day started very early at 7:00 am. I had my breakfast downstairs with my mom. She could tell that I was very nervous. Mom kept asking me what was wrong. She told me I had nothing to worry about and that everyone was going to love me. If they didn't love me, Mom said to send them her way for a good talking to. I couldn't stop laughing.My mom dropped me off at the school gates about five minutes before the bell. A little blonde girl got dropped off at the same time and started waving at me. She ran over and told me her name was Abigail. She was very nice and we became close straight away. We spent all morning together and began to talk to another girl called Stacey. The three of us sat together in class all day and we even made our way home together! It went so quickly. Our teacher told us that tomorrow we would really start learning and developing new skills.I cannot wait until tomorrow and feel as though I am really going to enjoy my time at my new school. I only hope that my new friends feel the same way too.4. How did the author feel the night before her new school?A. Tired.B. ConfidentC. Worried.D. homesick5. What did the author think of her mother’s advice?A. Clear.B. Funny.C. OptionalD. Respectable6. What happened on the author's first day of school?A. She met many nice people.B. She had a hurried breakfast.C. She learned tome new skills.D. She arrived at school very early.7. What can we infer about Abigail?A. She disliked Stacey.B. She was shy and quiet.C. She got on well with the author.D. She was an old friend of the author.COne of the greatest challenges in caring for such intelligent animals as chimpanzees(猩猩)is providing them with enriching experiences. Every day, the chimpanzees at Project Chimps receive morning and evening food-based enrichment devices, but caregivers are always looking for more ways to keep the chimps mentally engaged. With 79 chimpanzees, each with their distinctive personality, care staff often find that different chimps react differently to new enrichment.Last year, we began inviting musicians to perform for chimps to see what they may respond. A violin performance received quite the response. Additional musicians were lined up to visit but the coronavirus has stopped the activities, which we hope toresumein the near future.This past week, we brought an electric piano for the chimps to investigate. Some chimps, like twins Buttercup and Clarisse, were immediately interested and could not wait to tap out a few notes. Others, like Emma, were more interested in trying to take it apart.29- year-old Precious has very little tolerance for the piano. She sat off to the side for a few minutes, but eventually she decided that was enough. She called an end to the enrichment session by throwing a handful of waste at the piano. Receiving her message loud and clear, we removed the piano.We could never have guessed how 33-year-old Luke would react to it. As with many retired lab chimpanzees Luke has some anxiety issues. He seems particularly distrustful of anything new, including people, food, and enrichment. But when we presented the chimps with the piano, Luke was the first to investigate. We could not believe our eyes — this usually anxious chimpanzee bravely chose to explore something new!To us at Project Chimps, this is what it is all about: giving chimpanzees the freedom to choose. We are honored to be part of their journey.8. Why do chimpanzees respond differently to new enrichment?A. They are of different genders.B. They have natural curiosities.C They are as intelligent as humans. D. They have their unique characters.9. What does the underlined word “resume” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Continue.B. Suspend.C. Monitor.D. Regulate.10. Who showed the least interest in the piano?A. Buttercup and Clarisse.B. Emma.C. Precious.D. Luke.11. What is the text mainly about?A. How caregivers care for the retired chimpanzees.B. What care staff do to enrich chimpanzees' daily life.C. How chimpanzees are trained through various enrichment.D. What Project Chimps does to observe and study wild chimps.DPeople saved a 20-foot orca (虎鲸) that was stuck between rocks on an Alaskan shore by continuously pouring water over it and protecting it from birds who circled above the defenseless whale.The whale was ultimately saved after a six-hour, labor-intensive life-saving operation. Someone spotted the large whale on the Prince of Wales Island near the coast of British Columbia on the morning of July 29th. The Coast Guard was called around 9 a.m. local time. Chance Strickland, the captain of a private yacht in Alaska, and his crew anchored and began life-saving action that were videoed by Aroon Melane and posted on the Internet.Strickland could hear the orca calling out to killer whales swimming in the area. People on other boats stopped with water and buckets to pour water over the animal. “There were tears coming out of its eyes,” Mr. Strickland told the local newspaper. “It was pretty sad.”The group of people formed a chain that passed buckets of seawater back and forth and poured the water on the orca, which seemed to liven it up. It made a noise and raised its tail when it got water.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was called in, which can be seen on the video using a machine to spray amist of seawater on the orca, which doubled as a way to keep the whale cool and scare the large group of birds that were hoping to feast on the beast.Melane said in her video that the orca was stranded (搁浅) for about six hours until the tide came in andswept it back into the ocean. The group efforts of Strickland’s crew and the NOAA saved the 13-year-old killer whale.12. Why did birds circle above the orca?A. They were eager to eat it.B. They wished to protect it.C. They were attracted by the people.D. They wanted to find a place to rest.13. What did Strickland do immediately after finding the whale?A. Posted pictures online.B. Called friends for help.C. Took action to save it.D. Videoed the trapped animal.14. Why did the whale make a noise and raise its tail?A. To express its eager for water.B. To extend its thanks to people.C. To call out to its fellow whales.D. To show its power and sadness.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Killer Whale Got SavedB. The Orca Inspired KindnessC. Combined Efforts WantedD. Animals and Humans United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。

天津塘沽一中2020届英语第二次模拟考试试题及答案3月28

姓名：座号：保密★启用前2020年塘沽一中高三毕业班第二次模拟考试英语笔试本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷1至12页，第Ⅱ卷12至16页。

温馨提示：疫情期间，受时间和地域限制，此次考试采用线上测试方式，答卷时，考生务必将答案填涂在答题卡上，拍照上传部分的试题按要求，拍照清楚，在规定时间内完成上传。

特殊时期，请各位考生珍惜实战演练机会，独立作答！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。

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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）第一节：单项填空（15分）1. -- I feel so nervous about the National English Speech Competition tomorrow.--_______________A. I really envy you.B. Glad to hear thatC. Sounds greatD. Take it easy2. The disappearance of dinosaurs is not necessarily caused by astronomical incidents．But_________explanations are hard to find．A. alternativeB. aggressiveC. ambiguousD. apparent3. It was when I got back to my apartment ______ I first came across my new neighbors．A. whoB. whereC. whichD. that4. Developing the Yangtze River Economic Belt is a systematic project which _______ a clearroad map and timetable．A. calls forB. calls onC. calls offD. calls up5. China's soft power grows _______ the increasing appreciation and understanding of Chinaglobally.A. in line withB. in reply toC. in return forD. in honor of6. Bob thought he couldn't go to the party because he had to write a report, but he went________.A. at firstB. after allC. above allD. at random7. In the factory, there was a workshop_______windows were broken, so the workshop wasso cold in the winter.A. whoB. whichC. whoseD. that8. The experiment shows that proper amounts of exercise，if ______ regularly，can improveour health．A. being carried outB. carrying outC. carried outD. to carry out9. There's no doubt_______ hard work is the key to__________ your result．A. whether; improvingB. that; improvingC. whether; improveD. that; improve10. — How does Jane put on so much weight?— Large quantities of fat ____ recently.A. are consumedB. is being consumedC. has been consumedD. have been consumed11. A dog's eating habit requires regular training before it is ________ established.A. properlyB. widelyC. originallyD. temporarily12. ______ who are able to work through the struggle are the ______ who are going to besuccessful.A. Someone; oneB. Anyone; oneC. He; onesD. Those; ones13. My sister met him at the cinema yesterday afternoon, so he _________ your lecture.A. couldn't have attendedB. needn't have attendedC. mustn't have attendedD. shouldn't have attended14. ____________ you may have, you should gather your courage to face the challenge.A. However a serious problemB. What a serious problemC. However serious a problemD. What serious a problem15. —Let’s take a coffee break．—_______ .We have been working for hours．A. Why bother？B. What for？C. You got me there．D. You said it．第二节：完型填空（共20题，每题1.5分）Sometimes a certain day has a special meaning. Fridays meant a trip to a senior nursing home downtown for me. It seemed as if this nursing home needed help, but ___16____did I know it would help me, too.During my first visit I was asked to ___17___ some of the female residents' nails. I carefully ___18____ the old color on their nails. As I applied new color, one woman ___19____ to tell me about her hidden pains, from her husband's death to the one ___20____ she wanted most: a camera. I listened carefully. She smiled ___21____ with some of her past pains taken off her mind. I left the nursing home that day, ___22____ by the fact that I had actually helped somebody.I realized that my ___23___actions, just listening, for example, could make a(n) ___24___ to others' lives. One woman, who happily commented that we ___25___ the same first name, confided (吐露) her opinions to me. Another ___26___ showed me a birthday card her children had sent her. Of course, not all of the conversations were ___27___ .When one elderly woman talked to me about ___28___ her13-year-old daughter would be graduating from middle school this year, I didn't know what to do but nod and listen, ___29____ that her daughter must have graduated decades ago.Although I could not ___30____ more years to the lives of these elderly residents, I could give them something simple that's often ___31____ in our society. Through our conversations, I gave them the ___32____that in this fast-paced world, they were not forgotten—that members of younger generations still cared about them.Every moment I spend ___33____is an opportunity to reduce their pain. ___34____ that moment also shapes me. I not only learn about life and experiences outside of school but also receive the gift of being part of this ___35___ —the connection between humans. Those moments of sharing and listening are magical for both the giver and the receiver.16. A. still B. little C. already D. indeed17. A. polish B. wash C. cut D. check18. A. took away B. rubbed off C. showed off D. gave up19. A. continued B. expected C. agreed D. started20. A. collection B. product C. award D. item21. A. at least B. more or less C. in relief D. in vain22. A. inspired B. reminded C. moved D. puzzled23. A. unique B. polite C. casual D. simple24. A. chance B. impression C. difference D. decision25. A. remembered B. shared C. contained D. carried26. A. cautiously B. accidentally C. proudly D. finally27. A. pleasant B. serious C. formal D. interesting28. A. when B. why C. what D. that29. A. convincing B. knowing C. indicating D. persuading30. A. add B. connect C. supply D. compare31. A. valued B. loved C. blamed D. overlooked32. A. memory B. possibility C. assurance D. assumption33. A. chatting B. waiting C. acting D. watching34. A. Above all B. In other words C. In turn D. In a word35. A. tradition B. process C. habit D. trip第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）AWelcome to BritainUSA．com 4 Kids！Perhaps you are here because your child has been asked by his or her teacher to do a project on Britain．Or maybe you and your child simply want to learn more about all things British．Well，good news：This site is here to help．※For instance，we have a section devoted to British History & Geography．Kids will learn that Britain has not been invaded since the Normans came from France in 1066，but it was invaded many times before that．And that the invaders included groups like the Celts，Romans Anglo-Saxons and，yes，the Vikings!※If they are looking for photos （and kids love photos），we have a picture gallery on the 4kids site．There are pictures from England，Scotland，Wales and Northern Ireland as well as images of London，the Royal Family and castles．※Kids can also find out about the many differences between British English and American English．Words are used differently of course，and many English words have different meanings in Britain or are unique to British culture．Kids should check out our glossary of British terms．※We also have information about Pen Pals．And scouts might want to visit our section on the Citizenship in the World Merit Badge．It includes information on how to write to the Embassy．※We also have sections on British sports and about life in Britain．How is life different for kids in the United Kingdom？These and other questions can be answered by using the 4kids site，the main Britain USA site，and our Frequently Asked Questions．Enjoy the site and we hope you and your kids learn a lot．If you have any comments or suggestions about BritainUSA or BritainUSA 4Kids，please use our feedback form．We'd welcome your input．Cheers!36．We can see that BritainUSA．com 4Kids is designed to help us___．A．understand British history betterB．have a better understanding of American cultureC．improve our EnglishD．have a better understanding of Britain37．According to the passage，who CAN'T benefit from visiting BritainUSA．com 4Kids？___ A．Helen，who wants to see pictures of British royal families．B．Daniel，who wants to know about British football teams．C．Alisa，who is choosing an ideal college in Britain．D．Philip，who is looking for a pen pal in Britain．38．If you want to express your dissatisfaction with the site，you should go to the___ A．picture galleryB．frequently asked questionsC．glossary of British termsD．feedback form39．What does the underlined word "glossary" in Paragraph 4 mean in English？___A．A list of technical or special wordsB．Some commentsC．Some suggestionsD．A piece of advice40．The above writing is most probably intended for___A．children B．teachers C．parents D．children experts．BElectric cars are dirty. In fact, not only are they dirty, they might even be more dirty than their gasoline-powered cousins.People in California love to talk about “zero-emissions(排放)vehicles”, but people in California seem to be clueless about where electricity comes from. Power plants mostly use fire to make it. Aside from the new folks who have their roofs covered with solar cells, we get our electricity from generators(发电机). Generators are fueled by something--usually coal, oil, but also by heat generated in nuclear power plants. There are a few wind farms and geothermal (地热) plants as well, but by far we get electricity mainly by burning something In other words, those "zero-emissions" cars are likely coal-burning cars. It’s just because the coal is burned somewhere else, it looks clean. It is not. It's as if the California Greens are covering their eyes—“If I can't see it, it's not happening.” Gaso line is an incredibly efficient way to power a vehicle; a gallon of gas has a lot of energy in it. But when you take that gas（or another fuel）and first use it to make electricity, you waste a nice part of that energy, mostly in the form of wasted heat—at the generator, through the transmission lines, etc.A gallon of gas may propel your car 25 miles. But the electricity you get from that gallon of gas won't get you nearly as far— so electric cars burn more fuel than gasoline-powered ones. If our electricity came mostly from nukes or geothermal, or hydro or wind or solar, then an electric car truly would be clean. But for political, technical, and economic reasons, we don't use much of those energy sources.In addition, electric cars' batteries which are poisonous for a long time will eventually end up in a landfill. And finally, when cars are the polluters, the pollution is spread across all the roads. When it's a power plant, though，all the junk is in one place. Nature is very good at cleaning up when things are too concentrated, but it takes a lot longer when all the garbage is in one spot.41. What does “clueless” mean in paragraph 2?A. People see the California Greens everywhereB. People there have no idea that so far electricity mainly comes from burning coal, oil, etcC. People in California love to have their roofs covered with solar cellsD. People in California love to talk about zero-emissions vehicles42. What is the main idea of the text?A. Electric cars are not clean at allB. Electric cars are better than gasoline-powered onesC. People cast doubts on electric cars’ batteriesD. Gasoline is an efficient way to power a vehicle43. The electricity we get from a gallon of gas may make our car run ______.A. not less than 25 milesB. as far as 50 milesC. as far as 25 milesD. not more than 25 miles44. According to the text, electric cars ______.A. are more environmentally friendlyB. burn more fuel than gas-powered onesC. are very good at cleaning up when things are not too concentratedD. are poisonous for a long time and will eventually end up in a landfill45. It can be inferred from the text that ______.A. being green is good and should be encouraged in communicationB. electric cars are now the dominant vehicle compared with gasoline-powered cousinsC. zero-emissions vehicles should be chosen to protect our environmentD. electric cars are not clean because we get electricity mainly by burning somethingCIn only two decades Asian Americans have become the fastest growing U.S. minority. As their children began moving up through the nation schools，it became clear that a new class ofacademic achievers was emerging. Their achievements are reflected in the nation’s best universities，where mathematics，science and engineering departments have taken on a decidedly Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their education abroad arrived in the U.S. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English. They are also influenced by the promise of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an art degree.Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian culture that makes success，such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of social isolation(隔离). Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.46. With making outstanding achievements at college，Asian- American students ________.A. feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of EnglishB. are afraid that their academic successes are not recognizedC. still worry about unfair treatment in society for their originD. generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents47. What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian Americans?A. A solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture.B. Hard work and intelligence.C. Parents’ help and a limited knowledge of English.D. Asian culture and the American educational system.48. Few Asian American students major in human sciences mainly because ________.A. their English is not good enoughB. they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areasC. there is a wide difference between Asian and Western culturesD. they know little about American culture and society49. Why do “both explanations” (Para.3) worry Asian Americans?A. They are afraid that they would again be separated from American society.B. People will think that Asian students rely on their parents for success.C. Asian Americans will be a threat to other minorities.D. Americans fear the academic achievements made by Asian Americans.50. Before 1952 in America，________.A. Asian Americans could not be academically successfulB. there were few immigrants from East and Southeast AsiaC. immigrants were not equally treated by Asian AmericansD. immigrants from East and Southeast Asia were looked down uponDIt’s amazing how we grow from careless kids to responsible teens. What happens in the course tha t makes us responsible now? It’s the seed that we sow in the beginning which grows and becomes a huge tree.As a kid, I used to read a lot of story books. In one particular book, I read a story of a bird. It described a male bird which takes a lot of pain to build a nest and the female bird takes shelter in it and nourishes the baby. When the bird learns to fly, the whole family flies off to a different place leaving behind the beautiful nest for other birds to grow their family in it. Itmade me wonder. How could they so easily sacrifice their house built with so much effort?One night, when I was deep in sleep, I got this particular dream. I was walking miles on the endless road, totally isolated but lined with beautiful trees on either side. I happened to stop upon seeing something. It was a wonderful house with every corner touched artistically and lovingly. I don’t know why I felt that it was done lovingly. Maybe because, things turn out to be beautiful only when we put our love into it - just like the food prepared by mom which tastes more delicious with her love.I explored the house only to fall more in love with it. There was a sloping roof which matched with the greenery around; the large central open courtyard reminded me of the activities that might have taken place there which felt lively even now when it is completely deserted. The small water body that kept the house cool added to the beauty of the house - of course, it was all dried up now. It’s really wonderful how such things add life to the spaces which otherwise just become structures. Such liveliness and happening turns the house into a home.When I woke up from the dream, I was clear about everything. I realized where that mile of walk was intending me to lead. I realized what message my dream wanted to convey me. And years later, when finally my turn of choosing my destination came, I simply closed my eyes. When I opened my eyes, I was sure what to do. I decided to choose the road - less traveled. Yes, I took up architecture as my profession because this is what I am destined to do. I wanted to do the same thing that the male bird in the story did, to take pain in building a beautiful house and let others stay in it.51. When the writer read the story of the bird, he probably felt _______.A. upsetB. confusedC. amazedD. amused52. To the writer, “the seed that we sow in the beginning” (Paragraph 1) is _______.A. the story of the birdB. his mother’s foodC. the house in his dreamD. his story books53. Mom’s food always tastes better because _______.A. mom cooks with her loveB. we are so familiar with mom’s foodC. moms are better cooks than fathersD. mom is experienced in cooking54. In the writer’s dream, what part of the house attracted him most?A. The greenery surrounding the house.B. The body of water that keeps the house cool.C. The liveliness he sensed around the house.D. The fact that the house was very large.55. The above passage is mainly about _______.A. how the writer finally becomes an honest citizenB. where the true meaning of responsibility liesC. what we need to do when we are seeking fortuneD. why the writer takes up architecture as his career保密★启用前2020年塘沽一中高三毕业班第二次模拟考试英语笔试第Ⅱ卷注意事项：1．用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。

2020届天津市滨海新区塘沽一中高三毕业班第二次高考模拟考试英语试题及答案

绝密★启用前天津市滨海新区塘沽一中2020届高三毕业班第二次高考模拟考试英语试题本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷1至12页，第Ⅱ卷12至16页。

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。

2020届天津塘沽一中高考第二次模拟英语试题(解析版)

2020年塘沽一中高三毕业班第二次模拟考试英语笔试本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷1至12页，第Ⅱ卷12至16页。

特殊时期，请各位考生珍惜实战演练机会，独立作答！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）第一节：单项填空（15分）1.—I feel so nervous about the National English Speech Competition tomorrow.— .A. I really envy youB. Glad to hear thatC. Sounds greatD. Take it easy【答案】D【解析】【详解】考查情景交际。

句意：—对于明天的全国英语演讲比赛我感到非常紧张。

—不要紧张。

I really envy you我真的很嫉妒你；B.Glad to hear that听到这个消息很高兴；C. Sounds great听起来太好了。

D. take it easy 放松一下，别紧张。

根据题干中的nervous(紧张)可推知答案为A 。

故选A项。

2.The disappearance of dinosaurs is not necessarily caused by astronomical incidents. But _______ explanations are hard to find.A. alternativeB. aggressiveC. ambiguousD. apparent【答案】A【解析】【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。

2020-2021学年天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案

2020-2021学年天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AWhat are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them already?Frozen IIFrozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now, they might give it a reception.Last ChristmasA festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodTom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.Charlie’s AngelsHollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.2. Which character works on a TV station?A. Krist.B. Emilia Clarke.C. Fred Rogers.D. Bosley.3. Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.BPlastic is piling up in ecosystems all over the world. Although its harmful impacts on both species and ecosystems have been documented, a few animals—like bowerbirds and hermit crabs—are doing what they can to recycle it. And according to a recent study, wild bees in Canada have joined the effort, which is a rare observation of behavioral flexibility in species especially insects, in increasingly plastic-rich environments.The researchers found two species of leafcutter bees putting plastic into their nests. One of the bees they studied, the alfalfa leafcutter bee, normally bites off pieces of leaves and flowers while the second bee gathers sticky substances from trees. Leafcutter bees don't build big nests or store honey like honeybees, choosing instead small nests in underground holes, tree holes or cracks（裂缝）in buildings. But the researchers found that three of eight brood cells（育雏巢室）contained pieces of plastic bags, replacing 23 percent of the cut leaves in each cell on average.While they don't make honey,alfalfa leafcutter bees still make money for theU. S. and Canadian farmers by pollinating（给......传授花粉）crops including alfalfa , carrots and melons. The European insects were introduced to North America in the 1930s for that purpose, and they've since become wild, joining the continent's many native species of leafcutter bees.In a separate study conducted in Argentina between 2017 and 2018, researchers found a bee nest made entirely of plastic, which consisted of three separate cells. It's the first known example of such construction worldwide. Compared to the other nests the researchers examined, which were made of natural materials, this one had a pretty lower success rate of the bees' survival. One of the cells had a dead baby bee , another seemed to have housed an adult that had left the nest, and the third was unfinished.4. What does the animals' use of plastic show according to the study?A. How widely plastic is used.B. How strange the behavior of wildlife is.C. How some wildlife is adapting to plastic.D. How plastic pollution has harmed them.5. What do leaves mean to alfalfa leafcutter bees?A. Food.B. Shelter.C A plastic substitute. D. Traditional nest materials.6. Which is one characteristic of leafcutter bees?A. They have great economic value.B. They store honey like honeybees.C. They prefer to live in tree holes.D. They have evolved into a new species.7. What was the nest made entirely of plastic like?A. It might be warmer.B. It might be unhealthy.C. It might be easy to finish.D. It might be recyclable.CThere is an old army joke about an officer who asks some soldiers whether any of them are interested in music. When four hands go up, the officer says, “Right, men. You can carry this grand piano down to the officers mess.”Job recruitment has become more complicated since that story first did the rounds. Today's careers require a lot more than just raw music but that sometimes makes jobs hard to define. An unfortunate result is a form of “adjective inflation” in recruitment ads as employers attempt to make routine tasks sound exciting.Candidates must sometimes wonder whether they are applying for a 9-to-5-role or to become a member of the Marvel “Avengers”. On Indeed, a job-bunting website, a bar was recently looking for "bartenders who are people focused, quality-driven, and have superhero hospitality powers". The ability to give customers the correct change was not mentioned.Another British company advertised for “a call-centre ninja, a superhero in people", a Job description which sounds a little over-the top for what was in fact a role at an insurance company in Isleworth. In case you think that ad was not typical. Indeed also had jobs demanding “ninja-like attention to detail". Short of turning up for the interview dressed head-to-toe in black, and then sneaking up behind the managing director at his desk, it is hard to see how candidates could show their ninja qualities.Not all companies require candidates to possess the qualities of a ninja, of course. Some require applicants to be passionate. The Bluewater shopping mall in southeastEnglandwas looking for “passionate sales-driven brand ambassadors” while “passionate crew members” were needed at a bakery in westLondonfor a wage of just £8. 23 an hour. In fact, passion is pretty hard to keep consistently for 40 hours a week, month after month. Job applicants should find some information from the kind of ads that companies place. If a job ad talks about passion orsuperheroes, run away faster than a speeding Batmobile. Being a ninja should be reserved for teenage mutant ninja turtles.8. Why does the author mention the joke in Paragraph 1?A. To show that officers enjoy playing tricks on soldiers.B. To introduce the topic of overstated job ads.C. To explain the origin of complex job ads.D. To describe soldiers' everyday life.9. Which of the following offers a job demanding ninja qualities?A. The bar.B. The bakery.C. The insurance company.D. The Bluewater shopping mall.10. What does the author say about the ads requiring passion?A. They are unrealistic.B. They are typical of want ads.C. They are appealing to applicants.D. They are uncommon on Indeed.11. How does the author sound when talking about today’s job ads?A. Curious.B. Hesitant.C. Humorous.D. Sympathetic.DWhat a day! I started at my new school this morning and had the best time. I made lots of new friends and really liked my teachers. I was nervous the night before, but I had no reason to be. Everyone was so friendly and polite. They made me feel at ease. It was like I'd been at the school for a hundred years!The day started very early at 7:00 am. I had my breakfast downstairs with my mom. She could tell that I was very nervous. Mom kept asking me what was wrong. She told me I had nothing to worry about and that everyone was going to love me. If they didn't love me, Mom said to send them her way for a good talking to. I couldn't stop laughing.My mom dropped me off at the school gates about five minutes before the bell. A little blonde girl got dropped off at the same time and started waving at me. She ran over and told me her name was Abigail. She was very nice and we became close straight away. We spent all morning together and began to talk to another girl called Stacey. The three of us sat together in class all day and we even made our way home together! It went so quickly. Our teacher told us that tomorrow we would really start learning and developing new skills.I cannot wait until tomorrow and feel as though I am really going to enjoy my time at my new school. I onlyhope that my new friends feel the same way too.12. How did the author feel the night before her new school?A. Tired.B. ConfidentC. Worried.D. homesick13. What did the author think of her mother’s advice?A. Clear.B. Funny.C. OptionalD. Respectable14. What happened on the author's first day of school?A. She met many nice people.B. She had a hurried breakfast.C. She learned tome new skills.D. She arrived at school very early.15. What can we infer about Abigail?A. She disliked Stacey.B. She was shy and quiet.C. She got on well with the author.D. She was an old friend of the author.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。

天津市滨海新区2020年塘沽第一中学高三毕业班复课模拟检测英语试题及答案

姓名：座号：保密★启用前2020年高三毕业班5月模拟检测英语笔试本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。

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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）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1.---Have you heard that Jay Chou is singing his latest song in the concert?---_________ Aren’t you joking with me?A. That sounds great!B. Yes, I suppose it must be.C. Really?D. That’s a good idea.2. Some schools will have to make _______ in agreement with the national soccer reform.A. judgmentsB. adjustmentsC. commentsD. achievements3. --- Beijing is worth visiting. I _______ there with my parents during the holidays---I agree. I have been there twice.A. wentB. have goneC. have beenD. am going英语第1页（共17页）4.---Would you please tell us the prospect of fighting against COVID-19?--- We are sure to win the battle, but ______ i t’ll be over soon I’m not sure at the moment.A. whetherB. thatC. ifD. when5.---Can I help you?--- I’d like t o buy a present for my father’s birthday, ______ at a proper price, but of great value.A. whichB. thatC. oneD. it6. --- Henry doesn’t seem to be what he was.--- No. _______ so much in the war has made him more thoughtful.A. SeenB. His seeingC. Having seenD. To have seen7. He didn’t recognize the man who hit him because he could just ____ a dark shape movingtowards him.A. make outB. turn outC. set outD. put out8.The education of ______ young is always ______ hot and serious topic in the modernsociety.A. the ; /B. the ; aC. / ; theD. a ; the9. Only if a teacher gives permission _________ to enter the room.A. a student is allowedB. is a student allowedC. does a student allowD. a student allowed10. By reading the story, you may understand ______ to be successful.A. it takes whatB. you take whatC. what takes youD. what it takes11. Much time ______sitting at a desk, office workers are generally troubled by healthproblems.A. being spentB. having spentC. spentD. spending12.Before Tom left home, his mother kept telling him to _______ his manners at the party.英语第2页（共17页）A. noticeB. mindC. watchD. care13. ______he thought he was helping us with the work, he was actually in the way.A. AlthoughB. UnlessC. BecauseD. When14.It was so noisy that we _________ hear ourselves speak.A. couldn’tB. shouldn’tC. mustn’tD. needn’t15.---Sorry to have hurt you.---________. You didn’t mean to, did you?A. Don’t worryB. Take it easyC. Don’t say soD. Forget it第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）How can I forget the day? On 14 July 1974 I travelled in an overcrowded bus to an unheard town called Shendurni. The next day, I was to join the faculty of a junior college there.___16___ about my new job, but anxious and fearful too, I was out of my ___17___ zone. Around 7 p.m., it started pouring with rain. Wondering about my new career in an unknown land, I had ___18___ in my seat. I woke up with a(n)___19___ to the sound of the conductor announcing the name of my bus stop. I looked out. It was pitch-dark. Ah, a power cut. __20___ unusual during heavy rains.“Conductor Sahab, can I get a ___21___ for myself here? I’m new to the place,’’ I heard myself ask ___22___. “Arre bhai, get off my bus and let us go. We ___23___ to reach the next station on time. Where will you get a place to stay in this goddamned town?” he shouted back. Amid mounting panic, I felt a ___24___ tap on my shoulder. As I looked back, a warm smile ____25____ me. “I’m Sawant, from the next town. The bus ____26____ there for the night and returns tomorrow morning. Why don’t you buy a ticket for the next stop? You can spend the night at my place, and join work tomorrow.” I thanked him from my heart and accepted his ____27____. By the time the bus reached the final stop, it was 8:30 p.m. The kind soul led me to his house. He and his wife took great ____28____ to make my stay comfortable.I was ____29____ with warm water for a bath, followed by a hot ____30___ and a comfortable英语第3页（共17页）bed. All this took place in semi-darkness. No lights yet. I was up early the next morning and my benefactor (恩人) came to ____31____ me off. I could not see his face clearly, as it was ____32____ dark. I made it ____33___ the college in time and taught there for almost 11 years. All this while I ____34____ him, even asking my new friends and students to help find the kind soul. But Mr Sawant remained ____35____. Perhaps I had got his name wrong. My only regret: I could not thank him again.16. A. Excited B. Interested C. Worried D. Annoyed17. A. home B. school C. comfort D. dilemma18. A. knocked off B. dropped off C. turned off D. nodded off19. A. start B. jump C. ear D. eye20. A. Something B. Anything C. Everything D. Nothing21. A. seat B. room C. ticket D. map22. A. sadly B. quickly C. nervously D. surprisingly23. A. come B. get C. need D . ask24. A. sudden B. soft C. real D. warm25. A. waved B. welcomed C. greeted D. shook26. A. stops B. arrives C. leaves D. drives27. A. family B. solution C. invitation D. request28. A. pleasure B. energy C. minds D. pains29. A. provided B. armed C. impressed D. blessed30. A. chat B. discussion C. meal D. tea31. A. allow B. keep C. show D. see32. A. yet B. still C. already D. also33. A. to B. in C. from D. for34. A. sent for B. searched for C. cared for D. waited for35. A. silent B. strange C. unbelievable D. untraceable英语第4页（共17页）第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）ACastel dell' Ovo is one of Naples' most famous monuments．It offers sweeping views over the city and Mount Vesuvius in the distance.The BasicsThe site on which Castel dell' Ovo now stands has a long history，beginning as a settlement for Greek colonists（殖民地定居者）．The current castle was built in the 15th century，and today，the 19th-century fishing village of Borgo Marinari，known for its excellent seafood restaurants and marina（游艇停靠区），sits at the base of the castle.The Egg CastleThe origin of the castle's name comes from a story about the Roman poet Virgil，who is said to have placed a magical egg in the foundations beneath where the castle now stands．As long as the egg stays well，Castel dell' Ovo will remain standing．Things to Know Before you Go•Castel dell' Ovo is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts．•Admission to the castle and the museum is free．•The inner halls of the castle are open to the public only during special events and exhibitions；the ramparts （城墙）and towers are always open．•There is a lift from the ground floor to the ramparts，making the castle accessible to wheelchairs．How to Get ThereCastel dell' Ovo is located in the Bay of Naples just off the coastal road．Bus 151 from the train station and 140 from the port stop at Castel dell' Ovo．When to Get thereThe castle is open Monday through Saturday from 8：30 am to 7 pm，and Sundays and holidays from 8：30 am to 1：30 pm．The Prehistoric Museum is open only on weekends from10 am to 1 pm．As Naples is one of Italy's most visited cities，its sights can be very crowded英语第5页（共17页）in the high-season summer months．Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and to take advantage of the best light for taking photos from the castle's towers．Book Online or Call +1（702）648-587336. Whose settlement did the site of Castel dell' Ovo belong to ? ______A. British colonists'．B. French colonists'．C. Greek colonists'．D. German colonists'．37. Which of the following correctly describes Castel dell' Ovo? ______A. It lies next to Mount Vesuvius．B. It's also named the Egg castle．C. It was originally built in the 19th century．D. It's well-known for its seafood and marina．38. Who are most probably interested in visiting Castel dell' Ovo? ______A. History lovers．B. Sports lovers．C. Literature lovers．D. Astronomy lovers．39. What should you know before you tour Castel dell' Ovo? ______A. The tickets have to be booked in advance．B. Those with leg problems can not tour the ramparts．C. It's easily accessible by bus from the train station．D. The towers can be visited only during special events．40. When should you go to the Prehistoric Museum? ______A. On Sundays from 8：30 to 13：30．B. On holidays from 9：00 to 13：30．C. On weekdays from 8：30 to 19：00．D. On weekends from 10：00 to 13：00．BI hear some actors keep a sad thought or memory tucked away to help them with scenes where they might need to cry. I think we should each try to find the opposite; a happy memory, something to lift us up on those inevitable down days. I’m saying this because I think I just found mine!I had some work in Glasgow today. I was on a really tight schedule, which meant I would英语第6页（共17页）have no time for myself (or my own work) all day. I was having one of those days, the train was completely packed out and the conversation going on around me seemed to be particularly inane. On top of all that, I had a bit of a headache.Walking briskly across the concourse, I fished some change from my pocket. There was usually someone at the exit selling The Big Issue (a magazine that helps homeless folk earn a living).As the crowd parted ways at the bottom of the concourse, I saw someone selling the Big Issue. You had to be homeless to s ell the Big Issue. She really looked like she’d been sleeping rough. Her clothes were ragged and she obviously hadn’t had a scrub up for quite a while.As I approached the exit, I saw that she was also rocking from side to side. At first I thought maybe sh e was trying to keep warm against the biting wind. But she wasn’t, she was moving in time to a tune. I couldn’t hear her, but I could see her lips moving.As I got closer, I saw a white cane hanging from her elbow and noticed that she had sunken eyes. She was blind, dirty and living on the streets. I came closer and through the noise of the traffic and the commuters I heard her sing the immortal line, “…and I think to myself, what a wonderful world!”I bought her last magazine for twice what I’d originall y intended. She thanked me, then she picked up her stuff and went tapping off along the pavement - still singing!So, I have my happy memory for the day. And I think it will stay with me a long, long time. Feel free to borrow it if you like.41.Why do some actors keep a sad thought or memory according to the passage?A. Because some of them always feel unhappyB. because they are scolded by the directorC. Because it helps meet the needs of their rolesD. Because they can’t find a happy memory42. What d oes the underlined word “fished” in para3 refer to?A. MadeB. exchangedC. pull intoD. took out43. Which of the following is TURE according to the third para?英语第7页（共17页）A. Only those homeless people can sell the magazineB. The author heard her singing as he came close to the exitC. The girl selling the magazines was blind, dirty and homelessD. The author never heard what the girl was singing44. It can be inferred from the passage that_________A. the author had a headache because of his busy workB. the author bought more magazines than planned toC. the girl went away as soon as she sold out magazinesD. the author felt unhappy because he missed his train45. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A happy Memory to Lift You UpB. An Unforgettable Day I ExperiencedC. The Roses in Her Hand: the Flavor in MineD. A Bird in the Hand is Worth than Two in the Bush．CThe AlphaGo program’s victory is an example of how smart computers have become.But can artificial intelligence (AI) machines act ethically, meaning can they be honest and fair? One example of AI is driverless cars. They are already on California roads, so it is not too soon to ask whether we can program a machine to act ethically. As driverless cars improve, they will save lives. They will make fewer mistakes than human drivers do. Sometimes, however, they will face a choice between lives. Should the cars be programmed to avoid hitting a child running across the road, even if that will put their passengers at risk? What about making a sudden turn to avoid a dog? What if the only risk is damage to the car itself, not to the passengers?Perhaps there will be lessons to learn from driverless cars, but they are not super-intelligent英语第8页（共17页）beings. Teaching ethics to a machine even more intelligent than we are will be the bigger challenge.About the same time as AlphaGo’s triumph, Microsoft’s ‘chatbot’ took a bad turn. The software, named Taylor, was designed to answer messages from people aged 18-24. Taylor was supposed to be able to learn from the messages she received. She was designed to slowly improve her ability to handle conversations, but some people were teaching Taylor racist ideas. When she started saying nice things about Hitler, Microsoft turned her off and deleted her ugliest messages.AlphaGo’s victory and Taylor’s defeat ha ppened at about the same time. This should be a warning to us. It is one thing to use AI within a game with clear rules and clear goals. It is something very different to use AI in the real world. The unpredictability of the real world may bring to the surface a troubling software problem.Eric Schmidt is one of the bosses of Google, which own AlphaGo. He thinks AI will be positive for humans. He said people will be the winner, whatever the outcome. Advances in AI will make human beings smarter, more able a nd “just better human beings.”46.What does the author want to show with the example of AlphaGo’s victory?A. Computers will prevail(战胜) over human beings.B. Computers have unmatched potential.C. Computers are man’s potential rivals.D. Computers can become highly intelligent.47.What does the author mean by AI machines acting ethically?A. They are capable of predicting possible risks.B. They weigh the gains and losses before reaching a decision.C. They make sensible decisions when facing moral dilemmas.D. They sacrifice everything to save human lives.英语第9页（共17页）48.What is said to be the bigger challenge facing humans in the AI age?A. How to make super-intelligent AI machines share human feelings.B. How to ensure that super-intelligent AI machines act ethically.C. How to prevent AI machines doing harm to humans.D. How to avoid being over-dependent on AI machines.49.What do we learn about Microsoft’s ‘chatbot’ Taylor?A. She could not distinguish good from bad.B. She could turn herself off when necessary.C. She was not made to handle novel situations.D. She was good at performing routine tasks.50. What does Eric Schmidt think of artificial intelligence?A. It will be far superior to human beings.B. It will keep improving as time goes by.C. It will prove to be valuable to human beings.D. It will be here to stay whatever the outcome.DAmericans have always been ambivalent in their attitudes toward education. On the one hand, free and universal public education was seen as necessary in a democracy, for how else would citizens learn how to govern themselves in a responsible way? On the other hand, America was always a country that offered financial opportunities for which education was not needed: on the road from rags to riches, schooling-beyond the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic-was an unnecessary detour.Even today, it is still possible for people to achieve financial success without much education, but the number of situations in which this is possible is decreasing. In today's more complex world, the opportunities for financial success is closely related to the need for英语第10页（共17页）education, especially higher education.Our society is rapidly becoming one whose chief product is information, and dealing with this information requires more and more specialized education. In other words, we grow up learning more and more about fewer and fewer subjects.In the future, this trend is likely to continue. Tomorrow's world will be even more complex than today's world, and, to manage this complexity, even more specialized education will be needed.51. The topic treated in this passage is _____.A. education in generalB. Americans' attitudesC. higher educationD. American education52. Americans' attitudes toward education have always been _____.A. certainB. contradictoryC. ambitiousD. unclear53. Today, financial success is closely related to the need for _____.A. higher educationB. public educationC. responsible citizensD. learning the basics54. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _____.A. information is our only productB. education in the future will be specializedC. we are entering an age of informationD. we are living in an age of information55. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. The History of American Education.B. The Need for Specialized Education.C. The Future of the American Educational System.D. Attitudes toward American Education.英语第11页（共17页）保密★启用前2020年塘沽一中高三毕业班复课模拟检测英语笔试第Ⅱ卷注意事项：1．用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。

2019-2020学年天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案

2019-2020学年天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AThe last thing Caitlin Hipp would have expected as she prepared to turn 28 years old was to be living at homewith her parents. But through working as a part-time skating instructor and restaurant server, she isn't able to earn enough to live anywhere other than home.To some degree, multigenerational households have always been a part of American life. However, the number of young adults who have been moving back in with their parents — or never leaving home in the first place — has been growing steadily.UBS Financial Services released a report that even suggests one reason for the growing number of young adultsstill living at home could be that their family doesn't want them to leave.The report shows that 74 percent of millennials (千禧一代)get some kind of financial support from their parents after college. It finds that millennials have redefined the ties that connect parents and children. Millennials see their parents as peers,friends and instructors. Nearly three quarters talked with their parents more than once a week during college. In return, their parents happily provide financial support well into adulthood, helping fund everything for them.Stuart Hoffman, chief economist for the PNC Financial Services Group in theUS, said the number of young adults striking out on their own fell during the Great Recession. Although job growth for millennials since 2014 has improved, that doesn't necessarily mean that millennials are starting to fly the nest. He said, “They may like living at home and being able to save money.“ There's no doubt it has held back household formation and purchases of things people spend money on related to household formation and perhaps related to child-raising," Hoffman explained. "But they are probably traveling more and eating out more if they don't have a house expense or marriage. I don't know if it represents a change in moral values. But it's much more common for adult children to live in their parents’ homes because it's becoming part of the culture.1. What can we learn from the UBS Financial Services' report?A. Millennials are on good terms with their parents.B. Millennials are financially independent after college.C. Parents are unwilling to give their young adults allowance.D. Parents want their kids to stay with them forever.2. What does Hoffman think of young adults' living at home?A. It increases the consumption of household products.B. It may continue despite job growth.C. It is a sign of shift in moral values.D. It is new in American culture.3. What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce millennials' living habits.B. To stress the importance of financial independence.C. To explain why American young adults still live at home.D. To inform people of a social trend in theUS.BIf you have ever been disappointed because you don’t have a good gardener ,the clever robot may one day become the helper of your indoor plantsThe Hexa Plant is a six-legged robot that has been specially made to care for the potted plant that carries on top of its head .Using light and heats sensors (传感器) the robot has the ability to carry its plant in and out the daylight .If the houseplant needs more sun，the Hexa will walk into the sunlight ;and if the houseplant is getting too hot , the Hexa will go back into the area that blocks direct light The Hexa Plant will even do a little dance when it senses that the plant needs to be watered to warn its owner .The robot was developed by Vincross engineer and founder Sun Tianqi after he saw a dead sunflower sitting in the darkness in a room back in 2014 .” Plants only receive an action without responding ,”SunTianqi wrote in a blog post .” Whether they are being cut ,bitten ,burned or pulled from the earth ,or when they haven’t received enough sunshine ,water ,or are too hot or cold ,they will hold still and take whatever is happening to them .According to Sun Tianqi ,for billions of years ,plants have never experienced movement of any kind ,not even the simplest movement .In their whole lives ,they stick to where they were born .Sun Tianqi continued ,” Do they want break their own settings or have a tendency towards this ?I do not know the answer ,but would love to try to share some of this human tendency and technology with plants With the help of the robot ,plants can experience the move”.The Hexa Plant model robots are not for sale ,though Vincross does sell a Hexa robot model .It is said that inthe near future the robots can open up a new market to watch over our household plants4. What can we learn about the Hexa Plant?A. It helps people do some gardening .B. It waters the plants through dancingC. It helps indoor plants get proper sunlightD. It carries the potted plant with its hands5. What does the author try to show through Paragraph 3?A. The way plants spend their whole livesB. The common way people deal with plantsC. The difference between plants and humansD. The cause of making the indoor plants’ helper.6. What does Sun Tianqi try do using this technology?A. To develop gardening skills.B. To draw people’s attention plantsC. make plants experience moveD. study the living conditions of plants7. What can be the best title for the text?A. A New Market for robotsB. An Indoor Plants’ HelperC. An Important Development in GardeningD The Tendency of Gardening in the FutureCBarred owls(大林鸮猫头鹰) are a large species native to eastern North America, but they began moving west at the start of the 20th century. By 1973,large numbers of barred owls had arrived in the western state ofWashington. Later they moved south intoOregonandCalifornia.In parts of thePacific Northwest, the owls are now believed to be causing a drop in the population of a smaller, less aggressive bird: the northern spotted owl. In many ways, the barred owl is the spotted owl's worst enemy. The barred owl has more babies per year and eats the same animals, like squirrels and wood rats. And their numbers are now larger in many parts of the spotted owl's traditional territory.David Wiens is a biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, a federal agency that studies the Earth and itsnatural resources. He and other officials are doing something unusual to protect spotted owls: killing barred owls. It is a controversial, experimental program. More than 2,400 barred owls have already been shot.Wiens is the son of a well-known bird expert and grew up with the fascination for birds. He has mixed feelings about the program. "It's a little distasteful, I think, to go out killing barred owls to save another owl species," he says. But he adds, “We knew that barred owls were out competing spotted owls and their numbers were growing too fast."To catch barred owls, officials put digital bird callers on the ground. Then they step back and wait as several sounds from the devices fill the air. All of this happens in the dark of night. Barred owls dislike other birds in their territory, so they will fly down and chase other owls out. That is when Wiens and his team try to shoot them.8. What's the main problem with spotted owls?A. They are being starved to death.B. They have more babies each year.C. They are invaded by another bird.D. They are hunted by man.9. Why are barred owls being killed?A. They are eating the spotted owls.B. They are killing each other to survive.C. They are putting the spotted owls in danger.D. They are destroying large areas of forests.10. Why did the officials release the bird sounds?A. To kill barred owls.B. To puzzle barred owls.C. To protect barred owls.D. To frighten barred owls.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Killing One Animal to Save Another.B. Keeping the Balance of Nature.C. Protecting Birds in Danger.D. Preventing Birds from Playing Fair.DSpain's tourism industry is looking to Chinese tourists for its high-endmarket, according to Rafael Cascales, president of the Spain-China Tourism Association (ATEC). “It is the kind of tourism that is not only interested in the sun, beach and the “all-included” culture. They enjoy culture, wine, history and nature, and the new Chinese tourists would also want to spend more money in Spain," said Cascales in a recent interview with Xinhua.“They are younger, more women travel and they are more cosmopolitan (见多识广的).They also travel on their own or in couples or in smaller groups. The old-fashioned large groups of visitors have not disappeared, but this new form of traveling is becoming more important,55he said.Speaking of the consumption pattern of the new kind of Chinese tourists, Cascales said, “The money theyspend is distributed better because they will book one flight with one airline, the hotel with another company and the restaurant with another.” In his eyes, “Chinese tourists are very important because they combine two things: there are a large number of them and they spend more money than anyone else — almost four times more than tourists from other countries." They not only travel abroad in the summer months when Spain has to compete with the sun and beaches in countries such as Turkey and Egypt, but also travel in the off-peak seasons of a year, according to Cascales.In 2017, Spain is the second most popular tourist destination in the world, only after France. It attracted about 82 million visitors, 700,000 of them from China, a number which is estimated to rise to about 2.2 million by 2022.“We are ready; we have the infrastructure (基础设施) at every level, especially in hotel capacity. Here those visitors can find what they are looking for, including the luxury items which distinguish them,” Cascales noted.12. What are the features of the new Chinese tourists according to Cascales?A. They are cautious about spending money in Spain.B. They are likely to travel in smaller groups now.C. They are only interested in the sun and beach.D. They are mainly male visitors of middle age.13. What can we learn about the consumption pattern of new Chinese tourists?A. They will reserve flights and hotels with different companies.B. They will spend less money than tourists from other countries.C. They will travel abroad only during the off-peak seasons.D. They will spend the money in different cities.14. What is done to meet the demands of Chinese tourists?A. Local cultures in Spain are promoted.B. Well-furnished hotels are provided.C. Best and expensive items are offered for free.D. More shopping sites are constructed.15. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce the tourism industry of Spain.B. To show Spain's desire to attract Chinese tourists.C. To describe the features of Chinese tourists.D. To advertise Spain as a top tourist destination.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届天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析

2020届天津市塘沽区第一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AIf you had the opportunity to live forever, would you take it? Keeping your body alive indefinitely still seems like an impossibility, but some scientists think that digital technology may have the answer: creating a digital copy of your “self” and keeping it “alive” online long after your physical body has ceased to function.In effect, the proposal is to clone a person electronically. Unlike the familiar physical clones — children that have identical features as their parents, but that are completely separate organisms with a separate life — your electronic clone would believe itself to be you. How might this be possible? The first step would be to mapthe brain.How? One plan relies on the development of nanotechnology (纳米技术). Ray Kurzweil — one of the kings of artificial intelligence — predicts that within two or three decades we will have nano transmitters that can be put into the bloodstream. Inthe capillaries (毛细血管) of the brain, they would line up alongside the neurons and detect the details of the cerebral (大脑的) electronic activity. They would be able to send that information to a receiver inside a special helmet, so there would be no need for any wires sticking out of the head.As a further step, Ray Kurzweil also imagines the nano transmitters being able to connect you to a world of virtual reality on the Internet, similar to what was shown in the film “Matrix”. With the nano transmitters in place, by thought alone, you could log on to the Internet and instead of the pictures coming up on your screen, they would play inside your mind. Rather than send your friends e-mails you would agree to meet up on some virtual tropical beach.Some peoplebelieve that they can enjoy life after death. But why wait for that when you could have a shot of nanobots (纳米机器人) and upload your brain onto the Internet and live forever as a virtual surfer?One snag: to exist on the net you will have to have your neural network parked on the computer of a web-hosting company. These companies want real money in real bank accounts every year or they will wipe your bit of the hard disc and sell the space to someone else. With your body six feet underground how will you pay?1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Nano transmitters can help map the human brain.B. Electronic clones recreate the original human body.C. Electronic clones may put their physical selves into movies.D. Nano transmitters use a helmet to detect the cerebral activities.2. What is the author’s attitude towards electronic clones?A. Optimistic and careful.B. Interested and unconvinced.C. Excited and confused.D. Assured and critical.3. The author asks “how will you pay?” at the end of the article, because ________.A. you can’t pay to exist on the Internet if you are physically deadB. you can’t pay for hard disc space if you don’t have a bank accountC. you can’t pay for a special service if too many people want to use itD.you can’t pay the web-hosting company if you don’t have a neural networkBAccording to Oxford Dictionaries, morality means: “Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.” Though morality is a rather subjective subject, there are some principles that are universal across all cultures found by an Oxford University study: “help your family, help your group, return favors, be brave, obey superiors, divide resources fairly, and respect others’ property”. The fact that these morals are found across 60 cultures from around the world demonstrates that morality, though subjective, is the cornerstone of keeping our societies together. Here are some reasons to be moral: without morality, a social life is almost impossible to maintain; having a good reputation and having a clear conscience is psychologically healthy; and most philosophies regard unselfish and principled behavior as important.There is no doubt that without morals, a society cannot function effectively. A confused situation would appear, According to the Society of Morality, “We are social animals, and the actions we take-the things we do and the things we don’t do-have consequences on our environments and on the others around us. As a result, we need to be able to govern our behavior in the near term so as not to injure ourselves or our community in the long term. This system of controlling our actions and our thoughts in order to operate in a community is what we often refer to as morality”. Therefore, we need a set of morals in order to operate within a social circle and a social environment. Acting immoral usually results in being excluded from social activities or being avoided by a society based on laws and cultural standards. Besides acting moral having a sociological need, it also has a psychological basis. Most people are concerned to some extent about their reputation. According to PsyPost, “A lot of economic models of human behavior assume that people are only rational (理性的) when they narrowly pursue their own self-interest, but history shows us that people are also tremendously concerned with being and appearing moral”.So, the fear of one’s reputation being damaged is often a strong motivator to be moral. And if someonehas been immoral,most people go out of their way to make sure no one finds out, or to correct the behavior in order to not be caught. This goes in line with conscience as well. People generally feel in a better psychological state if they feel that their conscience is clean. A dirty conscience can result in a lack of sleep, anxiety, internal stress, and even illness.On the side of philosophy, the study of ethics (伦理) comes into play. Most philosophers agree that one should rationally choose a set of standards of behavior in order to function. Though there is moral relativism, there are universal anthropological (人类学的) morals, as mentioned in the introduction. By the nature of our societies and cultures, we choose what we believe is right and wrong. But surprising, this rational behavior comes to a general agreement on morals. So, there is a fine line between moral relativism and moral absolutism. But the main thing to take away from this discussion is that philosophers generally believe that each individual has the right to rationally come up with a set of ethics to live by, and that it is healthy to do so.4. The author discusses morality (paragraph 1) in order to ________.A. explain the relationship between morality and cultureB. describe the moral rules found all around the worldC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality5. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. acting moral allows us to fit into group betterB. morality brings the system of controlling behaviorC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality6. Which of the following is the psychological basis for acting moral?A pursuit of self-interest. B. a clean conscience.C. The concern about reputation.D. a dirty conscience.7. What does the author advise us to do according to the last paragraph?A. To reach a general agreement on morals based on ethics.B. to carve one’s own sense of ethics to operate in this world.C. To choose between moral relativism and moral absolutism.D. To exclude philosophers’ beliefs and solution as well.CIt’s 13:30 and 28-year-old Marten Pella 's smart phone starts pinging, a signal that it’s time for us to stop working around his living room table and instead start our workout routine together. A cartoon character wearing bright red shorts on video begins instructing us to do star-jumps and sit-ups around his apartment.Pella, a research assistant at Stockholm University, is part of the Hoffice movement, which invites workers-freelancers（自由职业者）or full-time employees who can do their jobs remotely—to work at each other’s homes to increase productivity and enjoy an active social life.Those attending Hoffice events advertised on Facebook are typically asked to work silently in 45-minute blocks, before taking short breaks together to exercise, or simply chatting over a coffee. In addition, each participant shares daily objectives with the rest of the group upon arrival, and is invited to report back on whether or not they have achieved them at the end of the day.“Often when I am alone, I can work focused for a couple of hours but then I’m easily distracted（分心）.The help of others makes me so much more disciplined.” says Pella, who attends Hoffice events as both a guest and a host. Lunches mean networking and connecting with new contacts. “People are coming from really different areas and have different professions so there can be really interesting discussions,” he says.The Hoffice movement has grown quickly since it was founded in 2014 by Swedish psychologist Christofer Franzen, now 37. He had been giving lectures on the benefits of collective（集体的）intelligence, but realised he was spending most of his own time working alone at his kitchen table. “I wanted to test more structured home co-working with friends in similar situations,” he says.Franzen says that holding events in houses and apartments creates a unique atmosphere, because there’s a sense of community and desire to contribute. He’s looking for ways to expand the social value of Hoffice, by matching up members with relevant skills to share and even encouraging jobseekers to join its gatherings.8. Where is Pella when his smart phone starts pinging?A. In his own home.B. In his office.C. In another person’s home.D. At Stockholm University.9. What do people attending Hoffice events do first when they meet?A. Watch an exercise video.B. Work silently for 45 minutes.C. Tell each other their daily plans.D. Report what they have achieved.10. What does Franzen really mean by saying “friends in similar situations”?A. They usually work alone.B. They often give lectures.C. They study collective intelligence.D. They have to work at a kitchen table.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Sharing Comfortable WorkplacesB. A New Way to Make New FriendsC. Benefits of Collective IntelligenceD. Working from Others’ HomesDFor years video games have been criticised for making people more antisocial, overweight or depressed. Bui now researchers are finding that video games can actually change us for the better and improve both our body and mind.Games can help to develop physical skills. Pre-school children who played interactive games have been shown to have improved motor skills, for example they can kick, catch and throw a ball better than children who don’t play video games. A study found that those who played video games were 27 percent faster and made 37 percent fewer errors than those who didn't.Games also benefit a variety of brain functions, including decision-making. People who play action-based games make decisions 25 percent faster than others, according to one study. It was also found that the best gamers can make choices and act on them up to six times a second, four times faster than most people. In another study by researchers from the University of Rochester in New York, experienced gamers were shown to be able to pay attention to more than six things at once without getting confused, compared with the four that most people can normally keep in mind.There is also evidence that gaming can help with psychological problems. At the University of Auckland in New Zealand, researchers asked 94 young people diagnosed with depression to play a 3D fantasy game called SPARX and in many cases, the game reduced symptoms of depression more than conventional treatment.12. In what way playing video games benefits very young children?A. Muscle control.B. Social interaction.C. Decision-making.D. The ability to focus.13. Which type of video game improves the decision-making speed?A. Interactive games.B. Action-based games.C. 3D fantasy games.D. Violent games.14. What is the authors attitude to video games?A. Indifferent.B. Objective.C. Worried.D. Critical.15. What is the text mainly about?A. The effects of different types of video games.B. The negative effects of playing video games.C. The beneficial effects of playing video games.D. The effects of games on people's behavior.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届天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案

2020届天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AOvernight French ToastWhat You’ll Need•16-ounce loaf of French bread•5 eggs•1 1 /2 cups milk•1/2 cup half-and-half•1/3 cup maple syrup（枫糖浆）•1/2 teaspoon salt•foil（锡箔纸）•2 tablespoons melted butter（for topping）•2 tablespoons maple syrup（for topping）What to Do•With an adult’s help, cut the bread into 1-inch slices.•Place the eggs, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, and salt into a large bowl. Stir（揽拌）the mixture until blended（混合均匀）.•Place the sliced bread into a baking dish. Pour the mixtureover the bread and press the slices into it. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.•Remove the dish from the refrigerator at least one hour before baking. Ask an adult for help to preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the French toast for 35 minutes or until golden brown.•For the topping, combine the melted butter and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Pour it over the French toast before serving.1.How much salt will you need to make a French toast?A.1/3 cup.B.1/2 teaspoon.C.2 tablespoons.D.16 ounces.2.How will you use foil?A.Place the sliced breadB.Cover the dish.C.Remove the dish.D.Eat the French toast.3.Who is the passage written for?A.Teachers.B.Parents.C.Cooks.D.Kids.BConducting interviews for news stories is an important skill for any journalist. To start, do as much research as you can and prepare a list of questions to ask. Once the interview starts, try to develop a rapport(融洽的关系) with your "source"—anyone a journalist interviews, but don't waste your time. If your source starts to talk about things that are clearly of no use to you, don't be afraid to gently but firmly turn the conversationback to the topic at hand.It's an old debate among journalists: Which works better when interviewing a source, taking notes (the old-fashioned way) or using a cassette or digital voice recorder? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. A reporter's notebook and a pen or pencil are the easy-to-use, time-honored tools of the interviewing trade, while recorders enable you to get everything someone says word for word. Which works better? It depends on what kind of story you're doing.Many beginning reporters complain that with a notepad and pen, they can never take down everything a source says in an interview. But you don't have to note everything down. Keep in mind that you're probably not going to use everything they say in your story. So don't worry if youlet slipa few things.So you've done a long interview with a source, you have pages of notes, and you're ready to write. But chances are you'll only be able to choose a few quotes from that information collected directly from the source. Which ones should you use? Reporters often talk about using only "good" quotes for their stories, but what does this mean? Broadly speaking, when someone says something interesting, and says it in an interesting way, that can make a good quote.4. What is a journalist advised to do during an interview?A. Be gentle with the source.B. Carry on a long conversation.C. Make the conversation interesting.D. Prevent the conversation being off-topic.5. What do the underlined words "let slip" in Paragraph 3 mean?A. give awayB. leave outC. get rid ofD. take up6. What is considered as a good quote for a reporter?A. A direct quote.B. An important point of view.C. A piece of basic information.D. Something funny a source says interestingly.7. What is the text mainly about?A. The job of a journalist.B. The process of interviewing.C Some facts about interviewing. D. The relationship between a journalist and a source.CKids often admire well-known celebrities, putting posters of their favorite musicians, movie stars and athletes on their bedroom walls. But rarely does a young person get to meet or talk to their idol. Yet for one young tennis player - Coco Gauff - her chance to do just that happened in an amazing way!Coco was born on March 13, 2004. At the age of 4, she developed an interest in tennis after watching Venus Williams win the Australian Open on TV. Coco began playing at 7 and showed a real talent for the sport. When young Coco turned 10, she began training at a tennis centre run by Venus's coach, Patrick Mouratoglou. He still remembers the first time he met Coco. He says, “She impressed me with her determination and fighting spirit. ” Convinced of her talent, Mouratoglou sponsored（资助）Coco to attend his academy in France. While she was preparing to go to the academy in 2019, she received a call that would change her plans and her life!Wimbledon（温布尔顿网球比赛）organizers called and offered Gauff entry to the tournament（联赛）as a wildcard（外卡选手）.This madeher one of the youngest players to ever qualify. Before she knew it she was on her way to London. After arriving, she received another surprise. For her Wimbledon debut（首次登场），she would be playing her lifelong hero, Venus Williams! The tennis legend is 24years older than Gauff.The world watched with amazement as young Gauff beat Venus in two straight sets! Afterwards, Gauff shook Venus's hand, thanked her and said, “I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. " After the match, Venus said of Gauff, “I think the sky is the limit；it really is. " Venus said, “I feel honored that I was on her wall [as a poster] at some point in her life. Soon she will be on other girls' walls. It's nice because it will keep going from the next generation to the next generation. "8. What can we learn about Coco from the text?A. She took up tennis as career at the age of 4.B. She went to academy at the age of 7.C. She had played against William before 10.D. She beat William at the age of 159. Which of the following can best describe Coco?A. Talented and modest.B. Lucky and responsible.C. Proud and hard-working.D. Respectful and cheerful.10. What can we infer from Venus's words?A. Coco had reached her limits.B. Coco would rise to fame after the match.C. Coco's poster would be passed on.D. Coco had once visited her home.11. What can be a suitable title for the text ?A. Coco Gauff：Tennis's Next Superstar.B. Coco Gauff：A Poster on the Wall.C. What Posters Mean to a Young Girl.D. The Significance of Admiring an Idol.DThe market for tourism in remote areas is booming as never before. Countries all across the world are actively promoting their wilderness regions-such as mountains, Arctic lands, deserts, small islands and wetlands— to high-spending tourists. The attraction of these areas is obvious: by definition, wilderness tourism requires little or no initial investment. But that does not mean that there is no cost.Once a location is established as a main tourist destination, the effects on the local community are profound. Hill-farmers can make more money from foreign travellers than working in their fields. It is not surprising that many o£ them give up their farm-work. In some hill-regions, this has led to a serious decline in farm output and a change in the local diet, because there is lacking labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems. The result has been that many people in these regions have turned to outside supplies of rice and other foods.InArcticand desert societies, year-round survival has traditionally depended on hunting animals and fish and collecting fruit over a ly short season. However, as some inhabitants become involved in tourism, they no longer have time to collect wild food; this has led to increasing dependence on bought food and stores. What should they do if these new sources of income dry up?The physical impact of visitors is another serious problem associated with the growth in adventure tourism. Much attention has focused on erosion along major roads, but perhaps more important are the forest destruction and impacts on water supplies arising from the need to provide tourists with cooked food and hot showers. In both mountains and deserts, slow-growing trees are often the main sources of fuel and water supplies may be limited through heavy use.12. Why are some countries promoting the wilderness regions to tourists?A. The wildness regions are accessible to tourists.B. The landscapes there are beautiful and unique.C. Developing tourism there doesn't need much investment.D. Lots of high-spending tourists prefer such remote regions.13. What is the effect of tourism on the local community?A. Many hill farmers have turned to outside supplies of foods.B. There is enough labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems.C. Farm output there has increased and local diet has changed.D. The local people's new sources of income will dry up soon.14. Which might be the best title of the passage?A. The future of wilderness tourism.B. The impacts of wilderness tourism.C. The destruction of wilderness tourism.D. The disadvantages of wilderness tourism.15. If there is one more paragraph following the last paragraph, what will it talk about?A. The effects on local people.B. The solutions tothese problems.C. The choices of adventure tourists.D. The reasons for visiting remote areas.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届天津市第一中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析

2020届天津市第一中学高三英语二模试卷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ADon’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkPopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices changefrom $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.144 School Street June 13-August 15 Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pmThe Crow’s NestEach summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29 Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pmBargetto WineryJoin us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main StreetJuly 20 - July 21 Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pmChaminade Resort & SpaChef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.Chaminade Lane July 26 Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?A. It lasts two days.B. It is held on Thursdays.C. It has been held twice.D. It can be paid in credit card.2. What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?A. Enjoy tacos.B. Talk with artists and foodies.C. Watch the sunrise on the beach.D. Watch the performance of the bands.3. Which activity can be booked on the Internet?A. The Crow's Nest.B. Bargetto Winery.C. Chaminade Resort & Spa.D. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.BFor most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists—that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational(理性的) being, as a social animal, an animal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our time is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called “human nature.” The historical approach was strengthened, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology (人类学). The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is born as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield(盾牌) behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as natural human characters. Popularly, one refers cynically（愤世嫉俗地）to “human nature” in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for disbelief about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.4. Most philosophers believed that human nature ________.A. is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB. consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC. is something partly innate and partly acquiredD. consists of rationality and undesirable behavior5. The traditional view of “human nature” was strongly challenged by ________.A. the emergence of the evolutionary theoryB. the historical approach to manC. new insight into human behaviorD. the philosophical analysis of slavery6. According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings ________.A. have some characters in commonB. are born with diverse culturesC. are born without a fixed natureD. change their characters as they grow up7. The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to ________.A. emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of “human nature”B. show that the concept of “human nature” was used to justify social evilsC. prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of “human nature”D. support the idea that some human characters are inherited.CThefirst thing we notice about new people are their faces. The next time we see these people, we remember them because we remember their faces. This seems like a simple process. However, scientists found that it is not such a simple process. The section of the brain that is responsible for face recognition seems to work differently for different people. Some people have great difficulty remembering and recognizing faces, while others almost never forget a face.Normal babies are born with a natural ability to recognize faces. In fact, their face recognition abilities are much better than their parents. Babies are most highly skilled at face recognition at six months. But by nine months, they lose this skill. By nine months, a baby’s face-recognition skills are about the same as an adult’s.Unfortunately, some people are not born with this ability to recognize faces. The part of the brain that is responsible for face recognition doesn’t work for them. This condition is called face blindness. People with very severe face blindness cannot even recognize their own faces. In fact, people with this condition can sometimes be frightened when they look in the mirror. They don’t recognize their own face, so for a second they are startled when they see this unfamiliar face.Face blindness is not always severe. Scientists believe up to 10 percent of the population may be affected byface blindness to some degree, yet many people with mild face blindness might not even know they have it. They have no reason to know they are different from anyone else until someone points it out. This is similar to people with color1 blindness. Colorblind people can’t see the difference between certain color1 s such as red and green, until someone tells them that green and red are two different color1 s.There is no cure for face blindness. So for the time being, people with face blindness need to find simple techniques to compensate for their problem. They can try to recognize people by their hairstyle, their voice, or their glasses. Hopefully, in the future as scientists learn more about this condition, they may find a cure.8. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The way to improve one’s face-recognition skills.B. The simple process of the brain to recognize others’ faces.C. The fact that some people have face-recognition problems.D. The importance of face recognition in human communication.9. When do children have the best face-recognition skills?A. At birth.B. Half a year old.C. Nine months old.D. In adolescence.10. What does the underlined word “startled” in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?A. Depressed.B. Confused.C. Embarrassed.D. Surprised.11. What does the author think of the problem of face blindness?A. People need to take it seriously.B. Certain techniques can make up for it.C. It will be cured in the near future.D. It has the same effect with color1 blindness.DIdentifying the chemical makeup of pigment (色素) used in ancient documents, paintings, and watercolor1 s is criticalto restoring and conserving the precious artworks. However, despite numerous efforts, scientists had been unable to determine the source of folium, a popular blue dye used to color1 manuscripts (手稿) in Europe during the middle ages — from the 5th to the 15th century. Now, a team of researchers fromPortugalhas finally uncovered the mysterious ingredient responsible for the gorgeous blueish-purple color1 that helped bring ancient illustrations and texts to life.The research team began byporing overinstructions penned by European dye makers from the 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries. They found what they were seeking in a 15th-century text entitledThe Book on How to Make All the Color Paints for Illuminating Books. However, translating the instructions was no easy task. It was written in the now extinct Judaeo-Portuguese language, and though the source of the dye was traced back to a plant, no name was mentioned.However, by piecing together suggestions from the text, the scientists were able to determine that the dye was made from the bluish-green berries of the chrozophora tinctoria plant. After an extensive search, the team found a few varieties of the plant growing along the roadside near the town ofMonsarazin southPortugal.The detailed instructions gave the researchers critical clues — including the best time to pick the berries. “You need to squeeze the fruits, being careful not to break the seeds, and then to put them on linen (亚麻).” The scientist says the detail was important since broken seeds polluted the pigment, producing an inferior quality ink. The dyed linen, which was left to dry, was an efficient way to store and transport the pigment during ancient times. When needed, the artist would simply cut off a piece of the cloth and dip it with water to squeeze out the blue color1 .Once the key ingredient had been identified, the researchers began to determine the dye’s molecular structure. To their surprise, they found that folium was not like any other known permanent blue dyes — it was an entirely new class of color1 , one they named chrozophoridin. “Chrozophoridin was used in ancient times to make a beautiful blue dye for painting.” the team wrote in the study. “Thus, we believe that this will not be our final word on this amazing plant and its story and that further discoveries will follow soon.”12. The primary purpose of the study is to ________.A. restore and conserve ancient precious artworksB. determine the substance making up the foliumC. prove the ancient dye-making technique was organicD. identify which class of color1 folium belongs to13. The underlined phrase “poring over”in the second paragraph means ________.A. discussing publiclyB. testing repeatedlyC. passing directlyD. reading carefully14. What can be learned about the blue dye folium?A. It was essentially an inferior type of ink.B. It was the only kind made from wild berries.C. It could be carried and used easily.D. It was carefully squeezed from broken seeds.15. The article is mainly about _________.A. how the mystery ofa thousand-year-old blue dye was solvedB. why the researchers took the trouble to recreate the dyeC. what needs to be done to make an organic dye from a plantD. when and where the discovery of the dye was made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年天津市滨海新区高考英语模拟试卷解析版

2020年天津市滨海新区高考英语模拟试卷解析版高考英语模拟试卷题号I II III IV总分得分一、单选题（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）1.---I'm afraid Mr．Wood can't see you until 4o'clock．---Oh，_________ I won't wait．（）A. no doubtB. after allC. in that caseD. in this way2.George left word with my secretary ________he would call again in the afternoon．（）A. thatB. whoC. asD. which3.---I cannot _____ what I have done to annoy Jessica．---No worries． She is kind of sensitive．（）A. turn outB. make outC. put outD. leave out4.Why are some brands more popular than others ______ the products ar eof similar quality？（）A. as thoughB. even ifC. so thatD. in case5.---There are probably aliens living here on earth．---_____! I can't believe you said that．（）A. Come onB. Forget itC. Go aheadD. Allow me6.Feng Xiaogang's latest film Youth， now a box office hit，________ scheduled for release on Sept 29， was held back for two months．（）A. casuallyB. originallyC. temporarilyD. eventually/doc/b1583b3cbdeb19e8b8f67c1cfad6195f 302be819.html st month，the suicide bombing attacked churches and luxury hotels，________ two hundred and ninety deaths on Sunday．（）A. causingB. causedC. to causeD. having caused8.Modern plastics can ________ very high and very low temperatures．（）A. standB. holdC. carryD. support9.- What do you think of the activity organized by our schoollast Saturday？- It really gave us a platform ________ we learned team spirit．（）A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when10.The life of the animals in the zoo is different from ________ in the wildlife park．（）A. whichB. thoseC. thatD. one11. A recent study ________ by the Peking University found that 60% of the students suffered anxiety before the exams．（）A. having carried outB. carried outC. carrying outD. to be carried out12.--What do you think of your journey to Yunnan？--Everything is very fantastic，especially its fresh air．It is pleasant___．（）A. breathedB. being breathedC. to be breathedD. to breathe13.Our city is becoming a modern one．More and more tall buildings ________ in the last fiveyears．（）A. have been builtB. would be builtC. had been builtD. were built14.It was when we were returning home __________ I realized what a good feeling it was to have helped someone in trouble．（）A. whichB. thatC. whereD. how15.-I'm worried about the sports meet．Do you think it will be postponed？-If it _______ rain tomorrow，but actually the weather forecast has removed our worry．（）A. couldB. wouldC. mightD. should二、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）It was a Sunday morning on a subway in New York．People were sitting(16)-some reading newspapers，some lost in thought，some resting with their eyes closed．It was a calm，peaceful scene．Then(17)，a man and his children entered the subway car．The children were so (18) and active that the whole (19)of the car instantly changed．The man sat down next to me and closed his eyes，apparently(20)of the situation．The children were yelling and (21)things，and yet，the man sitting next to me did nothing．It was difficult not to feel (22)．I couldn't believe that he was(23)his children to run wild like that，and was taking no(24)at all．It was easy to see that(25) else on the subway felt annoyed．So finally，I turned to him and said，"Sir，your children are really(26)a lot of people．Could you(27)them a little more？"The man lifted his gaze and said softly，"Oh，you're(28)；I guess I should do something about it．We just came from the hospital where their mother(29)about an hour ago．I don't know what to think，and I guess they don't know how to(30) it either．"Can you (31)what I felt at that moment？Suddenly，I saw things differently；my anger was (32)．I didn't have to worry about controlling my attitude or my behavior；my heart was filled with the man's (33)．Now，instead of frustration，feelings of (34) filled my heart．"Your wife just died？Oh，I'm so sorry．Can you tell me about it？What can I do to help？"Everything (35)in an instant．16. A. nervously B. quietly C. seriously D. patiently17. A. suddenly B. finally C. carefully D. immediately18. A. happy B. cute C. loud D. funny19. A. atmosphere B. view C. condition D. position20. A. afraid B. tired C. proud D. unaware21. A. reading B. throwing C. folding D. drawing22. A. worried B. discouraged C. annoyed D. ashamed23. A. expecting B. guiding C. warning D. allowing24. A. risks B. notesC. effectD. responsibility25. A. everyone B. someone C. nobody D. anyone26. A. supporting B. embarrassing C. disturbing D. attracting27. A. notice B. control C. satisfy D. encourage28. A. right B. wrong C. unlucky D. crazy29. A. returned B. worked C. died D. stayed30. A. understand B. describe C. deny D. handle31. A. express B. imagine C. predict D. remember32. A. lost B. done C. gone D. deepened33. A. pain B. joy C. courage D. faith34. A. bitterness B. trust C. freedom D. sympathy35. A. restored B. changed C. settled D. ended三、阅读表达（本大题共5小题，共60.0分）36.Planning a visit to the UK？Here we help with ways to cut your costs．AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events ，concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room．A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival （19 Oct．）cost ￡169.15 at Booking．com．A week later，the same room cost ￡118.15．If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid-or you're looking for a big event to pass your time-check out sites such as Whatsonwhen．com，which allow you to search for events in the UK by city，date and category．STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train，youmay want to find a good base close to the station，but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday．Don't be too choosy about the part of town you stay in．Booking two months in advance，the cheapest room atTravelodge's Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was ￡95.95．A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was ￡75.75．And atFarringdon，a double room cost just ￡62.95．LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London，Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune，especially at weekends and during big events．As an alternative，consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen．Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings．A great example is the historic O'Neill Flat on Edinburgh's Royal Mile，available for ￡420 for five days in late September，with room for four adults．GET ON A BIKE London's ‘Boris bikes' have attracted the most attention，but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace，saving you on public transport or car parking costs．Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle （casual members pay around ￡1.50 for two hours）and Cardiff （free for up to 30 minutes，or ￡5 per day）．The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may ______ ．A．help travelers pass timeB．attract lots of travelers to the UKC．allow travelers to make flexible plansD．cause travelers to pay more for accommodation"Farringdon" in Paragraph 3 is most probably ______ ．A．a hotel away from the train stationB．the tube line to Covent GardenC．an ideal holiday destinationD．the name of a travel agencyThe passage shows that the O'Neill Flat ______ ．A．lies on the ground floorB．is located in central LondonC．provides cooking facilities for touristsD．costs over ￡100 on average per day in late September Cardiff's program allows a free bike for a maximum period of ______ ．A．half an hourB．one hourC．one hour and a halfD．two hoursThe main purpose of the passage is ______ ．A．to tell visitors how to book in advanceB．to supply visitors with hotel informationC．to show visitors the importance of self-helpD．to offer visitors some money-saving tips37.I was at my parent's dinner table．Before me was a worn journal of thin and discoloredpages．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．Withinminutes，I was captivated by the power of the written words．In the magical script 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 wasconveyed to me in the beauty of the words that flowedtogether 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 iscreated somewhere in the world every half a second．Instead of adding to our collective wisdom，most of these writings reflect the superficiality （肤浅）and impatience of our day and age．This not only robs us of the skill of writing impressive essays，but also prevents us from exploring what is truly 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 ourappropriate place in the vast flow of life．Writing frees us by helping us explore theunknown so that we truly open up to the magic of the world around us．I saw all of this in the writings of my grandfather．And I've seen it again and again in the writings of the greatest thinkers of humanity．Their writings reflect deep thought on issues of human importance．The author begins the text with her grandfather's journal in order to ______ ．A．recall the days she spent with her grandfatherB．present her grandfather's good habitC．introduce the topic of good writingsD．express her great interest in the journalThe underlined word "captivated" in the second paragraphcan be replaced by " ______ "．A．puzzledB．frightenedC．attractedD．defeatedIn the author's grandfather's age，people used to ______ ．A．live a hard lifeB．care about each otherC．be fond of writingD．teach kids how to cookThe third paragraph mainly discusses ______ ．A．the information age we are living inB．the large number of blogs on the netC．people's lack of wisdom nowadaysD．the current situation of public writingIn the last paragraph，the author is trying to ______ ．A．discuss what good writings should be likeB．show her reflection on humanity in her ageC．express her eagerness to learn writing skillsD．stress the effects of her grandfather on her life38.For two months，I have been trying to decide who makes the best ice cream．I havenarrowed it down to my four favorite manufacturers：Randolph Farms，Goodies，Disco，and Twinkle．Let's start with Randolph Farms．Randolph Farms makes very good ice cream．They have lots of different flavors，but this doesn't really matter to me．That's because I always get coffee flavor．They make the best coffee ice cream in the world．I've never had hot coffee （the drink）but people tell me that Randolph Farms coffee ice cream tastes just like the real thing．Also ，Randolph Farms uses all naturalingredients to make their ice cream．This is a good idea，I think．Second，we have Goodies．Goodies makes excellent ice cream．Like Randolph Farms ，Goodies uses all natural ingredients．They only make three differentflavors-strawberry，vanilla，and chocolate- but they make them very well．Thestrawberry is amazing．Every bite of it reminds me of the strawberries that I used to pick behind my old house．The vanilla is wonderful．It is very smooth and has a refreshing ，creamy taste．The chocolate is outstanding．It is made with real cocoa beans from Bolivia．I didn't know where Bolivia is so I decided to look for it on a map．Afterhunting a while，I discovered that it is in South America! That's a long way to go to get cocoa，so it must be good．I would say that the only drawback to Goodies ice cream is that they only make three different flavors．Third，we have Disco．Disco ice cream is okay．They don't have many good flavors ．Actually，the only Disco flavor I like is Bubblegum．It is vanilla ice cream with little chunks of bubblegum in it．After you eat the ice cream，you can blow bubbles with the gum．That's pretty fun．Finally，there is Twinkle．Twinkle ice cream is ordinary．The only good thing about Twinkle is that it is relatively inexpensive．You can buy a whole carton of twinkle ice cream for ﹩4.50．According to the passage，the author likes Randolph Farms ice cream because it ______ ．A．is all naturalB．is made in BoliviaC．comes in many flavorsD．is inexpensiveIn the author's point of view，the only disadvantage of Goodies ice cream is ______ ．A．cheap ingredientsB．expensive priceC．ordinary qualityD．a lack of flavorsIn paragraph 3，the underlined sentence "That's a long way to go to get cocoa，so it must be good．" implies that ______ ．A．Goodies loses money on sales of chocolate ice creamB．Bolivia makes the best cocoa in the worldC．things that are hard to get must be of high qualityD．cocoa from the United States is not very goodAccording to the passage，the author would most likely agree that ______ ．A．each manufacturer has its strengths and weaknessesB．the best manufacturers are the ones with the most flavors C．Goodies is certainly not the best manufacturer，as they only have three flavors D．each manufacturer is good for different reasonsIf the author did decide that one manufacturer is best，which one would he or she probably choose？______A．Randolph Farms．B．Goodies．C．Disco．D．Twinkle．39.Smartphones have been blamed for everything from taking drivers' attention away fromdriving to keeping people on the sofa scrolling （滚屏）videos．But the smartphone that seems to be everywhere could just as easily increase physical activity if it pushes its owner's buttons in the right way．New research shows that making social connections through activity-tracking apps gets people to move more．And a separate study on this summer's "Pokemon Go"phenomenon shows that the smartphone game got players to take thousands more steps than usual．T ogether，the studies show the potential for smartphones to push a range of people to be more active．People who linked with friends on the activity-tracking app increase their steps by 400 a day on average over the next week，compared with people who made no socialconnections，according to Tim Althoff and two other computer scientists at Stanford University．The effect of social connections declined，but remained significant for five months before the numbers fell back even with users who made no connections．Such insights show the promise of smartphones and games to help with one of the most stubborn public health problems-that even people who want to be active have trouble staying active．An NBA videogame，for example，gives players extra powers in the game if they reach a step goal in real life．The app "Zomies，Run!" uses audio stories to pushpeople to run more or run faster．Still，there is room for growth；Only about 4% of all health apps use "gamification，" such as point-scoring or competition，according to a study published in October in BM] Open．"Gamification is actually quite closely linked with behavior changetechniques，" says Dr Elizabeth Ann Edwards，the study's lead author and a doctor and researcher at Queen MaryUniversity of London．What does the author think of smartphones？______A．They lead to people's lack of physical activity．B．They do harm to human relationships．C．They can have videogames more interesting．D．They can involve their users in more exercise．According to "Pokemon Go" phenomenon，smartphone users become more active because ______ ．A．they have more social connectionsB．they get extra powers in lifeC．the games increase physical activityD．a life goal has been set step by stepWho are most likely to exercise more？______A．Video watchers on the sofa．B．Smartphone game lovers．C．People with no social connections．D．People with trouble staying active．How does the author try to argue the ease of smartphones？______A．By showing the results of some researches．B．By explaining the functions of smartphones．C．By giving vivid description of some games．D．By analyzing the causes of public health problems．What would be the best title for the passage？______A．Smartphones：to Push You to Be More ActiveB．Smartphones：to Take Away Your Valuable TimeC．Smartphones：to Make Your Life EasierD．Smartphones：to Keep You in a Good Mood40.Nathan and Madison Donovan were in the market for a car to drive so she could beginworking at a downtown call center．Nathan has been unable to work since breaking his back in a car accident several years ago，and since the bus system in Moncton，New Brunswick doesn't run at night，Madison needed the car to go back to work and get the small family out of social assistance．When they found an online loan company，they applied for a car loan of﹩7，000．The company required ﹩600 as collateral （抵押品），and the couple spent all theirsavings in the hope of being one step closer to getting an automobile．Days after they made the﹩600 payment，however，the company's website was taken down．and the couple's calls went unanswered．Heartbroken，they contacted CBC News telling their story as a means of preventing other families from making the same mistake．Fortunately，their willingness to save others "from the scam （骗局）ended up paying off；A man named Denis LeBlanc had been in the middle of trying to sell his 2007 Volkswagen Jetta when he heard Nathan' s story on the radio．Denis and his wife had been trying to sell the car for at least ﹩3，700，but they hadonly received several lowball（低报价）offers from online buyers．By that time，they had already been considering simply giving the car away to charity - so when they heard about Nathan's situation，they knew just what to do．Nathan was hesitant to visit a stranger giving away a perfectly good car，but when he showed up，the LeBlancs were true to their word．With great gratitude，Nathansimply got in the Jetta and drove away．The good deed had entirely changed his family's fortunes for the better．LeBlanc，meanwhile，was able to teach his kids a valuable lesson abouthelping others who are less fortunate．What happened to Nathan in the car accident several years ago？（no more than 5 words）______Why did Nathan and Madison tell their story to CBC News？（no more than 10 words）______What did Denis LeBlanc intend to do after receiving lowball offers for his car from online buyers？（no more than 10 words）______What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean？（no more than 10 words）______Would you give away your valuable things to less fortunate people？Please explain．（no more than 20 words）______四、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）41.假设你是晨光中学高三学生李津，从校园网上得知你校将在暑假举办去英国牛津大学的夏令营．请写一封电子邮件申请参加．内容主要包括：1．自我介绍（突出特长）；2．参加原因（文化交流、心仪大学等）；3．希望获批．注意：1．词数不少于100字；2．可适当增加细节以使行文连贯；3．开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数．Dear Sir or Madam，I am a senior three student of Chenguang Middle School．Yours，Li Jin答案和解析1.【答案】C【解析】答案：C．no doubt毫无疑问；after all毕竟；in that case 如果那样的话；in this way以这种方式．根据句意和各个选项的含义可知答案，故选C．---恐怕Wood先生4点才能见你．---哦，如果那样的话，我就不等了．本题考查介词短语．根据句意和各个选项的含义可知答案．2.【答案】A【解析】答案：A 本句中含有一个同位句，表示word的内容，word是消息的意思，从句中不缺少任何成分，that引导名词性从句在句中只起引导词的作用不作成分．that 引导的同位语从句解释前面的word，所以本题选择A．George给我秘书留言说他下午还会再打电话．分析句子时，关键要找出应该有同位语从句的那个名词，再分析从句句子成分．3.【答案】B【解析】答案：B．turn out最后是，结果是make out理解；辨认出put out 熄灭；伸出；出版leave out遗漏，省去；不考虑根据句意，B项正确．故选：B．我不知道我做了什么来惹恼杰西卡．-别担心，她有点敏感．考查动词短语词义辨析．弄清楚各个动词短语的词义，准确地翻译句子及备选答案，然后选择最符合题意的选项．4.【答案】B【解析】答案：B．考查连词的辨析．A．as though 好像，似乎；B．even if 即使，尽管；C．so that 以便于，以至于；D．in case 以防（万一），假使．结合句意，所以B 项正确．故选：B．为什么有些牌子（的产品）比其他更受欢迎即使他们的产品质量是差不多的．考查连词词义辨析．做题时先弄清每个选项的含义，再结合句意选出最佳选项．5.【答案】A【解析】答案A解析：A come on 这里就是少来了，不相信的意思 B 算了，没关系；C 用吧，请吧；可以，往下说；D 让我来根据语境故选：A．…地球上可能有外星人生存．…少来！我不相信你所说的．考查习惯用语，例如don't mention it 不要提这个I couldn't agree more 我非常认同that's an interesting point多么有趣的观点啊！6.【答案】B【解析】答案：B．考查副词词义辨析．casually偶然地；无意地；originally起初；原来；temporarily暂时地；eventually最后．根据句意，B项正确．冯小刚的最新电影《芳华》，现在是票房很高的电影，原定于九月29日放映的，被延迟了两个月．考查副词词义辨析．准确地翻译句子及备选答案，然后选择最符合题意的选项．7.【答案】A【解析】答案：A 考查现在分词．分析句子可知，the suicide bombing 和cause之间是主动关系，所以排除B；且此处是一个结果状语，和上一句是顺承的关系，所以要用现在分词做结果状语．故选：A．上个月，自杀式炸弹袭击了教堂和豪华酒店，周日造成290人死亡．非谓语动词作状语．它的逻辑主语就是句子的主语．因此关键看它和句子主语之间的关系．如果是和句子主语之间构成主动关系，使用现在分词，若构成被动关系，使用过去分词．若表目的，使用不定式．8.【答案】A【解析】答案：A．考查动词词义辨析．stand经受，忍受；hold 持有；carry携带；support 支撑，支持．根据句意，A项正确．现代塑料能经受很高和很低的温度．考查动词词义辨析．弄清楚各个动词的词义，准确地翻译句子及备选答案，然后选择最符合题意的选项．9.【答案】B【解析】答案：B．考查定语从句．本句中，先行词是platform，从句中缺少状语，排除A、C两项，when作时间状语，与先行词不符，排除．故选：B．---你认为上周日我们学校组织的活动怎么样？---活动确实给我们提供了学习团队精神的平台．处理定语从句题目时，首先要准确判断从句类型，然后根据从句中缺少的成分，结合先行词，得出正确答案．10.【答案】C【解析】答案：C．本题考查指示代词的用法．that可用来代表前面提到的不可数名词或单数可数名词，指代前面提到的人或物（同类而不同物），相当于that+名词．one表示泛指，代指前面提到的可数名词，指前面提到的同类人或物中的一个．根据指代情况，C项符合．故选：C．句意：动物园里动物的生活与野生动物园里的不同．本题考查点为指示代词，要分清that和one的区别．11.【答案】B【解析】考查过去分词，句子已有谓语动词，carry out使用其非谓语形式，与逻辑主语study构成被动的关系，因此使用过去分词，D选项to be carried out表示研究还没执行，因此错误．故选：B．最近北京大学执行的研究表明60%的学生考前焦虑．考查非谓语形式，应判断其与主语是主动还是被动的关系，再确定答案．12.【答案】D【解析】答案是D．考查不定式作方式状语．句意是：--一切都太美好了，尤其是那里的新鲜空气，呼吸着很舒服．it is pleasant是主系表结构，后面用不定式短语to breathe 作方式状语，来修饰"pleasant"，表示令人愉快的，舒服的．故选D．--你认为你的云南之旅怎么样？--一切都太美好了，尤其是那里的新鲜空气，呼吸着很舒服．解答此类题目，首先要明确不定式的用法，然后根据相关语法和句意选择正确的答案．13.【答案】A【解析】本题考察动词的时态和语态．根据时间状语in the last five years可知应该使用现在完成时，而tall buildings和build之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，所以使用被动语态．故选：A．我们的城市正在成为一个现代化的城市．在过去的五年里越来越多的高楼已经建成．考查现在完成时的被动语态的用法，分析时间状语成分，判断动词的相关形式是关键14.【答案】B【解析】强调句型为It is+被强调部分+that…．去掉it is和that，剩余两部分加起来应该为一个完整的句子，否则强调句型不成立．见到It is开头的句子，可以假设其为强调句型，用that代入，然后去掉it is和that，剩余部分构成完整的句子则强调句型成立，故选B．当我到家的时候，我才意识到帮助了陷入麻烦的人的感觉是多么美好啊．本题考查强调句型，被强调部分为时间状语，其结构为It is+时间状语+that+剩余部分．15.【答案】D【解析】答案：D根据"but actually the weather forecast has removed ourworry"可知，明天不会下雨，故此处应表示与将来事实相反的假设，因此If从句的谓语部分应使用should+动词原形，故选D---我很担心这次运动会，你认为它被会推迟吗？---如果明天下雨的话．但是实际上，天气预报已经消除了我们的担忧．本题考查了情态动词在虚拟条件句中的用法．在虚拟条件句中，当表示与将来事实相反的假设时，If从句的谓语部分可以是一般过去时形式或were to/should+动词原形．在做本题时，首先应根据句意，判断出此处是虚拟条件句，然后结合以上的用法，选出正确答案．16.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】A【小题3】C【小题4】A【小题5】D【小题6】B【小题7】C【小题8】D【小题9】D【小题10】A 【小题11】C【小题12】B【小题13】A【小题14】C【小题15】D 【小题16】B【小题17】C【小题18】A【小题19】D【小题20】B 【解析】1-20 BACAD BCDDA CBACD BCADB1．B．副词的辨析，nervously紧张地，quietly安静地，seriously严肃地，patiently耐心地，人们安静地坐着，故答案为B．2．A．副词的辨析，suddenly突然，finally最后，carefully小心地，immediately立即，突然有一个男人和他的孩子进入地铁，故答案为A．3．C．形容词的辨析，happy高兴的，cute可爱的，loud大声的，funny搞笑的，此处指孩子们声音很大，故答案为C．4．A．名词的辨析，atmosphere气氛，view观点，condition 条件，position位置，孩子很活跃，整个车厢的气氛都改变了，故答案为A．5．D．形容词的辨析，afraid害怕的，tired疲惫的，proud自豪的，unaware没有意识到的，男人坐在我旁边，显然没有意识到这种情境，故答案为D．6．B．动名词的辨析，根据语境孩子们很活跃，大喊大叫并且扔东西，使用throwing，故答案为B．7．C．形容词的辨析，worried担忧的，discouraged气馁的，annoyed生气的，ashamed 羞愧的，很难会觉得不生气，故答案为C．8．D．动名词的辨析，expecting期待，guiding指导，warning提醒，allowing允许，我没法相信他允许孩子那样跑，故答案为D．9．D．名词的辨析，risks冒险，notes纸条，effect影响，responsibility责任，此处指男人没有承担责任，故答案为D．10．A．上下文的理解，根据语境很容易看出地铁上其他的所有人都感到生气，使用everyone，故答案为A．11．C．动词的辨析，support支持，embarrass尴尬，disturb 打扰，attract吸引，你的孩子真地打扰到很多人，故答案为C．12．B．动词的辨析，notice注意，control控制，satisfy满意，encourage鼓励，你能控制他们一下吗，故答案为B．13．A．形容词的辨析，right正确的，wrong错误的，unlucky 不幸运的，crazy疯狂的，你说对了，故答案为A．14．C．动词的辨析，returned回来，worked工作，died死，stayed待，此处指孩子的母亲一个小时之前死了，故答案为C．15．D．动词的辨析，understand理解，describe描述，deny 否认，handle处理，他们或许还不知道如何处理，故答案为D．16．B．动词的辨析，express表达，imagine想象，predict预测，remember记住，你能想象那刻我的感受吗，故答案为B．17．C．动词的辨析，lost失去，done做，gone走了，deepened加深，我的怒气一下了就没了，故答案为C．18．A．名词的辨析，pain痛苦，joy快乐，courage勇气，faith信念，我的心充满了那个男人的痛苦，故答案为A．19．D．名词的辨析，根据语境现在我的内心是充满了对男人的同情，使用sympathy，故答案为D．20．B．动词的辨析，根据语境得知男人的妻子刚去世，一切都变了，使用changed，故答案为B．短文主要讲了作者有一次在搭地铁的时候遇到情绪很激动的孩子，作者告诉其父亲制止一下，后来才发现孩子的母亲刚去世，作者瞬间感到的同情而不是生气，一切都改变了．在做完形填空时，首先需要快速的浏览全文，把握文章的主旨大意；其次要学会带着问题到文中相应的地方，通过细节阅读来寻找或概括答案；最后理清作者的写作思路也非常重要；做此类题时，要多注意一些形容词或动词的搭配，在平时多积累一些固定搭配．36.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】A【小题3】C【小题4】A【小题5】D【解析】1．D．推理判断题．根据句子：The Brighton Comedy Feasival cost ￡169.15…．A week later，the same room cost ￡118.15，可以得知，主要是为了说明在有大事期间游客付费呀更高一些．干扰项排除：C选项提及flexible ，但是指如果游客时间灵活的话，根据具体情况而定．而本提及布莱顿的喜剧节的目的则能从上面的解析中可以看出．故选D．2．A．推理判断题．题干已经明确告知第五段，所以，直接在第五段找答案．文中提及：at Farringdon，a double room cost just ￡62.95；再看前两个句子，只因为距离车站的距离不同，价格相差很大，从￡75.75到￡95.95，可知两个信息：Farringdon首先是旅馆；其次是相对来说离车站较远．故选A．3．C．细节理解题．根据文章倒数第二段中的As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen．Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings．A great example is the historic O'Neill Flat on Edinburgh's Royal Mile…可知，作为中心地带昂贵旅馆的替代选择，带有厨房自供伙食的公寓如O'Neill Flat也是不错的选择．故选C．4．A．细节理解题．根据最后一段的… and Cardiff （free for up to 30 minutes or ￡5 per day）．可知，免费的时间是30分钟．故选A．5．D．推理判断题．回到文章开头，Here we help ways to cutyour costs可知文章是讲如何节约开支，A项告诉旅游者如何提前预定，B项向旅游者提供旅馆信息，C项告诉旅游者自助的重要性，D项为旅游者提供节约开支的途径．故选D．本篇是一篇说明文．主要给读者讲解了去英国节约开支的途径．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．37.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】C【小题3】B【小题4】D【小题5】A【解析】（1）C 考查细节理解．根据第三段中的"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．我们今天似乎对这种写作方式已经失去了兴趣，我们已经习惯了为公众提供娱乐和信息"可知作者以自己祖父的日记开始这篇文章是为了提出今天写作的问题，选C．（2）C 词义猜测题．根据划线词的后一句" In the magical script 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．在我面前神奇的剧本中，我被带到了另一个时代，那时的食物是一种日常的艺术，在别人的陪伴下有计划、有准备、有享受，人们有勇气暂停自己的生活，拥抱彼此的斗争．"可知作者是被这个剧本吸引了，所以我们可以推测划线词的意思是"吸引"．故选C．（3）B 推理判断题．根据第二段"In the magical script 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．在我面前神奇的剧本中，我被带到了另一个时代，那时的食物是一种日常的艺术，在别人的陪伴下有计划、有准备、有享受，人们有勇气暂停自己的生活，拥抱彼此的努力．"可知作者的爷爷的时代人们互相关心．故选B．（4）D 考查段落大意．根据第三中的"Instead of adding to our collective wisdom，most of these writings reflect the superficiality （肤浅）and impatience of our day and age．这些作品大多反映了我们的时代和时代的肤浅和不耐烦，而不是增加我们的集体智慧．"可知第三自然段主要讨论了大众写作的一个现状，选D．（5）A 考查段落大意．最后一个自然段"Writing frees us by helping us explore theunknown so that we truly open up to the magic of the world around us．I saw all of this in the writings of my grandfather．And I've seen it again and again in the writings of the greatest thinkers of humanity．Their writings reflect deep thought on issues of human importance．通过帮助我们探索未知，使我们真正打开了我们周围世界的魔法．我在祖父的著作中看到了这一切，我也在人类思想家关于人类深刻思想的著作中看到过这一切．"作者指出了好的写作应该具备什么样的特点，选A．本文是一篇说明文，作者通过写自己祖父的日记，说明了现在大众写作的一个现状，并且指出了好的写作应该具备什么样的特点．本题考点涉及细节理解和段落大意两个题型的考查，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案．38.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】D【小题3】C【小题4】D【小题5】B【解析】1．A 细节理解题．根据第二段"Also，Randolph Farms uses all natural ingredients to make their ice。

2020届天津市塘沽一中高考英语二模试题

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factory，there was a workshop windows were broken，so the workshop was so cold in the winter．（）A．who B．which C．whose D．that8．（1分）The experiment shows that proper amounts of exercise，if ______ regularly，can improve our health．（）A．being carried out B．carrying outC．carried out D．to carry out9．（1分）There's no doubt ______ hard work is the key to _____ your result．（）A．whether；improving B．that；improvingC．whether；improve D．that；improve10．（1分）﹣How does Jane put on so much weight？﹣Large quantities of fat ____ recently．（）A．are consumed B．is being consumedC．has been consumed D．have been consumed11．（1分）A dog's eating habit requires regular training before it is________established．（）A．properly B．widelyC．originally D．temporarily12．（1分）_________who are able to work through the struggle are the_________who are going to be successful．（）A．Someone；one B．Anyone；oneC．He；ones D．Those；ones13．（1分）My sister met him at the Grand Theatre yesterday afternoon，so he _____ your lecture．（）A．couldn't have attendedB．needn't have attendedC．mustn't have attendedD．shouldn't have attended14．（1分）you may have，you should gather your courage to face the challenge．（）A．However a serious problemB．What a serious problemC．However serious a problemD．What serious a problem15．（1分）﹣Let's take a coffee break．﹣_______We've been working for hours．（）A．Why bother？B．What for？C．You got me there．D．You said it．第二节：完型填空（共20题，每题1.5分）16．（30分）Sometimes a certain day has a special meaning．Fridays meant a trip to a senior nursing home downtown for me．It seemed as if this nursing home needed help，but（1）did I know it would help me，too．During my first visit I was asked to（2）some of the female residents' nails．I carefully （3）the old color on their nails．As I applied new color，one woman（4）to tell me about her hidden pains，from her husband's death to the one（5）she wanted most：a camera．I listened carefully．She smiled（6），with some of her past pains taken off her mind．I left the nursing home that day，（7）by the fact that I had actually helped somebody．I realized that my（8）actions，just listening，for example，could make a（n）（9）to others' lives．One woman，who happily commented that we（10）the same first name，confided （吐露）her opinions to me．Another（11）showed me a birthday card her children had sent her．Of course，not all of the conversations were （12）．When one elderly woman talked to me about（13）her 13﹣year﹣old daughter would be graduating from middle school this year，I didn't know what to do but nod and listen，（14）that her daughter must have graduated decades ago．Although I could not（15）more years to the lives of these elderly residents，I could give them something simple that's often（16）in our society．Through our conversations，I gave them the（17）that in this fast﹣paced world，they were not forgotten﹣thatmembers of younger generations still cared about them．Every moment I spend（18）is an opportunity to reduce their pain．（19），that moment also shapes me．I not only learn about life and experiences outside of school but also receive the gift of being part of this（20）﹣the connection between humans．Those moments of sharing and listening are magical for both the giver and the receiver．（1）A．still B．little C．already D．indeed（2）A．polish B．wash C．cut D．check（3）A．took away B．rubbed off C．showed off D．gave up（4）A．continued B．expected C．agreed D．started（5）A．collection B．product C．award D．item（6）A．at least B．more or less C．in relief D．in vain（7）A．inspired B．reminded C．moved D．puzzled（8）A．unique B．polite C．casual D．simple（9）A．chance B．impression C．difference D．decision（10）A．remembered B．shared C．contained D．carried（11）A．cautiously B．accidentally C．proudly D．finally（12）A．pleasant B．serious C．formal D．interesting （13）A．when B．why C．what D．that（14）A．convincing B．knowing C．indicating D．persuading （15）A．add B．connect C．supply D．compare（16）A．valued B．loved C．blamed D．overlooked （17）A．memory B．possibility C．assurance D．assumption （18）A．chatting B．waiting C．acting D．watching（19）A．Above all B．In other words C．In turn D．In a word （20）A．tradition B．process C．habit D．trip第二部分：阅读理解（共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分40分）17．（10分）Welcome to BritainUSA．com 4 Kids！Perhaps you are here because your child has been asked by his or her teacher to do a project on Britain．Or maybe you and your child simply want to learn more about all things British．Well，good news：This site is here to help．※For instance，we have a section devoted to British History & Geography．Kids will learn that Britain has not been invaded since the Normans came from France in 1066，but it was invaded many times before that．And that the invaders included groups like the Celts，Romans Anglo﹣Saxons and，yes，the Vikings!※If they are looking for photos （and kids love photos），we have a picture gallery on the 4kids site．There are pictures from England，Scotland，Wales and Northern Ireland as well as images of London，the Royal Family and castles．※Kids can also find out about the many differences between British English and American English．Words are used differently of course，and many English words have different meanings in Britain or are unique to British culture．Kids should check out our glossary of British terms．※We also have information about Pen Pals．And scouts might want to visit our section on the Citizenship in the World Merit Badge．It includes information on how to write to the Embassy．※We also have sections on British sports and about life in Britain．How is life different for kids in the United Kingdom？These and other questions can be answered by using the 4kids site，the main Britain USA site，and our Frequently Asked Questions．Enjoy the site and we hope you and your kids learn a lot．If you have any comments or suggestions about BritainUSA or BritainUSA 4Kids，please use our feedback form．We'd welcome your input．Cheers!（1）We can see that BritainUSA．com 4Kids is designed to help us．A．understand British history betterB．have a better understanding of American cultureC．improve our EnglishD．have a better understanding of Britain（2）According to the passage，who CAN'T benefit from visiting BritainUSA．com 4Kids？A．Helen，who wants to see pictures of British royal families．B．Daniel，who wants to know about British football teams．C．Alisa，who is choosing an ideal college in Britain．D．Philip，who is looking for a pen pal in Britain．（3）If you want to express your dissatisfaction with the site，you should go to theA．picture galleryB．frequently asked questionsC．glossary of British termsD．feedback form（4）What does the underlined word "glossary" in Paragraph 4 mean in English？A．A list of technical or special wordsB．Some commentsC．Some suggestionsD．A piece of advice（5）The above writing is most probably intended for．A．childrenB．teachersC．parentsD．children experts．18．（10分）Electric cars are dirty．In fact，not only are they dirty，they might even be more dirty than their gasoline﹣powered cousins．People in California love to talk about "zero﹣emissions（排放）vehicles"，but people in California seem to be clueless about where electricity comes from．Power plants mostly use fire to make it．Aside from the new folks who have their roofs covered with solar cells，we get our electricity from generators（发电机）．Generators are fueled by something﹣﹣usually coal，oil，but also by heat generated in nuclear power plants．There are a few wind farms and geothermal（地热）plants as well，but by far we get electricity mainly by burning something．In other words，those "zero﹣emissions" cars are likely coal﹣burning cars．It's just because the coal is burned somewhere else，it looks clean．It is not．It's as if the California Greens are covering their eyes﹣"If I can't see it，it's not happening．" Gasoline is an incredibly efficient way to power a vehicle；a gallon of gas has a lot of energy in it．But when you take that gas （or another fuel）and first use it to make electricity，you waste a nice part of that energy，mostly in the form of wasted heat﹣at the generator，through the transmission lines，etc．A gallon of gas may propel your car 25 miles．But the electricity you get from that gallon ofgas won't get you nearly as far﹣so electric cars burn more fuel than gasoline﹣powered ones．If our electricity came mostly from nukes or geothermal，or hydro or wind or solar，then an electric car truly would be clean．But for political，technical，and economic reasons，we don't use much of those energy sources．In addition，electric cars' batteries which are poisonous for a long time will eventually end up in a landfill．And finally，when cars are the polluters，the pollution is spread across all the roads．When it's a power plant，though，all the junk is in one place．Nature is very good at cleaning up when things are too concentrated，but it takes a lot longer when all the garbage is in one spot．（1）What does "clueless" mean in paragraph 2？A．People see the California Greens everywhere．B．People there have no idea that so far electricity mainly comes from burning coal，oil，etc．C．People in California love to have their roofs covered with solar cells．D．People in California love to talk about zero﹣emissions vehicles．（2）What is the main idea of the text？A．Electric cars are not clean at all．B．Electric cars are better than gasoline﹣powered ones．C．People cast doubts on electric cars' batteries．D．Gasoline is an efficient way to power a vehicle．（3）The electricity we get from a gallon of gas may make our car run．A．not less than 25 milesB．as far as 50 milesC．as far as 25 milesD．not more than 25 miles（4）According to the text，electric cars．A．are more environmentally friendlyB．burn more fuel than gas﹣powered onesC．are very good at cleaning up when things are not too concentratedD．are poisonous for a long time and will eventually end up in a landfill（5）It can be inferred from the text that．A．being green is good and should be encouraged in communicationB．electric cars are now the dominant vehicle compared with gasoline﹣powered cousins C．zero﹣emissions vehicles should be chosen to protect our environmentD．electric cars are not clean because we get electricity mainly by burning something19．（10分）In only two decades Asian Americans have become the fastest growing U．S．minority．As their children began moving up through the nation schools，it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging．Their achievements are reflected in the nation's best universities，where mathematics，science and engineering departments have taken ona decidedly Asian character．This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained bythe fact that Asian﹣American students who began their education abroad arrived in the U．S．witha solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English．They are also influencedby the promise of a good job after college．Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively．And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an art degree．Most Asian﹣American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer．An effective measure of parental attention is homework．Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do，and it helps．Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian culture that makes success，such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education．Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they feeda typical racial image．Many can remember when Chinese，Japanese and Filipino immigrantswere the victims of social isolation（隔离）．Indeed，it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship．（1）With making outstanding achievements at college，Asian﹣American students．A．feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of EnglishB．are afraid that their academic successes are not recognizedC．still worry about unfair treatment in society for their originD．generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents（2）What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian Americans？A．A solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture．B．Hard work and intelligence．C．Parents' help and a limited knowledge of English．D．Asian culture and the American educational system．（3）Few Asian American students major in human sciences mainly because．A．their English is not good enoughB．they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areasC．there is a wide difference between Asian and Western culturesD．they know little about American culture and society（4）Why do "both explanations" （Para.3）worry Asian Americans？A．They are afraid that they would again be separated from American society．B．People will think that Asian students rely on their parents for success．C．Asian Americans will be a threat to other minorities．D．Americans fear the academic achievements made by Asian Americans．（5）Before 1952 in America，．A．Asian Americans could not be academically successfulB．there were few immigrants from East and Southeast AsiaC．immigrants were not equally treated by Asian AmericansD．immigrants from East and Southeast Asia were looked down upon20．（10分）It's amazing how we grow from careless kids to responsible teens．What happens in the course that makes us responsible now？It's the seed that we sow in the beginning which grows and becomes a huge tree．As a kid，I used to read a lot of story books．In one particular book，I read a story of a bird．It described a male bird which takes a lot of pain to build a nest and the female bird takes shelter in it and nourishes the baby．When the bird learns to fly，the whole family flies off to a different place leaving behind the beautiful nest for other birds to grow their family in it．It made me wonder．How could they so easily sacrifice their house built with so much effort？One night，when I was deep in sleep，I got this particular dream．I was walking miles on the endless road，totally isolated but lined with beautiful trees on either side．I happened to stop upon seeing something．It was a wonderful house with every corner touched artistically and lovingly．I don't know why I felt that it was done lovingly．Maybe because，things turn out to be beautiful only when we put our love into it ﹣just like the food prepared by mom which tastesmore delicious with her love．I explored the house only to fall more in love with it．There was a sloping roof which matched with the greenery around；the large central open courtyard reminded me of the activities that might have taken place there which felt lively even now when it is completely deserted．The small water body that kept the house cool added to the beauty of the house ﹣of course，it was all dried up now．It's really wonderful how such things add life to the spaces which otherwise just become structures．Such liveliness and happening turns the house into a home．When I woke up from the dream，I was clear about everything．I realized where that mile of walk was intending me to lead．I realized what message my dream wanted to convey me．And years later，when finally my turn of choosing my destination came，I simply closed my eyes．When I opened my eyes，I was sure what to do．I decided to choose the road ﹣less traveled．Yes，I took up architecture as my profession because this is what I am destined to do．I wanted to do the same thing that the male bird in the story did，to take pain in building a beautiful house and let others stay in it．（1）When the writer read the story of the bird，he probably felt．A．upsetB．confusedC．amazedD．amused（2）To the writer，''the seed that we sow in the beginning'' （Paragraph 1）is．A．the story of the birdB．his mother's foodC．the house in his dreamD．his story books（3）Mom's food always tastes better because．A．mom cooks with her loveB．we are so familiar with mom's foodC．moms are better cooks than fathersD．mom is experienced in cooking（4）In the writer's dream，what part of the house attracted him most？A．The greenery surrounding the house．B．The body of water that keeps the house cool．C．The liveliness he sensed around the house．D．The fact that the house was very large．（5）The above passage is mainly about．A．how the writer finally becomes an honest citizenB．where the true meaning of responsibility liesC．what we need to do when we are seeking fortuneD．why the writer takes up architecture as his career第三部分：写作第一节阅读表达21．（10分）Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight while the French，who consume rich food，continue to stay thin？Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight．Researchers conclude that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full．However，Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over．According to Dr．Joseph Mercola，a health expert，the French see eating as an important part of their life style．They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table，while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities．Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full．So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped．In addition，he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week．The French，instead，tend to shop daily，walking to small shops and farmers' markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits，vegetables，and eggs as well as high﹣quality meats for each meal．After a visit to the United States，Mireille Guiliano，author of French Women．Don't Get Fat，decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food．Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym．In spite of all these differences，evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits．Today the rate of obesity among adults is only 6%．However，as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions，the obesity rate amongFrench children has been growing．（1）What does the research by Cornell University show？（No more than 10 words）（2）What do the French think of eating according to Dr．Joseph Mercola？（No more than 15 words）（3）Why do you think Mireille Guiliano can stay thin though she rarely goes to the gym？（No more than 10 words）（4）What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph？（No more than 15 words）（5）Do you think enjoying food has close connection with getting fat？Give your reasons．（No more than 25 words）第二节：书面表达（满分25分）22．（25分）假定你是晨光中学的学生李津，你和几位同学成立了一个英语俱乐部，开展了为期两个月的活动．现在，你将代表俱乐部在课堂上进行经验交流，请写一篇发言稿，内容如下：（1）简要描述俱乐部开展的相关活动（如观看英文电影、阅读英文经典等方面）；（2）谈谈你们开展该活动的收获和感想；（3）表达期望．注意：（1）短文词数不少于100；（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；（3）不能出现本人真实信息；（4）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．Dear friends，How time flies!Thank you．第四部分：听力（共两节，满分5分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话．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，你将有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．23．（1分）What will the speakers do next？A．Make a presentation．B．Check the documents．C．Find another print shop．24．（1分）What are the speakers talking about？A．A storm．B．A flood．C．A garden．25．（1分）How does the woman find the film？A．Funny．B．Popular．C．Boring．26．（1分）Why did Bill get fired？A．He was always late for workB．He made a big mistake at work．C．He needed some rest for his illness．27．（1分）What could Maria see in her old flat？A．The fields．B．A brick wall．C．The railway line．第二节（共3小题；每小题1.5分，满分15.0分）听下面几段材料．每段材料后有几个小题，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．听每段材料前，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．每段材料读两遍．28．（4.5分）（1）How many babies did Tina give birth to？A．2．B．3．C．4．（2）Who did the man get the news from？A．A doctor．B．Tin's sister．C．Tina's husband．（3）What is the probable relationship between the speakers？A．Neighbors．B．Colleagues．C．Doctor and patient．29．（4.5分）（1）Where does the woman work？A．In an advertising agency．B．In a restaurant．C．In a gym．（2）What does the man usually do on Fridays？A．He goes to exercise class．B．He visits friends．C．He watches TV．（3）When do the man and his wife always go sailing together？A．On Saturday mornings．B．On Saturday afternoonsC．On Saturday evenings．30．（6分）系统找不到该试题。

2020届天津市塘沽一中高考英语二模试题

2020年天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案

2020年天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AIt’s a tempting habit for them to look at their smartphone rather than make eye contact with someone. There is so much to look at: photographs, social media feeds, messages and emails. No wonder they are glued to their screens. But is it good for them?There have been many claims about the damage looking at screens does to our eyesight. Some people feared staring at a small bright box could make us short-sighted. This is a particular concern for children and young people, who spend a higher percentage of time using electronic devices. BBC reporter, Rory Jones, says, “There is enough evidence that no matter how long teenagers are spending looking at screens, they come across information about issues such as anorexia and self-harm that could prove damaging to their mental health.”But a new study says time in front of computers and phones might not be as bad for young people as many think. Research by the Oxford Internet Institute examined data from more than 17,000 teenagers in theUK,Irelandand theUnited States. Their study concluded that most links between life satisfaction and social media use were tiny, accounting for less than 1% of a teenager’s wellbeing. Professor Przybylski, director of research, said, “99.75% of a person’s life satisfaction has nothing to do with their use of social media.” The research found that family, friends and school life all had a greater impact on wellbeing.So, does this mean young people can spend longer looking at social media? TheOxfordresearchers are confident about its findings and that any connection between screen time and mental health is very small. Dr. Max Davie, officer for health improvement at theRoyalCollege, calls the study a “small first step”, but he says there are other issues to explore, such as screen time’s interference(干预) with other important activities like sleep, exercise and time with family or friends. Perhaps for now, the “right” amount of screen time is only a matter of personal judgement.1. What is people’s common belief concerning screen time?A. Looking at screens does harm to young people.B. Screen time provides a chance for teenagers to learn.C. Most teenagers get near-sighted due to looking at screens.D. A small amount of time online does little harm to teenagers.2. What can we learn from the new study by the Oxford Internet Institute?A. Screen time has a great influence on people’s daily activities.B. The right amount of the screen time is related to its content.C. There is a close link between social media and self-satisfaction.D. Social bonds play a more significant role in people’s wellbeing than social media.3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?A. A science fiction.B. A science magazine.C. A research paper.D. An economics book.BAfter a year at sea, 16-year-old Laura Dekker can finally say, “Missionaccomplished!” Last month, she finished a daring trip around the world aboard her 38-foot boat, Guppy. Dekker, who is from theNetherlands, traveled more than 30,000 miles all by herself. She is the youngest person ever to sail around the globe alone.Dekker had wanted to lake on this challenge when she was even younger. She first tried to set sail at the age of 13, but a court in theNetherlandsstopped her. They said that she was too young to make such a risky trip by herself. But Dekker insisted she had the navigation skills and patience of an adult sailor.She finally took off on January 20, 2011. During her trip, Dekker battled loneliness, storms, and worries about pirates. But she also got to surf, scuba dive, and started a new hobby: playing the flute. Although Dekker didn’t spend all of her time at sea—she stopped at ports along the way—she did spend her 16lh birthday on the open ocean. To celebrate, she ate doughnuts for breakfast.But Dekker didn’t sail into the record books. Guinness World Records and the World Sailing Speed Record Council no longer recognize records for “youngest” sailors. They dropped the category in 2009 to discourage children fromattempting such dangerous feats (壮举). But that didn’t stop Dekker，who was born on a yacht during a seven-year world voyage undertaken by her parents.Dekker doesn’t mind that she won’t hold an official record. She says it was a personal goal, and she is happy she achieved it.“I am not disappointed at all that Guinness World Record won’t recognize my attempt.” Dekker wrote on her website. “I did not start on my trip to achieve any record…I did it just for myself.”4. Dekker wasn’t allowed to sail at the age of 13 because .A. people were concerned about her safetyB.she didn’t learn any sailing skills wellC. she had to continue her study at schoolD. she didn’t have enough patience for long trips5. What does the underlined word “accomplished” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Failed.B. Completed.C. Continued.D. Started.6. In 2009 records for youngest sailors were canceled in order to .A. set a higher sailing standard for teen sailorsB. stop children entering Guinness World RecordsC. encourage parents to sail with their childrenD. prevent children making dangerous attempts7. What could be the best title for this passage?A. A New Guinness World Record in SailingB. A New Sailing Standard for Teen SailorsC. A Teen Girl Sailing Alone Aroundthe WorldD. The Youngest Sailor in Guinness World RecordsCIt was once a shoreline buried by enough garbage to make it invisible (看不见的), thus, given the unfortunate nickname "toilet bowl" . Now the Philippines' Manila Bay beach is totally different, compared with a few months ago. It happened so suddenly and extremely that it brought tears to the eyes of the local people.The cleanup started on 27 January, when 5, 000 volunteers descended on Manila Bay to remove over 45 tons (公吨) of garbage, marking the beginning of a nation-wide environmental campaign. But some two months before this great movement began, a quiet revolution was already underway.During the first week of December 2018, Brooklyn- based Bounties Network collectedthree tons of garbage from Manila Bay aver two days through a project that paid a small group of people, mostly fishermen, with a digital currency (数字货币) based on the Ethereum system.For the mostly non-bank -using Filipino fishermen, this was a first-ever experience with a digital currency. It's one that proves decisive in enabling poor communities around the world to take up arms in the fight against humanity's waste.There are signs that this recycling-for-digital payment industry may be just about to take off. Earlier in September 2018, Plastic Bank, a Vancouver -based company powered by IBM technology, also started a similarproject. They set up a project in Naga, a town in southern Luzon, the country's largest island, building a collection point to let people exchange plastic and recyclable materials for digital payouts through a system.That both these pioneers have chosen the Philippines as their first location is not surprising considering the country's contribution to ocean waste. A Wall Street Journal study in 2015 revealed that the Philippines make the third-largest amount of plastic waste into global oceans.8. Why did people call Manila Bay beach“toilet bowl” ?A. It looked like a huge bowl.B. There were plenty of toilets.C. It was covered by rubbish.D. People loved the toilets here.9. What does the underlined phrase“descended on”in paragraph 2 mean?A. Completely depended on.B. Suddenly arrived at.C. Occasionally decreased to.D. Gradually disappeared from.10. What made poor communities willing to fight against waste?A. The benefits to their homeland.B. The desire to make a difference.C. The chance to escape ocean pollution.D. The experience with a digital currency.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Online system helps endocean pollution.B. Manila Bay beach is suddenly removed.C. Plastic Bank is powerful in recycling waste.D. Philippines make a great amount of waste.DRichard Campbell is a secondary school student. He is15 years old. He lives in a small town in the north ofEngland. Every morning, he gets up at eight o’clock, puts on his uniform and walks to school.One hour later, the lessons start. The students usually study maths, English, history and geography in the morning. They usually study music and drawing and they play sports after lunch. They have a ten-minute break between classes. They also spend a long time in the school library, reading books and doing their homework.Richard likes his school very much. His favourite subjects are English and geography, but he doesn’t like maths because he is not good at it.Richard and all his friends spend the whole day at school. Lunch is at one o’clock. He doesn’t like the food that the school serves. This is why he often brings a packed lunch from home. He always has his lunch in the dining hall, but some of his friends sometimes eat in the courtyard or outside the school gate.At weekends, he always goes out with his friends because he doesn’t go to school. On Saturday, he always goes to the cinema or to the sports centre. On Sunday, he just goes for a walk with his dog.12. What time do Richard’s lessons begin in the morning?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:30.C. At 9:00.D. At 9:10.13. What does Richard like best?A. Maths and English.B. English and geography.C. History and maths.D. Geography and history.14. Where does Richard have lunch on weekdays?A. In the dining hall.B. At home.C. In the courtyard.D. Outside his school gate.15. What does Richard always do on Saturday?A. He reads and does homework.B. He goes to see films or does sports.C. He walks his dog or does exercise.D. He spends a long time in the library.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年塘沽一中高三毕业班第二次模拟考试英语笔试

2020年塘沽一中高三毕业班第二次模拟考试英语笔试第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（15分）1.—I feel so nervous about the National English Speech Competition tomorrow.— .A. I really envy youB. Glad to hear thatC. Sounds greatD. Take it easy2.The disappearance of dinosaurs is not necessarily caused by astronomical incidents. But _______ explanations are hard to find.A. alternativeB. aggressiveC. ambiguousD. apparent3.It was when I got back to my apartment ________ I first came across my new neighbors.A. whoB. whereC. whichD. that4.【2018·江苏】Developing the Yangtze River Economic Belt is a systematic project which_______ a clear road map and timetable.A. calls forB. calls onC. calls offD. calls up5.【2018·江苏】China’s soft power grows_______ the increasing appreciation and understanding of China globally.A. in line withB. in reply toC. in return forD. in honour of6.【2018·天津】Bob thought he couldn't go to the party because he had to write a report, but he went___________.A. at firstB. after allC. above allD. at random7.In the factory, there was a workshop_______windows were broken, so the workshop was so cold in the winter.A. whoB. whichC. whoseD. that8.The experiment shows that proper amounts of exercise, if_____ regularly, can improve our health.A. being carried outB. carrying outC. carried outD. to carry out9.There’s no doubt ______ hard work is the key to _____ your result. .A. whether; improvingB. that; improvingC. whether; improveD. that; improve10.— How does Jane put on so much weight?— Large quantities of fat ____ recently.A. are consumedB. is being consumedC. has been consumedD. have been consumed11.A dog’s eating habit requires regular training before it is ________ established.A. properlyB. widelyC. originallyD. temporarily12.________ who are able to work through the struggle are the ________ who are going to be successful.A. Someone; oneB. Anyone; oneC He; ones D. Those; ones13.My sister met him at the cinema yesterday afternoon, so he _________ your lecture.A. couldn't have attendedB. needn't have attendedC. mustn't have attendedD. shouldn't have attended14._____ you may have, you should gather your courage to face the challenge.A. However a serious problemB. What a serious problemC. However serious a problemD. What serious a problem15.—Let’s take a coffee break.—________ We’ve been working for hours.A. Why bother?B. What for?C. You got me there.D. You said it.第二节：完型填空（共20题，每题1.5分）Sometimes a certain day has a special meaning. Fridays meant a trip to a senior nursing home downtown for me. It seemed as if this nursing home needed help, but___16___did I know it would help me, too.During my first visit I was asked to___17___some of the female residents' nails. I carefully____18____the old color on their nails. As I applied new color, one woman___19___to tell me about her hidden pains, from her husband’s death to the one___20___she wanted most: a camera. I listened carefully. She smiled___21___, with some of her past pains taken off her mind. I left the nursing home that day, ___22___by the fact that I had actuallyhelped somebody.I realized that my___23___ actions, just listening, for example, could make a(n)___24___to others' lives. One woman, who happily commented that we____25____the same first name, confided (吐露) her opinions to me. Another____26____showed me a birthday card her children had sent her. Of course, not all of the conversations were ____27____. When one elderly woman talked to me about ____28____her 13-year-old daughter would be graduating from middle school this year, I didn’t know what to do but nod and listen, ____29____that her daughter must have graduated decades ago.Although I could not____30____more years to the lives of these elderly residents, I could give them something simple that's often____31____in our society. Through our conversations, I gave them the____32____ that in this fast-paced world, they were not forgotten—that members of younger generations still cared about them.Every moment I spend____33____is an opportunity to reduce their pain. ___34___, that moment also shapes me. I not only learn about life and experiences outside of school but also receive the gift of being part ofthis____35____—the connection between humans. Those moments of sharing and listening are magical for both the giver and the receiver.16. A. still B. little C. already D. indeed17. A. polish B. wash C. cut D. check18. A. took away B. rubbed off C. showed off D. gave up19. A. continued B. expected C. agreed D. started20. A. collection B. product C. award D. item21. A. at least B. more or less C. in relief D. in vain22. A. inspired B. reminded C. moved D. puzzled23. A. unique B. polite C. casual D. simple24. A. chance B. impression C. difference D. decision25. A. remembered B. shared C. contained D. carried26. A. cautiously B. accidentally C. proudly D. finally27. A. pleasant B. serious C. formal D. interesting28. A. when B. why C. what D. that29. A. convincing B. knowing C. indicating D. persuading30. A. add B. connect C. supply D. compare31. A. valued B. loved C. blamed D. overlooked32. A. memory B. possibility C. assurance D. assumption.33. A. chatting B. waiting C. acting D. watching34. A. Above all B. In other words C. In turn D. In a word35. A. tradition B. process C. habit D. trip第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）AWelcome to BritainUSA. com 4 Kids！Perhaps you are here because your child has been asked by his or her teacher to do a project on Britain Or maybe you and your child simply want to learn more about all things British.Well，good news：This site is here to help.※For instance，we have a section devoted to British History & Geography. Kids will learn that Britain hasnot been invaded since the Normans came from France in 1066，but it was invaded many times before that. Andthat the invaders included groups like the Celts，Romans Anglo-Saxons and，yes，the Vikings!※If they are looking for photos (and kids love photos)，we have a picture gallery on the 4kids site. There are pictures from England，Scotland，Wales and Northern Ireland as well as images of London，the Royal Familyand castles.※Kids can also find out about the many differences between British English and American English. Words are used differently of course，and many English words have different meanings in Britain or are unique to British culture. Kids should check out our glossary of British terms.※We also have information about Pen Pals. And scouts might want to visit our section on the Citizenship inthe World Merit Badge. It includes information on how to write to the Embassy.※We also have sections on British sports and about life in Britain. How is life different for kids in the United Kingdom？These and other questions can be answered by using the 4kids site，the main Britain USA site，andour Frequently Asked Questions.Enjoy the site and we hope you and your kids learn a lot. If you have any comments or suggestions about BritainUSA or BritainUSA 4Kids，please use our feedback form. We'd welcome your input.Cheers!36. We can see that BritainUSA. com 4Kids is designed to help us___.A. understand British history betterB. have a better understanding of American cultureC. improve our EnglishD. have a better understanding of Britain37. According to the passage，who CAN'T benefit from visiting BritainUSA. com 4Kids？___A. Helen, who wants to see pictures of British royal families.B. Daniel, who wants to know about British football teams.C. Alisa，who is choosing an ideal college in Britain.D. Philip，who is looking for a pen pal in Britain.38. If you want to express your dissatisfaction with the site，you should go to the___A. picture galleryB. frequently asked questionsC. glossary of British termsD. feedback form39. What does the underlined word "glossary" in Paragraph 4 mean in English？___A. A list of technical or special wordsB. Some commentsC. Some suggestionsD. A piece of advice40. The above writing is most probably intended for___A. childrenB. teachersC. parentsD. children experts.BElectric cars are dirty. In fact, not only are they dirty, they might even be more dirty than their gasoline-powered cousins.People in California love to talk about “zero-emissions(排放) vehicles”, but people in California seem to be clueless about where electricity comes from. Power plants mostly use fire to make it. Aside from the new folks who have their roofs covered with solar cells, we get our electricity from generators(发电机). Generators are fueled by something--usually coal, oil, but also by heat generated in nuclear power plants. There are a few wind farms and geothermal(地热) plants as well, but by far we get electricity mainly by burning something.In other words, those "zero-emissions" cars are likely coal-burning cars. It’s just because the coal is burned somewhere else, it looks clean. It is not. It's as if the California Greens are covering their eyes—“If I can't see it, it's not happening.” Gasoline is an incredibly efficient way to power a vehicle; a gallon of gas has a lot of energy in it.But when you take that gas (or another fuel) and first use it to make electricity, you waste a nice part of that energy, mostly in the form of wasted heat—at the generator, through the transmission lines, etc.A gallon of gas may propel your car 25 miles. But the electricity you get from that gallon of gas won't get you nearly as far—so electric cars burn more fuel than gasoline-powered ones. If our electricity came mostly from nukes or geothermal, or hydro or wind or solar, then an electric car truly would be clean. But for political, technical, and economic reasons, we don't use much of those energy sources.In addition, electric cars' batteries which are poisonous for a long time will eventually end up in a landfill. And finally, when cars are the polluters, the pollution is spread across all the roads. When it's a power plant, though, all the junk is in one place. Nature is very good at cleaning up when things are too concentrated, but it takes a lot longer when all the garbage is in one spot.41. What does “clueless” mean in paragraph 2?A. People see the California Greens everywhere.B. People there have no idea that so far electricity mainly comes from burning coal, oil, etc.C. People in California love to have their roofs covered with solar cells.D. People in California love to talk about zero-emissions vehicles.42. What is the main idea of the text?A. Electric cars are not clean at all.B. Electric cars are better than gasoline-powered ones.C. People cast doubts on electric cars’ batteries.D. Gasoline is an efficient way to power a vehicle.43. The electricity we get from a gallon of gas may make our car run ________.A. not less than 25 milesB. as far as 50 milesC. as far as 25 milesD. not more than 25 miles44. According to the text, electric cars ________.A. are more environmentally friendlyB. burn more fuel than gas-powered onesC. are very good at cleaning up when things are not too concentratedD. are poisonous for a long time and will eventually end up in a landfill45. It can be inferred from the text that ________.A. being green is good and should be encouraged in communicationB. electric cars are now the dominant vehicle compared with gasoline-powered cousinsC. zero-emissions vehicles should be chosen to protect our environmentD. electric cars are not clean because we get electricity mainly by burning somethingCIn only two decades Asian Americans have become the fastest growing U.S. minority. As their children began moving up through the nation schools，it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging. Their achievements are reflected in the nation’s best universities，where mathematics，science and engineering departments have taken on a decidedly Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their education abroad arrived in the U.S. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English. They are also influenced by the promise of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an art degree.Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian culture that makes success，such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of socialisolation(隔离). Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.46. With making outstanding achievements at college，Asian- American students ________.A. feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of EnglishB. are afraid that their academic successes are not recognizedC. still worry about unfair treatment in society for their originD. generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents47. What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian Americans?A. A solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture.B. Hard work and intelligence.C. Parents’ help and a limited knowledge of English.D. Asian culture and the American educational system..48. Few Asian American students major in human sciences mainly because ________.A. their English is not good enoughB. they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areasC there is a wide difference between Asian and Western culturesD. they know little about American culture and society49. Why do “both explanations” (Para.3) worry Asian Americans?A. They are afraid that they would again be separated from American society.B. People will think that Asian students rely on their parents for success.C. Asian Americans will be a threat to other minorities.D. Americans fear the academic achievements made by Asian Americans.50. Before 1952 in America，________.A. Asian Americans could not be academically successfulB. there were few immigrants from East and Southeast AsiaC. immigrants were not equally treated by Asian AmericansD. immigrants from East and Southeast Asia were looked down uponDIt's amazing how we grow from careless kids to responsible teens. What happens in the course that makes us responsible now? It’s the seed that we sow in the beginning which grows and becomes a huge tree.As a kid, I used to read a lot of story books. In one particular book, I read a story of a bird. It described a male bird which takes a lot of pain to build a nest and the female bird takes shelter in it and nourishes the baby. When the bird learns to fly, the whole family flies off to a different place leaving behind the beautiful nest for other birds to grow their family in it. It made me wonder. How could they so easily sacrifice their house built with so much effort?One night, when I was deep in sleep, I got this particular dream. I was walking miles on the endless road, totally isolated but lined with beautiful trees on either side. I happened to stop upon seeing something. It was a wonderful house with every corner touched artistically and lovingly. I don’t know why I felt that it was done lovingly. Maybe because, things turn out to be beautiful only when we put our love into it - just like the food prepared by mom which tastes more delicious with her love.I explored the house only to fall more in love with it. There was a sloping roof which matched with the greenery around; the large central open courtyard reminded me of the activities that might have taken place therewhich felt lively even now when it is completely deserted. The small water body that kept the house cool added to the beauty of the house - of course, it was all dried up now. It's really wonderful how such things add life to the spaces which otherwise just become structures. Such liveliness and happening turns the house into a home.When I woke up from the dream, I was clear about everything. I realized where that mile of walk was intending me to lead. I realized what message my dream wanted to convey me. And years later, when finally my turn of choosing my destination came, I simply closed my eyes. When I opened my eyes, I was sure what to do. I decided to choose the road - less traveled. Yes, I took up architecture as my profession because this is what I am destined to do. I wanted to do the same thing that the male bird in the story did, to take pain in building a beautiful house and let others stay in it. .51. When the writer read the story of the bird, he probably felt _______.A. upsetB. confusedC. amazedD. amused52. To the writer, ''the seed that we sow in the beginning'' (Paragraph 1) is _______.A. the story of the birdB. his mother's foodC. the house in his dreamD. his story books53. Mom's food always tastes better because _______.A. mom cooks with her loveB. we are so familiar with mom's foodC. moms are better cooks than fathersD. mom is experienced in cooking54. In the writer's dream, what part of the house attracted him most?A The greenery surrounding the house.B. The body of water that keeps the house cool.C. The liveliness he sensed around the house.D. The fact that the house was very large.55. The above passage is mainly about _______.A. how the writer finally becomes an honest citizenB. where the true meaning of responsibility liesC. what we need to do when we are seeking fortuneD. why the writer takes up architecture as his career第Ⅱ卷注意事项：1. 用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。

2020届天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案

2020届天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AThank you. It’s my great honor to be given this award.You cannot imagine that I have always been a late starter. Years ago, when I was 16, I took an important exam — GCE(General Certificate of Education), which turned out to be a failure. My dad was reading my report card and saw that my position in class was 29th, but the number in class was 29. It meant that I had achieved the distinction of being bottom of my class.I wasn’t lazy, and I was really trying. You can picture how I felt. Dad put his hand on my shoulder and said, “You can only do the best you can, but whatever you decide to do, make sure you love it.” He was a really sweet guy and a great man. I knew his attempt to hide his disappointment with some of his encouraging words. I was depressed for a week, but his advice was a wake-up call.Fortunately I love working with my hands, and I was good at two things: woodwork and art, and I really loved to draw and paint. I was quite talented. Dad strongly encouraged me to go to art school, which in those days wasn’t the obvious place that a father would suggest.So I got into Hartlepool College of Art. The college was a revelation (出乎意料), the passionate teachers there, who were extremely interested in the students, not just tolerating them but actually engaging with them. It was a world apart from my schooling until then. It’s extraordinary what an enthusiastic teacher can do, drawing the student out, lighting independence, and encouraging a design of your own future, rather than waiting for something to happen. I’m honored to have become one of these passionate teachers years later.My teachers inspired me, and thanks to my dad, here I am tonight. I think I should mention all the talents I have worked with over time, and to my kids and my wife Giannina, thank you.Thank you for this great award. I shall find a very special place for it.1. How did the author feel after taking GCE?A. Happy.B. Upset.C. Tired.D. Relieved.2. What didHartlepoolCollege of Art impress the author most?A. The teachers were strict with students.B. The students set good examples for each other.C. The teachers inspired students’ passion for learning.D. The students got prepared for their lessons independently.3. The author gave this speech to ________.A. share his career choiceB. explain his teaching methodsC. describe his life experienceD. show his appreciationBWhen you say the word donkey, whatthings come to your mind? A few people might say they’re cute, but the majority think they’re stubborn, dumb and all-round less capable than their horse s.However, this wasn’t the case for a recently unearthed ancient Chinese noblewoman who was unexpectedly found buried with her donkeys. Published in the journal Antiquity in March, Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) first discovered the tomb in Xi’an, Shaanxi, in 2012. The team examined the remains and identified the body as Cui Shi, a Tang Dynasty high-born lady who died in 878 AD.Speaking to Science Magazine in 2012, the study’s co-author, Fiona Marshall, said the finding caused confusion as “donkeys … are not associated with high-status people”.However, following years of further research, the team discovered artworks and artifacts that showed a sport known as “Lvju”. This was similar to modern-day polo (马球)and was popular among noble (高贵的) women at the time. They preferred to use donkeys instead of full-sized horses for safety reasons, due to their smaller size and slower speed.Speaking to CNN, Marshall later said, “Historical documents also showed that ladies of the late Tang court loved to play donkey polo.”At that time in Chinese history, animals were often placed in tombs so that they could be used for a specific purpose in the afterlife. The study determined that Cui Shi likely requested that her beloved donkeys be buried with her, so that she could continue her favorite sport after death. In total, three donkeys were found inside her tomb with riding gear (装备), including stirrups (马镫). “This context provides evidence that the donkeys in her tomb were for polo, not transport,” lead author Hu Songmei of the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology told Science Magazine.Before the study, it was believed that donkeys were only used to carry loads, but now it may be time to seethem as a sign of achieving high social status(地位), well, in ancient times.4. What do most people think of donkeys, according to the text?A. They are as adorable(可爱的) as horses.B. They are stubborn and not so capable.C. They were necessary in ancient sports.D. They were a sign of high social status.5. Why did Fiona Marshall feel confused when she discovered the donkeys?A. She didn’t connect donkeys with nobles.B. She hadn’t seen donkeys in ancient tombs before.C. She didn’t expect to find donkeys in a woman’s tomb.D. She didn’t understand why animals were in human tombs.6. What do we know about the sport “Lvju” from the text?A. Horses were preferred in Lvju.B Lvju was similar to modern-day soccer.C. Lvju was popular among common people.D. Donkeys were preferred in the sport for safety.7. The donkeys were found in the tomb of Cui Shi probably because _______.A. she intended to use them for transport after deathB. her family didn’t want her to be lonely after deathC. she wanted to continue to play Lvju after deathD. noble women needed donkeys to maintain their dignityCTwo young brothers fromMalden.Massachusettswere in the spotlight Thursday after being named “heroes" by a national organization that recognizes young people doing great things. For the Bennett brothers, the goal of their work is nothing less than helping researchers find a cure for cancer. And their inspiration came from a friend.Thirteen-year-old Hany Bennett and his nine-year-old brother Heath run their business out of their family kitchen. "We're making lip balm（润唇膏），"Harry says. They got the idea two years ago when their friend, Timmy, was diagnosed（诊断）with cancer. brothers wanted to do something. We learned that cancer patients（lips and skin can get really dry because of chemotherapy（化疗），Hany says.A light bulb went off in both of their young heads,and " Bennett Brothers Balm was born. "We make lip balm, which is kind of like our main product/ says Heath. They also make and sell different body balms, all natural, all handmade, while the profits benefit cancer research. "We've raised S 15,000/ Heath says.And with the great optimism of children, they don't just want to help；they wont to win. We want to find a cure. We want to help doctors find a cure, Harry explains, The brothers are also Gelding a team for the Light the Night Walk, to fight cancer."I think it's great to raise money and help people who have cancer," says Heath. Their parents play a big role as well, but it's the boys who provide the most enthusiasm with a message we can all learn from. "If you want to do something... do it," Harry says. "I just feel very glad that we're helping. It feels very good”，adds Heath.Harn and Heath just received the S 10,000 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Hwy intend to save some of il for college, invest some of it in their business and give the rest to charity. And their friend Timmy? "He's doing great. He's all better, Harry says.8. What encouraged the Bennett brothers to make lip balm at first?A. Helping a friend with cancer.B. Finding a cure for cancer.C. Raising public awareness of cancer.D. Collecting money for cancer patients.9. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 mean?A. The two brothers finished their first product.B. The two brothers came up with an idea.C. The two brothers struggled for a stress-free life.D. The two brothers found an effective way to study.10. What do the Bennett brothers think of their work?A. It is quite competitive.B. It is well worthwhile.C. It fails to satisfy their parents.D. lt helps them make a big profit.11. What does the author intend to tell us with the two brothers' story?A. Great minds think alike.B. Two headsare better than one.C. Young kids can make a big difference.D. The longest journey begins with the first step.DScientists have made great discoveries. But how have they influenced our personal lives? Do kids in your classroom even know when Einstein lived? You may be wondering: but why is it important to teachkids about modern-day scientists?First, stories of scientists can encourage kids. Chris Hadfield is a Canadian who went to space, and he’s a real,guitar-playing person. He makes singing videos on YouTube! His story can make kids think scientists are also common people. Hearing scientists’ stories makes kids think “I can do that too!”But not only that, the stories of famous scientists can encourage kids to never give up. Bill Nye was always refused when trying to be an astronaut. But today, he’s made a lot of successes in his role as a popular science educator and engineer. Besides, it’s no secret that scientific discoveries require trying, and trying again.Another way some scientists can encourage kids is through their diversity. Neil deGrasse Tyson, for example, is an African-American, which is not common in his field. Such stories can make kids think anyone can be a scientist.It’s important to know that scientists don’t need to be “gifted” or “good” at school. Often we consider a scientist as being an extremely smart kid at school. That doesn’t have to be true. They just need to have a great interest in science. Telling students stories of scientists can encourage them to show interest in science. As long as they’re interested, they are likely to become a scientist in the future.Modern scientists teach kids that knowledge builds upon the foundation others have laid. This is important — no one can do it alone. Scientists’ stories can encourage today’s young scientists to keep trying. They’ll be encouraged not to give up on the dream of making discoveries. Even if they haven’t made important discoveries, their research may help the following scientists.12. What can Chris Hadfield’s story tell students?A. Scientists are interested in different things.B. Students should have a hobby of their own.C. Scientists can be ordinary like people around us.D. Students should consider scientists as their models.13. Which of the following would the author agree with?A. African-Americans are more likely to become scientists.B. Scientists are not necessarily very smart at school.C. Not all scientists really show interest in science.D. Scientists are usually good at their schooling.14. The last paragraph shows us that ________.A. scientists should help each otherB. a scientist should never give up tryingC. making discoveries is necessary for scientistsD. new scientific discoveries may be based on others’ findings15. What is the text mainly about?A. Why scientists are important to us.B. Why students should be taught about scientists.C. Why students love stories of scientists.D. Why scientists can encourage students.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年天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案

2020年天津市塘沽区第一中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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ALocated in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointTiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach GardenYouyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with winding corridors, deep underground rivers, and color1 ful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveJinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called "Little Emei". Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing People's SquareChongqing's Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A.666mB.3,000mC.45kmD.1050m2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A.LimestoneB.StalactiteC.MarbleD.Quartzite3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointB.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveC.Chongqing People's SquareD.Youyang Peach GardenBWe've all heard it before：to be successful, get out of bed early. After all, Apple CEO Tim Cook gets up at 3：45 am, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne at 3：30 am and Richard Branson at 5：45 am﹣and, as we all know, "the early bird's catches the worm. "But just because some successful people wake up early, does that mean it's a trait most of them share？And if the idea of having exercised, planned your day, eaten breakfast, visualized and done one task before 8 am makes you want to roll over and hit snooze till next Saturday, are you really doomed to a less successful life？For about half of us, this isn't really an issue. It's estimated that some 50% of the population isn't really morning or evening﹣oriented, but somewhere in the middle. Roughly one in four of us, though, tend more toward bright﹣eyed early risers, and another one in four are night owls. For them, the effects can go beyond falling asleep in front of the TV at 10 pm or being regularly late for work.Numerous studies have found that morning people are more self﹣directed and agreeable. And compared to night owls, they plan for the future more and have a better sense of well﹣being.Although morning types may achieve more academically, night owls tend to perform better on measures of memory, processing speed and cognitive（认知）ability, even when they have to perform those tasks in the morning. Night﹣time people are also more open and more creative. And one study shows that night owls areas healthy and wise as morning types﹣and a little bit wealthier.Still think the morning people sound more like CEO material？Don't set your alarm for 5 am Just yet. As it turns out, overhauling（全面改革）your sleep time may not have much effect"If people are left to their naturally preferred time, they feel much better. They say that they are much more productive. The mental capacity they have is much broader, " says Oxford University biologist Katharina Wulff. On the other hand, she says, pushing people too far out of their natural preference can be harmful. When they wakeearly, for example, night owls are still producing melatonin（褪黑素）. "Then you disrupt it and push the body to be in the daytime mode. That can have lots of negative physiological consequence. " Wulff says, like a different sensitivity to insulin and glucose（葡萄糖）which can cause weight gain.4. What does the authordo in the first three paragraph？A. raising the problem→analyzing the problem → solving the problemB. leading in the topic→challenging a viewpoint → discussing about the topicC. presenting a viewpoint → providing supporting proofs→making a conclusionD. introducing a viewpoint →raising the question→presenting author's viewpoint5. What can we know from the 4th and 5th paragraph？A. Morning types tend to have clear goals and better mood.B. To beat night﹣time people ask them to do math calculation in themorning.C. Night owls tend to sacrifice their health for their wealth.D. Neither night owls nor morning persons perform better than the middle ones.6. Which of the following does Katharina Wulff support？A. Don't fall sleep in front of the TV.B. Avoid being regularly late for work.C. Stop setting your alarm for 5 am.D. Better not overhaul your sleep time.7. Why does the author write this article？A. To explain why some people are more successful.B.To compare the differences between early risersand night owls.C. To advise people to get up neither too early nor too late.D. To argue against this view that the Carly bird catches the worm.CA year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work paid off. My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, took part in various clubs, and graduated with honors. I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasn't like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was missing my family, my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didn’t know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies. I also found a ton of jobs. In any free time, I started forcing myself to go to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldn’t think about how lonely I felt. Soon after, I began to control my eating, considering it another solution to my homesickness. But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school, I started to fear. How could I stop? School was what I was best at. “I’m not so bad,” I thought in my head. But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully. I had to take a semester off from school, and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly, I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life. Though you may feel alone, there are so many people who can understand your struggle. That’s why I want to share my story.8. Why did the author push herself during high school?A. She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B. It cost too much to study in a private school.C. Her parents controlled much of her life.D. Her family put her under pressure,9. What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A. She couldn't fall asleep because of pressure.B. She couldn't pay attention to her study.C. She couldn't deal with her homesickness.D. She couldn't catch up with others.10. What does the underlined word “woefully” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Sadly.B. Surprisingly.C. Curiously.D. Happily.11. What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A. To look back on her past life.B. To increase her own confidence.C. To express appreciation to her mother.D. To encourage other girls like her to be positive.DAs a 51-year-old first-aid responder since 1984, Jeffrey never knows what type of situation he might walk into, or who he'll meet along the wayTen years into the job, Jeffrey received a call that reported that a man in his early 30s had fallen down in theMall of America. When Jeffrey and his partner arrived at the scene, they found the young male face down on the ground. He had gone unconscious, making weak attempts to breathe. His wife stood beside him holding their small son in horror. They quickly rushed to calm the man to keep him under control and offer necessary first aid. After Jeffrey dropped the patient off at the neighboring hospital, he thought about the man and his family for a long time.Jeffrey thought he had experienced everything under the sun until one random visit to Office Max three years ago, where he met a man repeatedly walking back and forth while staring at him. As it turned out, the man was the patient he had saved 20 years earlier."You gave me 20 years more than I ever thought I'd have," the man said. He thanked Jeffrey repeatedly and told him he had someone he wanted him to meet. He stepped around the corner and reappeared with a 20-something-year-old man. Jeffrey instantly knew that it was the son he had seen standing by his mother all those years ago"That day changed my life," Jeffrey said. "Before that, everything was about work…When I talk to my beginner-training class, I tell them you never know the effect you can have on someone's life."12. What did Jeffrey do with the young man?A. He cured the man at the scene.B. He took care of the man's wife and son.C. He only sent the man to hospital.D. He did what was needed13. What did Jeffrey think of the encounter with the man at Office Max?A. It was a common routine.B. It was troublesomeC. It was unbelievableD. It was a dangerous situation.14. Why was the man thankful to Jeffrey?A. Jeffrey helped bring up his little sonB. Jeffrey donated to support his family.C. Jeffrey's help gave him the present happy life.D. Jeffrey's kindness taught his son to be a new doctor.15. How did the meeting change Jeffrey's life?A. He was rewarded with much moneyB. He changed his attitude to his job.C. He got a promotion to be a team leader.D. He took up teaching work to train newcomers.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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天津市滨海新区塘沽第一中学2020届高三毕业班二模英语试题第一部分：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）1.—I feel so nervous about the National English Speech Competition tomorrow.—_______________.A. I really envy youB. Glad to hear thatC. Sounds greatD. Take it easy2.The disappearance of dinosaurs is not necessarily caused by astronomical incidents．But_________explanations are hard to find．A. alternativeB. aggressiveC. ambiguousD. apparent3.It was when I got back to my apartment ______ I first came across my new neighbors．A. whoB. whereC. whichD. that4.Developing the Yangtze River Economic Belt is a systematic project which _______ a clearroad map and timetable．A. calls forB. calls onC. calls offD. calls up5.China's soft power grows _______ the increasing appreciation and understanding of Chinaglobally.A. in line withB. in reply toC. in return forD. in honor of6.Bob thought he couldn't go to the party because he had to write a report, but he went ________.A. at firstB. after allC. above allD. at random7.In the factory, there was a workshop_______windows were broken, so the workshop was socold in the winter.A. whoB. whichC. whoseD. that8.The experiment shows that proper amounts of exercise，if ______ regularly，can improve ourhealth．A. being carried outB. carrying outC. carried outD. to carry out9.There's no doubt_______ hard work is the key to__________ your result．A. whether; improvingB. that; improvingC. whether; improveD. that; improve10.— How does Jane put on so much weight?— Large quantities of fat ____ recently.A. are consumedB. is being consumedC. has been consumedD. have been consumed11.A dog's eating habit requires regular training before it is ________ established.A. properlyB. widelyC. originallyD. temporarily12.______ who are able to work through the struggle are the ______ who are going to be successful.A. Someone; oneB. Anyone; oneC. He; onesD. Those; ones13.My sister met him at the cinema yesterday afternoon, so he _________ your lecture.A. couldn't have attendedB. needn't have attendedC. mustn't have attendedD. shouldn't have attended14.____________ you may have, you should gather your courage to face the challenge.A. However a serious problemB. What a serious problemC. However serious a problemD. What serious a problem15.—Let’s take a coffee break．—_______ .We have been working for hours．A. Why bother？B. What for？C. You got me there．D. You said it．第二节：完形填空（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Sometimes a certain day has a special meaning. Fridays meant a trip to a senior nursing home downtown for me. It seemed as if this nursing home needed help, but ___16___ did I know it would help me, too.During my first visit I was asked to ___17___ some of the female residents' nails. I carefully ___18____ the old color on their nails. As I applied new color, one woman ___19___ to tell me about her hidden pains, from her husband's death to the one ___20____ she wanted most: a camera.I listened carefully. She smiled ___21___ with some of her past pains taken off her mind. I left the nursing home that day, ___22___ by the fact that I had actually helped somebody.I realized that my ___23___ actions, just listening, for example, could make a(n) ___24___ toothers' lives. One woman, who happily commented that we ___25___ the same first name, confided (吐露) her opinions to me. Another ___26___ showed me a birthday card her children had sent her. Of course, not all of the conversations were ___27___ . When one elderly woman talked to me about ___28___ her13-year-old daughter would be graduating from middle school this year, I didn't know what to do but nod and listen, ___29___ that her daughter must have graduated decades ago.Although I could not ___30____ more years to the lives of these elderly residents, I could give them something simple that's often ___31___ in our society. Through our conversations, I gave them the ___32___ that in this fast-paced world, they were not forgotten—that members of younger generations still cared about them.Every moment I spend ___33___ is an opportunity to reduce their pain. ___34___ that moment also shapes me. I not only learn about life and experiences outside of school but also receive the gift of being part of this ___35___—the connection between humans. Those moments of sharing and listening are magical for both the giver and the receiver.16. A. still B. little C. already D. indeed17. A. polish B. wash C. cut D. check18. A. took away B. rubbed off C. showed off D. gave up19. A. continued B. expected C. agreed D. started20. A. collection B. product C. award D. item21. A. at least B. more or less C. in relief D. in vain22. A. inspired B. reminded C. moved D. puzzled23. A. unique B. polite C. casual D. simple24. A. chance B. impression C. difference D. decision25. A. remembered B. shared C. contained D. carried26. A. cautiously B. accidentally C. proudly D. finally27. A. pleasant B. serious C. formal D. interesting28. A. when B. why C. what D. that29. A. convincing B. knowing C. indicating D. persuading30. A. add B. connect C. supply D. compare31. A. valued B. loved C. blamed D. overlooked32. A. memory B. possibility C. assurance D. assumption33. A. chatting B. waiting C. acting D. watching34. A. Above all B. In other words C. In turn D. In a word35. A. tradition B. process C. habit D. trip第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）AWelcome to BritainUSA．com 4 Kids！Perhaps you are here because your child has been asked by his or her teacher to do a project on Britain．Or maybe you and your child simply want to learn more about all things British．Well，good news：This site is here to help．※For instance，we have a section devoted to British History & Geography．Kids will learn that Britain has not been invaded since the Normans came from France in 1066，but it was invaded many times before that．And that the invaders included groups like the Celts，Romans Anglo-Saxons and，yes，the Vikings!※If they are looking for photos （and kids love photos），we have a picture gallery on the 4kids site．There are pictures from England，Scotland，Wales and Northern Ireland as well as images of London，the Royal Family and castles．※Kids can also find out about the many differences between British English and American English．Words are used differently of course，and many English words have different meanings in Britain or are unique to British culture．Kids should check out our glossary of British terms．※We also have information about Pen Pals．And scouts might want to visit our section on the Citizenship in the World Merit Badge．It includes information on how to write to the Embassy．※We also have sections on British sports and about life in Britain．How is life different for kids in the United Kingdom？These and other questions can be answered by using the 4kids site，the main Britain USA site，and our Frequently Asked Questions．Enjoy the site and we hope you and your kids learn a lot．If you have any comments or suggestions about BritainUSA or BritainUSA 4Kids，please use our feedback form．We'd welcome your input．Cheers!36．We can see that BritainUSA．com 4Kids is designed to help us _____．A．understand British history betterB．have a better understanding of American cultureC．improve our EnglishD．have a better understanding of Britain37．According to the passage，who CAN'T benefit from visiting BritainUSA．com 4Kids？___ A．Helen，who wants to see pictures of British royal families．B．Daniel，who wants to know about British football teams．C．Alisa，who is choosing an ideal college in Britain．D．Philip，who is looking for a pen pal in Britain．38．If you want to express your dissatisfaction with the site，you should go to the _____. A．picture galleryB．frequently asked questionsC．glossary of British termsD．feedback form39．What does the underlined word "glossary" in Paragraph 4 mean in English？_____.A．A list of technical or special wordsB．Some commentsC．Some suggestionsD．A piece of advice40．The above writing is most probably intended for___A．children B．teachers C．parents D．children experts．BElectric cars are dirty. In fact, not only are they dirty, they might even be more dirty than their gasoline-powered cousins.People in California love to talk about “zero-emissions(排放)vehicles”, but people in California seem to be clueless about where electricity comes from. Power plants mostly use fire to make it. Aside from the new folks who have their roofs covered with solar cells, we get our electricity from generators(发电机). Generators are fueled by something--usually coal, oil, but also by heat generated in nuclear power plants. There are a few wind farms and geothermal (地热) plants as well, but by far we get electricity mainly by burning somethingIn other words, those "zero-emissions" cars are likely coal-burning cars. It’s just because thecoal is burned somewhere else, it looks clean. It is not. It's as if the California Greens are covering their eyes—“If I can't see it, it's not happening.” Gasoline is an incredibly efficient way to power a vehicle; a gallon of gas has a lot of energy in it. But when you take that gas（or another fuel）and first use it to make electricity, you waste a nice part of that energy, mostly in the form of wasted heat—at the generator, through the transmission lines, etc.A gallon of gas may propel your car 25 miles. But the electricity you get from that gallon of gas won't get you nearly as far— so electric cars burn more fuel than gasoline-powered ones. If our electricity came mostly from nukes or geothermal, or hydro or wind or solar, then an electric car truly would be clean. But for political, technical, and economic reasons, we don't use much of those energy sources.In addition, electric cars' batteries which are poisonous for a long time will eventually end up in a landfill. And finally, when cars are the polluters, the pollution is spread across all the roads. When it's a power plant, though，all the junk is in one place. Nature is very good at cleaning up when things are too concentrated, but it takes a lot longer when all the garbage is in one spot.41. What does “clueless” mean in paragraph 2?A. People see the California Greens everywhereB. People there have no idea that so far electricity mainly comes from burning coal, oil, etcC. People in California love to have their roofs covered with solar cellsD. People in California love to talk about zero-emissions vehicles42. What is the main idea of the text?A. Electric cars are not clean at allB. Electric cars are better than gasoline-powered onesC. People cast doubts on electric cars’ batteriesD. Gasoline is an efficient way to power a vehicle43. The electricity we get from a gallon of gas may make our car run ______.A. not less than 25 milesB. as far as 50 milesC. as far as 25 milesD. not more than 25 miles44. According to the text, electric cars ______.A. are more environmentally friendlyB. burn more fuel than gas-powered onesC. are very good at cleaning up when things are not too concentratedD. are poisonous for a long time and will eventually end up in a landfill45. It can be inferred from the text that ______.A. being green is good and should be encouraged in communicationB. electric cars are now the dominant vehicle compared with gasoline-powered cousinsC. zero-emissions vehicles should be chosen to protect our environmentD. electric cars are not clean because we get electricity mainly by burning somethingCIn only two decades Asian Americans have become the fastest growing U.S. minority. As their children began moving up through the nation schools，it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging. Their achievements are reflected in the nation’s best universities，where mathematics，science and engineering departments have taken on a decidedly Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their education abroad arrived in the U.S. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English. They are also influenced by the promise of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an art degree.Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian culture that makes success，such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of social isolation(隔离). Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.46. With making outstanding achievements at college，Asian- American students ________.A. feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of EnglishB. are afraid that their academic successes are not recognizedC. still worry about unfair treatment in society for their originD. generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents47. What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian Americans?A. A solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture.B. Hard work and intelligence.C. Parents’ help and a limited knowledge of English.D. Asian culture and the American educational system.48. Few Asian American students major in human sciences mainly because ________.A. their English is not good enoughB. they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areasC. there is a wide difference between Asian and Western culturesD. they know little about American culture and society49. Why do “both explanations” (Para.3) worry Asian Americans?A. They are afraid that they would again be separated from American society.B. People will think that Asian students rely on their parents for success.C. Asian Americans will be a threat to other minorities.D. Americans fear the academic achievements made by Asian Americans.50. Before 1952 in America，________.A. Asian Americans could not be academically successfulB. there were few immigrants from East and Southeast AsiaC. immigrants were not equally treated by Asian AmericansD. immigrants from East and Southeast Asia were looked down uponDIt’s amazing how we grow from careless kids to responsible teens. What happens in the course that makes us responsible now? It’s the seed that we sow in the beginning which grows and becomes a huge tree.As a kid, I used to read a lot of story books. In one particular book, I read a story of a bird. It described a male bird which takes a lot of pain to build a nest and the female bird takes shelter in it and nourishes the baby. When the bird learns to fly, the whole family flies off to a different placeleaving behind the beautiful nest for other birds to grow their family in it. It made me wonder. How could they so easily sacrifice their house built with so much effort?One night, when I was deep in sleep, I got this particular dream. I was walking miles on the endless road, totally isolated but lined with beautiful trees on either side. I happened to stop upon seeing something. It was a wonderful house with every corner touched artistically and lovingly. I don’t know why I felt that it was done lovingly. Maybe because, things turn out to be beautiful only when we put our love into it - just like the food prepared by mom which tastes more delicious with her love.I explored the house only to fall more in love with it. There was a sloping roof which matched with the greenery around; the large central open courtyard reminded me of the activities that might have taken place there which felt lively even now when it is completely deserted. The small water body that kept the house cool added to the beauty of the house - of course, it was all dried up now. It’s really wonderful how such things add life to the spaces which otherwise just become structures. Such liveliness and happening turns the house into a home.When I woke up from the dream, I was clear about everything. I realized where that mile of walk was intending me to lead. I realized what message my dream wanted to convey me. And years later, when finally my turn of choosing my destination came, I simply closed my eyes. When I opened my eyes, I was sure what to do. I decided to choose the road - less traveled. Yes, I took up architecture as my profession because this is what I am destined to do. I wanted to do the same thing that the male bird in the story did, to take pain in building a beautiful house and let others stay in it.51. When the writer read the story of the bird, he probably felt _______.A. upsetB. confusedC. amazedD. amused52. To the writer, “the seed that we sow in the beginning” (Paragraph 1) is _______.A. the story of the birdB. his mother’s foodC. the house in his dreamD. his story books53. Mom’s food always tastes better because _______.A. mom cooks with her loveB. we are so familiar with mom’s foodC. moms are better cooks than fathersD. mom is experienced in cooking54. In the writer’s dream, what part of the house attracted him most?A. The greenery surrounding the house.B. The body of water that keeps the house cool.C. The liveliness he sensed around the house.D. The fact that the house was very large.55. The above passage is mainly about _______.A. how the writer finally becomes an honest citizenB. where the true meaning of responsibility liesC. what we need to do when we are seeking fortuneD. why the writer takes up architecture as his career第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers conclude that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers’ markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women. Don’t Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has been growing.56. What does the research by Cornell University show? (No more than 10 words)____________________________________________________________________________ 57. What do the French think of eating according to Dr. Joseph Mercola? (No more than 15 words) ____________________________________________________________________________ 58. Why do you think Mireille Guiliano can stay thin though she rarely goes to the gym? (No morethan 10 words)____________________________________________________________________________ 59. What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph? (No more than 15 words)____________________________________________________________________________ 60. Do you think enjoying food has close connection with getting fat? Give your reasons. (No morethan 25 words)____________________________________________________________________________第二节：书面表达（满分25分）书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25分）61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津，你和几位同学成立了一个英语俱乐部，开展了为期两个月的活动。

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