2020年天津市高考英语试卷（第二次）
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分15分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小
题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．例：Stand over there ______ you'll be able to e it better.A. or B. and C. but D. while答案是B．
1. Jim says we ______ stay in his hou as long as we leave it clean and tidy.（）
A must
B can
C need
D should
2. -You are a great swimmer.
-Thanks.It's becau I ______ a lot the days.（）
A have been practising
B was practising怎样腌腊八蒜
C would practi
D had practid
3. -Next time you visit Bob,remember to give him a call in advance.
-______．I will.（）
A My pleasure
B No wonder
C Good point
D Never mind
4. ______ us prepare for the exam,the teacher suggested reading through our notes.
（）
A To help
B Helped
C Helping
D Being helped
5. -Shall I order a taxi for Sarah to go to the airport tonight？
-______．I'll drive her there.（）
A Have a try
B Don't mention it
C Don't bother
D Go ahead
6. Dr．Rowan，______ cretary resigned two weeks ago，has had to do all his own typing．（）
A who
B of whom
C of which
D which
7. According to Professor Johnson,we don't have to read the book if we don't want to,as it is ______．（）
A worthwhile
B necessary
C optional
D rious
定语从句语法8. I never worried about my son while I was away becau my mother ______ him.
（）
表示爱的词语
A drank a toast to
B played a joke on
C kept an eye on
D made an apology to
9. The number of medical schools reached 18 in the early 1990s and ______ around that level ever since.（）
A are remaining
B have remained
C is remaining
D has remained
10. -Why do people like pop music？I hate it so much.
-______ it is not your style,that doesn't mean it is bad.（）
A Only if
B Even though
C Now that
D In ca
11. We offered to give Sharon a ride home,but she ______，saying that she felt like walking.（）
A understood
B accepted
C compromid
D declined
12. For my fifth birthday,my mother baked me a cake ______ a monkey.（）
A in the shape of
B beyond the reach of
C at the mercy of
D on the side of
13. We can't ______ buying a new printer for our company.The one we have doesn't work.（）
A take up
B carry out
C keep on
D put off
14. The dancer's incredible performance had the audience on its
feet ______ for 10 minutes at the end of the show.（）
A being clapped
B clap
C clapped
D clapping
15. The student completed this experiment to make come true ______ Professor Joph had said.（）
A that
B what
C when
D where
第二节：完形填空（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．
16. Detective Ashley Jones works at a police department in England.He has recently made a sign
ificant （1）________ -loneliness is a rious social problem that can contribute to depression and even crimes,but it can be （2）________in a clever way.The （3）________？Chat benches.
Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her（4）________．The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who （5）________made her believe that he was her friend,and then she lent him
about £31，000．Jones was（6）________when she said that she didn't actually（7）
________being cheated. "Otherwi, I would never speak to another person for weeks on end," she said.
This led Jones to the conclusion that there are too many extremely（8）
________people in his community,who are easy targets of cheating.So he （9）________to do something about it.He （10）________the police department to allow him to（11）________a couple of "chat benches" in two of their local parks.Then he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that（12）________："HAPPY TO CHAT"．Just a few days after the signs went up,he found people sitting there and engaging in active
and （13）________conversations.得失成败
The idea is catching on（14）________．There are now over 40 chat benches throughout England.More new chat benches have sprung up across the UK and beyond.All who participated have gained a（n）（15）________ outcome from getting involved.Jones' idea has been fully（16）________-the "HAPPY TO CHAT" benches help （17）________the invisible social barrier that keeps people from saying hello.
This effort is not just a（n）（18）________at being community minded-it's also
a （19）________measure.It prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters.
The Chat Bench is a fantastic new project that （20）________tho of all ages to interact and get to know each other in the future.
（1）A． choice B． discovery C． visit D． promi （2）A． experienced B． suffered C． prevented D． felt （3）A． solution B． puzzle C． excu D． intention （4）
A． pleasure B． prize C． credit D． money （5）A． eventually B． frequently
C． previously D． occasionally （6）A． ashamed B． shocked C． excited D． amud （7）A． mind B． forgive C． risk D． enjoy （8）A． active B． lonely C． cautious D． stubborn （9）A． learned B． refud C． pretended D． decided （10）A． forced B． ordered C． convinced D． taught （11）A． put away B． make out C． tear apart D． t up （12）A． read B． claimed C． meant D． implied （13）A． formal
B． joyful C． awkward D． crazy （14）A． randomly B． slowly C． quickly
D． purpofully （15）A． positive B． disappointing C． correct D． embarrassing （16）A． realized B． examined C． discusd D． formed （17）A． break down B． put up C． keep off D． take out （18）A． glance B． attempt C． knock D． attack （19）A． heart-breaking B． risk-taking C． face-saving D． crime-cutting （20）A． forbids B． appoints C． encourages D． troubles
第二部分：阅读理解（每小题2.5分，满分50.0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．
17. How to U a Modern Public Library Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprid to learn that libraries have changed
for the better.It's been years since they were dusty little rooms with books.They
have transformed themlves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge,meet interesting people,or find out how to start a business.
Check out a book.While libraries still loan out（出借）books,you'll find it easier
to get a copy of whatever you're looking for,thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries.Via such networks,libraries share their books with each other through the
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u of delivery vehicles.Once the book you've requested is delivered to the nearest branch,they will inform you by e-mail,so you can pick it up.
Check out other items.The library is now a multimedia zone,loaded with information in many formats（载体形式）．You can borrow movies on DVDs,music on CDs,and popular magazines.Some libraries even loan out toys and games.If a popular magazine you want isn't offered and the library keeps a list of such requests,they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.
Join targeted reading groups.Libraries will often hold reading-group ssions targeted to various age groups.Perhaps you'd like to learn a language or improve
your English.The library may sponsor a language group you could join.If you have difficulties reading,ask about special reading opportunities.Your library might be able
to accommodate you.And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a艾滋病是怎么得的
half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.
Start a business using the help of your local library.If you want to have a business of your own,your local library can become a launch space for it.In library books and computers,you can find information on starting a business.Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce（商会）and government agencies,and they will offer printing,faxing and databa rvices you need.
（1）Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by________．A sharing their books on the Internet B giving access to online reading at a library branch C nding a needed book to a library branch nearby D making the checkout procedures diver．
（2）According to Paragraph 3，what items may be checked out from a public library？________
A A magazine and an e-book.
B A game and an oil painting.
C A music C
D and a kid's toy. D A DVD and a video player.．
（3）As is described in Paragraph 4，taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Time allows________．
A the kid to learn a new language
B the parent to enjoy quiet reading
凹痕修复C the kid to overcome reading difficulties
D the parent to meet their program sponsor．
（4）Your local library can help you start a business by________．
A providing relevant information and supporting rvices
B offering professional advice on business management
C supplying uful information of your potential buyers
D arranging meetings with government officials．
（5）What is the purpo of the passage？________
A To point out the importance of public libraries.
B To encourage people to work in public libraries.
C To introduce the improved rvices of public
libraries. D To call for the modernization of public library systems.．
18. "They tell me that you'd like to make a statue（塑像）of me-is that
correct,Miss Vinnie Ream? "虎的成语大全四个字
The deep,gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl.Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter,especially for a venteen-year-old girl.
"Yes,sir," she replied,her dark eyes meeting his."I wouldn't have dared to ask you,but my teacher,Mr. Mills,says I am ready.I plan to make it in an admirable manner. "
President Lincoln smiled."Painters,sculptors-they've all tried to make the best of this ordinary face,but I'm afraid there's not much hope.What did you have in mind,Miss Ream? A bust（半身像）? "
Before Vinnie could say yes,the President hurried on,a shade of apology in his voice."Of cour-I shouldn't have asked.A full-length po would be much too big a project for a young woman your size. "
Vinnie's face turned red.She realized she looked like a child,with her tiny figure."Small does not mean weak,sir," she defended herlf."I was born in the country of Wisconsin.I've driven teams of hors and carried water.Making a full-length clay （粘土）figure would not exhaust my strength-and that is what I intend to do!"
The President's eyes,brightened at her show of spirit."Sorry,madam,I have
underestimated you as I didn't know your background."
But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers,in thought."Miss Ream," he sighed,"I'd like to let you do it,but as you know,we are in the middle of a war.How could I possibly take the time to po for a sculpture now? I hardly have a minute to mylf."
Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office."I work quickly," she
said.Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows."If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon,I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk."
The President emed to consider her idea riously.He got up and shook
Vinnie's hand warmly, "I've heard that you are a talented young woman,and I have found you charming and intelligent as well.I cannot make my decision immediately,but you will hear from me soon."
The very next day,Vinnie received an invitation from the President.
（1）What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln？________ A Her aggressive personality. B Mr. Mills's encouraging remark. C President Lincoln's gentle voic
e. D Her interest in a challenging job.．
（2）How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnie's request？________
A Plead.
B Thrilled.
C Regretful.
D Doubtful.．
（3）Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting________．A her experience from other projects B her innocent childhood in the
country C the heavy labor she had done before D the skill she picked up in Wisconsin．
（4）Vinnie wanted to choo the corner near the windows to________．
A achieve effects of natural lighting
B keep all her tools within easy
reach C obrve the President at a right angle D avoid disturbing the
President's work．
（5）What message does the story convey？________
A A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.
B Experience helps to promote excellence.
C Ups and downs make one strong.
D Devotion requires enthusiasm.．19. For people,who are interested in sound,the field of sound technology is definitely making noi.In the past,sound engineers worked in the back rooms of recording studios,but many of today's sound professionals are sharing their knowledge and experience with professionals in other fields to create new products bad on the phenomenon we call sound.
Sound can be ud as a weapon.Imagine that a police officer is chasing a
thief.The thief tries to escape.And the officer can't let him get away.He pulls out a special device,points it at the suspect,and switches it on.The thief drops to the
