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2020 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(天津卷)
第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．Jim says we stay in his house as long as we leave it clean and tidy.
(2020·天津，1）
A．must B．can
C．need D．should
答案 B
解析 考查情态动词。句意为：吉姆说只要我们保持房子干净整洁，我们就可以暂住在他的
房子里。can在句中表示允许、许可，意为“可以”。
2．—You are a great swimmer.
—Thanks.It’s because I a lot these days.
(2020·天津，2）
A．have been practising
B．was practising
C．would practise
D．had practised
答案 A
解析 考查时态。句意为：——你游泳游得很好。——谢谢。这是因为这些天我一直在练
习。根据句中的时间状语these days可知，practise这一动作从过去一直持续到现在，并且有
可能还会持续下去，故用现在完成进行时。
3．—Next time you visit Bob, remember to give him a call in advance.
— .I will. (2020·天津，
3）
A．My pleasure B．No wonder
C．Good point D．Never mind
答案 C
解析 考查交际用语。句意为：——下次你去拜访鲍勃时，记得事先给他打个电话。——
说得对。我会的。Good point意为“说得对”，符合语境。My pleasure别客气，不用谢；
No wonder难怪；Never mind不要紧，没关系。
4． us prepare for the exam, the teacher suggested reading through our notes.
(2020·天津，4）A．To help B．Helped
C．Helping D．Being helped
答案 A
解析 考查非谓语动词。句意为：为了帮助我们准备考试，老师建议我们通读笔记。此处是
不定式短语作目的状语。
5．—Shall I order a taxi for Sarah to go to the airport tonight?
— .I’ll drive her there. (2020·天津，
5）
A．Have a try B．Don’t mention it
C．Don’t bother D．Go ahead
答案 C
解析 考查交际用语。句意为：——今晚我为萨拉叫一辆出租车去机场好吗？——不用麻
烦了。我开车送她去。根据答语后句“I’ll drive her there.”可判断Don’t bother(不用麻烦
了)符合语境。Have a try试一试；Don’t mention it不用谢；Go ahead请吧，说吧。
6．Dr.Rowan， secretary resigned two weeks ago, has had to do all his own typing.
(2020·天津，6）
A．whose B．of whom
C．of which D．which
答案 A
解析 考查定语从句。句意为：罗恩博士不得不自己做所有的打字工作，他的秘书两周前辞
职了。secretary与先行词Dr.Rowan之间为所属关系，空格处在句中作定语，需用whose。
7．According to Professor Johnson，we don’t have to read the book if we don’t want to，as it
is . (2020·天津，
7）
A．worthwhile B．necessary
C．optional D．serious
答案 C
解析 考查形容词词义辨析。句意为：根据约翰逊教授的意见，我们如果不想读这本书的话，
就不必读，因为这不是强制的。worthwhile值得的；necessary必要的，必需的；optional非
强制的，可选择的；serious严肃的。
8．I never worried about my son while I was away because my mother him.
(2020·天津，8）
A．drank a toast to
B．played a joke on
C．kept an eye on
D．made an apology to答案 C
解析 考查动词短语辨析。句意为：我不在家时，从不担心我儿子，因为我妈妈照看他。
drink a toast to为……干杯；play a joke on开……的玩笑；keep an eye on留意，照看；make
an apology to向……道歉。
9．The number of medical schools reached 18 in the early 1990s and around that level
ever since. (2020·天津，
9）
A．are remaining B．have remained
C．is remaining D．has remained
答案 D
解析 考查动词的时态与主谓一致。句意为：医学院的数量在20世纪90年代早期达到了18
所，自那以来一直保持在这个数量左右。根据句中的时间状语ever since(自……以来)可知，
需用现在完成时，而句子主语是the number of medical schools，所以谓语用第三人称单数，
故答案为D。
10. —Why do people like pop music? I hate it so much.
— it is not your style, that doesn’t mean it is bad.
(2020·天津，10）
A．Only if B．Even though
C．Now that D．In case
答案 B
解析 考查状语从句。句意为：——为什么人们喜欢流行音乐？我很讨厌它。——虽然它
不是你喜欢的风格，但这并不意味着这种音乐不好。only if只要；even though虽然，尽管；
now that既然；in case以防，以防万一。
11．We offered to give Sharon a ride home，but she ，saying that she felt like walking.
(2020·天津，11）
A．understood B．accepted
C．compromised D．declined
答案 D
解析 考查动词词义辨析。句意为：我们提出骑车送莎伦回家，但她拒绝了，她说她想步行。
understand理解；accept接受；compromise妥协，折中；decline拒绝。
12．For my fifth birthday, my mother baked me a cake a monkey.
(2020·天津，12）
A．in the shape of
B．beyond the reach of
C．at the mercy of
D．on the side of答案 A
解析 考查介词短语辨析。句意为：为了给我过五周岁生日，妈妈为我烤了一个猴子形状的
蛋糕。in the shape of以……的形状；beyond the reach of超出……的范围，够不着；at the
mercy of任由……的摆布；on the side of站在……一边，拥护。
13．We can’t buying a new printer for our company.The one we have doesn’t work.
(2020·天津，13）
A．take up B．carry out
C．keep on D．put off
答案 D
解析 考查动词短语辨析。句意为：我们不能推迟为公司买一台新打印机了。我们现有的这
台坏了。take up从事，接受，占据(时间、空间等)；carry out进行，执行；keep on继续；
put off推迟，延期。
14．The dancer’s incredible performance had the audience on its feet for 10 minutes
at the end of the show. (2020·天津，
14）
A．being clapped B．clap
C．clapped D．clapping
答案 D
解析 考查非谓语动词。句意为：这位舞蹈演员的演出精彩绝伦，使观众在演出结束时站起
来鼓掌达10分钟之久。句中的the audience与clap之间为主动关系，故用现在分词，构成
have sb.doing sth.(让某人持续做某事)结构。此题的难点在于学生可能会分析不清句子结构而
错选C项。
15．The student completed this experiment to make come true Professor Joseph had
said. (2020·天津，
15）
A．that B．what
C．when D．where
答案 B
解析 考查名词性从句。句意为：这名学生完成了该实验，使约瑟夫教授所说的话成为现实。
分析句子结构可知，此处是“make＋宾语＋宾补”结构，make后缺宾语，故空格处引导宾
语从句且在从句中作had said的宾语，故用what。
第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
(2020·天津，完形填空）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16～35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选
出最佳选项。
Detective Ashley Jones works at a police department in England.He has recently made asignificant 16 —loneliness is a serious social problem that can contribute to depression and
even crimes，but it can be 17 in a clever way.The 18 ？ Chat benches.
Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her 19
.The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who 20 made her believe that he
was her friend，and then she lent him about ￡31,000.Jones was 21 when she said that she
didn’t actually 22 being cheated.“Otherwise，I would never speak to another person for
weeks on end，” she said.
This led Jones to the conclusion that there are too many extremely 23 people in his
community，who are easy targets of cheating.So he 24 to do something about it.He 25
the police department to allow him to 26 a couple of “chat benches” in two of their local
parks.Then he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that 27 ：“HAPPY TO
CHAT”．Just a few days after the signs went up，he found people sitting there and engaging in
active and 28 conversations.
The idea is catching on 29 .There are now over 40 chat benches throughout
England.More new chat benches have sprung up across the UK and beyond.All who participated
have gained a(n) 30 outcome from getting involved.Jones’ idea has been fully 31 —
the “HAPPY TO CHAT” benches help 32 the invisible social barrier that keeps people
from saying hello.
This effort is not just a(n) 33 at being communityminded—it’s also a 34
measure.It prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters.
The Chat Bench is a fantastic new project that 35 those of all ages to interact and get to
know each other in the future.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。侦探阿什利·琼斯发现孤独会导致很多问题，于是想到了用
聊天长椅的方式给人们创造沟通的机会和场所。这个想法很受欢迎，聊天长椅很快就在英国
流行起来。
16．A.choice B．discovery
C．visit D．promise
答案 B
解析 根据破折号后的内容可知，侦探阿什利·琼斯发现(make a discovery)孤独是一个严重的
社会问题，它会导致抑郁甚至犯罪。make a choice做出选择；make a visit参观，拜访；
make a promise做出承诺。
17．A.experienced B．sufferedC．prevented D．felt
答案 C
解析 根据空格前的but与空格后的“in a clever way”及“Chat benches.”可知，虽然孤独
会导致很多问题，但可以通过聊天长椅的方式来预防(prevent)。
18．A.solution B．puzzle
C．excuse D．intention
答案 A
解析 空格后提到的聊天长椅也就是前文提到的“a clever way”，是孤独问题的解决方法
(solution)。
19．A.pleasure B．prize
C．credit D．money
答案 D
解析 由后文的“she lent him about ￡31,000”可知，这位老妇人被骗了钱(money)。
20．A.eventually B．frequently
C．previously D．occasionally
答案 A
解析 根据前文的“The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning”可知，这位老妇
人每天早晨都会接到一个陌生人的电话，他最终(eventually)让老妇人相信他是她的朋友。
frequently频繁地；previously以前；occasionally偶尔，间或。
21．A.ashamed B．shocked
C．excited D．amused
答案 B
解析 由空格后的“she didn’t actually being cheated”及“I would never speak to
another person for weeks on end”可知，老妇人虽然被骗，但她实际上对此并不是很在意，
这让阿什利·琼斯感到很震惊(shocked)。
22．A.mind B．forgive
C．risk D．enjoy
答案 A
解析 根据空格后提到的“否则，我不会连续几个星期都和另一个人说话”可知，老妇人其
实并不介意(mind)被骗。
23．A.active B．lonely
C．cautious D．stubborn
答案 B
解析 文章第一段提到孤独可能带来的问题及解决方法，第二段给出了孤独的老妇人不介意
被骗的例子。结合空格后的“who are easy targets of cheating”可知，阿什利·琼斯意识到，他的社区里极其孤独的(lonely)人很容易成为行骗的目标。
24．A.learned B．refused
C．pretended D．decided
答案 D
解析 上文提到阿什利·琼斯得出了结论，所以他决定(decide)对此做点什么。
25．A.forced B．ordered
C．convinced D．taught
答案 C
解析 由空格后的“allow him”可知，阿什利·琼斯应是说服(convince)警察局允许他在当地
两个公园里设置(set up)聊天长椅。
26．A.put away B．make out
C．tear apart D．set up
答案 D
解析 参见上题解析。put away储存，放好；make out辨认出，理解；tear apart把……撕成
碎片，使……分裂。
27．A.read B．claimed
C．meant D．implied
答案 A
解析 根据空格后的“HAPPY TO CHAT”可知，这是彩色标志牌上写(read)的内容。英语
中表示“……上写的是……”用read。
28．A.formal B．joyful
C．awkward D．crazy
答案 B
解析 空格前的and连接两个表达相同感情色彩的词，均用来修饰 conversations。由active
可知，人们进行着积极愉快的(joyful)谈话。
29．A.randomly B．slowly
C．quickly D．purposefully
答案 C
解析 根据空格后的“There are now over 40 chat benches throughout England.”可知，现在英
国有四十多把聊天长椅，故此处表示“聊天长椅的理念很快(quickly)流行起来”。
30．A.positive B．disappointing
C．correct D．embarrassing
答案 A
解析 由上一段中的“active and conversations”及空格所在段的“the ‘HAPPY
TO CHAT’ benches help”可知，聊天过程是快乐的，所有参与长椅聊天的人都获得了积极的(positive)结果。
31．A.realized B．examined
C．discussed D．formed
答案 A
解析 根据上文提到的聊天长椅的流行与人们获得的积极的结果及空格后的 help与“the
invisible social barrier”可知，阿什利·琼斯希望通过聊天长椅来解决孤独问题的想法实现
(realize)了。
32．A.break down B．put up
C．keep off D．take out
答案 A
解析 根据上下文可知，“快乐聊天”长椅帮助人们打破(break down)阻碍人们打招呼的无
形的社交障碍。put up建造，提供；keep off(使)不接近；take out取出。
33．A.glance B．attempt
C．knock D．attack
答案 B
解析 上文提到阿什利·琼斯意识到孤独会导致很多问题，所以他努力找到了一种解决问题
的方法。最后一段中的“a fantastic new project”表明聊天长椅是一个很棒的项目。综合上
下文内容可知，聊天长椅是体现社区意识的一次尝试(attempt)。
34．A.heartbreaking B．risktaking
C．facesaving D．crimecutting
答案 D
解析 由空格后的“It prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters.”
可知，聊天长椅可以防止那些与社会隔绝的人成为骗子的受害者。由此可知，聊天长椅不仅
仅是一种体现社区意识的尝试，也是减少犯罪的(crimecutting)一种措施。
35．A.forbids B．appoints
C．encourages D．troubles
答案 C
解析 由空格前的“a fantastic new project”及空格后的“in the future”可知，聊天长椅是一
个很棒的新项目，它鼓励(encourage)所有年龄段的人在未来相互交流和彼此了解。
第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
(2020·天津，阅读A）
How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library？If so，you may be surprised tolearn that libraries have changed for the better.It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms
with books.They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of
knowledge，meet interesting people，or find out how to start a business.
Check out a book.While libraries still loan out(出借) books，you’ll find it easier to get a
copy of whatever you’re looking for，thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries.Via such
networks，libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles.Once the
book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch，they will inform you by email，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 readinggroup sessions targeted to
various age groups.Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English.The library
may sponsor a language group you could join.If you have difficulties reading，ask about special
reading opportunities.Your library might be able to accommodate you.And you might find it
relaxing to bring your small kid to a halfhour 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 database services you need.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了改善升级后的公共图书馆给人们提供的服务，人
们可以从这几项服务中受益很多。
36．Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by .
A．sharing their books on the Internet
B．giving access to online reading at a library branch
C．sending a needed book to a library branch nearby
D．making the checkout procedures diverse
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句可知，通过这样的网络体系，图书馆通过使用传输
工具彼此分享图书并把读者需要的书籍运送到最近的一个分馆，然后通过电子邮件告知读者，
这样他们去取就可以了。故选C项。
37．According to Paragraph 3，what items may be checked out from a public library?A．A magazine and an ebook.
B．A game and an oil painting.
C．A music CD and a kid’s toy.
D．A DVD and a video player.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段第三、四句可知，公共图书馆可以出借电影 DVD、音乐光
盘、流行杂志、玩具和游戏等。故选C项。
38．As is described in Paragraph 4，taking a small kid to a halfhour Story Time allows
.
A．the kid to learn a new language
B．the parent to enjoy quiet reading
C．the kid to overcome reading difficulties
D．the parent to meet their program sponsor
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，在孩子半小时的故事时间内，你可以坐在角
落里安静地读书。故选B项。
39．Your local library can help you start a business by .
A．providing relevant information and supporting services
B．offering professional advice on business management
C．supplying useful information of your potential buyers
D．arranging meetings with government officials
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“Many libraries will help you with locally
supplied information about business management...and they will offer printing ， faxing and
database services you need.”可知，图书馆会给你提供有关企业管理的信息，也提供你需要
的相关服务，故选A项。
40．What is the purpose of the passage?
A．To point out the importance of public libraries.
B．To encourage people to work in public libraries.
C．To introduce the improved services of public libraries.
D．To call for the modernization of public library systems.
答案 C
解析 写作意图题。根据第一段最后一句中的“where you can develop your love of
knowledge，meet interesting people，or find out how to start a business”可知，现代公共图书
馆的功能得到改善和升级，接下来的几段介绍了图书馆改善的几项服务。因此这篇文章的写作目的是介绍公共图书馆改善的几项服务。故选C项。
B
(2020·天津，阅读B）
“They tell me that you’d like to make a statue(塑像) of me—is that correct，Miss Vinnie
Ream？”
The deep，gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl.Asking a favor of the President of the
United States was no casual matter，especially for a seventeenyearold 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
course—I shouldn’t have asked.A fulllength pose would be much too big a project for a young
woman your size.”
Vinnie’s face turned red.She realized she looked like a child，with her tiny figure.“Small
does not mean weak ， sir ， ” she defended herself.“I was born in the country of
Wisconsin.I’ve driven teams of horses and carried water.Making a fulllength clay(粘土) figure
would not exhaust my strength—and that is what I intend to do！”
The President’s eyes ， brightened at her show of spirit.“Sorry ， madam ， I have
underestimated you as I didn’t know your background.”
But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers，in thought.“Miss Ream，”
he sighed，“I’d like to let you do it，but as you know，we are in the middle of a war.How
could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now? I hardly have a minute to myself.”
Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office.“I work quickly，” she said.Her
voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows.“If I were to bring my
clay here and work for three hours every afternoon，I could complete most of the project while
you are at your desk.”
The President seemed to consider her idea seriously.He got up and shook Vinnie’s hand
warmly，“I’ve heard that you are a talented young woman，and I have found you charming
and intelligent as well.I cannot make my decision immediately，but you will hear from me soon.”
The very next day，Vinnie received an invitation from the President.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了 17岁的女孩Vinnie Ream请求给林肯总统塑雕
像的故事。总统一开始持怀疑态度，但女孩用自己的经历和坚持不懈打动了总统，使他同意
女孩为其塑雕像。41．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 voice.
D．Her interest in a challenging job.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，女孩本来不敢向林肯总统提出请求，是她的老
师米尔斯先生给了她勇气，故选B项。
42．How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnie’s request?
A．Pleased. B．Thrilled.
C．Regretful. D．Doubtful.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第五段最后一句“A fulllength pose would be much too big a project
for a young woman your size.”可知，林肯总统认为，对于女孩这种(小)体形的年轻女性来说，
全身式雕像是太大的一项工程。由此推断，总统最初对于女孩能否完成这项工作是持怀疑态
度的，故选D项doubtful“感到怀疑的”。pleased满意的；thrilled非常兴奋的，极为激动的；
regretful遗憾的。
43．Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a fulllength 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
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第六段倒数第二句“I’ve driven teams of horses and carried water.”
可知，女孩向林肯总统说明自己以前赶过马队，提过水。由此可知，女孩是通过强调她以前
做过的重体力活(the heavy labor she had done before)来证实自己有能力制作一尊全身式雕像，
故选C项。
44．Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to .
A．achieve effects of natural lighting
B．keep all her tools within easy reach
C．observe the President at a right angle
D．avoid disturbing the President’s work
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段第二句“‘I work quickly，’she said.”和最后一句“...
I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk.”可知，女孩向林肯总统表明她工作起来非常快，在总统坐在书桌旁时她就能完成大部分工作。再结合前文总统说自己没时
间摆姿势来让女孩做雕塑可推断，她选择窗户附近的角落是为了不打扰总统工作，故选D
项。
45．What message does the story convey?
A．A strongwilled soul can reach his goal.
B．Experience helps to promote excellence.
C．Ups and downs make one strong.
D．Devotion requires enthusiasm.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。文章讲述的是一个女孩通过自己的坚持，最终使得总统同意她为自己塑
像的故事。由此判断，A项“A strongwilled soul can reach his goal.”(意志坚强的人能达到目
标)是故事要传达的信息。B、C、D 三项都没有表达出女孩坚持不懈的优秀品质。
“Experience helps to promote excellence”意为“经验有助于促进卓越”；“Ups and downs
make one strong”意为“跌宕起伏使人坚强”；“Devotion requires enthusiasm ”意为
“奉献需要热情”。
C
(2020·天津，阅读C）
For people who are interested in sound，the field of sound technology is definitely making
noise.In the past，sound engineers worked in the back rooms of recording studios，but many of
today’s sound professionals are sharing their knowledge and experience with professionals in
other fields to create new products based on the phenomenon we call sound.
Sound can be used as a weapon.Imagine that a police officer is chasing a thief.The thief tries
to escape.And the officer can’t let him get away.He pulls out a special device，points it at the
suspect，and switches it on.The thief drops to the ground.This new weapon is called a Long Range
Acoustic Device(LRAD，远程定向声波发射器)．It produces a deafening sound so painful that it
temporarily disables a person.The noise from the LRAD is directed like a ray of light and travels
only into the ears of that person，but it is not deadly.
For those who hunger for some peace and quiet，sound can now create silence.Let’s say you
are at the airport，and the little boy on the seat next to you is humming(哼唱) a short commercial
song.He hums it over and over again，and you are about to go crazy.Thanks to the Silence
Machine，a British invention，you can get rid of the sound without upsetting the boy or his
parents.One may wonder how the Silence Machine works.Well，it functions by analyzing the
waves of the incoming sound and creating a second set of outgoing waves.The two sets of waves
cancel each other out.Simply turn the machine on，point it at the target，and your peace and quiet
comes back.
Directed sound is a new technology that allows companies to use sound in much the same wayspotlights(聚光灯) are used in the theater.A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage;
similarly，a “spotsound” creates a circle of sound in one targeted area.This can be useful for
businesses such as restaurants and stores because it offers a new way to attract
customers.Restaurants can offer a choice of music along with the various food choices on the
menu，allowing customers more control over the atmosphere in which they are dining.Directed
sound is also beginning to appear in shopping centers and even at homes.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了三种有关声音与音效的发明：LRAD，Silence
Machine，Directed sound。
46．What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the effect of the LRAD?
A．It causes temporary hearing loss.
B．It slows down a running man.
C．It makes it easy to identify a suspect.
D．It keeps the suspect from hurting others.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句“...it temporarily disables a person.”可知，
LRAD可以使人暂时丧失某种能力；而A项“It causes temporary hearing loss.”与这句话语
意相同，意思一致。
47．The Silence Machine is a device specially designed to .
A．silence the people around you
B．remove the sound of commercials
C．block the incoming sound waves
D．stop unwanted sound from affecting you
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知，Silence Machine的作用是在不打扰别人的前提
下避免让周围的噪音影响到自己。D项最符合题意。
48．What feature do spotsounds and spotlights share?
A．They travel in circles.
B．They clear the atmosphere.
C．They can be transformed into energy.
D．They can be directed onto a specific area.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句“A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage；
similarly，a ‘spotsound’ creates a circle of sound in one targeted area.”可知，spotsounds和
spotlights的共同之处在于，它们可以把声音和光集中于某一特定区域。原文中的 targeted
area和D项中的specific area意思相近。49．Directed sound can be used for .
A．creative designs of restaurant menus
B．ideal sound effects on the theater stage
C．different choices of music for businesses
D．strict control over any suspicious customer
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段倒数第二句“Restaurants can offer a choice of music along
with the various food choices on the menu，allowing customers more control over the atmosphere
in which they are dining.”(餐厅可以在菜单上提供各种食物选择的同时提供音乐选择，让顾
客更好地把握就餐的氛围)”可以推断出，这样的一种声音效果可以为顾客提供个性化的音
乐。
50．What does the passage focus on?
A．How professionals invented sound products.
B．Inventions in the field of sound technology.
C．The growing interest in the study of sound.
D．How sound engineers work in their studios.
答案 B
解析 主旨大意题。文章介绍了三种与声音有关的发明：LRAD，Silence Machine，Directed
sound。所以文章关注的是声学领域的发明。
D
(2020·天津，阅读D）
After years of observing human nature，I have decided that two qualities make the difference
between men of great achievement and men of average performance：curiosity and discontent.I
have never known an outstanding man who lacked either.And I have never known an average man
who had both.The two belong together.
Together，these deep human urges(驱策力) count for much more than ambition.Galileo was
not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa
and timed their fall to the ground.Like Galileo，all the great names in history were curious and
asked in discontent，“Why? Why? Why？”
Fortunately，curiosity and discontent don’t have to be learned.We are born with them and
need only recapture them.
“The great man，” said Mencius(孟子)，“is he who does not lose his child’s heart.”
Yet most of us do lose it.We stop asking questions.We stop challenging custom.We just follow the
crowd.And the crowd desires only the calm and restful average.It encourages us to occupy our own
little corner，to avoid foolish leaps into the dark，to be satisfied.
Most of us meet new people，and new ideas，with hesitation.But once having met and likedthem，we think how terrible it would have been，had we missed the chance.We will probably
have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.
How should you start? Modestly，so as not to become discouraged.I think of one friend who
couldn’t arrange flowers to satisfy herself.She was curious about how the experts did it.Now she
is one of the experts，writing books on flower arrangement.
One way to begin is to answer your own excuses.You haven’t any special ability? Most
people don’t; there are only a few geniuses.You haven’t any time? That’s good，because it’s
always the people with no time who get things done.Harriet Stowe，mother of six，wrote parts of
Uncle Tom’s Cabin while cooking.You’re too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57
when he published his first novel，and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she
was 78.
However you start，remember there is no better time to start than right now，for you’ll
never be more alive than you are at this moment.
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。作者认为：有伟大成就的人和平庸的人的区别在于两种品质
——好奇心和不满足，二者缺一不可。文章围绕此论点展开，旨在告诉我们，我们天生就
具备好奇心和不满足的品质，需要的只是唤醒它们。
51．In writing Paragraph 1，the author aims to .
A．propose a definition
B．make a comparison
C．reach a conclusion
D．present an argument
答案 D
解析 写作意图题。本文是一篇议论文，作者开篇明义，阐述了自己对成功人士必备品质的
看法，下面各段都是围绕着这一看法展开的，故选D项“提出论点”。A项意为“提出定
义”，B项意为“做比较”，C项意为“得出结论”，均不符合文意。
52．What does the example of Galileo tell us?
A．Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.
B．Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.
C．Creativity results from challenging authority.
D．Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句可知，作者认为好奇心和不满足是取得成就的内驱力，
比雄心抱负重要得多，然后给出伽利略的例子来论证这一观点。D项“伟大来自对探索的持
久渴望”与这一观点一致，注意D项中的desire与第二段第一句中的urges是同义词替换。
第二段最后一句也可印证答案。53．What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?
A．Observe the unknown around you.
B．Develop a questioning mind.
C．Lead a life of adventure.
D．Follow the fashion.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“‘The great man，’said Mencius(孟子)，‘is he who
does not lose his child’s heart.’Yet most of us do lose it.We stop asking questions.We stop
challenging custom.We just follow the crowd.”可知，作者认为我们大部分人都失去了童心，
不再问问题，不再挑战习俗，只是随大流。由此可知，可以通过培养善于问问题的头脑重新
获得好奇心和不满足的品质。
54．What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7?
A．Gaining success helps you become an expert.
B．The genius tends to get things done creatively.
C．Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action.
D．You should remain modest when approaching perfection.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。浏览第六、七段可知，作者通过一系列实例告诉我们，缺乏天赋和时间
并不是不采取行动的理由。
55．What could be the best title for the passage?
A．Curious Minds Never Feel Contented
B．Reflections on Human Nature
C．The Keys to Achievement
D．Never Too Late to Learn
答案 C
解析 标题归纳题。浏览全文可知，文章主要论述了好奇心和不满足是取得成就的必备品质，
二者缺一不可，全文围绕此论点展开，故C项“成功的关键”最适合作为文章标题。A项
“好奇的人永远不会感到满足”、B项“对人性的反思”和D项“活到老，学到老”均不符
合文意。
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：写作
第一节：阅读表达(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
(2020·天津，阅读表达）
阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
As any younger brother will tell you，having a big brother involves a lot of walking in
someone else ’ s shadow ，especially when you have a brother who is a typical example of“cool”．For years I wanted to do everything my elder brother Tyson did，but no matter how
hard I tried，I was always the neglected(被忽略的) one.My legs just weren’t made to run like
his.I could never play football or basketball well.
I probably would have continued trying to keep up with him for the rest of my high school
career，but when my family moved，everything changed.Tyson left for college，so I had to start
at a new school all by myself.This new start gave me an opportunity to redefine myself and
discover an entirely new version of “cool”．
I don’t know what made me decide to try some new activities at the new school，but one
day I chanced to show up for an afterschool meeting of the Science Olympiad team.I had always
been fascinated with chemistry，biology，and math，but since those interests hadn’t fit
Tyson’s definition of “cool”，I had never pursued them.On this day，for some reason，I did.
As we organized teams，prepared resources and practiced answering questions，I felt more
connected than I ever had to any sports team.I didn’t feel as though I needed to keep up with
anybody else; I was finally with peers who understood me.It was so good to feel accepted for what
I’m good at.For the first time in my life，I actually felt cool.Now I know who I am! I’m
Tyson’s little brother，but that’s only part of my identity.I’m a cool guy in my own way，
too.I’m relieved to know that “cool” has a much broader definition than what I used to think.
56．How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 1？(no more than 8 words)
57．What changes offered a new start to the author after his family moved？(no more than 15
words)
58．According to Paragraph 3，what marked the turning point in the author’s growth？(no more
than 7 words)
59．What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about？(no more than 10 words)
60．What is your example of “cool”？ Please explain why.(no more than 20 words)
答案
56．Receiving less attention than someone else.
Or：Being/Feeling less successful than someone else.
Or：Being/Feeling neglected.
57．That his brother left for college and he changed schools.
Or：Tyson’s leaving for college and the author’s going to/attending a new school.
58．Joining the Science Olympiad team.
Or：That he joined the Science Olympiad team.
Or：Discovering his true interests (in science)．
59．(How) the author discovered a broader definition of “cool”．
Or：He has discovered his own way to be cool.
Or：He found his own identity.
60．Playing football well is cool because I can show how strong I am.Or：Playing the piano is cool because it can give me joy.
Or：Helping the poor is cool because it can give them hope and bring me pleasure.
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
(2020·天津，书面表达）
假设你是晨光中学高三学生李津。你校于6月8日举办了成人礼活动，你的英国朋友
Chris很想了解该活动。你于当晚给Chris回一封电子邮件，介绍相关情况，内容包括：
(1)成人礼活动内容(成长点滴回顾、观看校友抗疫事迹录像等)；
(2)对活动的感受；
(3)对自己未来的展望。
注意：
(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
(3)开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：成人礼the comingofage ceremony；新冠肺炎COVID19
Dear Chris，
I’m so glad to hear from you.
Yours，
Li Jin
参考范文
Dear Chris ，
I ’ m so glad to hear from you. In your last letter，I’ve learned that you’re very interested
in the comingofage ceremony held in our school.The following is a brief introduction to the
ceremony.
The ceremony was scheduled to be held on June 8，during which we reviewed the past events
and watched some videos about the heroic deeds of our schoolmates in the battle against COVID-
19.We are all deeply moved by the ceremony ， from which we realize that the sense of
responsibility always accompanies the process of our growth.We are determined to follow the
examples of our excellent schoolmates and make ourselves useful to the whole society.Such is my
understanding about growing up.What about yours?
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours ，
Li Jin
