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2026 年高考第二次模拟考试（天津卷）
英语
（考试时间：100 分钟 试卷满分：130 分）
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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．—I will clean the living room if you clean the bedroom.
—OK. ______.
A．With pleasure
B．It’s a deal
C．My pleasure
D．It’s up to you
2．I am delighted when receiving your invitation. _____ the party on July 11th after the national college entrance
examination, I shall be pleased to attend.
A．In view of
B．In response to
C．In case of
D．In terms of
3．_______ you form the habit of taking regular exercise and stick to it, you will be much healthier.
A．As long as
B．In case
C．As if
D．Even if
4．She remained ______ for a while after the movie ended, which made others ______.
A．sitting; puzzling
B．sat; puzzled
C．seated; puzzled
D．seated; puzzling
5．There have been many advances in medicine in recent years. That means money ______ for medical research
has been well spent.
A．used
B．using
C．to use
D．to be used
6．You park here! It’s an emergeney exit.
A．wouldn’t
B．needn’t
C．couldn’t
D．mustn’t
7．—I’m traveling to Hokkaido this winter vacation. Would you like to tell me about your experience there?
—________. Let’s chat about it there.
A．My pleasure
B．It’s up to you
C．By no means
D．With pleasure
8．The company _________ the product when it was found to be of poor quality.
A．reminded
B．replaced
C．recalled
D．remained
9．Tom, as well as his parents, ________ in China over the past five years.
A．have been livingB．has been living
C．are living
D．is living
10．It is typical of Jane to buy lots of useless things online and thus, she wants to seek ways to remove her
______ to it.
A．addiction
B．recreation
C．tension
D．function
11．This morning I picked up a wallet and I traced the person______it belonged according to the information on
a card in the wallet.
A．of which
B．to which
C．of whom
D．to whom
12．The old man told his friends he had to leave immediately because he had some urgent business to ______.
A．point to
B．turn to
C．attend to
D．belong to
13．There was nothing special about this film-it was only ______.
A．particular
B．strange
C．interesting
D．average
14．Various efforts ________ in the past decades to protect the environment.
A．had made
B．have made
C．were made
D．have been made
15．“Every time you eat a sweet, drink green tea.” This is _____ my mother used to tell me.
A．what
B．how
C．that
D．whether
第二节：完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分30 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35 各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Brad Ryan had been feeling very tired from veterinary ( 兽医的) school when he visited his 85-year-old
grandma back in 2015. He hoped that spending some quality family time in his hometown would help to 16
.
As he was telling his grandma some 17 of his travels, he was 18 to hear that she had
never seen the sea or mountains. Ryan then asked his grandmother if she would like to 19 the Smoky
Mountains with him. Needless to say, she was more than 20 to go with him. Then Ryan made a plan
and they set out on their 21 .
They have since visited 29 different national parks across America-from the breathtaking slopes of the
Great Sand Dunes in Colorado to the attractive shores of Acadia National Park in Maine.
Over the 22 of the last three and a half years, Ryan says that he and his grandma have 23
driven 25, 000 miles through 38 states, and it has 24 his quality of living.
“Seeing it through my grandmother’s eyes, who every morning wakes up and is 25 to be alive,
has taught me how to 26 ,” Ryan said. “With her, I’ve had to 27 and see my life in a different
way, which has made it much 28 . ”
“I 29 my grandma, and our journeys really gave me a lot of peace before she eventually passed
away. I can 30 these places and feel her spirit and feel connected to her, because she set her eyes on the
31 things,” he added.
Ryan, who has been 32 all of their adventures online, hopes that their social media presence will
33 other youngsters to spend more time with their elders.
“I want people who are still 34 to know, it is cool to hang out with your grandparents,” Ryan
said. “There’s so much 35 and knowledge we can get from our elders.”
16．A．boost his confidence
B．lift his spirits
C．broaden his horizons D．attract his
attention
17．A．evidence
B．knowledge
C．results
D．stories
18．A．heartbroken
B．proud
C．interested
D．impatient
19．A．find
B．leave
C．visit
D．protect
20．A．frightened
B．worried
C．fortunate
D．happy
21．A．interview
B．performance
C．journey
D．speech
22．A．head
B．end
C．history
D．course
23．A．repeatedly
B．totally
C．immediately
D．secretly
24．A．tested
B．determined
C．improved
D．shown
25．A．thankful
B．afraid
C．powerless
D．sorry
26．A．live
B．study
C．travel
D．work
27．A．give up
B．catch up
C．slow down
D．settle down
28．A．harder
B．clearer
C．safer
D．richer
29．A．love
B．believe
C．teach
D．help
30．A．put up with
B．go back to
C．make up for
D．come out of
31．A．right
B．only
C．same
D．real
32．A．watching
B．sharing
C．comparing
D．exchanging
33．A．encourage
B．force
C．request
D．allow
34．A．positive
B．strong
C．poor
D．young
35．A．experience
B．imagination
C．achievement
D．wealth
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
The local education department is looking to hire an additional two part - time employees to support its
ongoing mobile library van project. The projected working hours shall be an average 23 hours per week spread out
over 5 or 6 days from Tuesday to Sunday.
●PAY RATES
Pay rates are competitive and are split into three pays bands: Weekdays 9 am-6 pm paid at 5.50 per
hour,weekdays 6 pm−9 pm paid at 5.50 perhour, weekdays 6 pm−9 pm paid at 5.50 per hour, weekdays 6 pm-9
pm paid at 7.50 per hour, and work on weekends anytime 8:00 am-8:00 pm will be paid at $10 per hour.
●QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for the position are minimal in that there are no specific qualifications required. However,
regarding experience, previous library experience is preferred but not absolutely necessary. What is considered to
be beneficial for the applicant is having good people skills and a strong desire to help people. A good knowledge
of software programs and computers is required, so this position would favor an applicant with excellent computer
skill. A valid driving license is essential.
● BENEFITS
The employee will also be eligible for certain other benefits, such as full health insurance, whilst pension
contributions and paid annual leave will be calculated on a pro rata basis. Free access to all library materials both
physical and digital will be offered to the employee with certain limits depending on customer demand.
●WORKING DAYS
These could be scheduled anytime from 9am-9pm midweek and 8am-8pm over the weekend Breaks (per
day) will be calculated as follows: 0-3 hours = no break, 3-5 hours = 20 minutes, 5-7 hours = 40 minutes, 7-9
hours=60 minutes (taken as 2x 30 minutes), and working 9-11 hours=80 minutes (taken as 2x40 minutes). These
breaks are mandatory by law.
●SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & NOTIFICATIONS
Firstly and most importantly is that the employee must be completely flexible to work any shifts as needed,
and that work schedules will be planned monthly in advance. On Mondays the mobile library van is closed for
regular maintenance and cleaning. The employee will never be asked to work over 30 hours per week unless
agreed upon in advance with the employee.
36．If Simon works 4 hours a day from Wednesday to Saturday, how much will he be paid at most per week?
A．$106.
B．$120.
C．
$124.
D．$130.
37．Which of the following is necessary when applying for the job?
A．Adequate computer skills.
B．Previous working experience.
C．Good communication skills.
D．An interest in literature.
38．We can infer from the passage that the free access to library materials for employees ______.
A．is unlimited and can be used anytime without restriction
B．may be adjusted based on how many customers need them
C．only includes physical materials but not digital ones
D．is not available to part - time employees
39．What can be inferred about the working breaks?
A．Employees can choose when to take their breaks freely.
B．A 6 - hour workday entitles the employee to a 40 - minute break.
C．Breaks are not required by law for shifts shorter than 3 hours.
D．Working 10 hours a day means taking one 80 - minute break at once.
40．In which section of the newspaper can you most likely find this passage?
A．Health & Diet section.
B．Job Hunting section.
C．Education section.
D．Book Review section.
B
Do you think cookies can tell stories? Jasmine Cho, 35, does.
A baker, artist, entrepreneur and activist, Cho tries to spread knowledge about social justice issues and
diversity through the delicious medium of cookies.
It was in high school that she discovered her love of baking. At a sleepover a friend taught her how to make
a dessert, “sort of demystifying baking and that whole process”.
Later, Cho realized her second passion: learning more about her Asian, American culture. An elective in
college that taught Asian-American immigrant experiences brought an emotional moment for her. “So many
emotions came up that I just couldn’t articulate. It was like this mix of anger, relief, empowerment, sadness...”
Cho said.
Cho realized she could combine these two passions to educate others about influential Asian-American
people and showcase matters that were important to her. With her online bakery, she designed cookie portraits
about people she admired and posted the images on Instagram. “I don’t think I ever really knew how to
communicate these stories until I found cookies,” Cho said. “Cookies are just so disarming. Who doesn’t like
cookies?” One cookie that Cho has identified with deeply is one she made of George Helm, a Hawaiian activist in
the 1970s.
“It’s insane the amount of injustice that the native Hawaiian population has faced as well through the whole
annexation (吞并) of the kingdom. There were so many horrific stories that I heard about nuclear testing and the
fallout (核爆炸后的沉降物) impacting native Hawaiian populations in all of this,” Cho said, “George Helm was
one of those activists who really represented the spirituality of the native Hawaiians and the connection to their
land, to nature.”
Among her amazing cookie art are other political figures such as Larry Itliong, a Filipino-American labor
organizer, and pop culture figures such as Keanu Reeves, a Canadian actor.
Cho hopes her cookie art continues to inspire people to be creative and think positively.
“Instead of trying to think of something new and original, just look inward and see, maybe there’s already a
passion or a love that you have,” Cho said. “Use that for something that will serve the world in a better way.”
41．What inspired Cho to take an interest in Asian-American culture?
A．One of her sleepover experiences.
B．One elective she took at college.
C．The process of learning baking from her friend.
D．A book she read about Asian-American immigrant experiences.
42．The underlined word “articulate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean _________.
A．get rid of
B．put up with
C．express in words
D．stay focused
43．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning George Helm in the passage?
A．To inform the reader of Helm’s contributions to Hawaii.
B．To show what knowledge Cho focuses on with her cookies.
C．To introduce the spirituality of native Hawaiians.
D．To explain why Cho is interested in political activists.
44．What approach does Cho recommend to make a difference?
A．Making use of your passion.
B．Turning to political figures for help
C．Trying to do something creative and special.
D．Asking people around to work along with you.
45．What can best summarize the message contained in the passage?
A．Think outside the box to break new ground.
B．Spread something original to one’s heart content.
C．Hold your horses for a better self.
D．Throw yourself into your inner world for a better one.
C
In today’s digital age, where a vast ocean of information is just a click away, the question arises: can one
learn too much? Given that no individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge. However, there exists a
phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction, a state of being overwhelmed by too much
information.
Consider a scenario where you’re eager to achieve a particular goal. You begin by conducting extensive
research, diving deep into the subject. As you absorb more information, it paradoxically (矛盾地) feels like your
understanding diminishes. Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers, making the goal seem more
complex and out of reach.
This situation is a common trap: the endless pursuit of more information. Although gaining comprehensive
knowledge is valuable, that is to say there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot, issues arise when this pursuit
obstructs practical application. If learning continuously prevents you from starting, you’ll find yourself stuck,
unable to achieve your desired outcomes.
An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and
doing. Gather essential information, then transition into action swiftly, even if you feel somewhat unprepared.
This is often the best way to learn, as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone
cannot.
The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here. A baby doesn’t learn to walk by
sitting and analyzing the process. Instead, it learns by attempting to walk, falling, and then understanding from
each fall what works and what doesn’t. Through repeated effort, walking is eventually mastered. This method is
applicable to goal achievement too. By engaging in action, learning from the outcomes, and adjusting accordingly,
you gradually move closer to your goals.
In summary, while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable, it’s crucial not to let it become a barrier to action.
Learning should be a stepping stone to doing, not an end in itself. It’s through the interplay of gathering
knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our aspirations. This balanced approach is key to
overcoming the paralysis of overlearning and actively moving towards realizing your ambitions.
46．What problem does the digital age present in learning?
A．Too much information.
B．Learning to inaction.
C．Online distractions.
D．Technical issues.
47．What stops people from achieving the goal?
A．The distraction caused by unrelated tasks.
B．The inability to find relevant information.
C．The confusion caused by the information.
D．The desire to learn basic concept or strategy.
48．Why is practical experience important in the learning process?
A．It replaces continuous learning.
B．It is irrelevant in gaining knowledge.
C．It holds back theoretical understanding.
D．It offers a comprehensive understanding.
49．The example “baby learning to walk” mentioned in Paragraph 5 is used to ________.
A．compare different learning styles
B．show the importance of making mistakes
C．emphasize the need for parental guidance
D．explain learning through action and experience
50．What makes the best title for the passage?
A．The Paradox of Information Overload
B．The Harmony of Learning and Doing
C．The Pursuit of Balanced Knowledge
D．The Process of Learning to Walk
D
Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts
of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. While these same jokes might not be as funny to
us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light
on sensitive or emotive issues.
Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious
messages is American writer Mark Twain. Twain’s particular style of writing is funny and often mischievous. For
example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, “Writing is easy. All you have to
do is cross out the wrong words.” But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions
with people. For instance, while on a lecture tour of the United States, Twain went into a barber’s shop to get a
haircut and a shave. The barber, not recognising him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. When Twain replied
that he didn’t, the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand, as there were no
seats left in the theatre. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow
lectures!”
Like Twain, but on the other side of the world, the Chinese writer Wang Zengqi was soon to become
famous for his own unique brand of humour. In his essay “On Humour”, Wang used fewer than 600 characters to
introduce several humorous examples of famous people, concluding that, “The world is full of amusing things.
The thought of them would always make you laugh out loud, even when you’re just sitting by yourself.”
Wang believed that humour not only shows one’s personality, but also reflects a person’s attitude towards
life. He himself gives the best example to the word “humour”. One day, one of his readers flattered him by saying,
“Gaoyou is famous for, first, the poet Qin Shaoyou, and second, Wang Zengqi.” Wang didn’t show any
displeasure but only gave a gentle response, “No. Gaoyou salted duck eggs are much more famous than me. I can
only stay in the third place.” On another occasion, Wang was invited to give a speech in the US and was scheduled
to speak last. He walked to the podium and began, “Unfortunately, none of today’s speakers have last names
starting with X, Y, or Z, so I am the last one to speak. Speaking last is difficult because everyone is already very
tired. But don’t worry. My speech will be as short as a rabbit’s tail.”
Both Twain and Wang understood that humour isn’t just about laughter, but is a way of life and a tool that
can be used to illuminate the world. Wang once said, “Life may be like a dream, short and uncertain. But I pour
my true feelings into it. The world gave me its love first, so I cannot help but love it back.” Life is never smooth
sailing and sometimes can be complicated and cruel. But humour can help us maintain our enthusiasm for life. In
fact, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air. In the words of
Mark Twain, “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing”.
51．What did the authors of ancient jokes know about humour?
A．It could only make people laugh.
B．It could explain sensitive issues.
C．It was less funny than modern humour. D．It was the most important part of life.
52．Why is Mark Twain mentioned in the passage?
A．He wrote the most popular novel in America.
B．He was good at combining humour with serious messages.
C．He often went to barbershops during his lecture tours.
D．He was the first writer to use humour in his works.
53．How did Wang Zengqi respond to the reader’s flattery?
A．He felt very pleased and thanked the reader.
B．He argued that he was more famous than Qin Shaoyou.
C．He joked that he was less famous than Gaoyou salted duck eggs.
D．He said he didn’t deserve the praise.
54．What does Wang Zengqi mean by saying his speech would be “as short as a rabbit’s tail”?
A．His speech would be very short.
B．His speech would be about rabbits.
C．His speech would be boring.
D．He was nervous about speaking last.
55．What is the main idea of the passage?
A．Mark Twain and Wang Zengqi are great writers.
B．Humour has a long history in human society.
C．Humour is an important part of life and a tool to understand the world.
D．Different writers have different styles of humour.
第二部分: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)
阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。
In the 1880s, long before she became her era’s greatest female explorer, eight-year-old Harriet Chalmers
traveled through the Sierra Nevada on horseback with her father. When she was 24, Chalmers married Franklin
Pierce Adams, and they set off for Latin America, where they covered 40,000 miles on a horse, by boat and on
foot. When they returned nearly three years later, she gave a lecture at National Geographic and launched a 30-
year career as a contributor.
Adams made it her mission to visit every country that was or had been a Spanish colony, and revisited the
places where Christopher Columbus had stayed from Europe to the Americas. She traveled around Asia and
attended Haile Selassie’s coronation (加冕礼)as the emperor of Ethiopia. During World War I, she was the first
female journalist allowed to photograph the French trenches (战壕), where she stayed for months.
She wrote 21 articles detailing her experiences for National Geographic, more than any other woman
published in the magazine’s first half-century. In those pieces, she criticized the injustices that she’d observed.
“Where were the blessings the Europeans claimed they brought to millions of Latin Americans? I could barely
find them,” she wrote after a visit to Peru. “What have they not suffered under the control of the Europeans?”
Adams had no professional training as a geographer and had never been to college, but her color photo
slides and adventurous travel style won her invitations to speak around the world, often from organizations that
had never invited a woman in before. She was the third American woman asked to join the Royal Geographical
Society in England. However, the New York-based Explorers Club gave her and other outstanding female
adventurers the cold shoulder.
“Men have always been so afraid that some mere woman might get into their panels of discussion that they
don’t even permit women in their clubhouses,” Adams once said, “much less allow them to attend any meetings
for discussions that might be significantly helpful.”
Several female explorers decided to form their own club. In 1925 the Society of Woman Geographers
launched with Adams as president. She served until moving to France in 1933, where she died four years later at
61.
56．What did Adams do during the first three years of her marriage? (no more than 8 words)
57．What was Adams allowed to do during the World War I? (no more than 5 words)
58．What did Adams want to express through her words in Paragraph 3? (no more than 10 words)
59．What does the underlined part mean in Paragraph 4? (no more than 5 words)
60．How would you describe Adams in terms of personalities? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
第二节：书面表达（满分25 分）
61．假如你是李津，你的英国笔友Jack 对人工智能AI 辅助英语学习很感兴趣，他想了解你在英语学习中
使用AI 的情况。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
(1) 你使用的AI 软件（如Deepseek、豆包等）的功能；
(2) AI 软件对你学习英语的帮助；
(3) 你对AI 辅助英语学习的看法（例如如何合理使用AI，避免过度依赖）。
注意：
(1) 邮件的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
(2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯；
(3) 词数：不少于100 词。
Dear Jack,
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