2020年高考英语试卷（天津）（第二次）（空白卷）

1/12 绝密★启用前 2020 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（天津卷） 英语笔试（第二次） 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130 分，考试用时100 分钟。第Ⅰ卷 1 至11 页，第Ⅱ卷12 至13 页。 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上, 并在规定位置粘贴考试用 条形码。答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡 一并交回。 祝各位考生考试顺利。 第Ⅰ卷 注意事项： 1. 每小题选出答案后, 用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其 他答案标号。 2. 本卷共55 小题, 共95 分。 第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45 分） 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 see it better. A. or B. and C. but D. while 答案是B。 1. Jim says we ______ stay in his house 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 because I ______ a lot these days. （ ） A. have been practising B. was practising C. would practise D. had practised 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 mind4. ______ us prepare for the exam, the teacher 2/12 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, ______ secretary resigned two weeks ago, has had to do all his own typing. （ ） A. whose 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. serious 8. I never worried about my son while I was away because my mother ______ him. （ ） 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 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. Nov that D. In case 11. We offered to give Sharon a ride home, out she ______, saying that she felt like walking. （ ） A. understood B. accepted C compromised 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 ______ I 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 Joseph had said. （ ） A. that B. what C. when D. where 第二节：完形填空（共20 小题：每小题1. 5 分, 满分30 分） 3/12 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 a significant 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 £3I,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（m ） 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 community minded—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. （ ）16. A. choice B. discovery C. visit D. promise （ ）17. A. experienced B. suffered C. prevented D. felt （ ）18. A. solution B. puzzle C. excuse D. intention （ ）19. A. pleasure B. prize C. credit D. money （ ）20. A. eventually B. frequently C. previously D. occasionally 4/12 （ ）21. A. ashamed B. shocked C. excited D. amused （ ）22. A. mind B. forgive C. risk D. enjoy （ ）23. A. active B. lonely C. cautious D. stubborn （ ）24. A. learned B. refused C. pretended D. decided （ ）25. A. forced B. ordered C. convinced D. taught. （ ）26. A. put away B. make out C. tear apart D. set up, （ ）27. A. read B. claimed C. meant D. implied （ ）28. A. formal B. joyful C. awkward D. crazy （ ）29. A. randomly B. slowly C. quickly D. purposefully （ ）30. A. positive B. disappointing C. correct D. embarrassing （ ）31. A. realized B. examined C. discussed D. formed （ ）32. A. break down B. put up C. keep off D. take out （ ）33. A. glance B. attempt C. knock D. attack （ ）34. A. heart-breaking B. risk-taking C. face-saving D. crime-cutting （ ）35. A. forbids B. appoints C. encourages D. troubles 第二部分：阅读理解（共20 小题：每少题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 How to Use a Modern Public Library Has it been a while since your last ihff to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn 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 a rehicles. 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 5/12 requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown. Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups. Perhaps 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 half-