1、 2020 年高考天津卷英语真题试卷（含答案）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 _ youll be able to see it better.A.orB.andC.butD.while答案是 B。1.Jim says we _ stay in his
2、 house as long as we leave it clean and tidy.A.mustB.canC.needD.should2.You are a great swimmer.Thanks.Its because I _ a lot these days.A.have been practising B.was practisingC.would practiseD.had practised3.Next time you visit Bob,remember to give him a call in advance._.I will.A.My pleasureB.No wo
3、nderC.Good pointD.Never mind4._ us prepare for the exam,the teacher suggested reading through our notes.A.To helpB.HelpedC.HelpingD.Being helped5.Shall I order a taxi for Sarah to go to the airport tonight?_.Ill drive her there.A.Have a tryB.Dont mention itC.Dont botherD.Go ahead6.Dr.Rowan,_ secreta
4、ry resigned two weeks ago,has had to do all his own typing.A.whoseB.of whomC.of whichD.which7.According to Professor Johnson,we dont have to read the book if we dont want to,as it is _.A.worthwhileB.necessaryC.optionalD.serious 8.I never worried about my son while I was away because my mother _ him.
5、A.drank a toast toB.played a joke on C.kept an eye onD.made an apology to9.The number of medical schools reached 18 in the early 1990s and _ around that level ever since.A.are remainingB.have remained C.is remainingD.has remained10.Why do people like pop music?I hate it so much._ it is not your styl
6、e,that doesnt mean it is bad.A.Only ifB.Even thoughC.Now thatD.In case11.We offered to give Sharon a ride home,but she _,saying that she felt like walking.A.understoodB.acceptedC.compromisedD.declined12.For my fifth birthday,my mother baked me a cake _ a monkey.A.in the shape ofB.beyond the reach of
7、 C.at the mercy ofD.on the side of13.We cant _ buying a new printer for our company.The one we have doesnt work.A.take upB.carry outC.keep onD.put off14.The dancers incredible performance had the audience on its feet _ for 10 minutes at the end of the show.A.being clappedB.clapC.clappedD.clapping15.
8、The student completed this experiment to make come true _ Professor Joseph had said.A.thatB.whatC.whenD.where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 1635 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 significant16 lonelin
9、ess is a serious social problem that can contribute to depression and even crimes,but it can be 17in a clever way.The18?Chat benches.Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her19.The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who20made her believe
10、 that he was her friend,and then she lent him about 31,000.Jones was 21 when she said that she didnt actually22being 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 extremely23people in his community,who are
11、 easy targets of cheating.So he24to do something about it.He 25the police department to allow him to26a couple of“chat benches”in two of their local parks.Then he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that27：“HAPPY TO CHAT”.Just a few days after the signs went up,he found people sitting there
12、and engaging in active and28conversations.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）30outcome from getting involved.Jones idea has been fully 31 the“HAPPY TO CHAT
13、”benches help 32theinvisible social barrier that keeps people from saying hello.This effort is not just a（n）33at being community minded its also a34measure.It prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters.The Chat Bench is a fantastic new project that35those of all ages to
14、interact and get to know each other in the future.16.A.choiceB.discoveryC.visitD.promise17.A.experiencedB.sufferedC.preventedD.felt18.A.solutionB.puzzleC.excuseD.intention19.A.pleasureB.prizeC.creditD.money20.A.eventuallyB.frequentlyC.previouslyD.occasionally21.A.ashamedB.shockedC.excitedD.amused22.
15、A.mindB.forgiveC.riskD.enjoy23.A.activeB.lonelyC.cautiousD.stubborn24.A.learnedB.refusedC.pretendedD.decided25.A.forcedB.orderedC.convincedD.taught 26.A.put awayB.make outC.tear apartD.set up27.A.readB.claimedC.meantD.implied28.A.formalB.joyfulC.awkwardD.crazy29.A.randomlyB.slowlyC.quicklyD.purposef
16、ully30.A.positiveB.disappointingC.correctD.embarrassing31.A.realizedB.examinedC.discussedD.formed 32.A.break downB.put upC.keep offD.take out33.A.glanceB.attemptC.knockD.attack34.A.heart-breakingB.risk-takingC.face-savingD.crime-cutting35.A.forbidsB.appointsC.encouragesD.troubles第二部分：阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小
17、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。AHow to Use a Modern Public LibraryHas it been a while since your last visit to a public library?If so,you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better.Its been years since they were dusty little rooms with books.They have tr
18、ansformed 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,youll find it easier to get a copy of whatever youre looking for,thanks to a cooperative network of area
19、libraries.Via such networks,libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery a vehicles.Once the book youve 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
20、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 isnt offered and the library keeps a list of such requests,they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.Join targeted re
21、ading groups.Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups.Perhaps youd 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 mig
22、ht be able to accommodate you.And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a 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 sp
23、ace 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
24、you need.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 37.According to Paragraph 3,what
25、 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 CD and a kids toy.D.A DVD and a video player.38.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 enj
26、oy quiet readingC.the kid to overcome reading difficulties D.the parent to meet their program sponsor39.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
27、of your potential buyers D.arranging meetings with government officials40.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
28、 public library systems.B“They tell me that youd 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 seventeen-year-old girl.“Yes,sir,”she replie
29、d,her dark eyes meeting his.“I wouldnt 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 theyve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face,but Im afraid theres not much hope.What did you have in
30、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 shouldnt have asked.A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size.”Vinnies face turned red.She realized she looked like a child,with her tiny
31、 figure.“Small does not mean weak,sir,”she defended herself.“I was born in the country of Wisconsin.Ive driven teams of horses 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 Presidents eyes,brightened at her show of spirit.“So
32、rry,madam,I have underestimated you as I didnt know your background.”But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers,in thought.“Miss Ream,”he sighed,“Id 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
33、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 proje
34、ct while you are at your desk.”The President seemed to consider her idea seriously.He got up and shook Vinnies hand warmly,“Ive 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 ve
35、ry next day,Vinnie received an invitation from the President.41.What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln?A.Her aggressive personality.B.Mr.Millss encouraging remark.C.President Lincolns gentle voice.D.Her interest in a challenging job.42.How did President Lincoln first re
36、spond to Vinnies request?A.Pleased.B.Thrilled.C.Regretful.D.Doubtful.43.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 Wisconsi
37、n44.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 Presidents work45.What message does the story convey?A.A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.B.E
38、xperience helps to promote excellence.C.Ups and downs make one strong.D.Devotion requires enthusiasm.CFor 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 todays sound pro
39、fessionals 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 cant let him get away.He pull
40、s 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 lig
41、ht 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.Lets 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
42、 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 s
43、ets 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 way spotlights（聚光灯）are used in the theater.A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage
44、;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 cont
45、rol over the atmosphere in which they are dining.Directed sound is also beginning to appear in shopping centers and even at homes.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
46、suspect.D.It keeps the suspect from hurting others.47.The Silence Machine is a device specially designed to _.A.silence the people around youB.remove the sound of commercialsC.block the incoming sound wavesD.stop unwanted sound from affecting you 48.What feature do spotsounds and spotlights share?A.
47、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.49.Directed sound can be used for _.A.creative designs of restaurant menusB.ideal sound effects on the theater stageC.different choices of music for businessesD.strict
48、 control over any suspicious customer50.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.DAfter years of observing human nature,I have deci
49、ded 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）c
50、ount 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 discon
51、tent dont 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 childs 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 restf
52、ul 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 liked them,we think how terrible it would have been,had we missed the chance.We will probably have to forc
53、e 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 couldnt arrange flowers to satisfy herself.She was curious about how the experts did it.How she is one of the experts,writing books on flower
54、arrangement.One way to begin is to answer your own excuses.You havent any special ability?Most people dont;there are only a few geniuses.You havent any time?Thats good,because its always the people with no time who get things done.Harriet Stowe,mother of six,wrote parts of Uncle Toms Cabin while coo
55、king.Youre 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 youll never be more alive than you are at this moment.51.In writing
56、 Paragraph 1,the author aims to _.A.propose a definitionB.make a comparisonC.reach a conclusionD.present an argument52.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 authorit
57、y.D.Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.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.54.What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7?A.Gaining success helps you become
58、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.55.What could be the best title or the passage?A.Curious Minds Never Feel ContentedB.Reflections on Human NatureC.The Keys to
59、AchievementD.Never Too Late to Learn第卷注意事项：1.用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。2.本卷共 6 小题，共 35 分。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）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 elses shadow,especially when you have a brother who is a typi
60、cal 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 werent 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
61、 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 dont know what made me decide to try some new
62、activities at the new school,but one day I chanced to show up for an after-school meeting of the Science Olympiad team.I had always been fascinated with chemistry,biology,and math,but since those interests hadnt fit.Tysons definition of cool,I had never pursued them.On this day,for some reason,I did
63、.As we organized teams,prepared resources and practiced answering questions,I felt more connected than I ever had to any sports team.I didnt 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 Im good at.For the fir
64、st time in my life,I actually felt cool.Now I know who I am！Im Tysons little brother,but thats only part of my identity.Im a cool guy in my own way,too.Im 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?（n
65、o 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 authors growth?（no more than 7 words）59.What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?（no more than 10 words）60.What is your
66、example of“cool”?Please explain why.（no more than 20 words）第二节：书面表达（满分 25 分）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 coming-of age cer
67、emony新冠脑炎 COVID-19Dear Chris,Im so glad to hear from you._Yours,Li Jin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）参考答案第 I 卷第一、二部分（Key to 155）1.B2.A3.C4.A5.C6.A7.C8.C9.D10.B11.D12.A13.D14.D15.B16.B17.C18.A19.D20.A 21.B22.A23.B24.D25.C26.D27.A28.B29.C30.A31.A32.A33.B34.D35.C36.C37.C38.B39.A40.C41.B42.D43.C
68、44.D45.A46.A47.D48.C49.C50.B51.D52.D53.B54.C55.C第卷第三部分第一节Some possible answers：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:Tysons leaving for college and the
69、 authors 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.
70、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.以上答案仅供参考评分标准分值描述2 分针对问题作出了正确的回答，内容清晰、完整；同时，语法、单词拼写（含大小写）准确无误，且答题所用词汇数量符合题目要求1.5 分针对问题作出了正确的回答，内容
71、全面，但答题所用词汇数量超出题目要求的数量较多，或存在个别因粗心或笔误引起的语法或单词拼写（含大小 写）错误，对表达含义基本不构成影响。1 分语法或单词拼写基本准确，但回答内容不够全面，缺乏部分主要信息；或针对问题作出了基本正确的回答，但组织语言过程中存在一至两处明显的语法或单词拼写错误，且错误易引起歧义或误解。0 分答非所问；回答过于简略或草率，难以理解或者是没有意义的单词堆砌。第二节一、评分原则1.本题总分为 25 分，按 5 个档次给分。2.评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步锁定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后综合给分。3.词数少于 100 的，从总分中减去 2
72、 分。4.评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性、上下文的连贯性及语言的得体性。5.拼写与标点符合是语言准确性的一个方面。每错误书写 3 个单词从总分中减去 1 分，原则上不超过 3 分，重复的不计。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。标点符号错误，将视其对交际的影响程度酌情减分。6.如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。二、内容要点1.成人礼活动内容（至少写出两点）；2.对活动的感受；3.对自己未来的展望。三、各档次的给分范围和要求分数档内容语法结构和词汇衔接和连贯整体效果第五档2125 分（很好）覆 盖 所 有 内 容 要点，并有适当发挥应用了较丰富的语法
73、结构和词汇：表达准确、地道：有个别错误，但不影响对写作内容的理解。有 效 使 用 衔 接 手段，内容连贯，结构紧凑具备较强的语言运能力；完全达到了预期的写作目的。第四档覆 盖 所 有 内 容 要应用的语法结构和应用了简单的连接达到了预期的写作 1620 分（好）点。词汇能满足任务要求：表达基本准确，些许错误对写作内容 的 理 解 影 响 不大。成分，全文结构较紧凑。目的。第三档1115 分（一般）漏掉一些内容，覆盖部分内容要点。应用的语法结构和词汇，能基本满足任务要求。有一些错误，对写作内容的理解造成了一定影响。应用简单的连接成内，内容基本连贯。基本达到了预期的写作目的。第二档610 分（较差）漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，有一些无关内容。语法结构调，词汇项目有限；错误较多，且在很大程度影响了对写作内容的理解。较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。信息未能清楚地传达给读者。第一档15 分（差）明 显 遗 漏 主 要 内容，写了一些无关的内容，可能未理解试题要求。语法结构单调，词汇项目有限；错误较多，严重影响了对 写 作 内 容 的 理解。缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。信息未能传达给读者。0 分未能传达给读者任何信息内容太少，无法评判：写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。