天津市耀华中学高三英语第二次模拟考试(耀华二模)【会员独享】

天津市耀华中学高三内部第二次模拟考试（英语）英语试题本试卷分为两部分：第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷，共130分。

考试时间100分钟.第I卷第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）1．—You've sold your car! You don't need one?—__ _．The traffic is too heavy nowadays．A．No problem B．Never mind C．Don't mention it D．Not really 2．You could ___ this a really nice room if you bought a new carpet．A．make B．turn C．grow D．get3．One thing's for sure, the fire ___ by some cigarette butts．A．might cause B．could have causedC．must have been caused D．should be caused4．Exactly ___ they did when at last they reached the sea remains a complete mystery．A．that B．how C．which D．what 5．When ___ the letter, the old granny looked very much ___．A．torn open; worrying B．tearing open; worriedC．torn open; worried D．tearing open; worrying6．He asked where she ___, but she didn't respond．A．had been B．was C．has been, D．is7．The Japanese have ___ uneasy feeling about ___ increasing use of foreign words．A．an; a B．the; the C．an; the D．the; a8．—I had a hard time ___ this novel．—I share your feeling．Who can remember the names of over 100 different characters?A．getting through B．getting over C．getting off D．getting away 9．He seemed to be looking for the words ___ he could express his idea．A．for which B．with which C．for that D．with that 10．___ aware of the danger ahead, he took on the task without hesitation．A．If B．Though C．Since D．As11．He walks and talks like he's ___．But all of us know he's nobody．A．anybody B．somebody C．everybody D．nobody 12．Many in the company doubted whether the new product could bring in _ __ those sold．A．as good as B．as well as C．as much as D．as many as 13．Once the poison is___, there is no further danger．A．brought up B．brought in C．brought back D．brought about 14．It ___ there is a disaster ___ people will think much of the safety．A．is until; when B．is until; thatC．isn't until; when D．isn't until; that15．—Excuse me, would you mind answering a few questions?—Well, I don't know．I'm in rather a hurryA．seriously B．actually C．immediately D．anxiously第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）There was a young college student who played the piano in a bar every night．He 16 his home alone and found a 17 job to support himself．He was a good piano player, but sometimes a bit stubborn．People 18 work came out just to hear him 19 ．But one night, an old gentleman told him he didn't want to hear him play 20 wanted him to sing a song．The young man said, "Sony, I don't sing．"But the customer was 21 ．He told the waiter, "I'm 22 listening to the piano; I want that guy to sing．"The waiter 23 across the room, "Hey buddy! If you want to 24 ．sing a song．The 25 are asking you to sing．!"So 26 ．He sang a song unwillingly but 27 ．A piano player who had never sung 28 did so for the very first rime．And nobody had ever heard the song Mono Lisa．Mono Lisa was sung 29 by Nat King Cole! The song of Mono Lisa was soon well-received among American young generations．He had 30 he was sitting on （搁置不用）! He may have lived the rest of his life as a 31 piano player in a no-name bar, but because he had to sing, and he showed his gift, he went on to become one of the best-known entertainers in America．You, too, have skills and abilities．You may not feel as if your "talent" is particularly great, but it may be better than you think! And 32 you keep practicing, most skills can be improved．Besides you may as well have no ability at all if you sit on 33 talent you possess! The better 34 is not "What ability do I have 35 is useful?" It is rather "How will I use whatever ability I have!"16．A．left B．entered C．made D．moved17．A．professional B．part-time C．full-time D．weekend18．A．until B．since C．after D．before19．A．talk B．chat C．sing D．play20．A．but B．or C．so D．and21．A．delighted B．patient C．persistent D．satisfied22．A．fond of B．interested in C．busy in D．tired of23．A．shouted B'．whispered C．blamed D．spoke24．A．get praise B．raise money C．get paid D．make progress 25．A．waiters B．managers C．visitors D．customers26．A．did he B．he did C．was him D．he was27．A．unluckily B．wonderfully C．patiently D．hurriedly28．A．in public B．secretly C．at home D．sometimes29．A．that night B．every night C．at night D．tonight30．A．money B．knowledge C．talent D．possession31．A．famous B．well-known C．no-name D．well-known32．A．unless B．even if C．so long as D．as if33．A．whatever B．however C．somehow D．whichever34．A．situation B．question C．problem D．possibility35．A．what B．this C．that D．it第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2.5分，满分50分）AEvery day I drive through town, I see a one-legged man go through ash trays for cigarette butts and trash cans for food outside fast food restaurants．It was only a month before Christmas and it was starting to get cold, so I couldnot stop thinking about him．That year my husband and I didn't have enough money to spend much on presents, but I figured what was too little for us would be a lot for someone who had nothing．So one day I bought a toothbrush, some toothpaste and some cans of tuna（金枪鱼）, just a few little things that didn't cost much and then I added a blanket and sweatshirts to them．I prepared a box so that it looked like a present and went in search of this man．I saw him hobbling（蹒跚）away from the trash can next to McDonald, so I pulled over, grabbed the box and went up to him．I said, "I would like to give you a Christmas present．There are some food items here and some other things I think you might be able to use．"He looked at me and said, "No, thank you．I just had lunch．I don't need anything．" Then he hobbled on down the sidewalk, leaving me standing there in tears．I took the box down to a little shop that gave things out to the poor and the homeless and-told them what had happened．Then I asked them to give the box to someone who could use it．The person there told me not to be upset, but I told her I was not crying for myself but for him because what I had done took away his dignity by treating him like a beggar．I was so ashamed．What a great lesson it was for me to learn, though Accepting help is sometimes harder thangiving it.36．According to the text, it is obvious that __ _．A．the author often helps the poor in the neighborhoodB．the one-legged man is living a very poor lifeC．no one besides the author wanted to help the manD．the author spent a lot of money helping the man37．After being refused by the one-legged man, the author __ _．A．became very annoyed B．was hurt by the manC．felt embarrassed D．felt disappointed and worried38．It can be inferred from the text that _ __．A．the author wouldn't give presents to the poor in the futureB．the author would never want to see the one-legged man againC．in fact the one-legged man was rather richD．the author didn't expect that she would be refused by the man39- The author learned form this experience that _ __．A．sympathy is a great gift to beggarsB．people may have different ideas of receivingC．sympathy might hurt the dignity of the poorD．one's kindness should not be refused40．Which would be the best title for the text?A．A Proud Beggar B．A Lesson About DignityD．What Do We Need? D．An Unfortunate ExperienceBCHICAGO—Monkeys perform mental maths; pigeons can select the picture that doesn't belong．Humans may not be the only animals that plan for the future, say researchers reporting on the latest studies of animal mental ability．Edward Wassennan, a professor of experimental psychology at the University of Chicago, says that, like people, pigeons and baboons（狒狒）were able to tell which picturesshowed similar items, like triangles or dots, and which showed different items．In the last 20 years there has been a major revolution in the understanding of animals, added Nicola S．Clayton, a professor of comparative cognition （认知）at the University of Cambridge England．"Animals not only use tools．There is also evidence that some of them save tools for future use," she says．"Planning ahead was once thought to be unique to humans．We now know that's not true．"For example, she said, crows have been seen stashing（把……藏起来）food away for the next day, and even finding ways to protect it from being stolen．Clayton and Elizabeth Branhon have studied how human adults and babies, lemurs（狐猴）and monkeys think about number without using language．After seeing the same number of different objects, infants notice when the number changes．So do macaques．Indeed, college students and macaques seem equally able to estimate numbers of objects without actually counting them．That ability can be useful to macaques in determining whether there is enough food in an area, or to get a sense of how large their group is compared to competing groups．The researchers are currently working to see if monkeys can recognize the concept of zero．The new studies finding increasing similarities between animals and human mental abilities may be making some people uneasy, Wassennan says．With the aim of learning how much the ability to think is general throughout the animal kingdom, he says, "the evidence that we collect constantly surprises us．"41．Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A．How Animals Plan for Their FutureB．The Newest Discovery About Animals and HumansC．The Ability to Plan for the FutureD．Researchers Say Animals Plan for the Future42．The aim of the studies was to discover____．A．whether animals like monkeys can recognize the concept of zeroB．how much thinking ability is common among animalsC．what kinds of animals can perform mental mathsD．why animals save tools for future use43．In the past scientists thought that ___．A．besides humans, only baboons had the ability to plan for the futureB．animals had limited ability to plan for the futureC．besides humans, only monkeys and pigeons could plan for the futureD．only humans could make plans for the future44．The underlined word "macaques" in Paragraph 5 refers to __ _．A．human adults B．human babiesC．college students D．monkeys45．According to the text, _ __．A．Wasserman has been studying animals for over 20 yearsB．most people now take it for granted that animals plan for the futureC．there are some similarities between animals and human mental abilitiesD．current evidence shows that almost all animals can plan for the futureCThe Adventure Guides ProgramNew Member Information for the Adventure Guides Program （for children aged 4—2）What Is the Adventure Guides Program All about?The objectives of the program are:·Fostering companionship and setting foundation for positive, lifelong relationships between parent and child·Increased understanding of one another·Expanded awareness of spirit, mind and body·Great memories·Fun!!!Parent and Child Will Be Joining．．．The nationwide affiliated（隶属的）program sponsored by local YMCA' s and part of theNational Council of YMCA'sA smaller group of families called a "circle"What Is the Time Commitment?·Program runs from October to May （ending with the Memorial Day Parade）·One "circle" activity per month （one circle decides on fees and dates）Additional all participant activities （scheduled by Wilton Family Y）—additional fees and registration required．Outing Dates: To Be AnnouncedWhat Do I Do Now?·Registration is on-going．Registration forms are available online under "Registration"．·You will be notified by the Wilton Family Y of which "circle" you and your child are in and who your "circle"leader is．·You will be notified by your "circle" leader as to when your first parent/child "circle" meeting will take place．Fees:Participant: Full Child or Family member $110．00 / Program member $200．00 Sibling（兄弟或姐妹）: Full child or Family member $75．00 / Program member $150．00Adult: Family member FREE / Program member $125．00Wilton Family Y Contact Information:GeoffMalyszka Teen Director 762-8384 ext.224E-mail: gmalyszka@wiltonymca．orgKirn Murphy Early Childhood Ed．Director762-8384 ext.214E-mail: kmurphy@wiltonymca．org46．The Adventure Guides Program will _ _．A．promote understanding between parents and childrenB．develop a lifelong friendship between members．C．Make members realize relationships between mind and bodyD．impress members with great memories and enjoyment47．Which of the following is true about "circle"?A．You and your children will make up a "circle"．B．A "circle" activity will be held once a month．C．You have the right of choosing your "circle" leader．D．You are free to choose to become a member of a "circle"．48．If you are an adult family member, how much must you pay?A．$110,00 B．$ 75,00 C．Free D, $．150,0049．What information can you get from the passage?A．There is no extra fees for additional all participant activities．B．The program will be held only in October and MayC．You can register just by making a call to 762-8384 ext．224．D．It has not been decided yet when you will go out．50．The passage is mainly written for ___．A．parents and their childrenB．adventurous travelersC．international studentsD．children with bad memoriesDThe English language, like football and other sports, began in England and has spread to every comer of the globe．Today more than a billion people-speak English．It is becoming the world's language: the language of the Internet, of business, of international flight —the pathway of global communication and global access to knowledge．And it has become the vehicle for hundreds of millions of people of all countries to connect with each other, in countless ways．Indeed, English is much more than a language: it is a bridge across borders and cultures, a source of unity in a rapidly changing world．English does not make us all the same —nor should it, for we honor who we distinctly are．But it makes it possible for us to speak to each other, to better understand each other．So it is a powerful force not just for economics, business and trade, but for mutual respect and progress．For Britain, this is not a matter of narrow national pride．It is an accident of history ?a wave of knowledge and commerce, which gathered even greater global force in the post-war era, that-gave the world the English language．English is our heritage, but it is also becoming the common future of human commerce and communication．This is a great opportunity for Britain—and a measure of the greatness that lies not in empire's territory but through a language that has the power to bring this world of over 200 countries and billions of people closer together, with the versatility（多才多艺）to evolve and adapt．We will take up with vigor （魅力）the bold （冒险的）task of making our language the world's common language of choice．The language that helps the world talk, laugh and communicate together．But there are millions of people in every continent who are still denied this chance to learn English—prevented from enjoying many of the benefits of the Internet, commerce and culture．But no one —however poor, however distant ?should be denied the opportunity that the English language provides．51．In the opinion of the writer, English plays a role of_ __．A．making all the people around the world the sameB．making all the people move across borders freelyC．uniting the world people into a countryD．promoting mutual understanding and respect52．Which word can express the writer's opinion on how English has become a language of the world?A．Natural B．Accidental C．Gradual D．Inevitable53．How should the British treat the power of English?A．They should make full use of it．B．They should be proud of it.C．They should take it for granted.D．They should share it with other people.54．The writer seems to think that English provides the British with a chance _ __．A．to restore the empire of Britain in its historyB．to occupy as much territory as possible in every continentC．to make the world people choose to learn EnglishD．to bring 200 hundred countries under the control of Britain 55．If the writer continues to write this passage, what will he discuss?A．How to do business with the distant people．B．How to make the poor people get rid of poverty．C．How to help the distant people have access to the Internet．D．How to provide the poor people with the chance to learn English．第Ⅱ卷（非选择题共35分）第三部分：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）Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it．They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer．Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time, to time．Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way．Others burst with anger, and scream and yell．Yet a few people keep their anger inside．They can not or will hot express it．This is called repressing anger．For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person's health than expressing it．They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones （荷尔蒙）．They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc．In general, the person feels excited and ready to act．Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous．They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure．Docors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger．They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, men decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about．If it is, they say, "Do not express your anger while angry．Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably．"Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry．They said that laughter is much healthier than anger．56．What's the author's purpose by writing this passage? （No more than 15 words）57．What's the meaning of the underlined word "repressing" in Paragraph 2? （No more than 5 words）58．According to the passage, what are the two common ways for people to express their anger? （No more than 20 words）59．Why do doctors warn us not to get angry easily? （No more than 15 words）60．How can you deal with anger successfully in your daily life? （No more than 20 words）61．下面4幅图片描述的是星期天上午在中山公园里发生的一件事。

2023届天津市耀华中学高三年级第二次模拟考试英语试题一、听力选择题1. What is the woman doing?A．Complaining of too much homework.B．Grading papers for her professor.C．Reading complicated chapters.2.A．The jacket is too big for him.B．It has been too warm to wear the jacket.C．He doesn’t like cold weather.D．He didn’t buy the jacket until it got cooler.3. How much should the man pay in total?A．$100.B．$110.C．$115.4.A．In a bookstore.B．In a shop.C．In a restaurant.D．In a market.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Patient and doctor.B．Customer and salesman.C．Student and teacher.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What do we know about the newly-opened ski area?A．It covers a large area.B．It suits beginners.C．It is free of charge.2. What does the man advise Lucy to do?A．Do more active exercise.B．Take part in intense sports.C．Attend a training camp.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2023届天津市耀华中学高三年级第二次模拟考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．—Can you have a meal served outside the cafe?—I don’t think so, but ________.A．it’s not your business B．it sounds like a good ideaC．I couldn’t agree more D．don’t jump to conclusions2．Of all the animals I’ve ever had, these two dogs are the most ________ to the spoken words.A．sensitive B．reasonable C．considerate D．accessible 3．Emoji can help communication feel friendlier, and ________ a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile.A．even B．still C．also D．yet4．I ________ a new alarm clock the other day at Taylor’s when I heard someone singing a familiar song.A．bought B．was buying C．has bought D．would buy 5．Our ancestors enjoyed the healing power of nature, and now scientists are starting to________.A．hold back B．move on C．catch up D．get across 6．________ in scientific research, the new treatment offers hope for patients with rare diseases.A．Rooted B．Rooting C．Having rooted D．To be rooted 7．He suddenly spotted an old friend across the room, so he pushed his way ________ the crowd of people to get to her.A．beyond B．through C．down D．against8．As well as competitions, there are events such as poetry salons ________ you can share poems with others.A．which B．when C．where D．what9．The trick of acquiring excellent grades, now, is to hold as much determination as you need and to ________ the desire of laziness.A．obtain B．resist C．convey D．distribute10．Not only can the environment of a country suffer from the sudden growth of tourism but the people also rapidly feel its ________.A．benefits B．contribution C．demand D．effects 11．—Congratulations! You ________ great efforts for the English speech contest.—Thanks. I do appreciate my teacher’s guidance.A．must have made B．should have made C．could make D．would make 12．________ the Montgolfier brothers took flight in balloons in the 18th century, air travel was not practical until the invention of powered flight in 1903.A．When B．Since C．If D．While 13．With China’s traditional tea-making added to UNESCO cultural heritage list, 43 items _____ the intangible cultural heritage list in the past few decades.A．entered B．have entered C．enter D．are entering 14．The truth is ________ we are lucky enough to have clean water whenever we want, but this is not the case for many people around the world.A．what B．why C．that D．where15．I was ________ when Kenny wanted me to take care of his dog for a few days. I hate dogs.A．brought under control B．set in motionC．taken into account D．put on the spot二、完形填空33．A．staying up B．living through C．looking back D．holding off 34．A．throw light on B．put an end to C．have an eye for D．take advantage of 35．A．lie B．rest C．stop D．walk三、阅读理解Community Development Projects OverseasThe aim of Community Development Projects abroad in Temple Conservation, DIY and more is to improve poorer local communities. You can do them as part of your work experience, gap year or career break, or just as a volunteering holiday.South AfricaTime: 1st, March — 31st, May 2024Registration fee: $65Maintenance/Handyman/DIY skills, this project would love to have you! The project is truly unique. You will assist an Animal Rehabilitation Center that desperately needs any help it can get and you will be benefiting the animals at the same time! And, of course, the location is very unusual. And finally, conservation are lovely people to work with!Sri LankaTime: 1st, May — 31st, July 2024Registration fee: FreeBuddhist Temple Repair and Construction, Project in KandyRebuild and repair Buddhist temple in and around Kandy. This unique and fascinating project offers an opportunity to learn about Sri Lankan construction using traditional manual methods, without using modern machines.Work includes construction, repairing temples, cleaning in and around temples, interacting with children and villagers and helping the Temples arrange Community Centers for the village youths. You will also assist with the repair of paintings and sculptures inside the temples.ZimbabweTime: 1st, October — 31st, December, 2024Registration fee: $120Community Healthcare and Medical Project in Gweru gain basic medical experience inlocal clinics and play a role in HIV/AIDS education and awareness. You will be able to get involved in not only this clinic but others in the nearby area as well. You do not need to be qualified in any particular area. You will work with children from the ages of 3 to 6 years. It is a very worthwhile, enjoyable placement.36．What is the aim of Community Development Projects abroad?A．To improve your work experience.B．To bring you a chance to travel abroad.C．To offer a meaningful volunteering holiday.D．To better underdeveloped local communities.37．Which of the following is needed in South Africa?A．People skilled in painting.B．People good at treating AIDS.C．People experienced in travelling.D．People expert at tending animals.38．Which of the following statements is TRUE about the temple repair work in Sri Lanka?A．It will all be done in modern method.B．It will involve using hands and strength.C．Experienced experts will direct the work.D．The village youths will help with the repair.39．The project of Zimbabwe is intended for ________.A．health and medicineB．animals and resourcesC．food and environmentD．community and education40．What is the similarity of these three projects?A．They require specific skills.B．They charge a registration fee.C．They have the same length of time.D．They need fluency in foreign languages.Into the NightThe lights from the cottage windows disappear, as we follow a dark footpath through a field into the open countryside. Thick clouds prevent the moonlight from lighting up the wayahead. Yet, as my eyes begin to get used to the darkness, the landscape around me reveals itself in a new light.Mount Caburn, an iron-age hill fort (堡垒), looks like shadows against the sky. On the horizon is a tree bent by the wind. The rocky outcrop (露出的部分) at the top of the field turns out to be a flock of sleeping sheep. A fox cries, a pheasant crows, and the air is full of a strong earthy scent.“For most of human history, man lived in close contact with the land,” says Nigel Berman, my guide. “Only in the past few hundred years have we shut ourselves off from our natural surroundings. Walking at night is a powerful way of reconnecting. When your vision is reduced, your other senses are sharpened.”Nigel and I walk from the village of Glynde across the South Downs towards the town of Lewes. It is a walk I know well by day, but at night everything is different, and a familiar wander becomes a mini adventure. When Nigel told me not to bring a torch, I was alarmed. I can’t remember the last time I used my night vision and I’m not even sure how it works.Normally, at this time of night, I would be having a glass of wine in front of the television, but being out in the countryside is a purer form of relaxation. I forget about work and family tensions, and begin to blend into the surroundings. There is no one other than Nigel to see or hear me and, with little visual distraction, my mind calms. I am aware of the breeze on my face, the rustle (沙沙声) of leaves, and as I watch the clouds slowly changing color against the sky like a natural sound and light show, it feels fascinating.Having got used to the dark, we continue walking and the path that leads up the escarpment (峭壁) of Saxon Down now appears to almost shine in front of us. We climb carefully, feeling our way on the uneven ground. Walking at night is not without risk, but with knowledge and preparation it opens up a new side to walking.As we reach the top, Lewes appears below as a twinkly mass of lights, a sight I would generally consider as inviting. In just a few hours, however, I find myself unwilling to walk back down. Walking at night is like discovering a new world on your doorstep. As Henry David Thoreau wrote in Night and Moonlight: “Night is certainly more novel and less profane (世俗的) than day.”41．According to Nigel Berman, why is walking at night significant?A．It helps people appreciate natural surroundings.B．It is a way to take risks and explore new places.C．It improves our vision and sharpens other senses.D．It makes us avoid distractions from work and family.42．Why did the author feel alarmed when Nigel told them not to bring a torch?A．He was afraid of getting lost in the dark.B．He hardly had any trust in Nigel as a guide.C．He didn’t know how to use his night vision.D．He worried about the way on uneven ground.43．The night walk brought the following benefits to the author except ________.A．a reconnection with natureB．a chance of abandoning wineC．an escape from daily tensionsD．an approach to getting relaxed44．What can we learn about the author from the article? A．He had gone for a walk on his own at night before.B．He intentionally picked a cloudy night for his walk.C．He enjoyed the feeling after reaching the top of the mountain.D．He badly wanted to go home to have a glass of wine after the walk.45．What is the article mainly about?A．Describing his night hike through the countryside.B．Contrasting the experience of day and night walking.C．Encouraging readers to go on a night walk themselves.D．Exploring the history of human connection with nature.In 2016, the world’s population cast aside 49 million tons of electronic waste, known as e-waste. It has been calculated that this number will grow to more than 60 million tons by 2021.What is causing the upsurge (激增) in e-waste? Technology is becoming more and more widespread, covering almost every aspect of our lives. Meanwhile, the lifespan of devices is getting shorter—many products will be thrown away once their batteries die, to be replaced by new devices. Companies intentionally plan the obsolescence (过时) of their goods by updating the design or software and discontinuing support for older models, so that now it is usually cheaper and easier to buy a new product than to repair an old one. Since prices are falling, electronic devices are in demand around the world.A minute eating ice-cream is not the same as a minute doing push-ups. Even time itself isn’t a uniform raw material—as the physics of Einstein shows. Try to let go of the idea that time is linear (直线型), regular and objective, and think of it in the same way we experience it. Instead of setting work and life against each other, use pauses to leaven (为增色) your experience. Pause is like yeast (酵母): you don’t need much, but it is a vital ingredient.I want to give pauses more visibility, importance and status. My hope is that each of us can use pauses, great and small, to avoid sliding into a mode where we act like poorly performing machines.51．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．The widespread use of machines has destroyed our life.B．People have become quite obsessed with response speed.C．People always get pleasure from competing with machines.D．It’s difficult for people to adapt to a highly mechanized life.52．The underlined phrase “Ticking things off the ‘to do’ list” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A．learning to slow downB．concentrating on one thingC．selecting what we should doD．getting things done one by one53．According to the author, how does taking a pause benefit us in a busy life?A．It makes your life dynamic and delightful.B．It improves our working efficiency greatly.C．It helps develop interpersonal connections.D．It enables people to do what they want to do.54．Which of the following statements best sums up the author’s understanding of time?A．Time can never get returned.B．Time exists in the form of lines.C．Time is precious that we all need to cherish.D．Time is what everyone experiences uniquely.55．What message does the author want to convey about “pauses” at the end of the passage?A．They are useless if taken for short periods of time.B．They are for those who have too much spare time.C．They play a vital role in our well-being and creativity.D．They bring harm to our ability to perform efficiently.59．What brought Bella back to the Harrisons a few years after its original stay? (No more than 10 words)________________60．How does Bella’s story inspire you? Please explain in your own words. (no more than 20words)________________五、其他应用文61．假设你是天津中学学生李津，你校的英语学习社发起了关于“True Beauty”的征文活动，邀请同学们发表自己对美的看法，请根据以下提示写一篇征文稿，内容应包括：1．你认为什么是“真正的美”；2．你认为“真正的美”表现在哪些方面并举例说明；3．呼吁同学们都做“真正美”的人。

天津市耀华中学2022届高三年级第二次校模拟考英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试时间100分钟，第Ⅰ卷1页至9页，第Ⅱ卷9页至10页。

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第Ⅰ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. — Does the difference between the two words lie in their forms, Miss Wang?— ______. In fact, they are absolutely different in meaning and usage.A. Maybe you’re rightB. It all dependsC. That’s not the pointD. I’m with you on that2. — How do you find your new classmates?— Most of them are kind, but ______ is so good to me as Bruce.A. noneB. no oneC. everyoneD. someone3. — Excuse me, which movie are you waiting for?— The new Star Wars. We ______ here for more than two hours.A. waitedB. are waitingC. would waitD. have been waiting4. I still remember the big names in the stories ______ my mother told me when I was young.A. whenB. thatC. whatD. where5. ______ the students from their endless homework, the school has decided to take a series of measures.A. FreedB. To freeC. FreeingD. Having freed6. Your homestay will provide you with Continental Breakfast which normally ______ fruit juice, cereal, bread and tea or coffee.A. results fromB. copes withC. consists ofD. makes up7. Robert appeared on the stage. She took a deep breath and began to speak. Now she was Portia, a strong-willed _____ in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.A. memberB. actressC. playerD. character8. One of the miners ______ underground for a long time last week.A. had been trappedB. have been trappedC. were trappedD. was trapped9. One year after I started college, my grandma developed cancer, so I made the choice to______ from college to care for her.A. withdrawB. graduateC. separateD. escape10. Some businessmen are keen on public welfare, which is ______ local services have beenfunded.A. whetherB. whatC. whereD. how11. Please note that food and fruit are forbidden ______ to the library, but you are allowedto have drinks and sweets with you.A. being takenB. to be takenC. takingD. to have been taken12. ____ you’re aware of the trick used in ad vertisements, I don’t think you’re eager to buy.A. WhetherB. UntilC. ThoughD. Once13. — What was it that made the girl ______ among the candidates?— Her ability, determination and above all honesty.A. pick outB. run outC. give outD. stand out14. My book, The House of Hales, is missing. Who ______ have taken it?A. wouldB. mustC. shouldD. could15. —Why didn’t you invite John to your birthday party?—Well, you know he’s _______ .A. an early birdB. a wet blanketC. a lucky dogD. a tough nut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各题所给出的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

2024届天津市高三下学期高考英语第二次模拟考试试题第I 卷(选择题共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。

1.—I'm afraid I can't climb to the top of the mountain.I am really exhausted now. —.There is only one third of the journey left.A.GoB.Take B.Take caree onD.All right2.The headmaster blamed the naughty student caught __flowers in the garden.A.toB.pickingking B.pickingC.toC.to pickD.to have picked3.On the exhibition,visitors could not only enjoy looking at the robots,they could also interact with them ,such as playing chess and table tennis.A.appropriatelyB.modestlyC.essentiallyD.literally4.As a physician during the Han Dynasty,Hua Tuo is often with being the first in China to use anesthesia (麻醉)during surgcry.A.presentedB.referredC.creditedD.promoted5.—Did you have a wonderful time in the Palacc Muscum yesterday?—Not really.Some parts of it so l had no chance to see its whole appearance.A.were being rebuiltB.were rebuiltC.had been rebuiltD.have been rebuilt6.On arriving in Athens from Marathon,the messenger whose legs c ollapsed on the spot,told the victory news and entirely exhausted himself.A.Ieft outB.gave outC.held outD.turned out7.—Why are you in such a hurry?—Because the train at 10:00 am,and there is almost no time left.A.leftB.shall leaveC.has lefiD.leaves8.Although written more than a century ago,Mark Twain's novels are still t oday.A.relevantB.likelyC.harmoniousD.sufficient9.It is the way_you apply your body language to your address that greatly determines whether the listeners are engaged and convinced.A.howB.thatC.whichD.where10.—Sorry,Tony.I'm too busy to attend the meeting this Saturday.—Well,you attend it if you truly can't re the time.A.shouldn'tB.needn'tC.can'tD.mustn't11.A variety of applications with filters in allow users to soften wrinkles oradjustthe size and shape of their facial features.A.to buildB.buildingC.builtD.having been built12.The car's has improved a lot since a new engine has been applied to it.A.appearanceB.characterC.performanceD.substance13.With my father's guidance and encouragement,I learned how to ride a bike I knewit.A.whenB.until C,as D.before14.Lily wants to read this science fiction as well,so when you ,please give it to her.A.have finishedB.will finishC.are finishingD.finished15.What is most extraordinary about the complex structures of Maya civilization isthey were built without the use of wheels,metal tools or even animal power. A.why B.how C,where D,when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，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．An international team of astronomers announced Wednesday that they ________ the first-ever image of a black hole. A．have captured B．were capturingC．had captured D．would capture2．Every classroom in this modern school is ________ with a new TV set on the wall and a computer on the teacher's desk.A．equipped B．decoratedC．fixed D．placed3．Your letter will get attention! They know you’re expecting the a nswer.A．careful B．common C．instant D．general4．— Y ou could always put the decision off a little bit longer.— __________ If I leave it much longer I might miss my chance.A．That’s reasonable.B．Isn’t it a good idea?C．Do you think so? D．I can’t agree more.5．--It is really fun to hike and I often go hiking in the forest.--But hiking alone in the forest ______ be very dangerous.A．can B．must C．shall D．will6．一When he know the result of today’s job interview?一In a couple of days．A．should B．may C．shall D．must7．It’s natural that I didn’t recognize her immediately I saw her. _______, it’s almost 5 years since we met last. A．After all B．In addition C．What’s more D．In particular8．The days are gone physical strength was all you needed to make a living．A．that B．whenC．where D．which9．Sometimes we have to face embarrassing moments ________ we can only keep silent.A．who B．whichC．when D．why10．They came back from their long walk and went into bed, .A．tiredly but relaxing B．tired but relaxingC．tiredly but relaxed D．tired but relaxed11．-Oh, we have finished our task and can have a good rest．- ________．Our manager took another order yesterday．A．Y es, it will B．I don't take much of itC．It's possible D．It's hard to say12．British scientists have produced _____ they believe is the world’s smallest Christmas card．A．which B．who C．that D．what13．I keep the picture where I can see it every day, reminds me of the days in my hometown.A．that B．whichC．who D．when14．—You’ve made great progress in your English study, haven’t you?—Yes, but much .A．remains to do B．is remained to doC．remains to be done D．is remained to be done15．—What happened to the young trees we planted last week?—The trees ________ well, but I didn’t water them.A．might grow B．needn’t have grownC．would have grown D．would grow16．I'd advise anyone to put aside a proportion of their earnings — ____________.A．nothing great is easy B．nothing comes from nothingC．a bad penny always turns up D．a penny saved is a penny earned17．In time we reached a stage we had more young readers than old ones．A．where B．how C．who D．what18．_______, the dancers practise hard to make their dreams come true.A．Instead of being disabled B．Being disabledC．Disabled as they are D．In case of being disabled19．Much to their delight, their new project _____ at the conference, the excited scholars decided to have a barbecue in honour of the fantastic moment.A．to approve B．being approvedC．having approved D．having been approved20．40 grams of meat per day is ______ people should consume in order to stay fit.A．that B．whyC．how D．what第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

2019-2020学年天津市耀华中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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ABest of British：Outdoor CinemasLuna Beach Cinema, BrightonOn the beaches of Brighton this summer, you can enjoy the lapping of waves as you take inFinding Dory, Moana and Sharknadoover a month-long residency. This spot boasts the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. stretching to an impressive 33 feet!Moonlight Flicks, ChesterThe biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England, Moonlight Flicks will be showing some serious blockbusters（大片）this summer, including A Star Is Born and singalong crowd-pleaser, The Greatest Showman. Cinephiles can gather on the lawn and plug into wireless headphones to ensure perfect sound quality.Rooftop Film Club, LondonEnjoy cult classics and family favorites while looking out on a view of London's skyline with the city's unique Rooftop Film Club. The current programme only runs until June 30 and our top picks include The Breakfast Club, Fargo and a special 65th anniversary showing of Rear Window.Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North WalesThe 11th-century Chirk Castle was first built under the reign o£ Edward I, but now it's the destination for Silly Walk superfans, as they put on screenings of the cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Has there ever been a more perfect surrounding to enjoy the comedy capers of King Arthur and his dozy squire?1. What can you enjoy in the biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England?A.Finding DoryB.A Star Is BornC.The Breakfast ClubD.Monty Python and the Holy Grail.2. Where can you enjoy a special anniversary show?A. Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton.B. Moonlight Flicks, Chester.C. Rooftop Film Club, London.D. Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales3. What's the purpose of writing the text?A. To encourage summer activities.B. To advertise several cult classics.C. To recommend some blockbusters.D. To introduce outdoor cinemas.BAbout a month after I joined Facebook, I got a call from Lori Goler, a highly regarded senior director of marketing at eBay. She made it clear this was a business call. “I want to apply to work with you at Facebook,” she said. “Instead of recommending myself, I want to ask you: What is your biggest problem, and how can I solve it?”My jaw hit the floor. I had hired thousands of people over the previous decade and no one had ever said anything remotely like that. People usually focus on finding the right role for themselves, with the implication that their skills will help the company. Lori put Facebook’s needs front and center. It was a killer approach. I responded, “Recruiting is my biggest problem. And, yes, you can solve it.”Lori never dreamed she would work in recruiting, but she jumped in. She even agreed to trade earnings for acquiring new skills in a new field. Lori did a great job running recruiting and within months was promoted to her current job, leading People@Facebook.The most common metaphor for careers is a ladder, but this concept no longer applies to most workers. As of 2010, the average American had eleven jobs from the ages of eighteen to forty-six alone. Lori often quotes Pattie Sellers, who came up with a much better metaphor: “Careers are a jungle gym, not a ladder.”As Lori describes it, there’s only one way to get to the top of a ladder, but there are many ways to get to the top of a jungle gym. The jungle gym model benefits everyone, but especially women who might be starting careers, switching careers, getting blocked by external barriers, or reentering the workforce after taking time off. The ability to create a unique path with occasional dips, detours (弯路), and even dead ends presents great views of many people, not just those at the top. On a ladder, most climbers are stuck staring at the butt of the person above.4. Why did Lori make the call?A. She helped Facebook to solve the biggest problem.B. She wanted to make a business deal with Facebook.C. She tried to ask for a pay rise in Facebook.D. She wanted to become an employee in Facebook.5. What impressed “I” by Lori?A. Lori was good at running recruiting.B. Lori attached great importance to Facebook’s needs.C. Lori jumped in Facebook with no adequate experience.D. Lori was skilled in marketing at eBay.6. What can we infer from the passage?A. Now all people don’t tend to climb the ladder.B. None on the ladder can enjoy the great views.C. Jungle gyms offer limited exploration for employees.D. A pregnant woman, jobless, benefits little from the jungle gyms.7. What is the best title of the passage?A. It’s a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder.B. Facebook’s Biggest Problem.C. Applying for a Job in Facebook.D. A Jungle Gym is Better than a Ladder.CGuangzhououtbreak linked to strains inIndiaThe gene sequencing of the COVID-19 outbreak inGuangzhou.Guangdongprovince, indicates it is very similar in structure to the mutatedstrains detected inIndia, a senior health official from the city said on Sunday.“And it has the characteristic of quick spread.” Chen Bin, deputy director of the city's health commission, said at a news conference inGuangzhouon Sunday.She urged relevant departments and medical staff to act quickly to block the chain of infection and control the spread of the coronavirus in the southern metropolis.Zhang Zhoubin, deputy director of theGuangzhoucenter for disease control and prevention, said the strain of coronavirus spreads easily.“The virus can be spread through a meal or through a short period of indirect contact,” he said.The city reported five confirmed eases and 21 asymptomatic carriers as of 2 pm Sunday after the first con finned case was detected in the city's Liwan district on May 21, Chen said.To prevent the virus from spreading, the city government tightened its disease control and prevention measures over the weekend. Six communities and housing estates previously designated as low-risk areas were raised to medium-risk ones, Chen said.In addition to asking local residents to get vaccinated, the city has organized nucleic acid testing in Haizhu and Yuexiu districts starting from Sunday. Residents in specific areas of Tianhe, Baiyun and Panyu districts have also been required to take nucleic acid tests to expand the screening of suspected patients and asymptomatic carriers.Liwan previously required all its residents to take nucleic acid tests.As of Saturday, more than 2-25 million residents of the city have had samples collected for nucleic acid tests, Chen said. More than 10,000 medical workers from the entire city have been sent to Liwan to help vaccinate locals against COVID-19 and collect samples for nucleic acid testing.Deng Wenjun, director of circulation section with Guangzhou Supply and Marketing Cooperative, said there are sufficient supplies of food and daily necessities in the medium-risk areas.8. What is the characteristic of the COVID-19 which broke out inGuangzhou?A. It disappears quickly.B. It spreads fast.C. It has a lot to do with temperature.D. It has the same nature as the seasonal flu.9. Which district have residents who have not been required to take nucleic acid tests?A. Tianhe.B. Haizhu.C. Panyu.D. Zengcheng.10. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The virus can hardly be spread through a short period of indirect contact.B. There are 21 symptomatic carriers in the Liwan district as of 2 pm Sunday.C. All the people living in Liwan district arc previously asked to take nucleic acid tests.D. Supplies of food and daily necessities in the medium-risk areas arc still not enough.11. Where can you probably find this article?A. On a news website.B. In a fashion magazine.C. In a history book.D. In a travel journal.DLas Vegascity inNevadais built in a desert. The city may be known to the outside world for its partying. But officials have found that there are 21 square kilometers of useless grass. The grass is never laid on, played on or even stepped on. The grass is only there to look nice.Now, the city is asking theNevadastate legislature to ban useless grass. It is trying to become the first place inAmericato ban that kind of grass often seen between streets, in housing developments and in office parks.It is estimated that useless grass makes up 40% of all the grass inLas Vegasand it needs a lot of water to survive. Grass needs four times more water than dry climate plants like cactus. By tearing out the grass, the city could reduce yearly water usage by 15%.In 2003, the Southern Nevada Water Authority banned developers from planting grass in front of new homes. It also offered homeowners $ 30 for each square meter of grass they tear out. But fewer people are now using theprogram. Water usage has increased in southernNevadaby 9% since 2019. And last year,Las Vegaswent a record 240 days without major rainfall. The Colorado River provides much ofNevada's drinking water. The river could lose more water as climate change affects it.Water officials in other dry cities said water usage needs to be reduced. But they fear the reaction to reforms like the ones inLas Vegasif their communities do not accept them. Cynthia Campbell is the water resources adviser for the city ofPhoenixinArizona. “There might come a point when city restrictions get too severe for some residents. They'll say that is the point of no return for them,”Campbellsaid. “For some people, it's a pool. For some people, it's grass.”12. Why doesLas Vegascity try to ban useless grass?A. To protect the local people.B. To beautify the city.C. To reduce water usage.D. To reduce waste.13. What program was carried out inLas Vegasin 2003?A. Allowing planting grass before new houses.B. Encouraging the residents to tear out grass.C. Praising those who signed on the program.D. Awarding those who reduced water usage.14. What is implied inCampbell's words in the last paragraph?A. Many residents won't follow the ban.B. Reaction to the reform will vary personally.C. Other measures should be taken to protect wetter.D. Water officials should take many factors into account.15. What is the best title for the text?s VegasPlans to Ban Useless GrassB. A Method Is Adopted to SaveLas VegasC. Choices between Beauty and PracticeD. Grass Is Important but Useless inLas Vegas第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

天津市耀华中学2015届高三第二次校模拟考试英语笔试本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试时间100分钟，第Ⅰ卷1页至8页，第Ⅱ卷9页至10页。

答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号填写在答题卡上，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收回。

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。

1. I wrote some notes about the meeting ______ it was reasonably fresh in my mind.A. ifB. whileC. thoughD. before2. —Have you told your parents about your decision?—Not yet. I can hardly imagine ______ they will react.A. whatB. thatC. howD. when3. Henry can’t attend the party ______ at Tom’s house at present because he ispreparing tomorrow’s presentation.A. being heldB. holdC. to holdD. to be held4. —You didn’t come to the party yesterday.—______? I’m not a party animal.A. How can I haveB. How would I haveC. Why should I haveD. Why must I have5. So difficult ______ it to acquire a large vocabulary without the help of a teacherthat he was close to giving up.A. he has feltB. have he feltC. he did feelD. did he feel6. We must ______ the simple fact that drugs are dangerous and youngsters must keepaway from them.A. get acrossB. answer forC. set asideD. put off7. National holiday is ______ time for leisure. But making good use of ______ timeis not easy for most Chinese.A. a; aB. a; theC. the; /D. the; a8. They became friends again that day. Until then, they ______ to each other fornearly two years.A. didn’t speakB. hadn’t spokenC. haven’t spokenD. haven’t been speaking9. The two old sisters, ______ so long, held each other and burst into tears.A. being separatedB. having separatedC. having been separatedD. had been separated10. It’s so nice to hear from her again. ______, we last met more than thirty years ago.A. What’s moreB. That’s to sayC. In other wordsD. Believe it or not11. —Could I leave a message for him?—______. I’ll get a pen and a piece of paper.A. Thank youB. Go aheadC. Hold on, pleaseD. How come12. Whom do you want to have ______ the parts of a car together?A. fixedB. to fixC. fixingD. fix13. We Chinese are drinking ______ milk per person today as we did in 1995.A. twice as more thanB. twice as muchC. twice as many asD. twice as much as14. As my father ______ it, “How much you are paid ______ how important you areto the company you work for.”A. set; conveysB. placed; transformsC. laid; expressesD. put; reflects15. —I'm greatly thankful to Jason Coates who rescued my life after I fell through the ice.—That’s it. You ______ your wife Christina now but for Jason.A. would never meetB. will never meetC. would never have metD. will never have met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各题所给出的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

2019-2020学年天津市耀华中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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APlan Your Visit to the British MuseumWe've made a few changes to ensure you can safely enjoy your visit:How to book tickets·Tickets for the permanent collection can only be hooked online in advance.·To book tickets for exhibitions, visit our exhibition pages. If you want to guarantee your visit to the permanent collection as well as the exhibition on your visit, you will need to book a separate ticket.·We are limiting numbers of people in the museum to ensure there is room for you to safely enjoy your visit. Everyone, including members and volunteers, will therefore need to book a free, timed ticket in advance.Important information about your ticket booking·You can book up to six tickets for people who live in the same family.·We will email yourticket to you, and you will need to show it either printed out or on your device (设备) when you arrive.·Please arrive at the time stated on your ticket-we cannot guarantee admission before or after it.Following the routeWe have created a new one-way route through the museum which will allow you to safely explore world cultures from the Mediterranean to the Middle East and from the Americas to Africa.·View a map of the route (Open in a new window).·Our audio guides (音频指南) are not available. However, youcan pay to download the audio introductions from iTunes (Open in a new window) or Google Play (Open in a new window) to each of the galleries and listen on your own device. Please remember to bring along your own headphones.1.Why does the museum offer timed tickets?A.To earn more money.B.To hire more volunteers.C.To save room for collections.D.To control the number of visitors.2.How can a visitor learn about the new route in advance?A.View an online map.B.Buy a new headphone.C.Buy audio guides from the museum.D.Download video introductions from iTunes.3.Where can you probably find the text?A.In a newspaper.B.In a magazine.C.On a website.D.In a report.BThe man who invented the World Wide Web a few decades ago is calling for major changes to make it better for humans. In an open letter published on Tuesday, Berners-Lee said that the web was used by half the world's population.Berners-Lee said the web had clearly created great opportunities for humans to progress and had made life easier for millions of people. Actually, it also has offered opportunities to groups traditionally not heard a new voice in society. However, he added that the web had also provided new ways for cheats to commit crimes (犯罪).“Against the background of news stories about how the web is misused, it's understandable that many people feel afraid and unsure if the web is really a force for good,” he wrote.Berners-Lee created a group called the World Wide Web Foundation. He islooking for help from governments, companies and people to become more involved in shaping the web to do more good for humans. His actual plan is called the “Contract (合同) for the Web”.Under this contract, governments are called on to take steps to makesure all people can connect to the Internet and that personal privacy is respected. Businesses are asked to keep the Internet prices low so more people can use the web. In addition, companies should respect privacy and develop technologies that aim to put people first.The plan also calls on people to create materials for the web and work with others to make sure that is rich, quality information for everyone. Besides, people should seek to “build strong communities that respect personal speech and human equality.” “The path to make the Internet better is the responsibility of everyone who uses it,” Bermers-Lee added, “Making big changes will not be easy, but will be very well worth it in the end.”4. What does Berners-Lee think of the World Wide Web?A. It is his greatest regret.B. It stops the progress of humans.C. It needs improving.D. It does more harm than good.5. What's wrong with the web according to Berners-Lee?A. It is misused for bad purposes.B. It is misunderstood by all people.C. It blocks out a new voice in society.D. It is expensive for half the world’s population.6. What are governments called on to do under the “Contract for the Web”?A. Put technology first.B. Create materials for the web.C. Popularize the Internet.D. Make the Internet free of charge.7. What should people do with the Internet in Berners-Lee's opinion?A. Be responsible for it.B. Absolutely reject it.C. Completely rely on it.D. Be unconcerned about it.CItaly's fashion capital is gray — not only because of the blocks of stone buildings，but also due to its often-gray sky, which traps pollution. ButMilannow wants to change it.The city has an ambitious plan to plant 3 million new trees by 2030 - a move that experts say could offer relief from the city's hot weather. Some projects have already contributed to environmental improvements. Architect Stefano Boeri’s Vertical Forest residential (居民的) tower, completed in 2014, aims to improve not only air quality but the quality of life for Milan residents. Boeri created a smallisland of greenery in the heart ofMilan, filling every balcony with plants that absorb carbon dioxide.“I think forestation is one of the best chances that we have today. It is one of the most effective ways we have to fight climate change, because everyone can plant trees, Boeri said.Damiano Di Simine, a member of the environmental group Legambiente , said the greenMilanproject will lower temperatures in a city where the nighttime temperature can be 6 degrees Celsius higher than in the surrounding area. City show thatMilanexperiences 35 hot nights a year. Because the city lies close to theAlps, Milin gets very little wind to lower the city's temperatures. "Planting trees will help this," Di said.TheVerticalForesthas attracted more than 20 species of birds. And the shade provided by the 800 trees and 15,000 plants means that residents rarely have to put on air conditioning, even in hot summers. TheVerticalForest's total greenery- can absorb 30 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year. The presence of green trees has a very important effect on people's health and psychological state, as has already been proved.8. What change doesMilanplan to make?A. Planting more trees.B. Creating a new fashion style.C. Pulling down more gray stone buildings.D. Doing more surveys to study global wanning.9. What's Boeri's opinion on the city's plan?A. It costs a lot.B. It is unpractical.C. It fails to attract people's attention.D. It is helpful to fight against climate change.10. What is Di Simine's attitude toward the city's plan?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Disappointed.D. Unconcerned.11. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. Specifics of the city's plan.B. Challenges faced by the city.C. The aim of theVerticalForestproject.D. The positive effect of theVerticalForestproject.DIf you think you’d like to live on Mars, you may have that possibility by 2023. A Dutch company called Mars One will soon advertise for people interested in colonizing (开拓) Mars. Ifyou have all the necessary skills, you could be one of the first colonists. Are you ready for the challenge?You won’t have to pay for the mission to Mars. Mars One has already received money from some donors and is hoping to get more from TV viewers who will become interested in the show where all applicants have a debate for the rare chances.The main responsibility of the first colonists is to create an artificial environment on Mars where there is no air to breathe and no land to farm. Scientists know it’s quite possible because something similar has already been done inAntarctica.Another problem is that space travel to Mars takes nearly a year to get to Mars and the colonists will live the rest of their lives there. When a human lives in an environment without gravity or with low gravity for a long time, the systems in the body weaken. Luckily, spinning (旋转) the spaceship can create artificial gravity, and artificial gravity can ease these problems. It will also be difficult for Mars colonists to be far from home, living in small spaces, and seeing the same people over and over. Colonists with depression could put the mission in danger. Fortunately, a few years ago, a joint Russian and European project called the Mars500 Mission studied people’s reactions in a Mars-like environment. It is viewed as a great success because scientists were able to see how people handle emotional and physical stresses.Recent studies show that seven percent of people would want to go on such an adventure.Mars One will soon start accepting its first colonists. Are you interested?12. What do we know about the applicants to Mars from the first two paragraphs?A. They will land on Mars in 2023.B. They can get money from donors.C. They will compete in a TV show.D. They do not need special skills.13. What will the first colonists do to solve the basic living problems on Mars?A. Create earth-like conditions.B. Build labs inAntarctica.C. Spin the spaceship.D. Start the Mars500Mission.14. What can the life of the first colonists be like according to the passage?A. Difficult and dangerous.B. Different but adaptable.C. Challenging and unbearable .D. Acceptable but depressing.15. What’s the best title for the text?A. Mars: our final destination?B. Ready to be Mars’ colonists?C. Space travel: a thrilling adventure?D. Are you a qualified Mars astronaut?第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

天津市耀华中学2021年高三第二次校模拟考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．—Is there anything I can do for you, sir?—________. I’m being served.A．Oh, you are a nice girl B．Thank you all the sameC．You’re welcome D．That’s all right2．He, along with his brothers, _________ how serious the situation is.A．haven’t realized B．hasn’t realizedC．don’t realize D．didn’t realize3．________our arriving at the airport, we were given a warm welcome by the local people. A．With B．As soon asC．Upon D．Until4．Make sure you’ve got the passports and tickets and _________before you leave. A．something B．anythingC．everything D．nothing5．—Have you told your parents about your decision?—Not yet. I can hardly imagine _____________they will react.A．how B．thatC．what D．when6．---What sort of house do you want to have? Something big?---Well, it ___________be big----that’s not important.A．mustn’t B．needn’tC．can’t D．won’t7．A lot of language learning ________has been discovered, is happening in the first year of life, so parents should talk much to their children during that period.A．what B．thatC．where D．as8．Competition for entry to these programs is keen, and applicants need above-average grades to gain ________.A．ambition B．preferenceC．admission D．ability9．I am sorry I am very busy now. If I time, I would certainly go to the movies with you.A．have B．hadC．have had D．had had10．A number of high buildings have arisen ________there was nothing a year ago but ruins. A．when B．whereC．before D．until11．One should accomplish tasks____________ instead of always tuning to others for help. A．independently B．activelyC．skillfully D．voluntarily12．At the age of 29, Dave was a worker, ________ in a small apartment near Boston and__________what to do about his future.A．living; wondering B．lived; wonderingC．lived; wondered D．living; wondered13．Don’t be ____by products promising to make you lose weight quickly.A．taken off B．taken o utC．taken away D．taken in14．So fast ________ that it is difficult for us to imagine its speed.A．light travels B．light has travelledC．does light travel D．travels light15．—I’ve studied your program, Peter. Could I make some suggestions?—Go right ahead. ________.A．I’m all ears B．It’s a piece of cakeC．Don’t pull my leg D．As you wish二、完形填空This is love, hand in hand with you, old age to the old.I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a(an) 16 husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.The 17 had come to me as I listened to talk on my car radio. The 18 was quoting Biblical passage about husbands and their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is a(an) 19 of will(意志). A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to 20 that I hadbeen a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would 21 .And it did, 22 from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks 23 on you.”“Oh, Tom, you noticed,” she said, 24 and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled. 25 the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn 26 a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, 27 then I thought she wanted to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the28 flew their kites.So it went. Two weeks of not calling the firm where I am a director. We visited the shell museum 29 I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that’s how the whole 30 passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.There was one thing that went 31 with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn 32 me. “What’s the matter？” I asked her.“Tom,” she said in a(an)33 voice, “do you know something? I don’t….”“What do you mean?”“Well… that34 I had several weeks ago … our doctor … did he tell you something about me? Am I dying?”It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst into 35 .“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You’re not dying; I’m just starting to live.”16．A．hardworking B．challenging C．loving D．convincing 17．A．plan B．idea C．decision D．hope 18．A．speaker B．driver C．listener D．passenger 19．A．start B．process C．result D．act 20．A．advise B．achieve C．approve D．admit 21．A．keep B．change C．remain D．continue 22．A．properly B．especially C．right D．straight 23．A．common B．simple C．comfortable D．great 24．A．surprised B．frightened C．dissatisfied D．disappointed 25．A．Before B．During C．After D．For 26．A．suggested B．required C．insisted D．demanded 27．A．otherwise B．but C．yet D．so 28．A．neighbors B．tourists C．children D．friends29．A．when B．unless C．because D．though 30．A．plan B．vacation C．business D．week 31．A．splendid B．well C．wrong D．wild 32．A．smiled B．glanced C．glared D．stared 33．A．loud B．excited C．sad D．annoyed 34．A．examination B．test C．check D．treatment 35．A．complaints B．cheers C．anger D．laughter三、阅读选择Becoming a teacher is one of the best ways to make a difference in the life of a child and even older students. Here are some great scholarships and grant(奖学金、助学金) opportunities to get the ball rolling on your dreams of becoming a teacher.Straightforward Teacher ProgramThis is one of the most popular and unique scholarships available for students working towards becoming teachers. The foundation offers their scholarships every three months as opposed to each year. During each payment, four students receive a $500 scholarship.Prezell Robinson Scholarship ProgramWhile this scholarship is available only to students in the state of North Carolina, it is so incredibly helpful that many students choose to study in the state for the only purpose of receiving it. It is offered to college students who come from low-income high schools or families that are interested in pursuing a long term career in education at any level.New York State Scholarship ProgramOfficials in the state of New York founded this program to award students who want to give back to their community through their ability to teach. The catch for this scholarship is that the students must be pursuing a teaching career in mathematics or science at the secondary level.Also, because the program was designed to improve the education system in New York, the candidates must sign a service contract agreeing to work full time within the state for at least five years after graduation.Coca-Cola ScholarshipsYou may have many opportunities for grants and scholarships through The Coca Cola Foundation. There is the Coca Cola Teaching Foundation that will provide free money for students pursuing an education in the teaching field. This is the most obvious for teachers, butdo not be afraid to check out their other offers.Funds For TeachersNot all scholarships or grants are for students entering or already in college. The Funds for Teachers scholarships are for graduates who are already working in the field, but want to improve their possibilities, skills and education in an effort to increase their ability to teach the students that cross their path more effectively. Teachers in PreK through 12th grade are applicable(适用) no matter where they teach or what subject they specialize in.36．How many students get their scholarships each year according to the Straightforward Teacher Program?A．Four. B．Sixteen.C．Eight. D．Six.37．The reason why many students choose to study in the state of North Carolina is that________.A．they can pursue a long term career in educationB．t here are some good universities in North CarolinaC．t hey can receive Prezell Robinson ScholarshipD．they can go to college easily38．Which scholarship goes to the student who must be a science or math teacher after graduation?A．Coca-Cola Scholarships B．New York State Scholarship C．Prezell Robinson Scholarship D．Straightforward Scholarship 39．Who will get the Funds For Teachers scholarship?A．All the students. B．The students who are working as teacher. C．All the science teachers. D．The college graduates teaching in PreK. 40．What is the best title of the passage?A．Dreams of Becoming a Teacher B．Teaching Scholarships and Grants C．Five Scholarships for Teachers D．Five Scholarships for StudentsIf you happen to be near Ocean Avenue Elementary in Portland, Maine, you might see Paige Marchand walking to school. According to Portland TV station WCSH, Paige is part of a “walking school bus”—a group of kids who walk to school together every day. A parent comes along to act as a driver of sorts, to make sure the kids walk safely. But the kids look out for eachother, too.“Sometimes, they’ll pick one person to go ahead of everybody and then just stop at each crossing, waiting for everyday to catch up. Everyone is excited,” Paige told WCSH reporter Chris Rose.This Wednesday morning was October 5th, 2011. That morning, more than 3,700 schools across the country participated in International Walk to School Day. The goal is to get more kids walking every day—like Paige—so long as there’s a safe route to and from school.“The only walking a lot of students do is to walk from the classroom to the door of their parents’ car,” said Paul Holman, a physical education teacher at Spence Elementary in La Crosse, Wisconsin. “It’s great exercise. And it’ll help you get fit instead of fat. We let the kids know that walking is a start.”Forty years ago, approximately half of all kids walked to school, according to people who keep track of such statistics. Today, that number is reportedly down to around 13 percent. International Walk to School Day is talking to reverse that trend.When it started 14 years ago in Chicago, Hlinois, i t was known as “National Walk Our Children to School Day.” But within a few years, it went international, and today millions of kids in all 50 states and a number of other countries participate.Last week, Spence students took part in a regional “Walk to School Challenge” to celebrate the day. Kids who have to take buses to school were able to participate. They did their walking inside the school’s gym.“I like to walk in school,” Spence student Cowan Reuter told Anderson. The school with the highest participation rate got a special trophy(奖杯), according to the Tribune. The name of the trophy? “The Golden Shoe.”41．The group of kids who take part in the “walking school bus”____________.A．have to walk to school alone B．have to take a bus to schoolC．have a teacher to look after them D．enjoy walking to school 42．According to Paul Holman, the walk _________.A．aims to get kids to lead a green life B．is good for kid’s physical healthC．is enough for kids’ daily exercise D．doesn’t need to be done every day 43．Th e underlined word “reverse” in Paragraph 5 is closes in meaning to “_______”A．examine B．appreciateC．change D．report44．International Walk to School Day started in_______.A．1997 B．2001C．2007 D．201145．We can learn from the passage that the “Walk to School Challenge” ______.A．was an internationally famous activityB．was organized for kids walking to schoolC．was actually held inside a schoolD．awarded the winner a golden shoeCollege graduation brings both the satisfaction of academic achievement and the expectation of a well-paying job. But for 6000 graduates at San Jose State this year, there’s uncertainty as they enter one of the worst job markets in decades. Ryan Stewart has a freshly-minted(新兴的)degree in religious studies, but no job prospects.“You look at everybody’s parents and neighbors, and they’re getting laid off and don’t have jobs,” said Stewart. “Then you look at the young people just coming into the workforce… it’s just scary.”When the class of 2003 entered college, the future never looked brighter. But in the four years they’ve been here, the world outside has changed dramatically.“Those were the exciting times, lots of dot-com opportunities, exploding offers, students getting top dollar with lots of benefits,” said Cheryl Allmen- Vinnidge of the San Jose State Career Center. “Times have changed. It’s a new market.”Cheryl Allmen- Vinnidge ought to know. She runs the San Jose State Career Center, sort of a crossroad between college and the real world. Allmen-Vinnidge says students who do find jobs after college have done their homework.“The typical graduate who does have a job offer started working on it two years ago.They’ve postured(定位) themselves well during the summer. They’ve had several internships(实习),” she said. And they’ve majored in one of the few fields that are still hot, like chemical engineering, accounting, or nursing, where average starting salaries have actually increased over last year. Other popular fields (like information systems management, computer science, and political science) have seen big declines in starting salaries.Ryan Stewart (he had hoped to become a teacher) may just end up going back to school. “I’d like to teach college some day and that requires more schooling, which would be great in a bad econ omy,” he said.To some students, a degree may not be a ticket to instant wealth. For now, they can only hope its value will increase over time.46．The expression “dot-com” in the Paragraph 4 probably means “_____”.A．a company making dots B．jobs related to high-technology C．teaching on the Internet D．a well-known website47．What does Chery1 Allmen-Vinnidge mean when she says students have “done their homework”?A．They have spent time preparing themselves to find a job.B．They have gone to summer schools for further studies.C．They are good students who have finished their homework on time.D．They have found full-time jobs as their future career before graduation.48．The purpose of a college career center is probably to ______.A．help students to finish their homeworkB．find jobs for students while they are in schoolC．prepare students to find jobs after they graduateD．help high school students get accepted to college49．Ryan Stewart is probably going to _____.A．get teaching job B．become a religious leaderC．change his major D．go back to school50．What does the underlined sentence “To some students, a degree may not be a ticket to instant wealth” in the last paragraph mean?A．Having a college degree does not provide travel discounts.B．A college degree doesn’t promise a person a high-paying job.C．Most students with degrees will not be able to find good jobs.D．The best way to become wealthy isn’t to get a college degree.四、阅读理解Do you want to live with a strong sense of peacefulness, happiness, goodness, andself-respect? The collection of happiness actions broadly categorized as “honor” help you create this life of good feelings.Here’s an example to show how honorable actions create happiness.Say a store clerk fails to charge us for an item. If we keep silent and profit from the clerk’s mistake, we would drive home with a sense of excitement. Later we might tell our family or friends about our good fortune. On the other hand, if we tell the clerk about he uncharged item, the clerk would be grateful and thank us for our honesty. We would leave the store with a quiet sense of honor that we might never share with another soul.Then what is it to do with our sense of happiness?In the first case, where we don’t tell the clerk, a couple of things would happen. Deep down inside we would know ourselves as a type of thief. In the process, we would lose some peace of mind and self-respect. We would also demonstrate that we cannot be trusted, since we advertise our dishonor by telling our family and friends. We damage our own reputations by telling others. In contrast, bringing the error to the clerk’s attention causes different things o happen. Immediately the clerk knows us to be honorable. Upon leaving the store, we feel honorable and our self-respect is increased. Whenever we take honorable action we gain the deep internal rewards of goodness and a sense of nobility.There is a beautiful positive cycle that is created by living a life of honorable actions. Honorable thoughts lead to honorable actions. Honorable actions lead us to a happier existence. And it’s easy to think and act honorable again when we’re happy. While the positive cycle can be difficult to start, once it’s started, it’s easy to continue. Keeping on doing good deeds brings us peace of mind, which is important for our happiness.51．According to the passage, the positive action in the example contributes to our______. A．self-respect B．financial rewardsC．advertising ability D．friendly relationship52．The author thinks that keeping silent about the uncharged item is equal to______. A．lying B．stealingC．cheating D．advertising53．The phrase “bringing he error to the clerk’s attention” in Paragraph 5 means______. A．telling the truth to the clerk B．offering advice to the clerkC．asking the clerk to be attentive D．reminding the clerk of the prices54．How will we feel if we let the clerk know her mistake?A．We’ll be very excitedB．We’ll feel unfortunateC．We’ll have a sense of honorD．We’ll feel sorry for the clerk55．Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?A．How We Can Live TruthfullyB．The Importance of PeacefulnessC．Ways of Gaining Self-respectD．Happiness through Honorable Actions五、阅读表达I had always been unhappy with my weight before I managed to lose weight. As a kid, I was bigger than everyone else around me and gained more weight after college.One day, when I looked at myself in the mirror, I really disliked how I looked. I knew I had to make a change. Besides, my health was rapidly declining. I thought I should try something to lose weight.I changed something I ate and made the gym my top priority. However, it was not easy. I had tried medication(药物治疗) before I tried to lose weight in the correct way. Coming off my medication was hard. My body was fighting itself and I had many weight-loss plateaus(停滞期). I also struggled at the gym sometimes and had a hard time pushing myself through workouts.Luckily, my trainer kept me motivated. He was driving this bus to success for me. He was my constant supporter and biggest fan. Thanks to him I saw results within two months after starting my journey. 20 months later, I lost 160 pounds.Now I can walk more than 50 feet without having to sit down. I can do laundry and clean my house. I can go to the grocery store witho ut having to drive myself in the “fat cart”. I can do anything I want to without stressing about it. I am finally free!If you also want to lose weight, my advice is to take small steps every day to reach yourgoal. When I started, 160 pounds seemed so overwhelming to me, but I took small steps and made changes every day to get where I am now. It is not about a quick fix. You can’t climb Mount Everest in one day. You have to do it one step at a time!56．Why did the author want to try something to lose weight?(No more than 10 words) 57．How did the author try to lose weight at last?(No more than 10 words)58．What did the author think played a key role in helping her lose weight?(No more than 5 words)59．How do you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?(No more than 10 words)60．What lesson can you learn from the author’s story?(No more than 20 words)六、提纲类作文61．昨天上午，你校组织了一场“和榜样学习”的励志宣讲会。

2019-2020学年天津市耀华中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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A4 Best Drive--In Movie Theaters in the USColorado: Holiday Twin Drive--InAddress: 2206 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USAPhone: +1 970-221-1244The theater, open since 1968 and currently the most popular drive-in in the US, provides various special foods. The menu there even amazes meat-free customers. But please remember the outside food is forbidden here. Besides, the Rocky Mountains provide a pastoral (田园式的) backdrop to screenings, and sunsets usually don’t disappoint either. It also offers lots of unique events that go beyond the big screen.North Carolina: Hound’s Drive--InAddress: 114 Raven Cir, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USAPhone: +1 704-739-4424Having only opened in 2016, it’s one of the newest theaters on the block. The drive-in features newer equipment and digital projection. People can bring their animal friends along.Florida: Fort Lauderdale Swap ShopAddress: 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, USAPhone: +1 954-791-7927The Florida favorite offers plenty ofways to have fun. With 14 screens, the self-proclaimed (自称的) world’s largest drive-in equals any indoor cinema in terms of capacity and programming. It also includes an 88-acre flea (跳蚤) market and a free Ferrari museum. It’s best to book tickets on the Internet ahead of time if you don’t want to wait in line.California: Mission Tiki Drive -InAddress: 10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763, USAPhone: +1 909-628-0511Let’s have fun in the old-school outdoor cinema in Montclair, California. Remember tickets are available at the ticket office only. It alternates (交替) up to eight new releases on four screens and hosts almost daily swapmeets where people can exchange things they no longer need. It also organizes classic car and lowrider meet-ups.1.What can people do in Holiday Twin Drive-In?A.Participate in somespecial activities.B.Enjoy the film with the latest equipment.C.Learn about the benefits of being meat free.D.Share home-made cookies while watching the film.2.Which of the following theaters is friendly to visitors with pets?A.Hound’s Drive- In.B.Mission Tiki Drive-In.C.Holiday Twin Drive-In.D.Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop.3.What do Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop and Mission Tiki Drive-In have in common?A.Both feature old-fashioned styles.B.Both allow booking tickets online.C.Both provide free museum exhibitions.D.Both offer chances to trade second-hand goods.BOne day when I was 5, my mother criticized me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice. In my angry motion to open the screen door (纱门) with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no regret, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have criticized my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. But my parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, a crack in the defense against unwanted insects.For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would remind me of my mistake from time to time. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insectentered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhaps could not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Aboveall, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out soeasily.4. When the author damaged the door, his parents _______.A. scolded him for what he had doneB. left the door unrepairedC. told him how expensive it wasD. gave him a spanking5. How did the author feel every time he saw the damaged door?A. He felt ashamed of his uncontrolled anger at that time.B. He found that his family members no longer liked him.C. He found it destroyed the happy atmosphere at his home.D. He felt he had to work hard to make up for (弥补) the damage.6. The experience may cause the author _______.A. to hide his anger away from othersB. not to go against his parents’ willC. to have a better control of himselfD. not to make mistakes in the future7. What of the following is the main idea of this passage?A. Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.B. Parents shouldn’t educate their children.C. What is the best way to become a more patient person?D. Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.CWhen Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had lefta book titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside, thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved.On a rainy Saturday, she picked up the book. As she sped through the pages, she became fascinated by the drama, which encouraged her to explore nature's wonders. Even though her high school teacher told her that girls didn't become scientists, she decided she would.She worked with a biologist, Charpentier, to turn a curiosity of nature into an invention—an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as Crispr, the tool will transform the human race. James Watson, the author of The Double Helix, later told her it was the most important biological advance: since he and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.For this achievement, Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. Until now,only five women, beginning with Marie Curie in 1911, had won or shared the Nobel for Chemistry out of 184 award winners. When this year's prize was announced, Dr. Charpentier said it would provide a message specifically to young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awarded prizes.A few decades from now, if it becomes possible and sate to edit DNA, should we allow parents to improve the IQ and physical strength of their kids? Should we let them decide eye color1 ? Skin color1 ? Height? After helping to discover Crispr, Dr. Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues. That's the main message we should take from this Nobel: New technologies can be a huge benefit to the human race, but in order to make sure they are used wisely, it's important for people to understand them.8. Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,__________A. her father pushed herB. a book inspired herC. her teacher encouraged herD. James Watson motivated her9. Dr. Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,__________.A. she wrote the book “The Double Helix"B. she discovered the structure of DNAC. she is a hardworking woman scientistD. she helped invent a tool for editing DNA10. According to passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The two women's success will inspire more girls to be devoted to science.B. Since 1911, there have been 184 people who won the Nobel for chemistry.C. If girls follow the path of science, they will surely achieve their goals.D. Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.11. Which words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A. Determined and responsible.B. Ambitious and humorous.C. Cruel and indifferent.D. Fearless and stubborn.DI started out in life with few advantages. I didn't graduate from high school. I worked at menial (不体面的) jobs. I had limited education, limited skills and a limited future.And then I began asking, "Why are some people more successful than others?" This question changed my life.Over the years, I have read thousands of books and articles on the subjects of success and achievement(成就). It seems that the reasons have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years, in every possible way. One quality that most philosophers, teachers and experts agree on is the importance ofself-discipline (自律). As Al Tomsik summarized it years ago, "Success is tons of discipline."Some years ago, I attended a conference in Washington. It was the lunch break and I was eating at a nearby food fair. The area was crowded and I sat down at the last open table by myself, even though it was a table for four.A few minutes later, an older gentleman and a younger woman who was his assistant came along carrying trays of food, obviously looking for a place to sit. With plenty of room at my table, I immediately invited the older gentleman to join me. He was hesitant (犹豫), but I insisted. Finally, thanking me as he sat down, we began to chat over lunch.It turned out that his name was Kop Kopmeyer. As it happened, I immediately knew who he was. He was a legend in the field of success and achievement. Kop Kopmeyer had written four large books, each of which contained 250 success principles that he had obtained from more than fifty years of research and study. I had read all four books from cover to cover, more than once.After we had chatted for a while, I asked him the question that many people in this situation would ask, "Of all the one thousand success principles that you have discovered, which do you think is the most important?”He smiled at me, as if he had been asked this question many times, and replied, without hesitating, "The most important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago. He said, 'Do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.'"He went on to say, "There are 999 other success principles that I have found in my reading and experience, but without self-discipline, none of them work."12. Why did the writer ask the question in Paragraph 2 ?A. Because he wasn't satisfied with himself.B. Because he was a person of self-discipline.C. Because he dislike those successful people.D. Because he wanted to share his idea on success.13. What made the writer invite the older gentleman to join him ?A. His great kindness.B. The gentleman's fame.C. His eagerness for success.D. The gentleman's habit.14. What are the four large books about ?A. Personal changesB. The secret of successC. Sayings of wisdomD. The gentleman's manners.15. What's the best title for the text ?A. The Magic of ReadingB. An Unexpected ConversationC. A Question that Changed MyLifeD. The Power of Self-discipline第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年天津市耀华中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AInformation on school visits to Kew GardensEnjoy yourselves in a wonderland of science with over 50,000 living plants and a variety of educational events or amusing activities. Here is essential information about planning a school visit to Kew.Educational course pricesYou can plan a self-led visit or book one of our educational courses. Students will take part in the educational courses in groups of 15. Prices vary according to different situations.EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) to Key Stage 4:45-minute course: 35/group 90-minute course: 70/groupKey Stage 5:Half day (one course): 80/group Full day (two courses): 160/groupTeachers and adults:Up to required key stage proportions (比例): FreeAdults needed for 1:1 special educational needs support: FreeAdults above the required proportions: 11/personThe payment will due within 28 calendar days of making the booking.Health and safetyRequired supervising (监护) adult-student proportions:Key Stage 1: 1:5 Key Stage 2: 1:8Key stage 3: 1:10 Key Stage 4: 1:12Key Stage 5: 1:12The group sizes should be controlled if you are visiting potentially busy areas such as the glasshouse and other attractions. The maximum number of students visiting the glasshouses is 15 per group and each group to Kew shops should include no more than 10 students.If there is an emergency, please contact the nearest Kew staff member or call Constabulary on 0208 32 3333 for direct and quick support. Please do not call 999.Planning your visitYour tickets and two planning passes will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment. You can complete your risk assessment with the passes, ensure you bring your tickets and the receipt document and show them to the staff members at the gate on the day of your visit.Recommended timingsThe Kew Gardens opens at 10 am. You are recommended to spend at least three to five hours on your visit. The closing time varies throughout the year. But the earliest is 3:30 pm. We have a fixed schedule for educational courses, which is from 10:30 am to 2:20 pm.1.How much should a group of 15 Key Stage I students and 4 teachers pay for a 45-minute course?A.35B.46C.57D.812.What should one do in an emergency?A.Check the risk assessment.B.Call 999 immediately.C.Ask adults or teachers for help.D.Seek help from the staff member nearby.3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To introduce Kew Gardens.B.To give tips on visiting Kew Gardens.C.To attract potential visitors to Kew Gardens.D.To inform coming activities in Kew Gardens.BPhotographer Rebecca Douglas has always been fascinated by the night sky. Her love for stars has taken theU.K.resident on “star walking” trips toIcelandand into theArctic, where she steps out onto darkened trails to capture twinkling stars and glowing planets in her images.Hiking at night isn’t uncommon. Plenty of people hike after dark to get to campsites or watch the sunrise from a mountaintop. Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing. Rather than heading to an observatory or setting up a telescope in your backyard,star walking takes you on a brief journey to look at the stars from different viewpoints.Whether you’re in the mountainside or by the lake with stars reflecting on the water, star walking is often much more dynamic than traditional stargazing.What’s more, star walking is good for you. There are plenty of studies that show the health benefits of being in nature. Spending at least two hours a week outdoors, particularly while engaging in what involves “effortless attention”, can decrease blood pressure, heart rate, and stress levels.So how does an aspiring star walker get started? It doesn’t take much more than a sturdy pair of boots.While telescopes and binoculars obviously have their uses, people are encouraged to start with naked-eye stargazing. Using only the eyes allows one to get lost in the infinite expanse of space and lets the mind go.It is advised that one read up on the night sky before heading out. Free mobile apps, such as Star Walk 2, can help identify celestial bodies（天体）and are easy to use—simply point your phone at the sky to reveal a map. Websites like Sky & Telescope and NASA’s Space Place cover the basics, have in-depth explanations on stars, and offer advice on equipment. Space Place posts monthly skywatching updates, so you can plan outings around events such as meteor showers.In the United States, national parks are great options for inexperienced night hikers. Many offer guided outings that explain the importance of protecting night skies. Those with a good number of walks under their belt may want to try GlacierNational Park in Montana.If national parks and other dark-sky designated areas are out of range, check local astronomy clubs and observatories for guided sessions. Sites like the International Astronomical Union are useful for finding resources by area.At the end of the day, the best advice is to take it slow and enjoy the journey.“With all of the chaos（混乱）that’s happening around us, the one constant has been the night sky,” explains Douglas, who hasbeen exploring popular places nearby, long after the crowds have gone home for the day. “Walking is quite a mindful way of looking up and being reminded that, although everything feels so different, some things are still the same.”4. According to the passage, star walking refers to ________.A. going to an observatoryB. looking at stars in mountainsC. combining hiking and stargazingD. setting up a telescope in the backyard5. One of the reasons why people go on a star walking is that _______.A. it’s easier to identify celestial bodiesB. it is good for physical and mental healthC. they can enjoy the journey without crowdsD. they can raise awareness of protecting night skies6. According to the passage, a star walking beginner is advised to _______.A. prepare a pair of strong bootsB. start by observing with telescopesC. join an astronomy club or an observatoryD. find guided outings with the help of mobile apps7. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A. excite people’s interest in star walkingB. recommend some places for star walkingC. explain the health benefits of star walkingD. introduce the preparations for star walkingCOn the night of September 19, 1961, Betty Hill and her husband Barney were driving home through the White Mountains from Niagara Falls. They were travelling on anearly deserted two-lane highway when Betty noticed a steady light in the sky that was getting bigger and brighter.She thought it was a planet or a star. Barney, stimulated at her excitement, said it was probably just a wandering aeroplane. Whatever it was, it appeared to be following them.They stopped their car for a closer look. What they said happened next, changed their lives. The flying object was noiseless. It appeared to be spinning. It was as big as a jet but shaped like a pancake.So formed the tale of Betty Hill, a New Hampshire social worker who, with Barney, a postal worker, claimed to be kidnapped by aliens, who were from outer space, on a moonlit night about 60 years ago.After reluctantly going public with her experience, Hill, who died of cancer at her New Hampshire home, aged 85, became a celebrity on the UFO circuit and was known as the “first lady of UFOs”.Intriguingly, at the time of the incident, the Hills remembered nothing except that they had spied a strange object in the sky. Later, troubled by nightmares and other stress-related pains, the couple underwenthypnosis(催眠) where the full story came out with the aid of Boston psychiatrist Benjamin Simon, an expert in medical hypnosis.On their night of contact the Hills arrived homeat 5 a.m., unable to account for two lost hours. They were also confused by the odd marks on their telescopes, deep signs on the tops of Barney’s best shoes, Betty’s torn dressand strange circular markings on their car that made the needle of a compass jump wildly.After seeing them for six months, the psychiatrist concluded the Hills’ lost memory about the hours they lost on that night in 1961 “appeared to involve an amazing experience on the part of both of the Hills”. Whether the experience had been fantasy or reality, Simon could not say, but he said he was convinced they had not been lying. He guessed that it had been a kind of shared dream.Reports of aliens capturing humans and taking them aboard oddly shaped spacecraft were “comparatively rare” before 1975. After a movie, “The UFO Incident”, about the Hills came out, however, such stories increased.8. When they saw the strange object in the sky, Barney and Betty Hill ______________.A. were astonished at its strange flight and noiseB. regarded it as just a wandering car following themC. realized immediately what the danger it might causeD. showed curiosity in discovering what it really was9. The word “Intriguingly” in paragraph 6 most probably means “______________”.A. RidiculouslyB. TemporarilyC. RemarkablyD. Mysteriously10. The Hills later sought the help of a psychiatrist because ______________.A. they had lots of secrets in their lives after the strange experienceB. their lives were greatly disturbed by the unexpected experienceC. they wanted to share their unforgettable experience with the expertD. they hoped to forget completely what had happened to them11. This article was written in order to ______________.A. describe an unusual event to the readersB. convince readers of the existence of UFOsC. record how people were caught by aliensD. warn people of the dangers the UFOs causeDPaper is one of our oldest, simplest and most important inventions. But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways. First, the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year. And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years. Clearly, the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss. The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful. A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills, where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribute to global climate change.One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems: paper recycling. Instead of cutting downtrees, recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.Paper is mainly made from cellulose (纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking. Unfortunately, it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills. So far, trees are the only source(来源) of cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products. Therefore, recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees. Thanks to advances in processing, recycled paper need not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with. It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society. The way to begin is with education and understanding. Once enough people realize the need for recycling, more effective recycling systems can be developed.The need is real. The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth. Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same. The world will be a better place for it!12. What can we infer from the text?A. The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.B. Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.C. Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.D. There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.13. What makes recycled paper more acceptable?A. The great demand of trees.B. The low processing cost.C. Its dark-color1 ed feature.D. Its improved print performance.14. What does the author propose?A. Punishing the act of cutting trees.B. Recycling paper.C. Improving recycling system.D. Promoting paper industry.15. How is the text mainly developed?A. By analyzing causes and effects.B. By offering research plans and data.C. By discussing problems and solutions.D. By comparing strengths and weaknesses.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年天津市耀华中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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ABritain's brilliant bridges have aided trade and brought communities together and are always the most exciting part of the journey. These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their own right.Clifton Suspension Bridge, BristolDescribed byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as “my first love, my darling”, in was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic. Now, more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-Jong toll (收费) bridge over the Avon Gorge. The £ l toll for every journey pays for its repair. The history of the bridge, dating back to 1864, is kept alive through a programme of tours, events and exhibitions.Infinity Bridge, Stockton-On-TeesA pedestrian and cycle footbridge across the River Tees, its working title was the North Shore Footbridge, before it was given its grander name when opened in 2009. It is particularly spectacular (壮观) at night. The arches of the bridge are also lit white and, on calm nights, their reflection in the water appears as an infinity symbol, thereby inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.Tower Bridge, LondonAn engineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Cornish granite, Portland stone and steel, it took construction workers eight years to complete. More than 120 years old, it's a popular tourist attraction, as well as a functional bridge. Visitors can take in the views over the capital and experience seeing London life through the Glass Floor.Iron Bridge, ShropshireOpened in 1781, this is the first arch bridge in the world to be made out of cast iron. Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution, it transformed the cart of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the iron trade in Shropshire.1.Which bridge has the longest history?A.Clifton Suspension Bridge.B.Infinity Bridge.C.Tower Bridge.D.Iron Bridge.2.What can we know about Infinity Bridge?A.People can just walk on it.B.The public give it two names.C.It's well worth visiting at night.D.It's arch is the biggest on the earth.3.What do Clifton Suspension Bridge and Tower Bridge have in common?A.They are both over 120 years old.B.Visitors should pay for passing them.C.They have the same original design.D.Visitors can have a good view of London on them.BEmojis are very popular among mobile phone and social media users. While there are emojis of almost every kind imaginable, from dinosaurs to joyful tears and eggplants, there is no emoji for forgiveness. Seeing the need to show understanding, aFinnish group decided it was time for a "forgiveness" emoji.Every year, the Unicode Consortium, which sets the standards, adds new emojis to the emoji keyboard on mobile phones and computers. In 2019, the Forgivemoji campaign was launched. Forgivemoji's site made an open call to the public to give their designs for a new forgiveness emoji, with the goal of presenting the symbol to the Unicode Consortium and getting it accepted by people.Tuomo Pesonen, communications director of the Unicode Consortium, explained why the forgiveness emoji isindispensablein today's world. “In our modern communication culture, emojis are an important way of expressing human feelings beyond words.” The campaign gained popularity, reaching over two million people around the world. They received many designs, including a bandaged heart, two holding hands, and people from different cultures hugging.After hundreds of people offered their ideas for this emoji, the winner was announced in February 2020. Former Finnish president Tarja Halonen was selected to choose the winner as she has been important in building bridges between people. The emoji that will be presented to the Unicode Consortium is an image of two hands giving a thumbs-up symbol in front of a heart. If the Unicode Consortium accepts the design, it will become available to the public in late 2021.The Forgivemoji campaign goes far beyond having a strong influence on social media. The message of showing forgiveness and understanding is helpful for the world at large.4. What's the idea behind the Fogivemoji campaign?A. people develop pleasant habits.B. To get people more friendly to each other.C. To pick a forgiveness emoji for the public to use.D. To make mobile phones and computers more convenient to use.5. What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Necessary.B. Different.C. Changeable.D. Interesting.6. Why was Tarja Halonen selected to choose the winner for the campaign?A. She launched the campaign herself.B. She designed the most popular emoji.C. She was familiar with the emoji history.D. She played an important role in relating people.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Forgiveness is important for peopleB. Emoji for forgiveness is on the wayC. Emojis are becoming interestingly popularD. Finnish people explore the stories of emojisCFor our official holidays, like the National Holiday, many people'd like to go on a visit to some places of interest. Yesterday our class had a heated discussion about whether we should travel during holidays.One man's meat is another man's poison.Some students are for it. They think visitors can enjoy a good variety of scenery. Facing glorious(壮丽的) touristattractions, travelers may well broaden their eyes. At the same time, they can keep fit by walking on foot, and taste different delicious food that they can't get in their own hometowns. What's more, travelling can make a contribution to our economy development, mainly to the local economy development. Most travelers need to buy tickets to go to their destinations, thus traffic department will earn money. Travelers also need to sleep and eat, thus local hotels and restaurants also share benefits. Paying admission(门票费) benefits local governments. As for native farmers, they can benefit from selling local specialities to many travelers. In this case, money circulation(货币流通) is speeded up.On the other hand, other students are against it. They believe it's a waste of money. Some famous places of interest are too crowded, while those smaller ones are not worth visiting. Travelling may cause traffic jams here and there. What's worse, due to travelling here and there, there exist some accidents on the road. Besides, it's known that travelling can also pollute the local environment. In order to reduce air and waste pollution, people should have a rest to the full, reading books or watching TV at home. Recently, many have been afraid of beinginfected with COVID-19 in particular.As far as I am concerned, travelling is a good choice to spend holidays. And the government should take some measures to solve the existing problems. More policemen should be on duty to deal with accidents in time. Can we make a small change to the period when people don't have to go to work in some provinces? Let's take the example of the National Holiday, if some provinces of our country spend this holiday mainly in late September, with the National Day coming to an end, rather than in earlyOctober, most famous places of interest will not become crowded. At the same time, visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely here and there. Last but not least, never should we travel when there is a pandemic(大流行病，瘟疫). It's our duty to prevent its spread.8. What does the underlined sentence “One man's meat is another man's poison” in this passage mean?A. Some persons like meat, while others don't.B. Different persons taste meals differently.C. A man mistakes meat for poison.D. Different persons have different opinions on one thing.9. How do travelers contribute to our economy development?A. They buy all kinds of tickets.B. They walk, sleep, eat and meet native farmers.C. They speed up money circulation by spending money on transport, accommodations(膳宿), specialities and admission.D. They only enjoy visiting many glorious tourist attractions.10. Which sentence of the following is not true?A. There's a need for more policemen.B Some provinces can change the date of an official holiday completely.C. Visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely.D. People should never travel when there is a pandemic.11. What the author's attitude to travel during holidays?A. He doesn't show his opinion.B. He doesn't agree at all.C. He supports unconditionally.D. He supports and makes some suggestions.DA single toy catches a child's attention for a limited period of time, but a box of items that allows a child tobuild their own toys will catch their imagination for years to come. This brilliant idea already exists in real product form, and it's called Toyi.Toyi is described as an eco-friendly creative building kit, and it recently won the well-known IF Design Award. It came from Istanbul, Turkish, where a young female designer named Elif Atmaca first came up with the idea for it when she wanted to help the kids living in disadvantaged areas. These children do not have access to the variety of interesting toys that wealthier children do.Toyi Atmaca's design allows children to transform what are around them into clever toys. It consists of sticks, junction parts, flexible connectors, toy body parts like feet, eyes, hands, and wheels that can be used to turn old water bottles, cups, boxes, towels, etc. into cute, clever, and unique playthings. This toy kit upcycles(升级利用) materials that would otherwise go to waste, turning a recycling bin into a treasure container.“Our initial target was to deliver Toyi kits to only disadvantaged children in Turkish,” Atmaca told the media. But during a research conducted with around300 children, .she realized that the restriction on being creative went beyond any boundary. “I saw that everything was planned and shaped by grown-ups, blocking the kids' imagination in a significant way,” said Atmaca.Atmaca concluded that each kid needed space where he or she could freely create. She explained the entire process should be left to kids’ creativity, reminding teachers and all grown-ups that child-led play was an excellent way for children to develop lifelong skills.Toyi's creators are now considering distributing the kits to as many children as possible around the world through different international NGOs. Atmaca notes that for each Toyi kit sold out, they will also donate one kit toa disadvantaged child through different partnerships around the world.12. Why did Atmaca design Toyi at first?A. To win the famous IF Design Award.B. To help poor kids make their own toys.C. To protect the environment in Istanbul.D. To recycle all the waste in the dustbin.13. Which is probably the product made with the toy kit of Toyi?A. A new picture of a young boy.B. A computer with high technology.C. A treasure container from a dustbin:D. A six-armed “robot” from a water bottle.14. How do the toy kits help improve the children's ability?A. It provides the kids various types of toys.B. It offers space for the kids’ creative minds.C. It changes the poor kids' living conditions.D. It teaches the kids to share joys with others.15. What is the new target for Atmaca and her partners?A. Donating toykits to more poor children.B. Selling toy kits to every kid in the world.C. Designing new toy kits for kids and adults.D. Doing further research on the kids' demands.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年天津市耀华中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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ATheatre reflects the values of the civilization out of which it grows. The following are the types of theatre performances an ancient Roman might have witnessed then.Fescennine VerseFescennine Verse was a pioneer of Roman comedy. Ironic and improvisational（即兴的）, it was used mainly at festivals or weddings, and as invective. With early native Italian funny dialogues in Latin verse, it was thought to have combined with a tradition of performances by masked dancers and musicians from Etruria.Fabula AtellanaFabula Atellana relied on common characters, masks, direct humor, and simple plots. They were performed by actors improvising. Fabula Atellana came from the Oscan city of Atella. There were 4 main types of characters: the braggart, the greedy blockhead, the clever hunchback and the stupid old man, like modern Punch and Judy shows.Fabula TogataNamed for the clothing symbolic of the Roman people Fabula Togata had various subtypes. One was the Fabula Tabernaria, named for the tavern（酒馆）where the comedy’s preferred characters, lowlifes, might be found. One describing more middle-class types, and continuing the Roman clothing theme, was the Fabula Trabeata.Fabula PraetextaFabula Praetexta is the name for Roman tragedies on Roman themes, Roman history or current politics. Fabula Praetexta was less popular than tragedies on Greek themes. During the Golden Age of drama in the Middle Republic, there were four great Roman writers of tragedy, Naevius, Ennius, Pacuvius, and Accius. Of their surviving tragedies, 90 titles remain.All the performances above began as a translation of Greek forms, even to the extent of their being performed in Greek costume.1.Where might an ancient Roman witness Fescennine Verse?A.At a party.B.At a funeral.C.At a wedding.D.At a concert.2.Which type of performance describes the middle-class life?A.Fabula Atellana.B.Fabula Tabernaria.C.Fabula Trabeata.D.Fabula Praetexta.3.What do the listed types of performances have in common?A.They copy Latin dramas.B.They take on Greek forms.C.They reflect Roman themes.D.They refer to Italian stories.BIt was New Year time, but I wasn’tlooking forward to it. That winter, my mother and my stepfather moved our family toSouthern California. My brother and I were leaving our ruralAlabamabehind. This would be our first New Year away fromAlabama. My mother took toCalifornialike a swan to a royal lake. My athletic little brother, Paul, was keyed up at a climate that allowed him to go to the beach whenever he wanted.I, however, was a fat child with heavy southern pronunciation. My first day in the new class, I introduced myself in a low voice. The moment I opened my mouth to speak, the whole class burst into laughter, “He talks funny.” It was so frustrating that I went to place a call to Granny Smith after school, who was my biggest support, But I didn’t get through.On Sunday evening, the phone rang. It was Granny. She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance rates on Sundays. She said she’d shipped a New Year package. Sure enough, it arrived. Surprised at the box, large enough to hold a small refrigerator, we eagerly tore it open. The smell of Granny’s house filled the room: a combination of fried meat, sausages, furniture polish and decorations. Her house was tiny and always filled withtackyholiday decorations and homemade food before New Year. But in my childhood eyes, it was precious and fantastic.There were countless tins and containers. We open hem to discover piles of holiday treats. She even included our traditional candy bats. The box was as bottomless as a magical box. There, beneath all these, was familiar holiday.Every New Year that we spent inCalifornia, the postal service would call and say our package was arrived. Over the years, many treasures arrived in the box. For me, it’s always been the best part of the holiday.4. How did the author’s brother feel when they were moving toCalifornia?A. Indifferent.B. Joyful.C. Appreciative.D. Disappointed.5. Why did the author’s classmates laugh at him?A. He spoke in a low voice.B. He made a humorous talk.C. He looked overweight.D. He had a strong accent.6. What does the underlined word “tacky” probably mean?A. Suitable.B. Expensive.C. Cheap.D. Attractive.7. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Granny’s Care PackageB. An UnforgettableHolidayC. Our Move toCaliforniaD. A Telephone Call from GrannyCThere are 195 countries in the world today but almost none of them have purple on their national flag. So what’s wrong with purple? It’s such a popular color1 today. Why would no country use it in their flag? The answer is really quite simple. Purple was just for too expensive.The color1 purple has been associated with royalty power and wealth for centuries. Queen Elizabeth I forbade anyone except close members of the royal family to wear it. Purple’s high status comes from the rarity and cost of the dye (染料)originally used to produce it. Fabric traders got the dye from a small sea snail (海螺)that was only found in the Tyre region of the Mediterranean. More than 10,000 snails were needed to create just one gram of purple; not to mention a lot of work went into producing the dye, which made purple dye so expensive.Since only wealthy rulers could afford to buy and wear the color1 , it became associated with the royal family. Sometimes, however, the dye was too expensive even for royalty. Third century Roman Emperor Aurelio famously wouldn’t allow his wife to buy a scarf made from purple silk because it cost three times its weight in gold. A single pound of dye cost three pounds of gold, which equals 56,000 dollars today. Therefore, even the richest countries couldn’t spend that much having purple on their flags.The dye became more accessible to lower-class about a century and a half ago. In 1856, 18-year-old English chemist William Henry Perkin accidentally created a man-made purple compound (化合物)while attemptingto produce an anti-malaria drug. He noticed that the compound could be used to dye fabrics, so he patented the dye, manufactured it and got rich. Purple dye was then mass-produced so everybody could afford it.Till now, a handful of new national flags have been designed and a few of them have chosen to use purple in their flag. So don’t be making any bets just yet.8. Why was color1 purple expensive in the past?A. Because only royal families were allowed to wear purple.B. Because it took a long time to get purple dye from gold.C. Because purple was worth as much as its weight in gold.D. Because purple dye used to be rare and hard to produce.9. Why did Roman Emperor Aurelio forbid his wife to buy a purple scarf?A. Because of poor quality.B. Because of long tradition.C. Because of bad taste.D. Because of high price.10. What is purple's situation now?A. Purple has been widely used on national flags.B. Purple dye is now affordable to ordinary people.C. Royal family stop using purple because it’s toocommon.D. Fewer snails are used to produce purple dye than before.11. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. No Purple Flags?B. Purple vs GoldC. How to Produce Purple Dye?D. The Birth of Purple ColorDAsk a classroom of children to draw a scientist, and you’ll see plenty of color1 ed lab coats and glasses. The image (画像) hasn't changed much since the 1960s, but the person wearing the lab coat is changing.A new analysis finds that more female scientists have appeared in kids? drawings in recent decades — going from nearly nonexistent in the 1960s to about a third in 2016.The first of many “ draw-a-scientist ’’ studies asked nearly 5,000 children to draw a scientist between 1966 and 1977. Of those 5,000 drawings, only 28 drew female scientists. That was just 0.56 percent. Today, female scientists are being presented more in the media. For example, in a content analysis, 13 percent of people pictured in science feature stories of the 1960s were women or girls, compared with 44 percent in the 2000s. “That might really affect children’s idea on what a scientist should be like, ” says Miller, a Ph. D. candidate in psychology.To look for changes in children'sperceptionover time, the researchers conducted a meta-analysis ,combining data from 78 studies that included a total of more than 20,000 children from kindergarten to the 12th grade.On average, 28 percent of children drew female scientists in studies conducted from 1965 to 2016.What hasn’t changed much: kids pick up stereotypes (模式化观念）by gender (性别）as they grow up. At age 6, about 70 percent of the girls in the more recent studiesdrew female scientists. By age 16, 75 percent drew male scientists. This is an important period in which kids are learning stereotypes. It’s important that teachers and parents present diverse examples of both male and female scientists.12. What’s the picture of scientists drawn by a 1960s, kid like?A. A man with long curly hair.B. A woman with lab glasses.C. A woman in a formal lab suit.D. A man in a color1 ed lab coat.13. What may contribute to the changes in kids’ drawings?A. The improvement of women^ social status.B. The kids are affected by teachers and parents.C. More female scientists appear in the media.D. The increasing number of female scientists.14. What does the underlined word “ perception” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A. Belief.B. Idea.C. Habit.D. Growth.15. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that .A. it's a stereotype that scientists are generally malesB. girls are more influenced by stereotypes than boysC. some children are born with certain stereotypesD. most children tend to prefer female scientists第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

耀华中学2021届高三第二次校模拟考试英语试题本套试卷分第I卷〔选择题〕和第II卷〔非选择题〕两局部，一共130分，考试时间是是100分钟，第I卷1页至8页，第II卷9页至10页。

答卷前，所有考生必须将本人的姓名、准考号填写上在答题卡上。

答卷时，所有考生必须将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。

第I卷考前须知：1. 每一小题在选出答案以后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目之答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

2.本卷一共55小题，一共95分。

第一局部：英语知识运用〔一共两节，满分是45分〕第一节：单项填空〔一共15小题；每一小题1分，满分是15分〕从A、B、C、D四个选项里面，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。

1. —Is there anything I can do for you, sir?—________. I’m being served.A. Oh, you are a nice girlB. Thank you all the sameC. You’re welcomeD. That’s all right【答案】B【解析】考察交际用语。

根据答复可知，有别人正在为我效劳，所以如今我不需要你的效劳了，但是无论如何还是要表示感谢，应选B。

2. He, along with his brothers, _________ how serious the situation is.A. haven’t realizedB. hasn’t realizedC. don’t realizeD. didn’t realize【答案】B【解析】试题分析：考察时态和主谓一致。

此题的主语是He, along with his brothers，谓语动词应该与he保持一致，故使用单数的形式。

另外此题中没有出现过去时的时间是状语。

句意：他和他的兄弟已经意识到了情况是多么的严重。

根据句意说明使用如今完成时的时态。

2020年天津市耀华中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AOn a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio PronIn April 1945,Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.To Killa Mockingbird, by Harper LeeSet in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) storyby Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books.D.History books.2.Which book explores life and death?A.To Kill a MockingbirdB.When Breath Becomes AirC.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These StreetsD.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Bess’s mother.D.Bobby’s mother.BAlthough computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does. You can potentially remember more by handwriting, according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time. The new study set out to answer one question: How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part. Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard. While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors. Those sensors recorded the participants' brainwaves. The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task. And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didn't.Audrey van der Meer, the new study's leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we remember better. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on,” she explains. Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking. “Rather than typing blindly, the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down. Then, key words can be interlinked by boxes, arrows and small drawings,” she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices. In fact, its authors point out, computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes to speed, they add.4. Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A. To record their brainwavesB. To inform them of their tasksC. To allow them to focus on writingD. To protect their heads like hair nets5. What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A. Why handwriting is more complex than typingB. Why the brain works when it comes to learningC. Why handwriting helps remember informationD. Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking6. What is the study's authors' view on typing?A. It relieves people's handsB. It remains vital and helpfulC. It is not worth recommendingD. It is more challenging than writing7. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. How Can You Remember New Information?B. Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRunC. Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D. Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than TypingCThe headmaster of a primary school showed on television to support her idea that parents should “dress appropriately in daywear” when they drop off and pick up their kids from school.Kate Chisholm, head teacher atSkerneParkAcademyin Darlington, theU.K., sent a letter home asking parents to set a better example for their children.“I have noticed there has been an increasing tendency for parents to drop off and pick up their kids from school while still wearing their pajamas (睡衣),” Chisholm wrote.“Could I please ask that when you are sending your children, you take the time to dress appropriately in daywear that is suitable for the weather conditions?”Kate Chisholm wants parents at her school to dress nicer. She appeared on British television station ITV to further explain her decision, saying she had started noticing the pajama trend had been picked up by “30 or 40” parents at school.Despite her determination to make school a nicer place to be, Chisholm admits that she can't demand that parents dress up-such as Karen Routh, 49, who wore pajamas to drop off her 8-ycar-old daughter Holly, because she was running late and didn't feel well.“I imagine there might be some people who keep up wearing pajamas for the next six months to prove a point,” Chisholm said. “I can't force people to get dressed but I will keep sending letters home in the hope that they decide to put on a pair of jeans.”Wearing pajamas in public has also become a hot issue for some schools and States in theU.S.In 2015, aFloridaschool board member insisted on a dress rule for parents who showed up in the school in sleepwear.8. The headmaster asks parents to pay attention to ______.A. the way they dressB. the relations with teachersC. the way they treat their kidsD. the clothes they buy for their kids9. How does Chisholm try to change this situation?A. Asking kids to set examples.B. Keeping them out of school.C. Sending letters to persuade them.D. Forcing them to change by laws.10. Why did Kate Chisholm appear on ITV?A. She wanted to force Karen to dress properly.B. Parents spent less time on their clothes.C. She wanted to explain her decision about the parents' dress.D. She wanted to tell us more and more parents wear pajamas to school.11. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______.A. strict laws should be passed to stop pajamasB. aFloridaschool will force parents to wear jeansC. people wearing pajamas in public will be punishedD. more and more people are concerned about dressing properly in publicDOne-year-old Tallulah turned purple and stopped moving after the sweet became stuck in her throat. Her mum Leigh-Anne said the drama began during a visit to her grandma’s house when her grandparents gave her older kids some sweets.“Then at about 4:45 pm, Tallulah started to choke—we all went into a panic.”“It seemed like it went on for ages. Not one of us knew what to do.”“I rang an ambulance while my grandma and granddad tried to get the sweet to come up.”“Tallulah was panicking at first but then she started to go purple—she almost had no oxygen left in her.”With her daughter limp (无力的) and time running out, Leigh—Anne knew she couldn’t afford to wait for the ambulance to arrive.“The only thing I could think was to go out into the street.” She said.“I rushed out and screamed for someone to help while my grandma rushed out crying with Tallulah.”At exactly the moment, Caitlin, who is studying public services atRedcarCollege, was passing byQueen Street. She said, “I was waiting to go to work when I heard someone screaming for help, so I ran straight over.”The 17-year-old girl added, “Something just clicked and I went into auto mode. The little girl was completely limp, so I checked her airways and tilted (使倾斜) her over and started hitting her back. I turned her round and tapped on her chest, then after what felt like forever she coughed up the sweet and spat it out.As soon as she started crying I felt a huge relief. I was just so pleased I was able to help.”Caitlin was taught her lifesaving skills when she joined the Army Cadets four years ago.12. When did Tallulah get choked?A. While eating sweets.B. While enjoying a drama.C. While having a meal.D. While taking some medicine.13. Why did the family go out into the street?A. To buy some needed tools.B. To search for timely help.C. To get a breath of fresh air.D. To wait for the ambulance to arrive.14. Which of the following can best describe Caitlin?A. Brave and selfless.B. Kind and energetic.C. Determined and generous.D. Quick-thinking and helpful.15. What may be the best title for the text?A. First aid skill sounds important.B. Screaming for help makes sense.C. Eating sweets endangers baby girl.D. Heroic teenager saves baby girl’s life.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年天津市耀华中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?A. Social reality.B. Female dreams.C. Human emotions.D. Political environment.3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.BInAsia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure (结构), they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions are also held, in which competitors use their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’ (对手) kites or cut their strings (线).For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite-flying classes for the children on an island inHawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. Their kites are made of nylon (尼龙). Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne. The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite. The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students.Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try!4. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.B. Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.C. Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.D. Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.5. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?A. It has two strings.B. It is simple in design.C. It has a rainbow pattern.D. It is shaped like a diamond.6. According to Jonathan,what do you need to have fun with kites?A. A large kite.B. Any type of kite.C. A complex structure.D. A kite that impresses others.7. What is mainly described in the text?A. A kite factory.B. Kite-flying lessons.C. Special competitions.D. The kite-making process.CEven as Google plans to test its fleet (车队) of self-driving cars on public roads this summer, its business model remains abit of a mystery. By 2025, as many as 250,000 self-driving vehicles could be sold each year globally, according to a study by an industry research firm.“Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people,” said Chris Urmson, director of Google’s self-driving car project. For now, Google has no plans to sell any of its self-driving cars. They are strictly for research. But they will hit public roads this summer near Google’s headquarters inMountain View,California. Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses.The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel, accelerator (油门) or brake pedal. “Our software and sensors do all the work,” Urmson said. “The vehicles will be very basic — we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible — but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button.” The prototype (雏形) is the first of a 100-car fleet the tech giant is building.In the long run, Urmson sees a future of safer roads — the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error — and fewer traffic jams. Robotic cars could also shuttle people who can’t drive because of age or illness.Google has said that self-driving cars could launch new business models in which people buy the use of vehicles they don’t own. The company has already tested other types of self-driving cars on public streets, including modified Lexus sport-utility vehicles, under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the controls.The state has issued six other companies permits to operate such cars, includingDelphi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Tesla, Bosch and Nissan. The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels, accelerators and brake pedals to allow “safety drivers” to take control if needed.8. According to Chris Urmson, __________.A. self-driving cars can give driving orders to humansB. self-driving cars are specially designed for the elderlyC. software and sensors are vital for self-driving carsD. ordinary vehicles will be replaced by self-driving cars9. Paragraph 4 is meant to tell us that __________.A. many traffic accidents are caused by human errorB. some people can’t drive because of illness or ageC. Urmson has promised to create safer roads in the futureD. self-driving cars will probably help to make safer roads and decrease traffic jams10. The underlined word “issued” in the last paragraph can probably bereplaced by__________.A. givenB. claimedC. awardedD. prohibited11. What’s the author’s attitude towards self-driving cars?A. Objective.B. Indifferent.C. Subjective.D. Favorable.DWhy isn’t science better? Look at career incentive(激励).There are oftensubstantial gaps between the idealized and actual versions of those people whose work involves providing a social good. Government officials are supposed to work for their constituents. Journalists are supposed to provide unbiased reporting and penetrating analysis. And scientists are supposed to relentlessly probe the fabric of reality with the most rigorous and skeptical of methods.All too often, however, what should be just isn’t so. In a number of scientific fields, published findings turn out not toreplicate(复制), or to have smaller effects than, what was initially claimed. Plenty of science does replicate — meaning the experiments turn out the same way when you repeat them -but the amount that doesn’t is too much for comfort.But there are also waysin which scientists increase their chances of getting it wrong. Running studies with small samples, mining data for correlations and forming hypotheses to fit an experiment’s results after the fact are just some of the ways to increase the number of false discoveries.It’s not like we don't know how to do better. Scientists who study scientific methods have known about feasible remedies for decades. Unfortunately, their advice often falls ondeaf ears.Why? Why aren't scientific methods better than they are? In a word: incentives. But perhaps not in the way you think.In the 1970s, psychologists and economists began to point out the danger in relying on quantitative measures for social decision-making. For example, when public schools are evaluated by students’ performance on standardized tests, teachers respond by teaching “to the test”. In turn, the test serves largely as of how well the school can prepare students for the test.We can see this principle—often summarized as “when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure”—playing out in the realm of research. Science is a competitive enterprise. There are far more credentialed (授以证书的) scholars and researchers than there are university professorships or comparably prestigious research positions. Once someone acquires a research position, there is additional competition for tenure grant funding, and support and placement for graduate students. Due to this competition for resources, scientists must be evaluated and compared. How do you tell if someone is a good scientist?An oft-used metric is the number of publications one has in peer-reviewed journals, as well as the status of those journals. Metrics like these make it straightforward to compare researchers whose work may otherwise be quite different. Unfortunately, this also makes these numbers susceptible to exploitation.If scientists are motivated to publish often and in high-impact journals, we might expect them to actively try to game the system. And certainly, some do—as seen in recent high-profile cases of scientific fraud(欺诈). If malicious fraud is the prime concern, then perhaps the solution is simply heightened alertness.However, most scientists are, I believe, genuinely interested in learning about the world, and honest. The problem with incentives is that they can shape cultural norms without any intention on the part of individuals.12. Which of the following is TRUE about the general trend in scientific field?A. Scientists are persistently devoted to exploration of reality.B. The research findings fail to achieve the expected effect.C. Hypotheses are modified to highlight the experiments' results.D. The amount of science that does replicate is comforting.13. What doesdeaf earsin the fourth paragraph probably refer to?A. The public.B. The incentive initiators.C. The peer researchers.D. The high-impact journal editors.14. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Good scientists excel in seeking resources and securing research positions.B. Competition for resources inspires researchers to work in a more skeptical way.C. All the credentialed scholars and researchers will not take up university professorships.D. The number of publication reveals how scientists are bitterly exploited.15. According to the author, what might be a remedy for the fundamental problem in scientific research?A. High-impact journals are encouraged to reform the incentives for publication.B. The peer-review process is supposed to scale up inspection of scientific fraud.C. Researchers are motivated to get actively involved in gaming the current system.D. Career incentives for scientists are expected to consider their personal intention.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。