2022届高三高考三轮冲刺：天津卷真题（五）（含答案）

020年天津卷 英语 (第一次完形+第二次阅读+七选五)
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How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.
Check out a book. While libraries still loan out (出借) books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.
Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats (载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn’t offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.
Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups. Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.
Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce (商会) and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.
1. Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by______.
A. sharing their books on the Internet
B. giving access to online reading at a library branch
C. sending a needed book to a library branch nearby
D. making the checkout procedures diverse
2. According to Paragraph 3, what items may be checked out from a public library
A. A magazine and an e-book. B. A game and an oil painting.
C. A music CD and a kid’s toy. D. A DVD and a video player
3. As is described in Paragraph 4, taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Time allows ______.
A. the kid to learn a new language B. the parent to enjoy quiet reading
C. the kid to overcome reading difficulties D. the parent to meet their program sponsor
4. Your local library can help you start a business by ______.
A. providing relevant information and supporting services
B. offering professional advice on business management
C. supplying useful information of your potential buyers
D. arranging meetings with government officials
5. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To point out the importance of public libraries.
B. To encourage people to work in public libraries.
C. To introduce the improved services of public libraries.
D. To call for the modernization of public library systems.
B
“They tell me that you’d like to make a statue (塑像) of me. Is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream ”
The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl.
“Yes, sir,” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. “I wouldn’t have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner.”
President Lincoln smiled. “Painters, sculptors, they’ve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face, but I’m afraid there’s not much hope. What did you have in mind, Miss Ream A bust (半身像) ”
Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice.
“Of course, I shouldn’t have asked. A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size.”
Vinnie’s face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. “Small does not mean weak, sir,” she defended herself. “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. I’ve driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full-length clay (粘土) figure would not exhaust my strength, and that is what I intend to do!”
The President’s eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated you as I didn’t know your background.”
But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream,” he sighed, “I’d like to let you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now I hardly have a minute to myself.”
Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office. “I work quickly,” she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk.”
The President seemed to consider her idea seriously. He got up and shook Vinnie’s hand warmly, “I’ve heard that you are a talented young woman, and I have found you charming and intelligent as well. I cannot make my decision immediately, but you will hear from me soon.”
The very next day, Vinnie received an invitation from the President.
6. What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln
A. Her aggressive personality. B. Mr. Mills’s encouraging remark.
C. President Lincoln’s gentle voice. D. Her interest in a challenging job.
7. How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnie’s request
A. Pleased. B. Thrilled. C. Regretful. D. Doubtful.
8. Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting ______.
A. her experience from other projects B. her innocent childhood in the country
C. the heavy labor she had done before D. the skill she picked up in Wisconsin
9. Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to ______.
A. achieve effects of natural lighting B. keep all her tools within easy reach
C. observe the President at a right angle D. avoid disturbing the president’s work
10. What message does the story convey
A. A strong-willed soul can reach his goal. B. Experience helps to promote excellence.
C. Ups and downs make one strong. D. Devotion requires enthusiasm.
C
For people, who are interested in sound, the field of sound technology is definitely making noise. In the past, sound engineers worked in the back rooms of recording studios, but many of today’s sound professionals are sharing their knowledge and experience with professionals in other fields to create new products based on the phenomenon we call sound.
Sound can be used as a weapon. Imagine that a police officer is chasing a thief. The thief tries to escape. And the officer can’t let him get away. He pulls out a special device, points it at the suspect, and switches it on. The thief drops to the ground. This new weapon is called a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD远程定向声波发射器). It produces a deafening sound so painful that it temporarily disables a person. The noise from the LRAD is directed like a ray of light and travels only into the ears of that person, but it is not deadly.
For those who hunger for some peace and quiet, sound can now create silence. Let’s say you are at the airport, and the little boy on the seat next to you is humming (哼唱) a short commercial song. He hums it over and over again, and you are about to go crazy. Thanks to the Silence Machine, a British invention, you can get rid of the sound without upsetting the boy or his parents. One may wonder how the Silence Machine works. Well, it functions by analyzing the waves of the incoming sound and creating a second set of outgoing waves. The two sets of waves cancel each other out. Simply turn the machine or point it at the target, and your peace and quiet comes back.
Directed sound is a new technology that allows companies to use sound in much the same way spotlights (聚光灯) are used in the theater. A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage; similarly, “spotsound” creates a circle of sound in on targeted area. This can be useful for businesses such as restaurants and stores because it offers a new way to attract customers. Restaurants can offer a choice of music along with the various food choices on the menu, allowing customers more control over the atmosphere in which they are dining. Directed sound is also beginning to appear in shopping centers and even at homes.
11. What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the effect of the LRAD
A. It causes temporary hearing loss. B. It slows down a running man.
C. It makes it easy to identify a suspect. D. It keeps the suspect from hurting others.
12. The Silence Machine is a device specially designed to ________.
A. silence the people around you B. remove the sound of commercials
C. block the incoming sound waves D. stop unwanted sound from affecting you
13. What feature do spotsounds and spotlights share
A. They travel in circles. B. They clear the atmosphere.
C. They can be transformed into energy. D. They can be directed onto a specific area.
14. Directed sound can be used for ________.
A. creative designs of restaurant menus B. ideal sound effects on the theater stage
C. different choices of music for businesses D. strict control over any suspicious customer
15. What does the passage focus on
A. How professionals invented sound products. B. Inventions in the field of sound technology.
C. The growing interest in the study of sound. D. How sound engineers work in their studios.
D
After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.
Together, these deep human urges (驱策力) count for much more that ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, “Why Why Why ”
Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don’t have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them.
“The great man,” said Mencius (孟子), “is he who does not lose his child’s heart.” Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.
Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.
How should you start Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn’t arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.
One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven’t any special ability Most people don’t; there are only a few geniuses. You haven’t any time That’s good, because it’s always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom’s Cabin while cooking. You’re too old Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.
However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you’ll never be more alive than you are at this moment.
16. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.
A. propose a definition B. make a comparison
C. reach a conclusion D. present an argument
17. What does the example of Galileo tell us
A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.
B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.
C. Creativity results from challenging authority.
D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.
18. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent
A. Observe the unknown around you. B. Develop a questioning mind.
C. Lead a life of adventure. D. Follow the fashion.
19. What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7
A. Gaining success helps you become an expert.
B. The genius tends to get things done creatively.
C. Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action.
D. You should remain modest when approaching perfection.
20. What could be the best tile or the passage
A. Curious Minds Never Feel Contented B. Reflections on Human Nature
C. The Keys to Achievement D. Never Too Late to Learn
七选五
Financial Education-Awareness Dilemma
When it comes to financial education, the majority of today’s youth will regard it as a necessity for certain specific people who want to make their career in the financial world. 21 Actually, elementary financial education is a must for all, as money transaction is an essential part of our day-to-day life.
Suppose you have $100 in a saving account that pays simple interest at the rate of 2% per year. If you leave the money in the account, how much will you have accumulated after 5 years: more than $102, exactly $102, or less than $102 The test might look simple, but only half of the people surveyed gave the correct answer.
22 The explanation goes as follows: People with low levels of financial literacy suffer from that lack of knowledge at every stage of their lives. Researchers on this subject say people with a high degree of financial literacy are more likely to plan for their retirement. 23
On the contrary, people who have a lower degree of financial literacy tend to borrow more, accumulate less wealth, and pay more in fees related financial products. They are less likely to invest, more likely to experience difficulty with debt, and less likely to know the terms of their mortgages and other loans. Thus, the cost of this financial ignorance is very high. 24
What is the solution 25 Like reading and math, financial education must become part of the core curriculum in our schools. Likewise, parents should engage in regular, constructive conversations about money matters. This will give their kids a solid foundation for financial well-being, which will keep on giving returns throughout the course of their lives.
A. Financial education must start early.
B. However, they miss an important point.
C. Why does each of us have to face a financial challenge
D. Why does financial literacy matter so much in our society’
E. Rich people are generally better educated on financial management.
F. Besides, these people have more than double the wealth of people who don’t.
G. For example, they frequently make late credit card payments, overspend their credit limit, etc.
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For the past ten years, my dad and I have attended the same school --- he as an administrator and I as a student. Our relationship, in and out of school, has been totally unpredictable.
When I was younger, all that my dad said was doctrine (信条) and anything he did I, 26 , copied. We played games together, and stayed up late reading bedtime stories. I could 27 my dad taking me to school, running into him 28 during the day and riding home with him every afternoon.
As I grew older, we were not as 29 as we used to be. He wasn’t cool any more .He wore his socks too high, listened to 30 country music and laughed too loudly in front of my friends. He became a total embarrassment.
However, the 31 that occurred in school were even worse. The worst one happened in seventh grade. My dad came to our New Year party, 32 as Donald Duck, guitar in hand, singing silly songs. Just kill me! I wanted to run away.
This 33 continued into high school, but we somehow began to find a balance. Things started to 34 around the time of my 10th-grade physics project. The 35 was to build a wood bridge with the best strength-to-weight ratio (比率). All the students and physics teachers 36 . So did my dad, the only administrator! Embarrassed, as usual, I 37 the scene. 38 , later when I learned from my friends that my dad 39 all competitors and won everyone’s admiration, I found that mixed in with my 40 was a touch of pride.
I had needed someone else to show me what I 41 in my dad. It wasn’t the fact that he’d won; it was more than that. I began to 42 that we have many of the same values and sometimes the same opinions. No matter how much I had tried to 43 him, he still influenced me.
I feel 44 to have such an unusual father. The 45 I have developed with my dad over the years has enabled me to look back and see how I’ve grown.
26. A. temporarily B. naturally C. originally D. passively
27. A. apply to B. count on C. see off D. pick out
28. A. gradually B. previously C. regularly D. eventually
29. A. close B. reliable C. generous D. confident
30. A. creative B. familiar C. horrible D. live
31. A. failures B. coincidences C. competitions D. disasters
32. A. dressed up B. broken down C. settled down D. signed up
33. A. debate B. party C. progress D. struggle
34. A. happen B. change C. grow D. disappear
35. A. issue B. task C. lesson D. procedure
36. A. participated B. protested C. hesitated D. explored
37. A. fled B. investigated C. pictured D. made
38. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. However
39. A. convinced B. defeated C. ignored D. evaluated
40. A. confusion B. encouragement C. embarrassment D. fascination
41. A. recommended B. tolerated C. doubted D. appreciated
42. A. recognize B. demand C. argue D. estimate
43. A. approach B. limit C. resist D. believe
44. A. puzzled B. fortunate C. concerned D. awkward
45. A. strategy B. habit C. relationship D. potential
2021年普通高等学校招生英语试卷 天津卷第二次+七选五
阅读理解
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When starting college, most students enjoy a week’s stay on campus before classes actually begin. What should you do with that time Below are several tips to ease (使熟悉) yourself into college life.
Participating in Campus Welcome Activities
Most universities host welcome events before the academic year officially begins, including freshmen orientations (迎新会), campus picnics, and entertainments like concerts.
Participating in such events is a great way to learn about school facilities and understand campus culture: What do students do for fun What are their favorite classes What is the history of your university It can help you observe campus life outside the classroom.
Exploring Campus
Getting to know where essential campus resources are, such as the student advising center, psychological services, and the tutoring center, will make your first few weeks on campus a lot easier, because you won’t have to look for them while still getting used to your classes.
Take some time to check out the buildings where your classes will be held. This will prevent you from getting lost in the first few days of classes, and familiarize you with how long it takes to get from place to place. If you’re worried about taking classes one after another in different buildings, a quick test run won’t hurt. That way, you will avoid potential time delays in getting to your classes.
Starting a Routine
Before getting too excited about all of the fun things you will be able to do during the week, remember that you do have a pretty big schedule change coming up. Starting classes means being in different places at different times, so it’s a great idea to start getting used to that routine right this week.
What helps you most is to schedule your sleep. Following the planned time will ensure you have enough sleep to get to those early classes and stay wide awake.
If you have other daily routines, such as exercising or talking on the phone with family, work those into your day-to-day life before classes start so that you get a better idea of how they fit in with your schedule.
1. By participating in campus welcome activities, freshmen can _______.
A. learn about campus culture B. get their course schedule
C. have a physical examination D. take an entrance test
2. Why are freshmen advised to have a quick test run between buildings
A. To see how many facilities they can use. B. To avoid being late for future classes.
C. To help those getting lost on campus. D. To practice running on their way to class.
3. When is it best for freshmen to start getting used to the new routine
A. On the first day of their classes. B. Before the orientation week.
C. After their first-day classes. D. During the orientation week.
4. What does the author suggest freshmen do to stay focused in class
A. Take physical exercise before class. B. Leave their phones powered off.
C. Take early classes every day. D. Keep to the sleep schedule.
5. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A. To offer some tips on making an easier start at college.
B. To remind freshmen about the first day of school.
C. To help freshmen organize campus activities.
D. To share his college experience with the reader.
B
When people ask me how I started writing, I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language. Having said that, I did not know for a long time what I was looking for. It was not until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion for writing. With some encouragement from my colleagues, I had one of my poems published. This bit of success, however, was the point where my problem began.
Back in 1978, I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning, teaching freshman composition. Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons. I composed my lectures on the way, and that was all the thinking time I had. When I returned home, there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.
As a way out, I decided to get up two hours before my usual time. My alarm was set for 5:00 A. M. The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm’s reach. The second day I set two clocks, one on my night table, and one out in the hallway. I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken. This was when my morning writing began.
Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many excuses for not writing. I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published. When I decided to write a novel, I divided my two hours: the first for poetry, the second for fiction. Well or badly, I wrote at least two pages a day. This is how my novel, The Line of the Sun. was finished. If I had waited to have the time, I would still be waiting to write my novel.
What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control. For many people, the initial sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision: taking the time to create, stealing it from yourself if it’s the only way.
6. What motivated the author to start her writing career
A. Her strong wish to share. B. Her keen interest in writing.
C. Her urgent need to make a living. D. Her passionate desire for fame.
7. What problem did the author face when she decided to begin her writing
A. She was too exhausted to write after a busy day.
B. She had trouble in deciding on her writing style.
C. She had to take time to discipline her daughter.
D. She was unsure about her writing skills.
8. Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway
A. In case the clock in her room broke down. B. In case she failed to hear the ringing.
C. To force herself out of bed. D. To wake up her family.
9. How did the author manage to finish her novel
A. By sticking to writing every morning. B. By writing when her mind was most active.
C. By drawing inspirations from classic novels. D. By reducing her teaching hours at school.
10. What can we learn from the author’s success in her writing career
A. It is never too late to change your job.
B. Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.
C. A tight schedule is no excuse for lack of action.
D. Daily life provides ideas for creative writing.
C
In the fictional worlds of film and TV, artificial intelligence (Al) has been described as so advanced that it is indistinguishable from humans. But what if we’re actually getting closer to a world where Al is capable of thinking and feeling
Tech company UneeQ is heading for its “digital humans”, which appear life like on the screen not only in terms of language, but also because of facial movements: raised eyebrows, a smile, even a nod. They look close to a human, but not quite.
What lies beneath UneeQ’s digital humans Their 3D faces are modeled on actual human features. Speech recognition enables them to understand what a person is saying, and natural language processing is used to work out a response. Meanwhile, another Al company, Soul Machines, is taking a more biological approach, with a “digital brain”, that imitates aspects of the human brain to adjust the emotions “felt” and “expressed” by its “digital people”.
Shiwali Mohan, an Al scientist at the Palo Research Center, is skeptical of these digital beings. “They’re humanlike in their looks and the way they sound, but that in itself is not being human,” she says. “Human qualities also involve how you think, how you approach problems, and how you break them down; and that takes a lot of algorithmic (算法) design. Designing for human-level intelligence is a different attempt than designing images that behave like humans.” She then continues, “If something looks like a human, we have high expectations of them, but they might behave differently in ways that humans just instinctively (直觉地) know how other humans react.
Yet the demand is there, with UneeQ seeing high adoption of its digital employees across the financial, health care, and commercial sectors (行业). “Unless these sectors make their business models much more efficient digitally, they might be left behind,” says Chetan Dube, UneeQ’s CEO.
Some other companies are taking their digital beings a step further, enabling organizations and individuals to create digital humans themselves using free-access platforms they provide. “The biggest motivation for such platforms is to popularize Al,” Dube says.
Mohan is cautious about this approach, yet she supports the purpose behind these digital beings and is optimistic about where they are headed. “As we develop more advanced Al technology, we would then have to use new ways of communicating with that technology”, she says. “Hopefully, all of that is designed to support humans in their goals.”
11. According to Para. 2, in what respect (s) do UneeQ’s “digital humans” resemble human beings
A. In the way they move around. B. In the way they act and react.
C. In observation and analysis. D. In speech and facial expressions.
12. Soul Machines’digital brain is a technological breakthrough because it _______.
A. learns to make proper emotional responses
B. tends to imitate human beings’ tone vividly
C. recognizes the speech sounds it receives
D. processes the natural language it hears
13. In Mohan’s opinion, what human quality is lacking in digital beings
A. Calculating brain. B. Language skills.
C. Instinctive judgements. D. Problem-solving ability.
14. What makes many sectors employ digital humans
A. The fear of falling behind in efficiency. B. The urgency to promote e-commerce.
C. The wish to spread digital technology. D. The need to upgrade the health care system.
15. What does Mohan think of the future of digital beings
A. It’s well planned. B. It is promising. C. It is uncertain. D. It’s quite hopeless.
D
Art is everywhere. Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful. Why, then, is art still so widely considered to be “the easy subject” at school, insignificant to wider society, a waste of time and effort
Art can connect culture with commercial products in a way that not many other things can; art generates money and holds significant emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert, they are paying for music, sure, maybe even hotel rooms, meals, and transport, but they also gain an incredible experience, a unique atmosphere and a memory that will go through the rest of their lives. People don’t just want material things anymore, they want to experience life---the arts are a perfect crossover (交迭) between culture and commerce.
Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, reducing loneliness and making people feel safer. Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts experiences through reflection and discussion, and their expression of common values through artworks in honour of events significant to a nation’s experience.
The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological health. It is found that people who frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not; more engagement with the arts is linked to a higher level of people’s wellbeing. The Royal Society of Public Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to improve the conditions of patients by reducing stress, anxiety and blood pressure.
Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education: those engaged with drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice exhibit greater skills in math and languages. Kids with preference for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future. Participating in the arts is essential for child development; encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.
Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.
16. Art products differ from most other commercial products because _______.
A. most people purchase them for collection
B. they are more expensive and less accessible
C. they have both commercial and cultural values
D. their prices may climb up as time passes
17. By sharing their arts experiences, community members can _______.
A. keep the community safe from illnesses B. develop a stronger tie between them
C. learn to appreciate their own works of art
D. offer honourable solutions to their problems
18. What can we learn about people who are involved in artistic activities
A. They enjoy better living conditions. B. They like to compare themselves with others.
C. They are particularly good at both music and art.
D. They tend to be healthier physically and mentally.
19. How does kids’ engagement with the arts benefit them
A. It promotes their academic performance and emotional growth.
B. It gives them more confidence in exhibiting their learning skills.
C. It inspires their creativity in designing their future career.
D. It helps to make responsible people out of them.
20. What is the best title for this passage
A. How Art Cures Our Hearts B. Art: A Blessing to Humankind
C. How Art Benefits Communities D. Art: A Bridge Between Cultures
七选五
George Orwell is the pen name for Eric Arthur Blair, a writer, essayist, novelist, political activist and literary critic. For the purposes of this study, we will refer to him as George Orwell, as this was his literary name. Orwell was born in India on June 25th, 1903. 21
Although he was extremely intelligent and did well in school, he was not able to go on to university because it was too expensive. 22 He was particularly interested in issues such as class, social stratification (分层) and power. Such was his devotion to the issue, that he was known to purposely live beneath his means to great extremes, such as not wearing warm clothes in the wintertime, or refusing to display normal table manners.
23 His first fictional work, Burmese Days, was published in 1934, followed by A Clergyman’s Daughter in 1935. In 1936, he briefly set his writing skills aside and volunteered to fight in the Spanish Civil War on the side of the Republicans. He believed that the working class needed to rise up, and was considered a revolutionary socialist.
In 1940, Orwell combined his political knowledge with his gift of writing and went to work during World War II, fighting for freedom by writing propaganda (宣传) for the BBC. 24 The book Animal Farm is a satirical (讽刺的) look at totalitarianism regimes (极权主义政权). 1984 also looked closely at themes such as freedom, government and society.
25 He suffered from many chest infections. On January 21st, 1950, Orwell passed away. He is remembered as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
A. Orwell was devoted to politics.
B. Besides, Orwell took all sorts of jobs to make ends meet.
C. In the late forties, Orwell was growing weaker and weaker.
D. During the 1930s, Orwell worked hard to establish himself as a writer.
E. Later, he moved to England with his family when he was still a small baby.
F. In Spain, Orwell found what he had been searching for — a true socialist state.
G. His wartime experiences inspired him to write two famous books: Animal Farm and 1984.
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My brother and I are exactly one year apart. We look like twins, but we are completely 26 . By the time we got to middle school it was clear that my older brother 27 meditation (冥想),while I was a born 28 who preferred the theatrical, even when off stage. I took his relative silence to be offensive. We simply didn’t 29 .
I didn’t 30 having a tense relationship with my brother because I was involved at school. 31 , I threw myself into the world of musicals. I practised singing in the bedroom every day to remain at my best and be 32 for roles; my brother would meditate on a window seat. He might feel high school was already hard enough 33 my noisy singing. So space to practise became a(n) 34 between us because we shared a room.
At the start of the semester, I practised “Circle of Life” for a musical. This was the first time I 35 to learn a song, because my voice cracked (破音) as I switched to a head voice. I was annoyed in that period and 36 practising, declaring I had reached the ceiling of my singing career. For the first time in years my brother 37 quiet when I got home.
After two days of this, my brother asked me to 38 him in meditation. Feeling my anger at my inability to manage this song 39 , I accepted. My brother said, “When your mind floats away, you simply come back. Don’t blame yourself.” I got the message, and it soon became my new 40 . I kept trying at the song, no longer getting 41 at myself. And just in time for the trial performance, I was able to 42 power in my singing despite the switch to a head voice. It was important for me to learn that you don’t have to always get everything 43 the first time and that good things come with continual 44 . I now understand why my brother favours the 45 .
26. A. mature B. different C. content D. normal
27. A. disliked B. preferred C. replaced D. abandoned
28. A. writer B. leader C. painter D. performer
29. A. get along B. drop by C. show off D. check in
30. A. try B. mind C. enjoy D. delay
31. A. In particular B. In vain C. In return D. In theory
32. A. humorous B. ordinary C. competitive D. grateful
33. A. above B. below C. near D. without
34. A. issue B. contrast C. agreement D. balance
35. A. struggled B. expected C. promised D. decided
36. A. began B. allowed C. stopped D. continued
37. A. hated B. experienced C. accepted D. wanted
38. A. help B. invite C. join D. admire
39. A. gracefully B. suddenly C. fiercely D. cautiously
40. A. limit B. sentence C. mistake D. philosophy
41. A. rude B. angry C. surprised D. excited
42. A. lose B. share C. reduce D. maintain
43. A. wrong B. right C. back D. down
44. A. luck B. absence C. effort D. fear
45. A. fight B. noise C. quiet D. safety
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2020年天津卷 英语 (第一次完形+第二次阅读+七选五) 参考答案：
1. CCBAC
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何使用改造升级后现代公共图书馆。
1. 细节理解题。根据文章Check out a book中“Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up. ( 通过这样的网络，图书馆通过运载车辆的使用彼此分享图书。一旦你要的书送到最近的书店，他们会通过电子邮件通知你，你就可以去取了。) ”可知，合作网络连接的公共图书馆通过向附近的图书馆分支机构发送所需的书籍，使读者受益。故选C项。
2. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. ( 你可以借DVD电影、CD音乐和流行杂志。一些图书馆甚至借出玩具和游戏。) ”可知，从公共图书馆可以外借DVD电影、CD音乐、流行杂志、玩具和游戏等物品。故选C项。
3. 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book. (你可能会发现带着你的孩子去半个小时的“故事时间”是一种放松，那时你安静地坐在角落里看一本好书，) ”可知，带孩子去半小时的“故事时间”，可以让父母享受安静的阅读。故选B项。
4. 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce (商会) and government agencies, and they will offer printing and database services you need. (许多图书馆会通过商会和政府机构分享本地提供的商业管理信息，并提供你需要的打印和数据库服务。) ”可知，你当地的图书馆可以通过提供相关信息和支持服务来帮助你创业。故选A项。
5. 推理判断题。根据文章标题How to Use a Modern Public Library (如何使用一个现代公共图书馆) 和第一段中的“you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business. (你可能会惊讶地发现图书馆已经变得更好了。他们已经把自己变成了一个地方，在那里你可以发展你对知识的热爱，遇见有趣的人，或者发现如何创业) ”。再结合几个小标题：Check out a book (借一本书) ； Check out other items (借其他物品) ；Join targeted reading groups (加入有针对性的阅读小组) ；Start a business using the help of your local library (在当地图书馆的帮助下创业) 可知，本文主要介绍了在经过改善后的图书馆里，人们可以做些什么，即：经过改善后的图书馆可以给人们提供什么服务。故选C。
6. BDCDA
这是一篇记叙文。文章主要记叙了Vinnie Ream向林肯总统提出给他做一个全身雕像的请求，一开始林肯总统对此表示怀疑，在Vinnie的不断努力争取后，最终第二天Vinnie收到了林肯总统的邀请。
6. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I wouldn’t have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner. “可知，我本来不敢问你，但我的老师Mills先生说我准备好了。我打算用一种令人钦佩的方式来做这件事。由此可知，Mills先生的话给了Vinnie向林肯总统提出要求的底气。故选B。
7. 根据第五段中的“Of course- I shouldn’t have asked. A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size.”可知，当然-我不应该问的。对于你这种身材的年轻女性来说，全身雕像太大了。由此可推知，林肯总统首先对Vinnie的请求表示怀疑。故选D。
8. 细节理解题。根据第六段中的“I’ve driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full-length clay figure would not exhaust my strength-and this is what I intend to do!”可知，我赶过马队，提过水。做一个全身雕像不会耗尽我的力量-我还正想这样呢！此可知，Vinnie通过强调她以前所做的繁重劳动，证实了她有能力制作一个全身雕像。故选C。
9. 根据倒数第四段中的“Miss Ream,” he sighed, “I’d like to let you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now I hardly have a minute to myself. “可知，总统提到自己没有时间摆姿势来让Vinnie做雕像。根据倒数第三段中的“Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office. “I work quickly,” she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk.”可知，Vinnie环顾四周，注意到了他办公室的大小。“我干得很快，”她说。她指着靠近窗户的那个角落，声音柔和而自信。“如果我把我的粘土带到这里来，每天下午工作三个小时，我就可以在你办公的时候完成大部分的项目。”由此可推知，上文中总统提到自己没有时间摆姿势来让Vinnie做雕像，于是Vinnie想选择靠近窗户的角落，是为了避免干扰总统的工作。故选D。
10. 根据文章主要记叙了Vinnie Ream向林肯总统提出给他做一个全身雕像的请求，一开始林肯总统对此表示怀疑，在Vinnie的不断努力争取后，最终第二天Vinnie收到了林肯总统的邀请。由此可推知，这个故事表达了意志坚强的人能达到目标的思想。故选A。
11. ADDCB
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些声音技术领域的发明创造，包括声音可以用作武器的远程声学设备、用来阻止有害声音影响你的静音机以及定向音响技术。
11. 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“It produces a deafening sound so painful that it temporarily disables a person. The noise from the LRAD is directed like a ray of light and travels only into the ears of that person, but it is not deadly.”可知它发出震耳欲聋的声音，这种声音令人如此痛苦以至于它会使人暂时丧失能力。LRAD发出的噪音像光线一样被引导，只进入那个人的耳朵，但不会致命。由此可推知，LRAD会导致暂时性听力损失。故选A。
12. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Well, it functions by analyzing the waves of the incoming sound and creating a second set of outgoing waves. The two sets of waves cancel each other out. Simply turn the machine on point it at the target, and your peace and quiet comes back.”可知，它的功能是通过分析传入声音的波，并产生第二组传出的波。这两组波会相互抵消。只要打开机器对准目标，你的宁静就会回来。由此可知，静音机是一种专门设计用来阻止有害声音影响你的设备。故选D。
13. 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage; similarly, a “spotsound” creates a circle of sound in one targeted area.”可知，聚光灯只能照亮舞台的一个部分；类似地，一个“spotsound”在一个目标区域创建一个声音圈。由此可知，spotsounds和聚光灯的共同特性是它们可以被定向到一个特定的区域，故选D。
14. 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage; similarly,”spotsound” creates a circle of sound in on targeted area. This can be useful for businesses such as restaurants and stores because it offers a new way to attract customers. Restaurants can offer a choice of music along with the various food choice on the menu, allowing customers more control over the atmosphere in which they are dining.”可知，聚光灯只能照亮舞台的一个部分；类似地，一个”spotsound”在一个目标区域创建一个声音圈。这对餐馆和商店等企业很有用，因为它提供了一种吸引顾客的新方式。餐厅可以提供音乐选择与菜单上的各种食物选择，让顾客更多地控制气氛，在他们用餐。由此可知，定向音响可以用于不同的商业音乐选择。故选C。
15. 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“In the past, sound engineers worked in the back rooms of recording studios, but many of today’s sound professionals are sharing their knowledge and experience with professionals in other fields to create new products based on the phenomenon we call sound.”可知，在过去，音响工程师在录音室的后室工作，但今天的许多音响专业人士正在与其他领域的专业人士分享他们的知识和经验，以我们所谓的声音现象为基础创造新产品。结合下文具体内容可知，本文着重论述了声音技术领域的发明创造。故选B。
16. DDBCC
本文是一篇议论文。文章论述了获得成就的两个关键因素——好奇心和不满足。
16. 推理判断题。根据第一段内容After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.可知，作者经过多年对人性的观察，认为成就非凡的人和平庸的人的区别在于好奇心和不满足，而且两者是相辅相成的。由此推知，作者写第一段的目的是提出一个论点。故选D。
17. 推理判断题。根据第二段中的Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, “Why Why Why ”可知，像伽利略一样，历史上所有的伟人都感到好奇，并不满地问：“为什么？为什么？为什么？”由此推知，伽利略的例子告诉我们，伟大来自于持久的探索欲望。故选D。
18. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, “Why Why Why ”及第四段中的“The great man,” said Mencius (孟子), “is he who does not lose his child’s heart.” Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd.可知，历史上所有的伟人都感到好奇，并不满地问：“为什么？为什么？为什么？”孟子认为“不失去孩子的心，就是伟大的人。”然而，我们大多数人确实失去了它。我们不再问问题。我们不再挑战习俗。我们只是随大流。由此可知，你可以通过培养了一个善于提问的头脑，来重新获得好奇心和不满。故选B。
19. 推理判断题。根据第六段中的How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.及第七段中的You haven’t any special ability Most people don’t; there are only a few geniuses. You haven’t any time That’s good, because it’s always the people with no time who get things done.以及列举了Thomas Costain在57岁时出版了他的第一部小说，Grandma Moses在78岁时展示了她的第一批照片。由此可知，这两段想告诉我们“缺乏天赋和时间不是不采取行动的理由”。故选C。
20. 主旨大意题。根据第一段内容After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.及下文论述可知，本文主要论述了获得成就的两个关键因素——好奇心和不满足。由此可知，C项The Keys to Achievement (成就的关键) 适合做本文最佳标题。故选C。
21. BDFGA
这是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了金融教育意识的困境。今天的大多数年轻人都会把它看作是某些特定的人在金融界谋生的必要条件。实际上，基础金融教育是所有人的必修课。
21. 根据上文When it comes to financial education, the majority of today’s youth will regard it as a necessity for certain specific people who want to make their career in the financial world. 可知，今天的大多数年轻人都会把它看作是某些特定的人在金融界谋生的必要条件；再根据下文Actually, elementary financial education is a must for all, as money transaction is an essential part of our day-to-day life.可知，实际上，基础金融教育是所有人的必修课。故B项 (然而，他们忽略了一个重要的问题) 串联上下文，符合题意。故选B。
22. 根据下文The explanation goes as follows可知，此句是对一个问题的解释；再分析本段可知，本段主要讲述了金融知识对我们社会非常的重要。故D项 (为什么金融知识对我们的社会如此重要？) 适合做本段主旨句。故选D。
23. 根据上文 Researchers on this subject say people with a high degree of financial literacy are more likely to plan for their retirement.可知，金融知识程度高的人更有可能为退休做打算，这说金融知识程度高的人的一个特点，F项 (此外，这些人的财富是那些没有财富的人的两倍多) 是其另外一个特点。故F项是对上文的补充说明，符合题意。故选F。
24. 根据上文 Thus, the cost of this financial ignorance is very high. 可知，这种财务无知的代价是非常高的。故G项 ( 例如，他们经常延迟信用卡付款、超支信用额度等) 是对上文的具体说明，符合题意。故选G。
25. 根据上文What is the solution 可知，对以上问题的解决办法是什么，以及根据下文Like reading and math, financial education must become part of the core curriculum in our schools.可知，金融教育必须成为我们学校核心课程的一部分。故A项 (金融教育必须及早开始) 承接上下文，符合题意。故选A。
26. BBCAC 31. DADBB 36. AADBC 41. DACBC
这是一篇夹叙夹议文。通过记叙作者的成长经历发表对父亲的一些看法和对父亲态度的转变的一些观点，那就是父子关系与成长的关系至关重要。这么多年作者和作者父亲的关系使得作者能回首看自己的成长经历。
26. 考查副词辨析。句意：当我小弟时候，我父亲所说的一切都是信条，而我很自然的照搬。A. temporarily暂时地；B. naturally自然地；C. originally原始地；D. passively被动地。既然父亲说的都是信条，那作者自然地只有照做的份。故选B。
27. 考查动词词组辨析。句意：我可以依靠他带我去上学。A. apply to申请；B. count on依靠；C. see off送行；D. pick out挑出。根据上文my dad and I have attended the same school可知，作者可以依靠父亲带作者去上学。故选B。
28. 考查副词辨析。句意：在白天的时候有规律地遇见他，然后每天下午和他一起骑车回家。A. gradually渐渐地；B. previously之前；C. regularly有规律地；D. eventually最终地。因为其父亲是学校行政管理人员，故其行踪是固定的，其行动是有规律的。故选C。
29. 考查形容词辨析。句意：随着我长大，我们不再那么亲密无间。A. close接近；B. reliable可靠的，值得信赖的；C. generous大方的；D. confident自信的。下一句He wasn’t cool any more他不再那么酷。表明作者不再认为父亲是心目中的样子，自然也就起隔阂了，没有那么亲密无间的了。故选A。
30. 他穿高筒袜子，听令人生厌的乡村音乐，大声地在我朋友面前笑，他完全变得让我难堪起来。A. creative创新的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. horrible极讨厌的；D. live鲜活的。根据He became a total embarrassment.父亲听听令人生厌的乡村音乐。故选C。
31. 考查名词辨析。句意：然而，学校里发生的一切灾难甚至更糟糕。A. failures失败；B. coincidences巧合；C. competitions竞争；D. disasters灾难。根据the worst one happened in seventh grade.可知，学校里发生的一切灾难甚至更糟糕。故选D。
32. 考查动词词组辨析。句意：我父亲来参加我们的新年晚会，化装成唐老鸭，手里拿着吉他唱着愚蠢的歌曲。这比杀我还难受。A. dressed up化妆；B. broken down破产；C. settled down定居，安顿下来；D. signed up报名，签名。根据Donald Duck可知，参加聚会，且装扮成唐老鸭自然要化妆。故选A。
33. 考查名词辨析。句意：这种挣扎的心理直到高中，但我不管怎么说开始寻求一种平衡。A. debate争论；B. party党派；C. progress进步；D. struggle斗争，挣扎。这么多年的经历告诉我们作者内心是纠结的，挣扎于与父亲的关系上面。故选D。
34. 事情的改变史与我十年级的一次物理课项目。A. happen发生；B. change改变；C. grow生长；D. disappear消失。根据I found that mixed in with my　　　　　15　　　　　was a touch of pride.可知，事情开始在作者十年级物理课项上发生了变化。故选B。
35. 考查名词辨析。句意：这项任务是用最好的强度比率建造一座木桥。A. issue话题；B. task任务；C. lesson教训；D. procedure程序，步骤。既然是建造木桥，那么就是此次项目的任务。故选B。
36. 所有的同学和物理老师都参与进来了。A. participated参加；B. protested辩护，抗争；C. hesitated犹豫不决；D. explored探索。根据 So did my dad, the only administrator！可知，我父亲也参与了，他是参加的唯一的领导。所以所有的同学和物理老师都参与进来了。故选A。
37. 考查动词辨析。句意：像往常一样我逃离了现场。A. fled逃跑；B. investigated调查；C. pictured画画；D. made制造。根据上文I wanted to run away.可知，像往常一样告诉我们作者感到尴尬，做出逃跑这样的动作也属正常。故选A。
38. 然而，后来当我从朋友那里了解到我父亲击败所有的参赛者，赢得了每个人的赞叹。A. Instead相反；取而代之；B. Otherwise要不然的话；C. Therefore因此；D. However然而。接着下一句的内容：击败所有的参赛者，赢得了每个人的赞叹时，作者的态度是发生了转变的。变成带有一丝自豪：a touch of pride.这与之前认为他父亲的行为让他尴尬的态度形成一个意义上的转折。故选D。
39. 考查动词辨析。句意：然而，后来当我从朋友那里了解到我父亲击败所有的参赛者，赢得了每个人的赞叹。A. convinced令人信服；B. defeated击败；C. ignore忽略，忽视；D. evaluated评估，估计。从赢得了赞叹可以推出答案为击败对手。故选B。
40. 考查名词辨析。句意：我发现我的尴尬中混合了一丝自豪。A. confusion混乱；B. encouragement鼓励；C. embarrassment尴尬；D. fascination迷人，吸引人。根据上文之 He became a total embarrassment.可知，作者发现自己的尴尬中混合了一丝自豪。故选C。
41. 考查动词辨析。句意：我需要别人让我了解自己对父亲的欣赏之情。。A. recommended推荐；B. tolerated忍受，忍耐；C. doubted怀疑；D. appreciated欣赏，感激。上句说有一丝的自豪感，自然对父亲有一丝欣赏的感觉。故选D。
42. 考查动词辨析。句意：我开始意识到我们有很多相同的价值观，而且有时候有很多相同的观点。根据we have many of the same values and sometimes the same opinions.可知，作者开始意识到我们有很多相同的价值观，而且有时候有很多相同的观点。故选A。
43. 考查动词辨析。句意：无论我怎么抵制他，他仍然在影响着我。A. approach接近；B. limit限制；C. resist抵抗，拒绝；D. believe相信。根据前面的描述作者一直是嫌弃他父亲的行为的，所以在心理上是抵制他的。故选C。
44. 考查形容词辨析。句意：我很幸运我有这样不同寻常的父亲。A. puzzled觉得困惑的；B. fortunate幸运的；C. concerned关心的，担忧的；D. awkward尴尬的，令人难堪的。根据such an unusual father. 可知，有这样不同寻常的父亲当然是幸运的一件事情。故选B。
45. 考查名词辨析。句意：这么多年我和我父亲的关系使得我能回首看自己的成长经历。A. strategy方法，策略；B. habit习惯；C. relationship关系；D. potential潜力。根据has enabled me to look back and see how I’ve grown.可知，全文所讲的父子关系，无论是嫌弃也好，还是感觉自豪也罢。这么多年作者和作者父亲的关系使得作者能回首看自己的成长经历。故选C。
2021年普通高等学校招生英语试卷 天津卷第二次+七选五参考答案：
1. ABDDA
本文是一篇说明文。主要针对新生真正开学前一周的活动给出一些建议，帮助新生轻松开始大学生活。
1. 细节理解题。根据Participating in Campus Welcome Activities标题下的第二段中“Participating in such events is a great way to learn about school facilities and understand campus culture: (参加这些活动是了解学校设施和了解校园文化的好方法) ”可知，参加欢迎活动可以了解校园文化，故选择A项。
2. 细节理解题。根据Exploring Campus标题下的第二段中“That way, you will avoid potential time delays in getting to your classes. (那样，你将会避免在去上课时可能出现的延误) ”可知，快跑测试，可以避免将来上课迟到，故选择B项。
3. 细节理解题。根据Starting a Routine 标题下的第一段“Starting classes means being in different places at different times, so it’s a great idea to start getting used to that routine right this week. (课程开始意味着在不同的时间呆在不同的地方，所以就在这周开始习惯这种常规活动是个好主意) ”可知，right this week指的是正式开学前的这一周，也叫orientation week“迎新周” ，故选择D项。
4. 推理判断题题。根据Starting a Routine 标题下的第二段“What helps you most is to schedule your sleep. Following the planned time will ensure you have enough sleep to get to those early classes and stay wide awake. (最有帮助的就是安排好的你的睡眠，按照计划的时间，将确保你有足够的睡眠来参加早上的课程，并保持清醒) ”可知，想要保持清醒专注，就要保证睡眠时间。故选择D项。
5. 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Below are several tips to ease (使熟悉) yourself into college life. (以下是几个帮你轻松进入大学生活的建议) ”可知，作者主要是提出一些轻松开始大学生活的建议。故选择A项。
6. BACAC
本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者喜爱写作并制定计划一直坚持下来。
6. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When people ask me how I started writing, I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language.”当人们问我是如何开始写作的时候，我发现自己在描述一种对语言的迫切需求。可知，促使作者开始她的写作生涯的原因是她对写作的强烈兴趣。故选B项。
7. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“When I returned home, there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.”当我回到家时，在工作了一整天后，我写东西的精力已经不够了。可知，当作者决定开始写作时，因为她忙碌了一天之后，她筋疲力尽，无法再写作了。故选A项。
8. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm’s reach. The second day I set two clocks, one on my night table, and one out in the hallway.”第一天我把它关掉了，因为我把它放在触手可及的地方。第二天，我调了两个钟，一个放在床头柜上，一个放在走廊上。可知，作者在走廊里放了一个闹钟的原因是为了强迫自己起床。故选C项。
9. 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many excuses for not writing.”从1978年的第一个早晨开始，我一直遵循这个习惯，直到今天，不为不写作找任何借口。可知，作者能够写小说的原因是坚持每天早上写作。故选A项。
10. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control.”我从摸黑起床工作中得到的是一种掌控一切的感觉。以及文章第四段“Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many excuses for not writing.”从1978年的第一个早晨开始，我一直遵循这个习惯，直到今天，不为不写作找任何借口。可知，紧凑的日程并不是不采取行动的借口。故选C项。
11. DACAB
这是一篇说明文。短文介绍许多科技公司正在推进、研发“数字人类”，并被很多部门使用。但一些科学家对此表示怀疑，并指出了“数字人类”并不是真正的人类，有很多缺陷。但前景还是很有希望的。
11. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Tech company UneeQ is heading for its "digital humans", which appear life like on the screen not only in terms of language, but also because of facial movements: raised eyebrows, a smile, even a nod.” (科技公司UneeQ正在研发一种“数字人”，这种人在屏幕上看起来栩栩如生，不仅因为语言，还因为面部动作:眉毛扬起、微笑，甚至点头。) 由此可知，根据第2段，UneeQ9s的“数字人”在言语和面部表情上方面与人类相似。故选D项。
12. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Meanwhile, another Al company, Soul Machines, is taking a more biological approach, with a "digital brain", that imitates aspects of the human brain to adjust the emotions "fblt" and "expressed" by its “digital people”.” (与此同时，另一家Al公司，灵魂机器公司，正在采取一种更具生物性的方法，拥有一个“数字大脑”，它模仿人脑的各个方面来调节其“数字人”的“fblt”和“表达”的情绪。) 由此可知，灵魂机器的数字大脑是一项技术突破，因为它倾向于做出适当的情绪反应。故选A项。
13. 推理判断题。根据第四段“"They’re humanlike in their looks and the way they sound, but that in itself is not being human," she says. "Human qualities also involve how you think, how you approach problems, and how you break them down; and that takes a lot of algorithmic (算 法) design, but they might behave differently in ways that humans just instinctively (直觉地) know how other humans react.” (“他们的外表和声音都像人类，但这本身不是人类，”她说。“人类的品质还包括你如何思考、如何处理问题以及如何分解问题；这需要大量的算法设计。但他们的行为方式可能不同，人类只是本能地知道其他人的反应。”) 由此判断出，在Mohan看来，数字人缺少本能的判断。故选C项。
14. 细节理解题。根据第五段“Yet the demand is there, with UneeQ seeing high adoption of its digital employees across the financial, health care, and commercial sectors (行业).Unless these sectors make their business models much more efficient digitally, they might be left behind” (但需求依然存在，UneeQ的数字员工在金融、医疗和商业行业的使用率很高。除非这些行业将它们的商业模式数字化得更高效，否则它们可能会被甩在后面) 由此可知，害怕效率落后让许多行业使用“数字人类”。故选A项。
15. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Mohan is cautious about this approach, yet she supports the purpose behind these digital beings and is optimistic about where they are headed.” ( Mohan对这种方法持谨慎态度，但她支持这些数字生物背后的目的，并对他们的未来持乐观态度) 由此判断出，Mohan数字人的未来是有希望的。故选B项。
16. CBDAB
本文是一篇说明文。讲述了艺术这一活动对人类的重要意义，是我们不可或缺的社会生活之一。从赋予商品的商业价值，人类的身心健康和青少年的学术和情感发展等方面论述了艺术的重要意义。
16. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful.” (任何公共空间都是由艺术家精心设计的，既实用又美观。) 以及“Art can connect culture with commercial products in a way that not many other things can” (艺术可以将文化与商业产品联系起来，这是其他很多东西都做不到的。) 可以看出，可见艺术参与的作品兼具文化价值和商业价值。故选择C。
17. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts experiences through reflection and discussion,, and their expression of common values through artworks in honor of events significant to a nation’s experience.” (当个人通过反思和讨论分享他们的艺术经验，并通过艺术作品表达共同的价值观，以纪念对一个国家的经验有重要意义的事件时，社会纽带就在他们之间建立起来。) ，可见通过分享经历，可以建立一种特殊的联系和纽带。故选择B。
18. 细节理解题。根据第四段“It is found that people who frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not” (研究发现，经常出入文化场所或参加艺术活动的人比不经常出入文化场所或参加艺术活动的人更容易获得健康;) ，可见参加艺术活动的人们在身心上都相对更加健康。故选择D。
19. 第五段“Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education” (参与艺术的孩子在他们的教育中取得更大的成就) 以及“encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.” (有助于在以后的生活中形成健康的情感反应。) 可见艺术活动促进了孩子们的学业表现和情感成长。故选择A。
20. 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.” (艺术对人类的生命至关重要，世界各国为各种目的庆祝和使用艺术。没有艺术的生活将是无聊和死气沉沉的，因为艺术是我们人类的一部分。) 可见艺术是人类重要的部分，文章中也详细描述了艺术对不同人群的好处。所以短文的最佳标题为“艺术:人类的福祉”。故选择B。
21. EADGC
这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了曼德拉效应的发现以及相关研究和其产生的原因。
本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了英国著名小说家、记者和社会评论家George Orwell。
21. E。根据该空前的Orwell was born in India on June 25th, 1903可知，从时间上来讲E项内容最为贴切，故符合此处语境。
22. A。根据该空后的He was particularly interested in issues such as class, social stratification and power可知，Orwell对政治很感兴趣。A项中的politics与该空后的class, social stratification and power为上下义关系。
23. D。根据该空后的His first fictional work, Burmese Days, was published in 1934, followed by A Clergyman’s Daughter in 1935可知，Orwell在1934年和1935年分别出版了两本小说：《缅甸岁月》和《牧师的女儿》。D项中的During the 1930s与该空后的in 1934和in 1935相互呼应。
24. G。根据该空后的The book Animal Farm is a satirical look at totalitarianism regimes. 1984 also looked closely at themes such as freedom, government and society可知，作者在此主要介绍两本书：《动物庄园》和《1984》。G项中的Animal Farm和1984与该空后的Animal Farm和1984为原词复现。
25. C。根据该空后的He suffered from many chest infections. On January 21st, 1950, Orwell passed away可知，Orwell后来身体每况愈下。该空后的many chest infections与C项中的weaker and weaker互为因果关系。
26. BBDAB 31. ACDAA 36. CBCAD 41. BDBCC
本文是夹叙夹议文。作者喜欢表演，哥哥喜欢冥想，二者性格爱好完全不同，关系紧张。在作者遭遇失败时，哥哥教给他冥想，作者从中悟出了做事的哲理，取得了成功。
26. 我们看起来像双胞胎，但实际上我们是完全不同的。A. mature成熟的根据下文“my older brother ___2___ meditation (冥想),while I was a born ___3___ who preferred the theatrical,”哥哥喜欢冥想而作者喜欢表演，前后对比可知二者性格不同。故选B。
27. 到我们上中学的时候，很明显，我哥哥更喜欢冥想，而我是一个天生的表演者，喜欢戏剧，即使是在舞台下。根据句中对比的内容“while I was a born ____3____ who preferred the theatrical”和preferred呼应，可知哥哥更喜欢冥想。故选B。
28. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：到我们上中学的时候，很明显，我哥哥更喜欢冥想，而我是一个天生的表演者，喜欢戏剧，即使是在舞台下。根据“the theatrical ,even when off stage.”和下文的“in time for the trial performance”可知作者喜欢表演。故选D。
29. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们就是合不来。A. get along相处，进展；B. drop by顺便拜访；C. show off炫耀；D. check in登记，报到。根据上句“I took his relative silence to be offensive.”及下文“a tense relationship with my brother”作者和哥哥性格和爱好不同，作者甚至认为哥哥相对沉默是一种冒犯，可知两人相处地不好，关系紧张。故选A。
30. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不介意和我哥哥关系紧张，因为我在学校很忙。根据句中“because I was involved at school.”和下文“I practised singing in the bedroom every day”可知在学校很忙，在家依然我行我素，并不介意和哥哥的关系。故选B。
31. 特别是，我全身心地投入了音乐剧的世界。A. In particular尤其，特别；B. In vain徒劳；C. In return作为回报；D. In theory理论上。根据上文“preferred the theatrical”和下文“I practised singing in the bedroom every day”可知作者非常喜欢音乐。故选A。
32. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我每天在卧室里练习唱歌，以保持最佳状态，争取角色；我哥哥会坐在靠窗的座位上冥想。根据“I practised singing in the bedroom every day” 作者每天练习，可知竞争很激烈。故选C。
33. 就算没有我吵闹的歌声，他也会觉得高中已经够难的了。哥哥经常冥想，作者认为即使没有自己吵闹的歌声，哥哥也会觉得高中很难。故选D。
34. 所以练习的空间成了我们之间的问题，因为我们共用一个房间。根据上文“a tense relationship with my brother”和句中“we shared a room.”可知练习唱歌的空间是作者和哥哥之间的问题。故选A。
35. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是我第一次费劲地学歌，因为当我切换到头音时，我的声音嘶哑了。根据“my voice cracked (破音) as I switched to a head voice”可知作者学歌很费劲。故选A。
36. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那段时间里，我很恼火，停止了练习，宣称自己已经达到了歌唱事业的顶峰。根据下文“my brother ____12____ quiet when I got home.”家里安静了，可知作者停止了练习唱歌。故选C。
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