天津市部分区2019-2022学年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编：阅读理解（含答案）
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天津市部分区2019-2022三年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编
阅读理解
天津市部分区2021-2022学年高二下学期期末练习英语试题（解析版）
第三部分：阅读理解（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。
A
Our summer school offers you the chance to live and learn on our beautiful and historical campus in the heart of south-west London. You will earn credits by taking classes relating to your major or general education and have the opportunity to visit London’s world-class museums, libraries, parks and nightlife over a three- or six-week period during June and July.
Course Description
Each 3-week session carries 20 UK credits. Students are welcome to attend one or two sessions. Students should choose several courses within the session that they would like to attend, as courses will run according to the needs of students.
Dates and Costs 2020
Session 1 Session 2
Arrival day Thursday 11 June Thursday 2 July
Classes begin Monday 15 June Monday 6 July
Classes end Thursday 2 July Thursday 23 July
One session: 2,100
Two sessions: 3,840
How to Apply
Apply online at this link
Apply before 1 May
We welcome applicants from students who meet the following requirements:
Have a minimum 2.8 GPA (grade point average)
Have finished high school
Be 18 years old or older
Along with a completed applicant form, you will be expected to submit (提交) your most reeent grades and write a personal statement. You will also be asked to submit three module choices per session.
If you have any questions, please email us at roehamptonabroad@roehampton.ac.uk.
36. How many UK credits does a student earn during two sessions
A. 20 B. 30. C. 40. D. 50.
37. When can you apply for Session 2 classes
A. On 27 June. B. On 1 July. C. On 2 May. D. On 27 April.
38. Which of the following is required for the applicants
A. Age. B. Social backgrounds. C. Nationality. D. Physical condition.
39. What is special about the courses
A. If students attend the first session, the second session will be free.
B. The courses will be designed to meet students’ demands.
C. Students can apply on online or by email.
D. Any student can apply the courses without any requirement in GPA.
40. Where may you find the passage
A. In a research paper. B. In a guide book.
C. In an educational journal. D. In a sports magazine.
B
Two men, both seriously ill, lived in the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time on his back.
The men talked for hours. They spoke of their families, their jobs and their experiences. Every afternoon when the man by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The roommate was very happy to have one hour and he hoped to see the outside world.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm in arm among colorful flowers and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described in detail, the roommate would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn’t hear the band he could see it in his mind.
Weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the man by the window had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
After that, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside. It faced a black wall. The man asked the nurse, “Why did he describe the invented world for me ”
The nurse said, “He was blind and could not even see the wall. Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.”
41. Why did the two men often talk with each other
A. Because they were good friends. B. Because talks could get rid of their pain.
C. Because they wanted to kill time. D. Because they had a lot in common.
42. What does the underlined word “picturesque” in Para. 3 probably mean
A. unique B. special C. frightening D. vivid
43. Which on the flowing statements is TRUE about the man by the window
A. He enjoyed the view from the window very much.
B. He was glad to share things with his roommate.
C. He knew his description would make his roommate unhappy.
D. He felt satisfied each time he cheated his roommate.
44. How did the roommate feel when he found the window faced a black wall
A. Shocked. B. Satisfied. C. Pleased. D. Excited.
45. What do you think of the man by the window according to the passage
A. Indifferent. B. Curious. C. Lovely. D. Optimistic.
C
When Rachel Ratelle saw a news video of a burned koala trying to climb a tree to safety in fire-ravaged (火灾肆虐的) Australia, she decided to do something about it.
She looked up wildlife rescue and relief agencies in Australia to find out what they needed most. Besides donations, many organizations asked for hand-sewn and knitted pouches (袋子) and wraps for koalas and other animals that were burned or had lost their homes and parents in the fires.
This idea attracted Ratelle, but there was just one problem. “I’d never sewn in my life,” said Ratelle, 17, a senior at Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, US. “Giving money seemed like something too simple. But I wanted to directly help these animals by doing something myself, so I decided to learn how to sew.”
Over the next few months, Ratelle bought her own sewing machine and taught herself how to sew via videos online. Then she bought 18 yards of fabric and sewed 25 pouches of different sizes and shipped them off to Fir Australian Wildlife Needing Aid (FAWNA), one of several relief organizations that have rushed to rescue koalas, kangaroos and other species suffering from burns. A week later, she received a photo from FAWNA with a baby kangaroo in one of her larger pouches. “It made me feel like I contributed to the world and it showed how a simple act of kindness can go a long way,” said Ratelle who hopes to study biology for a future career as a nurse practitioner.
“I plan to use my new sewing skills to help animals and people devastated by natural disaster,” she said.
Several craft union websites around the world have called for Australian relief by making the animal pouches. Karen Newberry and her two daughters Madison, 12 and Rochelle, 8, from San Diego also offered their help in such a way. For Newberry, “It was a big push that made us crafters, sewers realize there’s something more we can do than just make things for ourselves,” she said.
46. What do the first two paragraphs mainly talk about
A. What inspired Ratelle to learn to sew.
B. What is needed to save koalas and other species.
C. The poor living conditions of wild animals in Australia.
D. Different ways to help koalas and other animals in Australia.
47. How did Ratelle feel when she received a photo from FAWNA
A. Surprised. B. Calm. C. Proud. D. Confused.
48. What does the underlined word “devastated” mean
A. ruined B. challenged C. reduced D. abandoned
49. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Ratelle
A. Ratelle looked up wildlife rescue to find the burned koala.
B. Ratelle wants to become a nurse in her future career.
C Ratelle thought giving money is the best to help the animals.
D. Ratelle learned to sew with the help of a former teacher.
50. What do Newberry’s words in the last paragraph suggest
A. People should stay united through difficult times.
B. Life is not easy for crafters and sewers in Australia.
C. It is challenging for crafters and sewers to do relief work.
D. Crafters and sewers can do more to help animals.
天津市部分区2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第三部分：阅读理解（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。
A
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JOB WANTED
I’m Black, a 25 young man living in Shanghai and looking for a job in a variety of fields, web designer, teaching Spanish or English or working as a waiter or bar tender. I have a friendly personality and I’m hard working. If you have any job that you think I could do ,please do not hesitate about contacting me: Backer1896@.
JOB OFFERED
EL house is a well-known English learning center for primary and high school students. We are looking for native English teachers who can teach the following subject(s) to our students who are planning to study abroad. The incumbent should fulfill the following requirements:
-- Experienced in exam preparations (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT)
-- Degree holder
-- Experienced in teaching either mathematics physics or business
-- Excellent command of English in both oral and written
-- Experienced in teaching higher academic level English
-- Native English teachers or Bilingual teachers with native command of English JGHTR@.
SHARE
I’m Margaret, looking for a person with a positive outlook on life to share the bedroom in a wonderfully-located luxury apartment. That’s near everything and has everything, hard-wood floors, international TV, washer/dryer. Other two rooms already occupied by a French and a Kiwi women, both professional.
Please contact me. MLCT@.
FOR RENT
CNY 12,000/lovely apartment near West Nanjing Road
Layout: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Size: 120sqm
Monthly rental: RMB 12,000
Compound: First Block
Facilities: gym, tennis court, indoor swimming pool, children’s playground
LYG2560@.
36. What does the underlined word “incumbent” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Businessman. B. Student. C. Employee. D. Employer.
37. Which of the following is NOT the requirement of EL house
A. Experienced in exam preparations
B. Experienced in teaching Chinese.
C. Excellent command of English.
D. Degree holder.
38. To look for a person to work in your restaurant, you can contact ________.
A. LYG2560@ B. MLCT@
C. Backer1896@ D. JGHTR@
39. Margaret is now looking for ________.
A. her lost cat B. an apartment C. a job D. a roommate
40. If you rent the apartment near West Nanjing Road, ________.
A. you should pay RMB 13,000 each month
B. you can work out in the gym
C. you can go shopping in the neighborhood
D. you can swim in an outdoor swimming pool
B
Anyone who has visited Europe will have noticed its coffee culture. A good example of this is the type of cup you’re given after ordering a coffee.
Order a coffee in any café in America and you’re almost sure to receive that coffee in a paper cup. Americans like getting their coffee to go. Whether they are on their way to school, work, or simply taking a walk through the city, many of them often take their coffee with them.
Order a coffee in any European café and you’re sure to get that coffee in a ceramic (陶瓷的) cup with a package of sugar (and possibly a cup of water and a chocolate, depending on where you are). Many cafes only offer paper cups for special occasions when more people than chairs are expected.
Europeans generally don’t have coffee “to go” since they consider coffee drinking to be more of a social activity. If you go to a café in Europe, you will find that people drink their coffee with ease. Some have conversations while others read the daily newspaper.
Most American coffee shops provide a broad range of choices that satisfy different customers (顾客). In Europe, you aren’t given as many choices because locals are all about several basics.
Waiters in the U.S. are careful to keep a close eye on their tables to provide quality service. Travelers will be surprised to find European waiters a little less attentive. If you want something, you have to flag down your waiter. It doesn’t mean that European waiters are impolite; it’s quite the opposite. They are simply giving you space to enjoy your meal. Americans often pay attention to good service, while Europeans pay attention to the social aspect of the meal.
41. Ordering coffee in the U.S, people will ________.
A. drink it slowly after taking it away
B. spend a relaxing time with friends
C. be given coffee in paper cups
D. be served with a good meal
42. Which of the following is TRUE about coffee drinking in Europe
A. More attention is paid to the service of coffee shops.
B. It is considered as an important part of their daily life.
C. More people choose to drink coffee on special occasions.
D. It is treated as a social activity and enjoyed with ease.
43. What does the author think of European waiters
A. They are so helpful and friendly.
B. They respect customers’ own space.
C. They are very patient and polite.
D. They serve customers with heart.
44. The underlined phrase “flag down” in the last paragraph probably means “________”
A. wave to the waiter to serve your table
B. shout to the waiter for your order
C. ask the waiter to make suggestions
D. give your praise for his service
45. The text is mainly talking about ________.
A. the cultural difference between the U. S. and Europe
B. the restaurant culture between the U. S. and Europe
C. the coffee culture between the U. S. and Europe
D. the social activities between the U. S. and Europe
C
Climate change can happen naturally or in response to human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels and clearing of forests. Burning fossil fuels creates gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. In fact, about 90 percent of the heat is absorbed by the ocean. So it’s really important to track the oceans’ warming, says J rn Callies. He’s an oceanographer at the California Institute of Technology. Tracking how that heat affects the ocean is difficult because of its depth and size, though. This makes it hard for scientists to understand long-term changes in temperature.
In September 2020, Callies and other scientists reported a new way to check the temperature of the ocean. As temperature affects how fast sound travels (sound travels faster in warmer water than colder water). Scientists originally proposed using sounds produced by machines to measure ocean warming, but it would affect marine animals. Whales, for example, use sound to communicate. Finally, Callies and his team showed they could use the natural sounds produced by earthquake instead.
For their study, the scientists looked at data for 2,000 pairs of earthquakes. Each earthquakes pair happened in the same place but at different times. What did the scientists find The sound waves traveled a few tenths of a second faster in more recent quakes than in older ones. This difference suggests a warming trend of 0.04 degrees Celsius (about 0.08 degrees Fahrenheit) per decade. A tiny amount of a degree may not sound like a lot. But it represents a huge of heat that the ocean absorbed. It takes a lot of heat to change the temperature of a body of water almost 3,200 kilometers (2,000 miles) wide and several kilometers deep.
However, Callies says it’s not the time to worry about that yet. They don’t know if the warming is only specific to the one region (East Indian Ocean) or if it’s happening elsewhere. “We just don’t have the data yet.” he says.
46. The heat caused by burning fossil fuels is mainly ________.
A. cleared by the forest B. disappearing naturally
C. taken in by ocean D. trapped by human activities
47. It is difficult to track the heat in the ocean because ________.
A. scientists can’t understand the changes in temperature
B. measuring the temperatures cost too much
C. the changes in temperature is too small
D. oceans are so deep and big to measure
48. Scientists choose sounds produced by earthquakes to track the ocean’s warming because ________.
A. natural sounds is less harmful to marine animals
B. sounds produced by machines are not correct
C. marine animals absorb sounds produced by machines
D. sounds produced by earthquakes travels faster than those by machines
49. Which conclusion can be drawn from the third paragraph
A. The change of sound sped affects temperature.
B. The change in the ocean’s heat can be ignored.
C. The experiment was not a success.
D. The change in the ocean’s heats is actually very big.
50. What does Callies mean in the last paragraph
A. Study should be continued and more data need to be collected.
B. There is no need to worry about the climate change.
C. He lost confidence in the study.
D. The scientists can’t analyze the data correctly.
天津市部分区2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（解析版）
第三部分：阅读理解（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。
A
Drawing For Fun
You will learn some basic techniques using soft pencils These and different types of paper are provided. Just bring yourself and a willingness to ''have a go''. This is a start-up day so people who have already attended courses should not apply.
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Focus On Landscapes
This course is designed for students who are familiar with painting in watercolours, but are having difficulty with some techniques. We will discuss choice of materials, colour mixing and other areas that may be raised.
The day will start with a demonstration, followed by a chance to paint outdoors. After a light lunch cooked in the studio, there will be a further practice session.
Time: 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Find Your Voice
You may feel you can’t sing or you may be a good singer who wants to develop singing skills. You will be shown how to sing correctly and how to project your voice. You may atend this course more than once and each time you will have a wonderful experience. Everyone can sing and it's great fun.
Time: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The Music Takeaway
Get some friends, family or coworkers together for your own music course in a place of your choice, which could be your front room, basement or workplace. We send two guitar teachers to lead a one-day course for you in the sty le of music you prefer, such as rock, country, funk or blues.
Time: 2:30 PM-9:00 PM
36. Those who attend Drawing For Fun are required to_____________.
A. bring their own works
B. be a newcomer to the course
C. be good at watercolour painting
D. bring their own pencils and paper
37. What's the purpose of Focus On Landscapes
A. Paint outdoors.
B. Discuss the painting materials.
C. Improve the students painting techniques.
D. Teach how to start watercolour-painting.
38. Which course you can attend repeatedly
A. Find Your Voice.
B. Drawing For Fun.
C. Focus On Landscapes.
D. The Music Takeaway.
39. Which allows you to decide where the course is held
A. Find your Voice. B. Drawing For Fun.
C. The Music Takeaway. D. Focus On Landscapes.
40. What do the four courses have in common
A. All last a whole day. B. All offer free lunch.
C. All are related to the arts. D. All are open to all levels.
B
Brandon Smith, in Houston, Texas, turned 12 on April 11. It is a tough time to have a birthday. But he still had a socially distanced birthday celebration that he will always remember.
Celebrations in the age of the coronavirus（冠状病毒） have forced people to get creative. Brandon’s father, Jody Smith, went on Twitter with a simple request. He posted a picture of Brandon on it. In the photo, Brandon is holding up a drawing. It is a blank map of the world. Mr. Smith asked people on Twitter to reply to his post and say where they are. That way, his map-loving son could mark the locations.
“I thought it would be fun to get 50-maybe 100-people to reply from around the world, and most would be in the US.” Smith said, “That’s really what my expectations were.”
To his surprise, however, thousands of responses to Smith’s request came in. Pictures were sent from the Caribbean, South America and Europe.
Brandon would add each spot to his map. “He is having a blast,” Mr. Smith said.
In the afternoon of April 11, Brandon was popular on Twitter. He was the most-talked-about topic.
Brandon did not really want a birthday party. He wanted to do an activity he likes. “Brandon is on the autism spectrum（自闭症）.” Smith said. Children with autism have different abilities. They get very interested in things. They will be interested in it for just a few weeks, Sometimes, months, One thing that Brandon continues to love is maps.
Mr. Smith’s phone pinged with so many birthday messages. Each time one arrived, Brandon put a mark on his map. He put it wherever the message came from. He knew where most places were. He hardly had to look at a real map to check.
By noon, Brandon’s map was covered in marks. Mr. Smith was grateful for all the responses.
“These are pretty trying times,” Mr. Smith said. He was glad to see people being kind. Mr. Smith said the responses made Brandon feel so special on his birthday.
41. Why did Smith ask people on Twitter to send birthday messages to his son
A. Brandon needed encouragement during this difficult time.
B. He wanted to see how many responses he could get.
C. Brandon spends much of his time talking to people on the internet.
D. He could not celebrate how he usually would because of the coronavirus.
42. What happened after people told Brandon where they were
A. He marked the locations on his map.
B. He added the spots to a list.
C. He mailed them a letter.
D. He read about the places.
43. Why does Brandon does not like birthday parties
A. The coronavirus has changed how people are celebrating.
B. Friends have what is being called socially distanced birthday parties.
C. Children with autism have different abilities.
D. Mr. Smith explained that Brandon gets very interested in things.
44. Why does Smith feel surprised about the response to his Twitter post
A. He thought that more people would reply to it.
B. He did not expect so many people to reply to it.
C. He thought that more people from Texas would reply to it.
D. He did not know that he had so many Twitter followers.
45. What does the underlined word “trying” mean
A. Difficult. B. hard-working.
C Interesting. D. tiring.
C
We talk a lot about air pollution. Here in Hong Kong we always complain about light pollution as well. Then, there is noise pollution. It's the same in many cities around the world. In Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, people have been complaining about/the noise made by drivers who continually sound their car horns(喇). That is until recently, when something was finally done about it.
The Chief District Officer of Kathmandu had received many complaints about horn pollution. He said that everyone felt the use of the car horn in recent years had become excessive. Researchers in Kathmandu found that for about 80 percent of the time, it really was not necessary for drivers to use their car horns. Sounding the horn to make a noise had become more of a habit. It was no longer being used as it was supposed to be used: to warn people of danger.
At the beginning of the Nepali New Year in 2017, the local government passed a law to ban the use of car horns unless used correctly.
Within six months, 11,000 fines(罚款) had been collected by the local traffic police. The e fine was about HK S360. A taxi driver in Kathmandu can make about HK S1, 000 per day, so he could lose about one-third of his money if he broke the law.
As usual, there were many complaints from drivers. They said that cows and dogs were free to walk on the roads. They always caused danger. Sounding a car horn was the only way to get them to move out of the way. And although there were quite a few traffic lights in the streets of Kathmandu, very few of them worked. This meant there was often a traffic mess.
The ban on using a car horn went ahead, and within a few weeks the streets of Nepal's capital were quieter-even though they were still just as busy. Because of the ban, drivers are a little more careful when they drive. Fewer accidents have been reported. The local government says the horn ban will now be copied in other areas of Nepal.
46. What do Hong Kong and Kathmandu have in common
A. Both have been troubled by factory pollution.
B. Both have succeeded in fighting air pollution.
C. Both have been faced with the problem of noise pollution.
D. Both have received many complaints about horn pollution.
47. What do the Researchers in Kathmandu found
A. Car drivers usually use car horns unnecessarily.
B. The cars are becoming more and more.
C. Care drivers use car horns as a warning.
D. Everyone complain about the horn pollution.
48. When was the law on the use of car horns passed
A. In 2016. B. In 2017.
C. ln 2018. D. In 2019.
49. What will you find if you go to Kathmandu
A. No traffic lights in the streets can work.
B. The traffic on the roads is usually very heavy.
C. Animals are not allowed to walk on the streets.
D. Drivers are required to drive on one-way streets.
50. What can we guess about Kathmandu's horn ban
A. It is unfair. B. It is worrying.
C. It is interesting. D. It is successful.
答案：
天津市部分区2021-2022学年高二下学期期末练习英语试题（解析版）
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. A 39. B 40. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。介绍的是暑期游学活动，通过该活动同学们可以在美丽而历史悠久的校园中生活和学习，该学习位于伦敦的西南部，学习课程时间长达三周，课程的内容依据学生们的需求而设定。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Each 3-week session carries 20 UK credits. ”（每3周的课程包含20个英国学分。）可知，每个学期获得20个学分，两个学期就获得40个学分。故选C。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据“How to Apply”部分中的“Apply before 1 May.”（5月1日前申请）可知，申请时间是在5月1日之前。D选项4月27符合题意，故选D。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中的“We welcome applicants from students who meet the following requirements.”（我们欢迎符合以下条件的学生申请。）部分中“Be 18 years old or older.”（年满18岁）可知，该申请是对年龄有要求的。故选A。
【39题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“Our summer school offers you the chance to live and learn on our beautiful and historical campus in the heart of south-west London. ”（我们的暑期学校为您提供了在我们美丽而历史悠久的校园生活和学习的机会，校园位于伦敦西南部的心脏地带。）以及第二段中“Students should choose several courses within the session that they would like to attend, as courses will run according to the needs of students.”（学生应该在课程中选择他们想要参加的课程，因为课程将根据学生的需要进行。）可知，课程的设计将满足学生的需求。故选B。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。纵观全文，本文讲述的暑期的游学活动，通过该活动同学们可以在美丽而历史悠久的校园中生活和学习，该学习位于伦敦的西南部，学习课程时间长达三周，课程的内容依据学生们的需求而设定。故本文的主题是教育。故可以推断本文出自教育期刊。故选C。
天津市部分区2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
【答案】36. C 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. B
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. B 44. A 45. C
【答案】46. C 47. D 48. A 49. D 50. A
天津市部分区2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（解析版）
【答案】36. B 37. C 38. A 39. C 40. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四门和艺术相关的课程，以及每门课程的时间、特色和要求等。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据Drawing For Fun部分的so people who have already attended courses should not apply.(已经上过课的人不应该申请)可知，来上Drawing For Fun的学生应该是新到这里的学员。B. be a newcomer to the course(是课程的新人)符合以上说法，故选B项。
【37题详解】
推理判断题。根据Focus On Landscapes部分的This course is designed for students who are familiar with painting in watercolours, but are having difficulty with some techniques. (本课程是为那些熟悉水彩画，但在技巧方面还要问题的学生设计的。可知，这门课程是为熟悉水彩画的学生开设的。由此推测，课程的目的是为了提高学生的绘画技巧。C. Improve the students painting techniques.(提高学生的绘画技巧)符合以上说法，故选C项。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据Find Your Voice部分的You may attend this course more than once and each time you will have a wonderful experience. (你可以多次上该课程，并且每一次你都会有一个美妙的体验)可知，学员可以重复上Find Your Voice这门课程。A. Find Your Voice.符合以上说法，故选A项。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Music Takeaway部分的Get some friends, family or coworkers together for your own music course in a place of your choice, which could be your front room, basement or workplace.(找一些朋友、家人或同事一起去你们自己选择的地方上课，可以是你的前厅，地下室或工作场所)可知，The Music Takeaway这项课程可以让学员自己选择上课的地点。 C. The Music Takeaway.符合以上说法，故选C项。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据每部分的小标题Drawing For Fun，Focus On Landscapes，Find Your Voice，和The Music Takeaway可知，所有的课程都和艺术有关。C. All are related to the arts.(所有课程都和艺术有关)符合以上说法，故选C项。
【答案】41. D 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。本文记叙了Brandon的特殊的生日——新冠期间他父亲为他在推特上发帖子征求回应你在世界的哪里，出人意料的是回应来自于全世界各地，Brandon成了热门话题人物。而Brandon有自闭症，不愿意有什么生日聚会，他喜欢做自己想要做的事情。Smith先生说他很高兴看到人们的善举，这种回应让Brandon感到生日过的很特别。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。审题得知为什么Smith在推特上请求人们发送生日信息给他儿子。可以定位于：It is a tough time to have a birthday. But he still had a socially distanced birthday celebration that he will always remember.第一段末尾的句子告诉我们：在这时候过生日是很艰难的。但他依然度过了一个难忘的社交距离生日庆祝。第二段开始点睛之笔：Celebrations in the age of the coronavirus（冠状病毒） have forced people to get creative.在冠状病毒时期庆祝生日迫使人们创新性的想办法去过一个生日。故逆向思维得知在冠状病毒期间想像平时那样庆祝生日是不可能的事情。故D选项：He could not celebrate how he usually would because of the coronavirus.“因为冠状病毒期间，他不能像以往那样庆祝自己的生日了。”切合文意。故选D。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。审题得知Brandon得知人们告诉他他们地点后发生了什么。可以定位于：Brandon would add each spot to his map. Brandon会将每一个地点添加到地图上。换一句话说就是会在地图上标识地点。后文也有类似表达：Each time one arrived, Brandon put a mark on his map. 每次电话告知时，Brandon都会在地图上贴上一个标识。He put it wherever the message came from. He knew where most places were. He hardly had to look at a real map to check.他几乎等不及在真正的地图上看来自于何方的人。By noon, Brandon’s map was covered in marks.到中午的时候，Brandon的地图上贴满了标识。综合这些信息，可以得出A选项：He marked the locations on his map.“他在他的地图上标识地点。”切合文意。故选A。
【43题详解】
细节理解题。审题得知关键词信息为does not like birthday parties不喜欢生日聚会。定位于Brandon did not really want a birthday party. He wanted to do an activity he likes. “Brandon is on the autism spectrum（自闭症）.” Smith said. Smith先生说他喜欢做他自己喜欢的事情，“Brandon有自闭症。”接下来文章说Children with autism have different abilities.有自闭症的孩子都有不同常人的能力。从这里可以推出选项C切合文意。故选C。
【44题详解】
推理判断题。审题得知：为什么Smith先生很惊讶于推特帖子的回应是如此多。根据此意可定位于：“I thought it would be fun to get 50-maybe 100-people to reply from around the world, and most would be in the US.” Smith said, “That’s really what my expectations were.”前一句说预料到50个人回应，最多100人罢了，且多半是美国人。但是：To his surprise, however, thousands of responses to Smith’s request came in. Pictures were sent from the Caribbean, South America and Europe令他惊讶的是成千上万的对Smith先生请求的回应以及图片发送自于加勒比地区、南美洲和欧洲。这些线索足以说明B选项：He did not expect so many people to reply to it.“他没有期待有那么多的人回应此事。”切合文意。故选B。
【45题详解】
猜测词义题。审题定位于times，同意表达见于文首：It is a tough time to have a birthday.庆祝生日是一个艰难的时刻。然后在划线单词处说：He was glad to see people being kind. Mr. Smith said the responses made Brandon feel so special on his birthday.他很高兴 看到人们的善举，Smith先生说这些回应使得Brandon感觉他的生日过得如此的特别。前者交代这是一个什么样的时刻，后者交代在这个时刻里我们可以做到什么。反过来也证明tough一词就是trying的转义说法。故A选项Difficult困难的，艰难的切合文意。故选A。
【答案】46. C 47. A 48. B 49. B 50. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了针对加德满都噪音问题，政府在2017年颁布了禁止使用汽车喇叭的禁令。最开始，汽车司机不理解、不在乎。可几周后，该市的噪音变得安静了很多，事故也少了。因此，尼泊尔决定在其他城市也实施该禁令。
【46题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的Here in Hong Kong we always complain about light pollution as well. Then, there is noise pollution. It's the same in many cities around the world. In Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, people have been complaining about/the noise made by drivers who continually sound their car horns(喇).(在香港，我们也经常抱怨光污染。然后，还有噪音污染。世界上很多城市都是如此。在加德满都，尼泊尔的首都，人们一直在抱怨司机不断按喇叭发出的噪音)可知，香港和加德满都都面临着噪音污染的问题。C. Both have been faced with the problem of noise pollution.(它们都面临噪音污染问题)符合以上说法，故选C项。
【47题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的Researchers in Kathmandu found that for about 80 percent of the time, it really was not necessary for drivers to use their car horns.(加德满都的研究人员发现，在大约80%的情况下，司机真的没有必要使用他们的车喇叭)可知，加德满都的汽车司机通常在没有必要的情况下按喇叭。A. Car drivers usually use car horns unnecessarily.(汽车司机通常在不必要的情况下按喇叭)符合以上说法，故选A项。
【48题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的At the beginning of the Nepali New Year in 2017, the local government passed a law to ban the use of car horns unless used correctly.(在2017年尼泊尔新年伊始，当地政府通过了一项法律来禁止这种行为，除非正确使用，否则不得使用车汽车喇叭)可知，禁止车辆使用喇叭这项法律是在2017年通过的。B. In 2017.符合以上说法，故选B项。
【49题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的They said that cows and dogs were free to walk on the roads. They always caused danger. …And although there were quite a few traffic lights in the streets of Kathmandu, very few of them worked. This meant there was often a traffic mess.(他们说，牛和狗可以自由地在路上行走。他们总是造成危险……尽管加德满都的路上有很多红绿灯，但是只有很少能正常工作。这意味这里经常出现交通混乱)可推测，如果去加德满都会发现他们的交通非常拥堵，因为路上有自由行走的动物，而且交通灯大都不工作。B. The traffic on the roads is usually very heavy.(路上的交通很拥堵)符合以上说法，故选B项。
【50题详解】
推理判断题。根据最一段The ban on using a car horn went ahead, and within a few weeks the streets of Nepal's capital were quieter-even though they were still just as busy. Because of the ban, drivers are a little more careful when they drive. Fewer accidents have been reported. The local government says the horn ban will now be copied in other areas of Nepal.(禁止使用汽车喇叭的禁令继续实行，几个星期后，尼泊尔首都的街道变得安静了——尽管他们依然繁忙。因为这项禁令，司机开车要更加小心了，报告的事故更少了。当地政府说，这项禁令将在尼泊尔其它地区效仿)可推测，这项禁止汽车使用喇叭的禁令很成功。D. It is successful.(它是成功的)符合以上说法，故选D项。
阅读理解
天津市部分区2021-2022学年高二下学期期末练习英语试题（解析版）
第三部分：阅读理解（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。
A
Our summer school offers you the chance to live and learn on our beautiful and historical campus in the heart of south-west London. You will earn credits by taking classes relating to your major or general education and have the opportunity to visit London’s world-class museums, libraries, parks and nightlife over a three- or six-week period during June and July.
Course Description
Each 3-week session carries 20 UK credits. Students are welcome to attend one or two sessions. Students should choose several courses within the session that they would like to attend, as courses will run according to the needs of students.
Dates and Costs 2020
Session 1 Session 2
Arrival day Thursday 11 June Thursday 2 July
Classes begin Monday 15 June Monday 6 July
Classes end Thursday 2 July Thursday 23 July
One session: 2,100
Two sessions: 3,840
How to Apply
Apply online at this link
Apply before 1 May
We welcome applicants from students who meet the following requirements:
Have a minimum 2.8 GPA (grade point average)
Have finished high school
Be 18 years old or older
Along with a completed applicant form, you will be expected to submit (提交) your most reeent grades and write a personal statement. You will also be asked to submit three module choices per session.
If you have any questions, please email us at roehamptonabroad@roehampton.ac.uk.
36. How many UK credits does a student earn during two sessions
A. 20 B. 30. C. 40. D. 50.
37. When can you apply for Session 2 classes
A. On 27 June. B. On 1 July. C. On 2 May. D. On 27 April.
38. Which of the following is required for the applicants
A. Age. B. Social backgrounds. C. Nationality. D. Physical condition.
39. What is special about the courses
A. If students attend the first session, the second session will be free.
B. The courses will be designed to meet students’ demands.
C. Students can apply on online or by email.
D. Any student can apply the courses without any requirement in GPA.
40. Where may you find the passage
A. In a research paper. B. In a guide book.
C. In an educational journal. D. In a sports magazine.
B
Two men, both seriously ill, lived in the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time on his back.
The men talked for hours. They spoke of their families, their jobs and their experiences. Every afternoon when the man by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The roommate was very happy to have one hour and he hoped to see the outside world.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm in arm among colorful flowers and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described in detail, the roommate would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn’t hear the band he could see it in his mind.
Weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the man by the window had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
After that, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside. It faced a black wall. The man asked the nurse, “Why did he describe the invented world for me ”
The nurse said, “He was blind and could not even see the wall. Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.”
41. Why did the two men often talk with each other
A. Because they were good friends. B. Because talks could get rid of their pain.
C. Because they wanted to kill time. D. Because they had a lot in common.
42. What does the underlined word “picturesque” in Para. 3 probably mean
A. unique B. special C. frightening D. vivid
43. Which on the flowing statements is TRUE about the man by the window
A. He enjoyed the view from the window very much.
B. He was glad to share things with his roommate.
C. He knew his description would make his roommate unhappy.
D. He felt satisfied each time he cheated his roommate.
44. How did the roommate feel when he found the window faced a black wall
A. Shocked. B. Satisfied. C. Pleased. D. Excited.
45. What do you think of the man by the window according to the passage
A. Indifferent. B. Curious. C. Lovely. D. Optimistic.
C
When Rachel Ratelle saw a news video of a burned koala trying to climb a tree to safety in fire-ravaged (火灾肆虐的) Australia, she decided to do something about it.
She looked up wildlife rescue and relief agencies in Australia to find out what they needed most. Besides donations, many organizations asked for hand-sewn and knitted pouches (袋子) and wraps for koalas and other animals that were burned or had lost their homes and parents in the fires.
This idea attracted Ratelle, but there was just one problem. “I’d never sewn in my life,” said Ratelle, 17, a senior at Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, US. “Giving money seemed like something too simple. But I wanted to directly help these animals by doing something myself, so I decided to learn how to sew.”
Over the next few months, Ratelle bought her own sewing machine and taught herself how to sew via videos online. Then she bought 18 yards of fabric and sewed 25 pouches of different sizes and shipped them off to Fir Australian Wildlife Needing Aid (FAWNA), one of several relief organizations that have rushed to rescue koalas, kangaroos and other species suffering from burns. A week later, she received a photo from FAWNA with a baby kangaroo in one of her larger pouches. “It made me feel like I contributed to the world and it showed how a simple act of kindness can go a long way,” said Ratelle who hopes to study biology for a future career as a nurse practitioner.
“I plan to use my new sewing skills to help animals and people devastated by natural disaster,” she said.
Several craft union websites around the world have called for Australian relief by making the animal pouches. Karen Newberry and her two daughters Madison, 12 and Rochelle, 8, from San Diego also offered their help in such a way. For Newberry, “It was a big push that made us crafters, sewers realize there’s something more we can do than just make things for ourselves,” she said.
46. What do the first two paragraphs mainly talk about
A. What inspired Ratelle to learn to sew.
B. What is needed to save koalas and other species.
C. The poor living conditions of wild animals in Australia.
D. Different ways to help koalas and other animals in Australia.
47. How did Ratelle feel when she received a photo from FAWNA
A. Surprised. B. Calm. C. Proud. D. Confused.
48. What does the underlined word “devastated” mean
A. ruined B. challenged C. reduced D. abandoned
49. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Ratelle
A. Ratelle looked up wildlife rescue to find the burned koala.
B. Ratelle wants to become a nurse in her future career.
C Ratelle thought giving money is the best to help the animals.
D. Ratelle learned to sew with the help of a former teacher.
50. What do Newberry’s words in the last paragraph suggest
A. People should stay united through difficult times.
B. Life is not easy for crafters and sewers in Australia.
C. It is challenging for crafters and sewers to do relief work.
D. Crafters and sewers can do more to help animals.
天津市部分区2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第三部分：阅读理解（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。
A
CLASSIFIED ADS
JOB WANTED
I’m Black, a 25 young man living in Shanghai and looking for a job in a variety of fields, web designer, teaching Spanish or English or working as a waiter or bar tender. I have a friendly personality and I’m hard working. If you have any job that you think I could do ,please do not hesitate about contacting me: Backer1896@.
JOB OFFERED
EL house is a well-known English learning center for primary and high school students. We are looking for native English teachers who can teach the following subject(s) to our students who are planning to study abroad. The incumbent should fulfill the following requirements:
-- Experienced in exam preparations (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT)
-- Degree holder
-- Experienced in teaching either mathematics physics or business
-- Excellent command of English in both oral and written
-- Experienced in teaching higher academic level English
-- Native English teachers or Bilingual teachers with native command of English JGHTR@.
SHARE
I’m Margaret, looking for a person with a positive outlook on life to share the bedroom in a wonderfully-located luxury apartment. That’s near everything and has everything, hard-wood floors, international TV, washer/dryer. Other two rooms already occupied by a French and a Kiwi women, both professional.
Please contact me. MLCT@.
FOR RENT
CNY 12,000/lovely apartment near West Nanjing Road
Layout: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Size: 120sqm
Monthly rental: RMB 12,000
Compound: First Block
Facilities: gym, tennis court, indoor swimming pool, children’s playground
LYG2560@.
36. What does the underlined word “incumbent” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Businessman. B. Student. C. Employee. D. Employer.
37. Which of the following is NOT the requirement of EL house
A. Experienced in exam preparations
B. Experienced in teaching Chinese.
C. Excellent command of English.
D. Degree holder.
38. To look for a person to work in your restaurant, you can contact ________.
A. LYG2560@ B. MLCT@
C. Backer1896@ D. JGHTR@
39. Margaret is now looking for ________.
A. her lost cat B. an apartment C. a job D. a roommate
40. If you rent the apartment near West Nanjing Road, ________.
A. you should pay RMB 13,000 each month
B. you can work out in the gym
C. you can go shopping in the neighborhood
D. you can swim in an outdoor swimming pool
B
Anyone who has visited Europe will have noticed its coffee culture. A good example of this is the type of cup you’re given after ordering a coffee.
Order a coffee in any café in America and you’re almost sure to receive that coffee in a paper cup. Americans like getting their coffee to go. Whether they are on their way to school, work, or simply taking a walk through the city, many of them often take their coffee with them.
Order a coffee in any European café and you’re sure to get that coffee in a ceramic (陶瓷的) cup with a package of sugar (and possibly a cup of water and a chocolate, depending on where you are). Many cafes only offer paper cups for special occasions when more people than chairs are expected.
Europeans generally don’t have coffee “to go” since they consider coffee drinking to be more of a social activity. If you go to a café in Europe, you will find that people drink their coffee with ease. Some have conversations while others read the daily newspaper.
Most American coffee shops provide a broad range of choices that satisfy different customers (顾客). In Europe, you aren’t given as many choices because locals are all about several basics.
Waiters in the U.S. are careful to keep a close eye on their tables to provide quality service. Travelers will be surprised to find European waiters a little less attentive. If you want something, you have to flag down your waiter. It doesn’t mean that European waiters are impolite; it’s quite the opposite. They are simply giving you space to enjoy your meal. Americans often pay attention to good service, while Europeans pay attention to the social aspect of the meal.
41. Ordering coffee in the U.S, people will ________.
A. drink it slowly after taking it away
B. spend a relaxing time with friends
C. be given coffee in paper cups
D. be served with a good meal
42. Which of the following is TRUE about coffee drinking in Europe
A. More attention is paid to the service of coffee shops.
B. It is considered as an important part of their daily life.
C. More people choose to drink coffee on special occasions.
D. It is treated as a social activity and enjoyed with ease.
43. What does the author think of European waiters
A. They are so helpful and friendly.
B. They respect customers’ own space.
C. They are very patient and polite.
D. They serve customers with heart.
44. The underlined phrase “flag down” in the last paragraph probably means “________”
A. wave to the waiter to serve your table
B. shout to the waiter for your order
C. ask the waiter to make suggestions
D. give your praise for his service
45. The text is mainly talking about ________.
A. the cultural difference between the U. S. and Europe
B. the restaurant culture between the U. S. and Europe
C. the coffee culture between the U. S. and Europe
D. the social activities between the U. S. and Europe
C
Climate change can happen naturally or in response to human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels and clearing of forests. Burning fossil fuels creates gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. In fact, about 90 percent of the heat is absorbed by the ocean. So it’s really important to track the oceans’ warming, says J rn Callies. He’s an oceanographer at the California Institute of Technology. Tracking how that heat affects the ocean is difficult because of its depth and size, though. This makes it hard for scientists to understand long-term changes in temperature.
In September 2020, Callies and other scientists reported a new way to check the temperature of the ocean. As temperature affects how fast sound travels (sound travels faster in warmer water than colder water). Scientists originally proposed using sounds produced by machines to measure ocean warming, but it would affect marine animals. Whales, for example, use sound to communicate. Finally, Callies and his team showed they could use the natural sounds produced by earthquake instead.
For their study, the scientists looked at data for 2,000 pairs of earthquakes. Each earthquakes pair happened in the same place but at different times. What did the scientists find The sound waves traveled a few tenths of a second faster in more recent quakes than in older ones. This difference suggests a warming trend of 0.04 degrees Celsius (about 0.08 degrees Fahrenheit) per decade. A tiny amount of a degree may not sound like a lot. But it represents a huge of heat that the ocean absorbed. It takes a lot of heat to change the temperature of a body of water almost 3,200 kilometers (2,000 miles) wide and several kilometers deep.
However, Callies says it’s not the time to worry about that yet. They don’t know if the warming is only specific to the one region (East Indian Ocean) or if it’s happening elsewhere. “We just don’t have the data yet.” he says.
46. The heat caused by burning fossil fuels is mainly ________.
A. cleared by the forest B. disappearing naturally
C. taken in by ocean D. trapped by human activities
47. It is difficult to track the heat in the ocean because ________.
A. scientists can’t understand the changes in temperature
B. measuring the temperatures cost too much
C. the changes in temperature is too small
D. oceans are so deep and big to measure
48. Scientists choose sounds produced by earthquakes to track the ocean’s warming because ________.
A. natural sounds is less harmful to marine animals
B. sounds produced by machines are not correct
C. marine animals absorb sounds produced by machines
D. sounds produced by earthquakes travels faster than those by machines
49. Which conclusion can be drawn from the third paragraph
A. The change of sound sped affects temperature.
B. The change in the ocean’s heat can be ignored.
C. The experiment was not a success.
D. The change in the ocean’s heats is actually very big.
50. What does Callies mean in the last paragraph
A. Study should be continued and more data need to be collected.
B. There is no need to worry about the climate change.
C. He lost confidence in the study.
D. The scientists can’t analyze the data correctly.
天津市部分区2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（解析版）
第三部分：阅读理解（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。
A
Drawing For Fun
You will learn some basic techniques using soft pencils These and different types of paper are provided. Just bring yourself and a willingness to ''have a go''. This is a start-up day so people who have already attended courses should not apply.
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Focus On Landscapes
This course is designed for students who are familiar with painting in watercolours, but are having difficulty with some techniques. We will discuss choice of materials, colour mixing and other areas that may be raised.
The day will start with a demonstration, followed by a chance to paint outdoors. After a light lunch cooked in the studio, there will be a further practice session.
Time: 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Find Your Voice
You may feel you can’t sing or you may be a good singer who wants to develop singing skills. You will be shown how to sing correctly and how to project your voice. You may atend this course more than once and each time you will have a wonderful experience. Everyone can sing and it's great fun.
Time: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The Music Takeaway
Get some friends, family or coworkers together for your own music course in a place of your choice, which could be your front room, basement or workplace. We send two guitar teachers to lead a one-day course for you in the sty le of music you prefer, such as rock, country, funk or blues.
Time: 2:30 PM-9:00 PM
36. Those who attend Drawing For Fun are required to_____________.
A. bring their own works
B. be a newcomer to the course
C. be good at watercolour painting
D. bring their own pencils and paper
37. What's the purpose of Focus On Landscapes
A. Paint outdoors.
B. Discuss the painting materials.
C. Improve the students painting techniques.
D. Teach how to start watercolour-painting.
38. Which course you can attend repeatedly
A. Find Your Voice.
B. Drawing For Fun.
C. Focus On Landscapes.
D. The Music Takeaway.
39. Which allows you to decide where the course is held
A. Find your Voice. B. Drawing For Fun.
C. The Music Takeaway. D. Focus On Landscapes.
40. What do the four courses have in common
A. All last a whole day. B. All offer free lunch.
C. All are related to the arts. D. All are open to all levels.
B
Brandon Smith, in Houston, Texas, turned 12 on April 11. It is a tough time to have a birthday. But he still had a socially distanced birthday celebration that he will always remember.
Celebrations in the age of the coronavirus（冠状病毒） have forced people to get creative. Brandon’s father, Jody Smith, went on Twitter with a simple request. He posted a picture of Brandon on it. In the photo, Brandon is holding up a drawing. It is a blank map of the world. Mr. Smith asked people on Twitter to reply to his post and say where they are. That way, his map-loving son could mark the locations.
“I thought it would be fun to get 50-maybe 100-people to reply from around the world, and most would be in the US.” Smith said, “That’s really what my expectations were.”
To his surprise, however, thousands of responses to Smith’s request came in. Pictures were sent from the Caribbean, South America and Europe.
Brandon would add each spot to his map. “He is having a blast,” Mr. Smith said.
In the afternoon of April 11, Brandon was popular on Twitter. He was the most-talked-about topic.
Brandon did not really want a birthday party. He wanted to do an activity he likes. “Brandon is on the autism spectrum（自闭症）.” Smith said. Children with autism have different abilities. They get very interested in things. They will be interested in it for just a few weeks, Sometimes, months, One thing that Brandon continues to love is maps.
Mr. Smith’s phone pinged with so many birthday messages. Each time one arrived, Brandon put a mark on his map. He put it wherever the message came from. He knew where most places were. He hardly had to look at a real map to check.
By noon, Brandon’s map was covered in marks. Mr. Smith was grateful for all the responses.
“These are pretty trying times,” Mr. Smith said. He was glad to see people being kind. Mr. Smith said the responses made Brandon feel so special on his birthday.
41. Why did Smith ask people on Twitter to send birthday messages to his son
A. Brandon needed encouragement during this difficult time.
B. He wanted to see how many responses he could get.
C. Brandon spends much of his time talking to people on the internet.
D. He could not celebrate how he usually would because of the coronavirus.
42. What happened after people told Brandon where they were
A. He marked the locations on his map.
B. He added the spots to a list.
C. He mailed them a letter.
D. He read about the places.
43. Why does Brandon does not like birthday parties
A. The coronavirus has changed how people are celebrating.
B. Friends have what is being called socially distanced birthday parties.
C. Children with autism have different abilities.
D. Mr. Smith explained that Brandon gets very interested in things.
44. Why does Smith feel surprised about the response to his Twitter post
A. He thought that more people would reply to it.
B. He did not expect so many people to reply to it.
C. He thought that more people from Texas would reply to it.
D. He did not know that he had so many Twitter followers.
45. What does the underlined word “trying” mean
A. Difficult. B. hard-working.
C Interesting. D. tiring.
C
We talk a lot about air pollution. Here in Hong Kong we always complain about light pollution as well. Then, there is noise pollution. It's the same in many cities around the world. In Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, people have been complaining about/the noise made by drivers who continually sound their car horns(喇). That is until recently, when something was finally done about it.
The Chief District Officer of Kathmandu had received many complaints about horn pollution. He said that everyone felt the use of the car horn in recent years had become excessive. Researchers in Kathmandu found that for about 80 percent of the time, it really was not necessary for drivers to use their car horns. Sounding the horn to make a noise had become more of a habit. It was no longer being used as it was supposed to be used: to warn people of danger.
At the beginning of the Nepali New Year in 2017, the local government passed a law to ban the use of car horns unless used correctly.
Within six months, 11,000 fines(罚款) had been collected by the local traffic police. The e fine was about HK S360. A taxi driver in Kathmandu can make about HK S1, 000 per day, so he could lose about one-third of his money if he broke the law.
As usual, there were many complaints from drivers. They said that cows and dogs were free to walk on the roads. They always caused danger. Sounding a car horn was the only way to get them to move out of the way. And although there were quite a few traffic lights in the streets of Kathmandu, very few of them worked. This meant there was often a traffic mess.
The ban on using a car horn went ahead, and within a few weeks the streets of Nepal's capital were quieter-even though they were still just as busy. Because of the ban, drivers are a little more careful when they drive. Fewer accidents have been reported. The local government says the horn ban will now be copied in other areas of Nepal.
46. What do Hong Kong and Kathmandu have in common
A. Both have been troubled by factory pollution.
B. Both have succeeded in fighting air pollution.
C. Both have been faced with the problem of noise pollution.
D. Both have received many complaints about horn pollution.
47. What do the Researchers in Kathmandu found
A. Car drivers usually use car horns unnecessarily.
B. The cars are becoming more and more.
C. Care drivers use car horns as a warning.
D. Everyone complain about the horn pollution.
48. When was the law on the use of car horns passed
A. In 2016. B. In 2017.
C. ln 2018. D. In 2019.
49. What will you find if you go to Kathmandu
A. No traffic lights in the streets can work.
B. The traffic on the roads is usually very heavy.
C. Animals are not allowed to walk on the streets.
D. Drivers are required to drive on one-way streets.
50. What can we guess about Kathmandu's horn ban
A. It is unfair. B. It is worrying.
C. It is interesting. D. It is successful.
答案：
天津市部分区2021-2022学年高二下学期期末练习英语试题（解析版）
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. A 39. B 40. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。介绍的是暑期游学活动，通过该活动同学们可以在美丽而历史悠久的校园中生活和学习，该学习位于伦敦的西南部，学习课程时间长达三周，课程的内容依据学生们的需求而设定。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Each 3-week session carries 20 UK credits. ”（每3周的课程包含20个英国学分。）可知，每个学期获得20个学分，两个学期就获得40个学分。故选C。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据“How to Apply”部分中的“Apply before 1 May.”（5月1日前申请）可知，申请时间是在5月1日之前。D选项4月27符合题意，故选D。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中的“We welcome applicants from students who meet the following requirements.”（我们欢迎符合以下条件的学生申请。）部分中“Be 18 years old or older.”（年满18岁）可知，该申请是对年龄有要求的。故选A。
【39题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“Our summer school offers you the chance to live and learn on our beautiful and historical campus in the heart of south-west London. ”（我们的暑期学校为您提供了在我们美丽而历史悠久的校园生活和学习的机会，校园位于伦敦西南部的心脏地带。）以及第二段中“Students should choose several courses within the session that they would like to attend, as courses will run according to the needs of students.”（学生应该在课程中选择他们想要参加的课程，因为课程将根据学生的需要进行。）可知，课程的设计将满足学生的需求。故选B。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。纵观全文，本文讲述的暑期的游学活动，通过该活动同学们可以在美丽而历史悠久的校园中生活和学习，该学习位于伦敦的西南部，学习课程时间长达三周，课程的内容依据学生们的需求而设定。故本文的主题是教育。故可以推断本文出自教育期刊。故选C。
天津市部分区2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
【答案】36. C 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. B
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. B 44. A 45. C
【答案】46. C 47. D 48. A 49. D 50. A
天津市部分区2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（解析版）
【答案】36. B 37. C 38. A 39. C 40. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四门和艺术相关的课程，以及每门课程的时间、特色和要求等。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据Drawing For Fun部分的so people who have already attended courses should not apply.(已经上过课的人不应该申请)可知，来上Drawing For Fun的学生应该是新到这里的学员。B. be a newcomer to the course(是课程的新人)符合以上说法，故选B项。
【37题详解】
推理判断题。根据Focus On Landscapes部分的This course is designed for students who are familiar with painting in watercolours, but are having difficulty with some techniques. (本课程是为那些熟悉水彩画，但在技巧方面还要问题的学生设计的。可知，这门课程是为熟悉水彩画的学生开设的。由此推测，课程的目的是为了提高学生的绘画技巧。C. Improve the students painting techniques.(提高学生的绘画技巧)符合以上说法，故选C项。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据Find Your Voice部分的You may attend this course more than once and each time you will have a wonderful experience. (你可以多次上该课程，并且每一次你都会有一个美妙的体验)可知，学员可以重复上Find Your Voice这门课程。A. Find Your Voice.符合以上说法，故选A项。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Music Takeaway部分的Get some friends, family or coworkers together for your own music course in a place of your choice, which could be your front room, basement or workplace.(找一些朋友、家人或同事一起去你们自己选择的地方上课，可以是你的前厅，地下室或工作场所)可知，The Music Takeaway这项课程可以让学员自己选择上课的地点。 C. The Music Takeaway.符合以上说法，故选C项。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据每部分的小标题Drawing For Fun，Focus On Landscapes，Find Your Voice，和The Music Takeaway可知，所有的课程都和艺术有关。C. All are related to the arts.(所有课程都和艺术有关)符合以上说法，故选C项。
【答案】41. D 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。本文记叙了Brandon的特殊的生日——新冠期间他父亲为他在推特上发帖子征求回应你在世界的哪里，出人意料的是回应来自于全世界各地，Brandon成了热门话题人物。而Brandon有自闭症，不愿意有什么生日聚会，他喜欢做自己想要做的事情。Smith先生说他很高兴看到人们的善举，这种回应让Brandon感到生日过的很特别。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。审题得知为什么Smith在推特上请求人们发送生日信息给他儿子。可以定位于：It is a tough time to have a birthday. But he still had a socially distanced birthday celebration that he will always remember.第一段末尾的句子告诉我们：在这时候过生日是很艰难的。但他依然度过了一个难忘的社交距离生日庆祝。第二段开始点睛之笔：Celebrations in the age of the coronavirus（冠状病毒） have forced people to get creative.在冠状病毒时期庆祝生日迫使人们创新性的想办法去过一个生日。故逆向思维得知在冠状病毒期间想像平时那样庆祝生日是不可能的事情。故D选项：He could not celebrate how he usually would because of the coronavirus.“因为冠状病毒期间，他不能像以往那样庆祝自己的生日了。”切合文意。故选D。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。审题得知Brandon得知人们告诉他他们地点后发生了什么。可以定位于：Brandon would add each spot to his map. Brandon会将每一个地点添加到地图上。换一句话说就是会在地图上标识地点。后文也有类似表达：Each time one arrived, Brandon put a mark on his map. 每次电话告知时，Brandon都会在地图上贴上一个标识。He put it wherever the message came from. He knew where most places were. He hardly had to look at a real map to check.他几乎等不及在真正的地图上看来自于何方的人。By noon, Brandon’s map was covered in marks.到中午的时候，Brandon的地图上贴满了标识。综合这些信息，可以得出A选项：He marked the locations on his map.“他在他的地图上标识地点。”切合文意。故选A。
【43题详解】
细节理解题。审题得知关键词信息为does not like birthday parties不喜欢生日聚会。定位于Brandon did not really want a birthday party. He wanted to do an activity he likes. “Brandon is on the autism spectrum（自闭症）.” Smith said. Smith先生说他喜欢做他自己喜欢的事情，“Brandon有自闭症。”接下来文章说Children with autism have different abilities.有自闭症的孩子都有不同常人的能力。从这里可以推出选项C切合文意。故选C。
【44题详解】
推理判断题。审题得知：为什么Smith先生很惊讶于推特帖子的回应是如此多。根据此意可定位于：“I thought it would be fun to get 50-maybe 100-people to reply from around the world, and most would be in the US.” Smith said, “That’s really what my expectations were.”前一句说预料到50个人回应，最多100人罢了，且多半是美国人。但是：To his surprise, however, thousands of responses to Smith’s request came in. Pictures were sent from the Caribbean, South America and Europe令他惊讶的是成千上万的对Smith先生请求的回应以及图片发送自于加勒比地区、南美洲和欧洲。这些线索足以说明B选项：He did not expect so many people to reply to it.“他没有期待有那么多的人回应此事。”切合文意。故选B。
【45题详解】
猜测词义题。审题定位于times，同意表达见于文首：It is a tough time to have a birthday.庆祝生日是一个艰难的时刻。然后在划线单词处说：He was glad to see people being kind. Mr. Smith said the responses made Brandon feel so special on his birthday.他很高兴 看到人们的善举，Smith先生说这些回应使得Brandon感觉他的生日过得如此的特别。前者交代这是一个什么样的时刻，后者交代在这个时刻里我们可以做到什么。反过来也证明tough一词就是trying的转义说法。故A选项Difficult困难的，艰难的切合文意。故选A。
【答案】46. C 47. A 48. B 49. B 50. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了针对加德满都噪音问题，政府在2017年颁布了禁止使用汽车喇叭的禁令。最开始，汽车司机不理解、不在乎。可几周后，该市的噪音变得安静了很多，事故也少了。因此，尼泊尔决定在其他城市也实施该禁令。
【46题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的Here in Hong Kong we always complain about light pollution as well. Then, there is noise pollution. It's the same in many cities around the world. In Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, people have been complaining about/the noise made by drivers who continually sound their car horns(喇).(在香港，我们也经常抱怨光污染。然后，还有噪音污染。世界上很多城市都是如此。在加德满都，尼泊尔的首都，人们一直在抱怨司机不断按喇叭发出的噪音)可知，香港和加德满都都面临着噪音污染的问题。C. Both have been faced with the problem of noise pollution.(它们都面临噪音污染问题)符合以上说法，故选C项。
【47题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的Researchers in Kathmandu found that for about 80 percent of the time, it really was not necessary for drivers to use their car horns.(加德满都的研究人员发现，在大约80%的情况下，司机真的没有必要使用他们的车喇叭)可知，加德满都的汽车司机通常在没有必要的情况下按喇叭。A. Car drivers usually use car horns unnecessarily.(汽车司机通常在不必要的情况下按喇叭)符合以上说法，故选A项。
【48题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的At the beginning of the Nepali New Year in 2017, the local government passed a law to ban the use of car horns unless used correctly.(在2017年尼泊尔新年伊始，当地政府通过了一项法律来禁止这种行为，除非正确使用，否则不得使用车汽车喇叭)可知，禁止车辆使用喇叭这项法律是在2017年通过的。B. In 2017.符合以上说法，故选B项。
【49题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的They said that cows and dogs were free to walk on the roads. They always caused danger. …And although there were quite a few traffic lights in the streets of Kathmandu, very few of them worked. This meant there was often a traffic mess.(他们说，牛和狗可以自由地在路上行走。他们总是造成危险……尽管加德满都的路上有很多红绿灯，但是只有很少能正常工作。这意味这里经常出现交通混乱)可推测，如果去加德满都会发现他们的交通非常拥堵，因为路上有自由行走的动物，而且交通灯大都不工作。B. The traffic on the roads is usually very heavy.(路上的交通很拥堵)符合以上说法，故选B项。
【50题详解】
推理判断题。根据最一段The ban on using a car horn went ahead, and within a few weeks the streets of Nepal's capital were quieter-even though they were still just as busy. Because of the ban, drivers are a little more careful when they drive. Fewer accidents have been reported. The local government says the horn ban will now be copied in other areas of Nepal.(禁止使用汽车喇叭的禁令继续实行，几个星期后，尼泊尔首都的街道变得安静了——尽管他们依然繁忙。因为这项禁令，司机开车要更加小心了，报告的事故更少了。当地政府说，这项禁令将在尼泊尔其它地区效仿)可推测，这项禁止汽车使用喇叭的禁令很成功。D. It is successful.(它是成功的)符合以上说法，故选D项。