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1、 PAGE PAGE 202018天津卷高考压轴卷英语试卷本试卷共分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题），满分130分；考试时间为100分钟。第I卷 选择题（共95分) 注意事项： 1答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。2选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应的题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再填涂其它答案，不能答在试卷上。第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节； 满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. I could not _my tears when I saw the picture of my father working at

2、 the quake zone.A. bring In B. turn up C. take off D. hold back2. Up till now, more than 120 world-famous enterprisescompanies in this city.A. have establishedB. establishedC. will establishD. have been established3. This printer is of good quality. If it break down within the first year, we would r

3、epair it at our expense,A. wouldB. couldC shouldD. might4. Im so sorry that I made your computer stop working. _. I can repair it myself.A.No big deal.B.Of course not.C.That is right.D.Dont mention it.5. Simon thought his computer was broken _ his little brother pointed out that he had forgotten to

4、turn it on.A. until B. because C. while D. though6.Are you going to give up the project?No. I _ a lot of time and effort in it, and I dont want to fail.A. invest B. have invested C. am investing D. invested7. It was when I got back to my apartment _ I first came across my new neighbors.A. who B. whe

5、re C. which D. that8. Star skater Wu Dajing won Chinas first gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games _breaking world record in short track mens 500m.A. to B. by C. with D. in9. I think Ana _ her packing since she started getting things ready early this morning.A. finishes B. has fini

6、shed C. had finished D. would finish10. I didnt know your mobile phone number; otherwise I _ you the moment I got to Canada. A. would ring B. would have rung C. had rung D. rang11._time, the teacher had us do half of the exercises in class and complete the other half for our homework. A.To save B.Sa

7、ve C.Saving D.Having saved12.My car is making a really strange noise.Youd better get it _ before you drive to Denver.A. looking atB. looked at C. to look atD. being looked at13._ the forest park is far away, a lot of tourists visit it every year.A. As B. When C. Even though D. In case14. Listen!What

8、s on upstairs？Mrs Li _ the exchange students to perform Beijing Opera（）AteachesBtaughtCis teaching Dwas teaching15. Youll recognize me when you get out of the station. I_ jeans and a white T-shirt.A. will be wearing B. had worn C. was wearing D. have worn第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后

9、从16-35各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My memories of my father are slim because he was so sick in the last years of his life. But there are_16_that I am often reminded of and which may have had some bearing on my love of_17_.When I was small I was somewhat_18_of lightning and thunder. My father e

10、xplained it. The explanation was in_19_that a child could understand but was basically correct. I gained a better_20_later, but I didnt have to unlearn anything.What he said was that there was electricity in the clouds_21_it traveled to the ground like a spark. When it traveled_22_the air it made th

11、e air so hot that it_23_. Then there was nothing where the air had been and the air all around rushed in to_24_the space. He clapped his hands together very loud,_25_to be the air rushing in, and said that makes the thunder. When I hear thunder, I can still hear that_26_.He explained why if it was c

12、loudy in the winter the night was warmer than if it was_27_. It was one of those nights when the sky was full of stars: no moon, no town lights. But there were more stars than you could_28_and they had color too. He said that if there were no clouds, we had no blankets and were_29_to the universe. O

13、ur warmth was going to_30_the whole universe. When there were clouds, they were like blankets and we were not exposed to the universe. I_31_feel on the edge of space on a very clear night.I am sure there were many other lessons that I_32_but no longer remember. What I did_33_, in general, was that t

14、here were explanations and that the more I understood them, the morecomfortable the world was to live in. I was not taught that there were_34_but that there was understanding if you looked for it. This may be why I have always been_35_in science.16. A. some B. few C. others D. all17. A. science B. n

15、ature C. weather D. universe18. A. sure B. fond C. tired D. afraid19. A. depth B. gestures C. words D. data20. A. knowledge B. understanding C. command D. confidence21. A. but B. and C. for D. or22. A. through B. to C. along D. above23. A. shone B. burned C. expanded D. broke24. A. break B. make C.

16、avoid D. fill25. A. trying B. proving C. hoping D. pretending26. A. clap B. remark C. voice D. crash27. A. cold B. bright C. clear D. foggy28. A. imagine B. foresee C. explore D. identify29. A. committed B. exposed C. related D. led30. A. extend B. protect C. heat D. light31. A. ever B. also C. even

17、 D. still32. A. selected B. arranged C. absorbed D. delivered33. A. consider B. promise C. explain D. learn34. A. memories B. blankets C. mysteries D. thunders35. A. engaged B. interested C. successful D. skillful第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFood festivals around t

18、he worldStilton Cheese RollingMay Day is a traditional day for celebrations，but the 2，000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include these rolling in their annual plansTeams of four，dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes，roll a complete cheese along a 50

19、metre courseOn the way，they must not kick or throw their cheese，or go into their competitorslane（赛道）Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos （disappointingly，but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones）All thecompetitors arc

20、 served with beer or port wine，the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheeseFiery Foods FestivalThe Hottest Festival on EarthEvery year more than 10，000 people head for the city of Albuquerque，New MexicoThey come from as far away as Australia，the Caribbean and China，but they all share a common ad

21、dictionfood that is not just spicy，but hot enough to make your mouth burn，your head spin and your eyes waterTheir destination is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three clays every MarchYou might like to try a chocolatecovered habanero pepperofficially the hottest pepper

22、 in the worldor any one of the thousands of products that are on showBut one things for sureif you dont like the feeling of a burning tongue，this festival isnt for you!La TomatinaThe Worlds Biggest Food FightOn the last Wednesday of every August，the Spanish town of Bunol hosts Ea Tomatinathe worlds

23、largest food fightA weeklong celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the weeks eventsThe early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoesofficial fightstarters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowdThe battle lasts little more than half an hour，in

24、 which time around 50，000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves，runs，or fights backThen everyone heads down to the river to make friends againand for a muchneeded wash!Melbourne Food and Wine FestivalAustralias cultural capital has hosted this 20 years，a showcase of

25、 the continents culinary（烹调用的）mastery through cooking demonstrations，special tours and food tastings throughout the cityMeet celebrity chefs and artisan food crafters，go to gals dinners and discover Down Unders most fantastic flavors36In the Stilton cheese rolling competition，competitors on each tea

26、m must Awear various formal clothesBroll a wooden cheese in their own laneCkick or throw their cheeseDuse a real cheese weighing about four kilos37Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held according to the passage？ AIn AustraliaBIn the CaribbeanCIn the USA DIn Mexico38The celebration of La Tomat

27、ina lasts Athree daysBseven daysCless than three daysDmore than seven days39Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？ AThe chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wineBMore than 10，000Chinese take pail in the Fiery Food and BBQ FestivalCThousands of spic

28、y foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ FestivalDAn exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina40In which food festival you may meet cooks？ AMelbourne Food and Wine FestivalBLa TomatinaCStilton Cheese RollingDFiery Foods FestivalBMy daughter Kelly is a cautious person. S

29、he needs to warm up to situations, and is hesitant to try new things. When with close friends, she becomes a leader who laughs loudly and chants, “Girls rule, boys drool.” But when that comfort zone is not around her, she is shy and nervous.This has been challenging for me at times. “Shy” is not a w

30、ord that I think has ever been used to describe me. But this bas been a year of firsts for my girl that has filled her with a new sense of confidence. This year she moved to lap lane in swimming where she was preparing for a swim team. This year she learned to ride a bike without training wheels. An

31、d this year she completed her first kids triathlon (三项全能).On Saturday, with a thunderstorm coming soon and my sons birthday party later in the day, we all went out in the dark of the morning for Kelly to participate in her first triathlon. We practiced transitions from swim to bike to run with her,

32、we got all the equipment shed need, and we kept talking about the race. But as we waited the two hours for the older kids to finish before her turn, she held my leg a little harder and told me she loved me a few too many times. She was nervous but trying to keep it together.And then it was her turn.

33、 From the second she jumped into the water, my heart soared. My daughter transformed into the most confident human being I had ever seen. She dominated that swim, crushed that bike ride and ran to the finish with the biggest smile on her face.I can honestly say that I never felt so proud of someone

34、in my entire life. It wasnt because she did a sport or anything like that. It was because she was afraid of something and conquered that fear with confidence and a fire I hadnt seen before.All day I would find myself just looking over at her and smiling. She might be wearing the finalist medal but I

35、 felt like I won that day. I won the chance to see my girl shine.Shine on, sweet baby.41. Kelly is nervous when .A. boys are around herB. she changes into a leader.C. she is away from her momD. situations are new to her42. We can know from Paragraph 3 .A. the race began in the early morningB. the wh

36、ole family gave Kelly supportC. Kelly was eager for her turn in the raceD. Kelly prepared for her brothers birthday party43. Seeing Kellys performance in the race, the author felt .A. excited and proudB. anxious and uneasyC. worried and hesitantD. curious and concerned44. In Paragraph 5, the underli

37、ned word “conquered” probably means .A. to defeat someone especially in a competitionB. to succeed in dealing with or control somethingC. to become very popular or successful in a placeD. to take control of a country or a city and its people by force45. In the ending paragraphs the author “felt like

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45、 go shopping in the neighborhoodDyou can swim in an outdoor swimming pool50What does the underlined wordincumbentmean？ABusinessman BStudentCEmployee DEmployerDPlaying a musical instrument throughout: your life protects your hearing in old age, a Canadian study suggests. The study, published in Psych

46、ology and Aging, carried out hearing tests on 74 adult musicians and 89 non-musicians. It found a 70-year-old musicians hearing was as good as that of a 50-year-old who did not play.Hearing normally declines as people age. By 60, 10-30% of people have moderate hearing loss. By 80, that goes up to as

47、 many as 60%. Problems are particularly seen in the central auditory (听觉的) processing system, which is associated with understanding speech, especially when there is background noise.Previous studies have shown musicians have better hearing than non-players. But this research, by a team at the Rotma

48、n Research Institute in Toronto, looked at adults of all ages - from 18 to 91 - to see how people were affected as they aged. They carried out hearing tests on 74 amateur and professional musicians (who had played since the age of 16, were still practising and had been given formal music lessons) an

49、d 89 non-musicians (who had never played an instrument). Musicians were significantly better at picking out speech against noise.The researchers suggest that lifelong musicianship reduces age-related changes in the brain, probably due to musicians using their auditory systems at a high level on a re

50、gular basis.The head of biomedical research at Action on Hearing Loss, Dr Ralph Holme, said: “While this study suggests that musicians might be more able to cope with the consequences of hearing loss, it is far better to reduce damage in the first place by using appropriate ear protection. We have a

51、lways campaingned for everyone who plays a musical instrument or listens to loud music to wear hearing protection, like earplugs, which reduce the risk of damaging your hearing permanently.”51. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. A person aged 80 will lose 30% hearing.B. A person aged above 60 mus

52、t have bad hearing.C. People have fewer problems with background noise.D. Peoples hearing usually becomes worse when they get older.52. What can we get from the Canadian study?A. It tested the hearing of 162 people.B. The finding of the study wasnt published publicly.C. Playing a musical instrument

53、may do good to hearing.D. Musicians were as good at picking out speech against noise as non-musicians.53. Why dont musicians change much in their brain as they age?A. They like to take more exercise.B. They use their hearing more and regularly.C. They dont expose themselves to background noise.D. Th

54、ey pay more attention to protecting their hearing.54. How can we deal with hearing loss according to Dr Ralph Holme?A. Get help from musicians.B. Listen to loud music less.C. Protect hearing properly.D. Play a musical instrument more.55. The author wrote the passage to _.A. entertain the readersB. a

55、dvertise a musical instrumentC. complain about peoples hearing lossD. inform readers of a research on hearing第II卷（非选择题 共35分）第三部分：写作（共两节；满分35分）第一节: 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。Have you ever wondered why you sometimes take an almost immediately liking to a person you have just met? We o

56、ften get the first impression of a person based on the color of a persons skin or the manner in which he or she is dressed.Meaning is conveyed not only by words or verbal languages but also by nonverbal communication systems, such as body behaviors.Nonverbal communication is important because we use

57、 the action of others to learn about their affective emotional states. Our emotions are reflected in our posture, face, and eyes fear, joy, anger or sadness so we can express them without ever saying a word . For this reason, most of us rely heavily on what we learn through our eyes.Nonverbal commun

58、ication is significant in human interaction because it is usually responsible for the first impressions. More importantly, those first messages usually influence the perception of everything else that follows. Even how we select friends and sexual partners is grounded in first impressions with nonve

59、rbal communication.Nonverbal communication is important because it is culturerelated. It is based on different beliefs, religions, values and customs in different cultures. When, where, how, and to whom people display his or her specific nonverbal behaviors is greatly affected by culture and context

60、. Culture determines what the appropriate nonverbal behavior is. For example, feelings of friendship existeverywhere but their expression varies. It may be appropriate in some countries for man to hug each other and for women to hold hands; in other countries these displays of affection may be shock