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2024年天津市十二区重点学校高三毕业班联考（二）
英语试卷
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共130分。考试用时100分钟。第Ⅰ卷1至7页，第Ⅱ卷8页。
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号涂写在答题卡上，答卷时，考生务必将卷Ⅰ的答案填涂在答题卡上，卷Ⅱ答在答题纸上，卷Ⅱ答在试卷上的无效。
第Ⅰ卷（共95分）
注意事项：1．每小题选出答案后，把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
2．本试卷共55题。在每题给出的四个选项中，只有一个选项正确。
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．—Did you have a wonderful time in Hainan last week
—______. It was extremely hot and the food there didn’t suit me.
A．That’s right B．I couldn’t agree more C．Not really D．Very good
2．With new technology developing rapidly, electronic products can become out of date ______you even figure out how they are operated.
A．before B．since C．as D．when
3．My sister’s newly-published novel ______ into four foreign languages by the end of last month.
A．has translated B．had translated
C．has been translated D．had been translated
4．What matters is that you should be happy with what you already have and not risk losing it for being ______ and trying to get more.
A．cautious B．curious C．humble D．greedy
5．—I’m really amazed at the multiple functions of smart phones.
— So am I. We can surf the Internet, watch movies and listen to music, ______.
A．I got it B．I took it C．you name it D．you make it
6．The hit film YOLO has received criticism as well as ______ since it was released because views on overweight differ.
A．credit B．argument C．implement D．privilege
7．______ the use of electric cars to reduce pollution and oil dependence, the government is considering passing a new tax law.
A．Having encouraged B．To encourage C．Encouraged D．Encouraging
8．—Could you give me a ride to the airport I’m going to be late.
— Come with me. I’ll take the nearest route and you ______ be in time for your flight.
A．shall B．need C．dare D．have to
9．GMRI, the Global Market Research Institution, tries to ______ students with companies that will hire them, so you can search for relevant information on the platform.
A．share B．spare C．inform D．match
10．An expert, together with some assistants, ______ in the lab day and night since the outbreak of the flu.
A．was working B．were working
C．have been working D．has been working
11．In ancient China, the hair of the bride and g room would be tied together with a length of ribbon to symbolize that their lives were fastened together ______.
A．permanently B．deliberately C．necessarily D．temporarily
12．After ten hours’ drive, we came to a green house, through ______ glass wall we saw lots of green plants.
A．what B．that C．whose D．which
13．The old man told his friends he had to leave immediately because he had some urgent business to ______.
A．point to B．turn to C．attend to D．belong to
14．It is recently reported that the number of people ______ a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain’s consumers would like to change their cooking in some way.
A．stick to B．sticking to C．stuck to D．having stuck to
15．Now that I have been determined to set up my own company, it doesn’t matter much ______ he is in favour of my plan.
A．which B．what C．whether D．that
第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
Sometimes you may find that you are not happy in your life, although everything is going well. Most of the time you have to 16 this kind of unhappy life, since it is really hard to make changes and move on to a new business, which often involves taking 17 .
My father, however, was a quite different example. When I was about 9 or 10, he told me that I should be whatever I wanted when I grew up, so long as I 18 it. He said that if I were not feeling 19 , I should try to change my life to make it more delightful, and I would find real 20 as a result. From him I learned a great lesson on the 21 of doing one’s favorite.
My father got into the insurance industry when he was very young, and he was very 22 . He became one of the company’s top salesmen, even though he was only 25 years old. Soon he became one of the first independent insurance salesmen in our state. 23 , he decided to leave his successful 24 and move on to other fields. You might 25 why he did so. The answer was simple: he liked to do something challenging, something that 26 his strength and ability, especially in a way that is interesting. My father just wanted to have a try, and so he did. After leaving the insurance company, he worked in social media and then in digital technology, which really 27 him. Of course he wasn’t successful in everything he tried, but he told me for 28 that he did something he liked, and that he had the 29 of doing what he enjoyed.
30 one’s comfortable life is not easy. I’ve learned this from my father, and I can say no matter whether the 31 is good or bad, it is 32 doing one’s favorite. When we do something we love, it gives us extra 33 to meet our goals, which are associated with psychological well-being and health. As long as we have no 34 and give it a try, we are forced to push against ourselves. After all, we all want to be where we are 35 ourselves.
16．A．lose B．stop C．share D．continue
17．A．risks B．turns C．steps D．suggestions
18．A．promised B．enjoyed C．admitted D．adjusted
19．A．lucky B．safe C．comfortable D．special
20．A．concern B．pleasure C．strength D．talent
21．A．value B．honor C．control D．relief
22．A．sensitive B．cautious C．optimistic D．successful
23．A．Besides B．Therefore C．However D．Meanwhile
24．A．schedule B．career C．reform D．competition
25．A．wonder B．explain C．blame D．conclude
26．A．limited B．predicted C．tested D．affected
27．A．confused B．shocked C．discouraged D．attracted
28．A．free B．certain C．good D．real
29．A．satisfaction B．sympathy C．responsibility D．security
30．A．Protecting B．Selecting C．Leaving D．Arranging
31．A．function B．result C．signal D．attitude
32．A．simple B．normal C．popular D．worth
33．A．drive B．consideration C．burden D．qualification
34．A．rights B．faults C．regrets D．excuses
35．A．convincing B．evaluating C．representing D．challenging
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
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38．Which of the following videos may win the scholarship offered by the law firm
A．A 15-minute video about the causes of many accidents.
B．A two-minute video about it texting while walking.
C．An eye-opening video about drunk driving.
D．A well-designed video about criminal law.
39．What can we learn about VIP Voice Scholarship
A．It is difficult for college students to win it.
B．It will be given to the applicant with the highest points.
C．It offers students more money than the other scholarships.
D．It asks students to complete three surveys before signing up.
40．Where is the text probably taken from
A．An article in a fashion magazine. B．The front page of a newspaper.
C．The homepage of a company. D．The website of a university.
B
My greatest regret in life is that I failed to tell my superb teachers how much they contributed to my early education.
Ruth Hammerman taught English to the eighth-graders. She was the first to show me the rules of what Evelyn Waugh called our “rich and delicate language.” She was a no-nonsense instructor. Unlike common teachers, she diagramed （用图表展示） sentences so we could know the grammar rules. She never seemed to be tired of the simple pleasures of sharing her learning.
Under her influence, I had the strong belief that language needs to be well-spoken and properly written. Yet over the years I never made the effort to find her and to express my thankfulness for what she did for me. Two years after being in her class, I began the study of Latin and French, and the foundation she provided in English grammar served me well. Sadly, I never looked back.
In high school I took advanced French in a class taught by Richard Miller, the finest teacher I have ever experienced at any level. Mr. Miller brought to his subject a surprisingly deep understanding and new analysis. Reading “Phèdre”, Racine’s classic play, he asked us to note there were 1,654 lines in it, and then pointed out the care Racine devoted to structure. Years later I made the same point—giving Mr. Miller credit—in a college French class, and my professor was surprised by my understanding of the play. Mr. Miller taught us to enjoy literature with particular points of view. Yet I never made the effort in later years to tell him what he meant to me.
Mr. Miller is certainly long dead. If she is alive, Miss Hammerman would likely be in her 90s. In preparing this article, I tried to find her but was unsuccessful.
I am certain my act is common. People often forget to express love and thankfulness to their teachers. I ought to have told Miss Hammerman and Mr. Miller how much they did for me. I suppose they knew their work was effective because they believed in what they were doing. Now I appreciate how special they were.
41．What is the most beneficial part to the author in Miss Hammerman’s class
A．Grammar. B．Writing. C．Speaking. D．Reading.
42．What is special about Mr. Miller’s French class
A．He asked students to count lines. B．He stressed the importance of play.
C．He analyzed literature in a new way. D．He showed great devotion to students.
43．What does the underlined phrase “my act” in the last paragraph refer to
A．Preparing the article. B．Looking for the teachers.
C．Failing to thank teachers. D．Copying teachers’ points.
44．What best describes the two teachers according to the text
A．Creative. B．Frank. C．Humorous. D．Strict.
45．What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A．To show love for French literature. B．To explore the meaning of education.
C．To explain why teachers are important. D．To share memories of the two teachers.
C
In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winter’s end. So it’s no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.
Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked into Greek Easter breads. Others promote the egg into a fancy art, like the heavily jewel-covered “eggs” that were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century.
One ancient form of egg art comes to us from Ukraine. For centuries, Ukrainians have been drawing complicated patterns on eggs. Contemporary artists have followed this tradition to create eggs that speak to the anxieties of our age: Life is precious, and delicate. Eggs are, too.
“There’s something about their delicate nature that appeals to me,” says New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast. Several years ago, she became interested in eggs and learned the traditional Ukrainian technique to draw her very modern characters. “I’ve broken eggs at every stage of the process—from the very beginning to the very, very end.”
But there’s an appeal in that weakness. “There’s part of this sickening horror of knowing you’re walking on the edge with this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second.” Chast’s designs, such as a worried man alone in a tiny rowboat, reflect that delicateness.
Traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs also spoke to those fears. The complex patterns were believed to offer protection against evil.
“There’s an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not take over in the world,” says Joan Brander, a Canadian egg-painter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukrainian relatives.
Although the tradition dates back to 300 B. C., the old symbols on the eggs still reflect their good wishes. A decorated egg with a bird on it, given to a young married couple, is a wish for children. A decorated egg thrown into the field would be a wish for a good harvest.
46．Why do people in many cultures prize the egg
A．It is a welcome sign of the coming of spring. B．It is their major source of protein in winter.
C．It can easily be made into a work of art. D．It can bring wealth and honor to them.
47．What do we learn about the decorated “eggs” in Russia
A．They are shaped like jewel cases. B．They are cherished by the rich.
C．They are heavily painted in red. D．They are favored as a form of art.
48．Why have contemporary artists continued the egg art tradition
A．Eggs serve as an enduring symbol of new life. B．Eggs have an oval shape appealing to artists.
C．Eggs reflect the anxieties of people today. D．Eggs provide a unique surface to paint on.
49．Why does Chast enjoy the process of decorating eggs
A．She never knows if the egg will break before the design is completed.
B．She can add multiple details to the design to communicate her idea.
C．She always derives great pleasure from designing something new.
D．She is never sure what the final design will look like until the end.
50．What do we learn from the passage about egg-painting
A．The Russians prefer baking red eggs into breads.
B．It has a history of over two thousand years.
C．It is the most time-honored form of fancy art.
D．It is especially favored as a church decoration.
D
Trees should only be pruned（修剪） when there is a good and clear reason for doing so and, fortunately, the number of such reasons is small. Pruning involves the cutting away of overgrown and unwanted branches, and the inexperienced gardener can be encouraged by the thought that more damage results from doing it unnecessarily than from leaving the tree to grow in its own way.
First, pruning may be done to make sure that trees have a desired shape or size. The object may be to get a tree of the right height, and at the same time to help the growth of small side branches which will thicken its appearance or give it a special shape. Secondly, pruning may be done to make the tree healthier. You may cut diseased or dead wood, or branches that are rubbing against each other and thus cause wounds. The health of a tree may be encouraged by removing branches that are blocking up the centre and so preventing the free movement of air.
One result of pruning is that an open wound is left on the tree and this provides an easy entry for disease, but it is a wound that will heal. Often there is a race between the healing and the disease as to whether the tree will live or die, so that there is a period when the tree is at risk. It should be the aim of every gardener to reduce that risk of death as far as possible. It is important to make the area, which has been pruned, smooth and clean, for healing will be slowed down by roughness. You should allow the cut surface to dry for a few hours and then paint it with one of the substances available from garden shops produced especially for this purpose. Pruning is usually done in winter, for then you can see the shape of the tree clearly without interference from the leaves and also it is very unlikely that the cuts you make will bleed. If this does happen, it is, of course, impossible to paint them properly.
51．Why should pruning be done
A．To make the tree grow taller. B．To improve the shape of the tree.
C．To get rid of the small branches. D．To make the small branches thicker.
52．Trees will become unhealthy if the gardener ______.
A．gives a tree a special shape and a definite height
B．removes small side branches and makes a tree look less thick
C．allows too many branches to grow in the middle
D．has a tree surrounded by many other trees
53．Why is a special material painted on the tree
A．To prevent disease entering a wound. B．To cover a rough surface.
C．To make a wound smooth. D．To help a wound to dry.
54．What can be inferred from the passage
A．The author tends to favor pruning frequently. B．It’s easy to find a reason to prune trees.
C．Pruning trees properly is not easy. D．Pruned trees will always grow taller.
55．What is the main idea of this passage
A．Discussing different methods of pruning.
B．Introducing some potential risks of pruning a tree.
C．Explaining how trees develop disease.
D．Giving practical instructions for pruning a tree.
第Ⅱ卷（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。
They say to find out what you really want, go back to when you were a child.
When I was a kid, I really wanted to be a painter, but I was never great at it. I was discouraged, because in art classes my paintings were never the most beautiful. In the third grade, we were given a project to create a portrait. I used the skills and tips we were all taught in class. After we were done, we presented our portraits. We stood in front of the class and explained our technique. I remember looking at other portraits thinking, “We were given the same skills, why do theirs look so professional and mine looks so amateur ”
But I still really enjoyed painting because it’s a forgiving art. If I don’t like what I’ve put on paper, I can paint over it. I can mix colors and make new ones. Also, I can release some creative juices, use what has inspired me and allow that to pour out of me in a way I may not have imagined.
But because I have always wanted to paint beautiful pictures, I just decided to change what beauty looked like. I changed what beauty meant to me.
Throughout school, they taught us about Picasso, Van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci who were always painting whatever was in front of them and around them. But that’s not what I saw around me.
Then I learned about Basquiat, who inspired me to paint abstract pictures. I paint when I’m moved, and I am often moved by what’s natural: emotions, nature, and other forms of art. I am also very moved by pain. When there is pain in the world or in my heart, it can be unbearable. I had a conversation with an activist in St. Louis named Spook, and I explained to her this feeling and she told me, “Pain is energy. You have to learn how to channel that energy into something productive.” So sometimes I channel that pain into art, into a painting.
Even if the picture doesn’t turn out aesthetically （美学地） pleasing by society’s standards, it’s still beautiful that I was able to create something. My paintings may not be a Basquiat, but they’re mine, so I love them anyway.
56．What was the author’s dream as a kid （no more than 5 words）
57．What did the author find after the portrait presentation （no more than 15words）
58．What factors motivated the author to keep his passion for arts （no more than 15 words）
59．How do you understand the underlined word in Paragraph 6 （I word）
60．Besides painting, what other art form would you use to express your feelings And explain why.（no more than 25 words）
第二节：书面表达 （满分25分）
目前，许多年轻人在网上讨论“外貌焦虑”的热门话题，你和大多数同学的观点是：We need to judge people by what they are like, not what they look like”。请根据下面提示写一篇留言。
1．对你的观点进行简单阐述。
2．分析该观点合理的原因（内在美更加重要等），并举身边的例子证明。
3．提出倡议。
注意：1.词数不少于100词，可适当添加细节，使文章流畅。
2．参考词汇：真诚的sincere and honest 勤劳industry n. industrious adj.
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2024年天津市十二区重点学校高三毕业班联考（二）
英语答案
第一部分：英语知识运用
第一节：单项填空
1-5 CADDC 6-10 ABADD 11-15 ACCBC
第二节：完型填空
16-20 DABCB 21-25 ADCBA 26-30 CDBAC 31-35 BDACD
第二部分：阅读理解
36-40 ABCBD 41-45 ACCAD 46-50 ADCAB 51-55BCACD
第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：阅读表达
56．To be a painter. 答案中语法错误（包含大小写、形式、拼写错误）扣0.5分，超出词数要求扣0.5分。
57．Others’/Other kids’ portraits looked so professional and/but his looked so amateur.
Others’/Other kids’ portraits looked more professional than mine
The author’s portraits looked amateur.
只答：Others’/Other kids’ portraits looked so professional给1分
58．His childhood dream; His belief that painting is a forgiving art; The inspiration he got from Basquiat; The fact that he could channel pain into art.（答出一点给一分，两点给满分）
59．Turn/Change
60．Open. I use singing to express my feelings. By singing my favorite songs, I can voice my passion and appreciation ease my depression in my life. （根据答题情况酌情给分）
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
Everyone admires beauty, and each person has his own understanding of beauty. As for me, what’s so fascinating about beauty is being kind and genuine because people with these qualities definitely gain respect as well as a good reputation at length.
Take the experience that happened last weekend for example. That afternoon, I went to the park with my parents. On the way, a young man who was wearing designer clothes rode a bike passing by, and was admired with appreciative eyes. However, he rode so fast that he knocked an old lady down carelessly. Without stopping, he pretended not to see this and rode away. We were extremely angry with that young man. The moment I wanted to help the lady, a girl in a plain dress ran forward at once, who picked up the lady. It’s the girl’s action that was worth highly praising.
Therefore, we cannot judge a person by his appearance. If you have a kind heart, you own real beauty. Hoping everyone of us can be a person with true beauty.

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