2019年天津卷
A
Dear Lucy,
How are you? It has been a month since my family left Hong Kong for England and we are fine.
England is very different from Hong Kong. The weather is terrible and it rains a lot. The buildings are funny. They are in rows and not high. I love them because the rooms are much larger. I'm having a wonderful time at my new school and my new home!
Mum and Dad are happy with their new jobs. But my brother Jack doesn't like moving to England because he misses his friends so much.
I've made lots of new friends at school. My teachers are really nice too and my English has improved a lot. After school, we can take part in relaxing activities such as sport, watching films or playing computer games. There's a park near the school where I often go with the other students at the weekend.
We are travelling back to Hong Kong for the summer holiday. I will visit you and bring you a present!
Write back soon!
Love,
Sandy
46.Where did Sandy's family live before?
A.Hong Kong. B.Sydney.
C.New York. D.London.
47.Sandy loves the buildings in England because their rooms are ___ .
A.cheaper B.warmer C.newer D.larger
48.How many people are there in Sandy's family?
A.2. B.4. C.6. D.8.
49.Who does not like moving to England?
A.Dad. B.Mum. C.Jack. D.Sandy.
50.What is the letter mainly about?
A.Sandy's summer holiday. B.Sandy's parents.
C.Sandy's new classmates. D.Sandy's new life.
B
One day, Tom's teacher, Miss Mak, held a class meeting.“There will be a flag day next Saturday. Does anyone want to join this meaningful event(活动)?”asked Miss Mak. Tom was interested in raising money for homeless children, but he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers, so he kept quiet in his seat.
“Tom, you haven't sold flags before,” said Miss Mak suddenly. “Would you like to have a try?” Tom was hesitant(犹豫的), but he finally nodded.
On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street. “Ex-cuse me. Could y-o-u pl-ea-se buy...?” said Angela softly to the first person she met. The man smiled and put a five-dollar coin into Angela's collection bag. Then she said thanks and put a flag under his shoulder.“I did it!”said Angela happily.“It's your turn now.”
Feeling nervous, Tom began to shake. Soon, he saw a young lady walking towards him. The lady was smiling and holding a few coins in her hand. She asked,“Are you selling flags for Fund for the Homeless Children?”Tom's face became red and said yes. Then the lady made the donation(捐赠)and Tom gave her a flag.“You made it!” laughed Angela.
In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud.
51.Why did Tom keep quiet in his seat?
A.He had other plans.
B.He didn't like Miss Mak.
C.He was not interested in the activity.
D.He was not brave enough to talk to the strangers.
52.When Miss Mak asked Tom to have a try, he finally ___ .
A.laughed B.nodded C.refused D.cried
53.Where did Tom and Angela sell flags?
A.In a busy street. B.In their school.
C.In a tall building. D.In a small garden.
54.How much did the first man pay Angela for the flag?
A.Five dollars. B.Ten dollars.
C.Fifteen dollars. D.Twenty dollars.
55.How did Tom and Angela feel after they sold the flags?
A.Bored. B.Shy. C.Confident. D.Sad.
C
There are many ways to help improve your health like eating healthy food, taking exercise and getting medical help. But the easiest and cheapest way to improve your health is just to sleep eight hours or more every night. The general sleeping rule is that the younger you are, the longer sleep you need. But regardless of(不管)age, some people need to sleep more while for some a few hours is enough.
The problem with sleep is that more and more people in the world are not sleeping enough. according to the World Health Organization, over half the people in the world may be sleep-deprived. Having less sleep not only makes people feel tired but also causes accidents. In the United States alone, sleepy drivers cause at least 100,000 traffic accidents a year. Also sleep problems can cause medical problems such as high blood pressure(血压).
Why are so many people sleep-deprived? Part of the reasons may be cultural. In the American culture, people put a higher value on work than on sleep. In fact, people who sleep a lot are usually seen as “lazy”. Also, you can sometimes hear some people say proudly that they don't have much time to sleep, and they only sleep four or five hours a night. It seems that the less you sleep, the more work you'll do.
How do we teach these people to learn the value of sleep? perhaps they may listen to the advice of Dr. James Maas, an expert(专家)in sleep. He says,“Sleep is like a credit(信用)card. When you sleep less, you are only borrowing time. You always have to pay it back. The more hours you don't sleep, the more hours you should sleep to ‘pay back’ the hours on your ‘sleep credit card’.”
For those who value work more than sleep, they should listen to what a famous person once said,“Don't think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the night. That is a foolish(愚蠢的)idea which is held by people who have no imagination. You will be able to do more.”
56.According to the writer, the easiest and cheapest way to improve health is to ___ .
A.eat healthy food every day
B.take exercise as much as possible
C.get medical help whenever necessary
D.sleep eight hours or more every night
57.What does“sleep-deprived”mean in paragraph 2?
A.Having a good sleep. B.Excited about sleep.
C.Having less sleep. D.Interested in sleep.
58.According to Dr. James Maas, what is sleep like?
A.An hour. B.A report.
C.A credit card. D.A piece of paper.
59.What do the words of the famous person mean in Paragraph 5?
A.Sleeping during the night is foolish.
B.Sleeping during the night is helpful.
C.People have no courage.
D.People always do less work.
60.What is the best title of the passage?
A.The Value of Sleep
B.The Value of Study
C.The Ways of Eating Less
D.The Ways of Making Money
2020年天津卷
A
Dear Nicole,
How are you?Do you enjoy your summer holiday?I'm sure you do.
It's been two weeks since I returned to New Zealand, but I'm still thinking of the exciting city life in Hong Kong. In New Zealand, life is totally different. I miss the delicious sweet soup so much.
The weather has been bad these days. Yesterday I got a cold and didn't go to school today. I hate taking medicine but I have to take it. I must get well soon because I will have tests on science and geography next week. I must prepare for the tests this time so that I won't fail again.
I remember that you like our local hand cream(护手霜), but it is quite expensive in Hong Kong. I bought you some last weekend and I am sending it to you. It's much cheaper here than in Hong Kong.
It's almost the end of August. It's time to pack(收拾)your school bag and get ready for the new school term. Take good care.
With love,
Judy
46.Judy thinks that life in Hong Kong is _____ .
A.boring B.exciting C.useful D.powerful
47.What does Judy miss about Hong Kong?
A.The stadium. B.The zoo. C.The sweet soup. D.The school.
48.What will Judy do next week?
A.She will go to hospital.
B.She will go shopping.
C.She will have a picnic.
D.She will have tests on science and geography.
49.If the hand cream costs $45 in New Zealand, it might cost _____ in Hong Kong.
A.$70 B.$45 C.$40 D.$30
50.When does Judy write the letter?
A.In May. B.In June. C.In July. D.In August.
B
Summer Fun at happy Kids' Learning Centre
Are you looking for something that can add colour to your summer holiday?If yes, here are the summer courses that you cannot miss!
Children Can Cook
The course is to improve children's knowledge in the kitchen. They will learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and how to buy proper ingredients(原料)and follow steps in recipes(食谱). Children can sit comfortably and eat what they have cooked at the end of each lesson.
Little Writers
The course is divided into two parts. In the first part, children are introduced to famous stories and their writers. In the second part, they are taught to write their own stories. Children also get the chance to write other text types, such as poems and plays.
Acting for Fun
This is a course that lets children enjoy the fun of acting. through acting and speaking in front of people, children will be more confident. Parents are welcome to watch the performance(演出)given by the children at the end of the course.
Watercolour Painting
This course teaches children the basic skills of painting people and animals. We encourage children to watch, imagine and create their own works.
51.What can children do in the cooking course?
A.Sell the food. B.Buy the bowls.
C.Learn how to cook. D.Eat what teachers have cooked.
52.How many parts are there in the writing course?
A.One part. B.Two parts.
C.Three parts. D.Four parts.
53.Which course should children join if they want to be more confident?
A.Acting for Fun. B.Watercolour Painting.
C.Little Writers. D.Children Can Cook.
54.What does the painting course teach?
A.The importance of acting.
B.How to buy proper ingredients.
C.Famous stories and their writers.
D.The basic skills of painting people and animals.
55.The purpose of this passage is to encourage children to _____ .
A.cook a meal for their parents
B.act with their parents in public
C.join the summer courses at the learning centre
D.read more books during the holiday
C
People depend on plants. We use plants for food, cloth, shelter(住处), and even the air we breathe(呼吸).
Plants keep our air and water clean. Green plants give us oxygen(氧气). Oxygen is part of the air we breathe.
Plants are also part of the water cycle(水循环). Most of the water that a plant takes in goes back into the air.
Plants give us a lot of the food on the earth. Fruits, vegetables, and grains(谷物)come from plants. Without plants, we would not have bread, rice, carrots, apples, oranges, or bananas!Many people are growing plants to eat in their own gardens at home. Having your own garden helps the earth as well.
When you grow your own fruits and vegetables, you help cut down on pollution because big trucks don't need to take your food to shops. You also help reduce the amount of rubbish because you don't need to use bags for packing your food. You can just pick it out of the ground or off a plant and put it into a basket!
Trees are an important plant resource(资源). Trees provide wood to build homes and furniture. Trees are used to make lots of things around your home and at your school. And trees provide fruits that are good for you. Without trees, the earth would be a very different place.
56._____ is part of the air we breathe.
A.Sunlight B.Water C.Food D.Oxygen
57.What happens to most of the water that a plant takes in?
A.It goes back into the air.
B.It stays in the plant.
C.It goes into the ground.
D.It stays in the river.
58.What does the phrase“cut down on”mean in paragraph 5?
A.Cause. B.Accept. C.Reduce. D.Expect.
59.What is the best title of the passage?
A.A Different Place B.The Uses of Plants
C.Food on the Earth D.Gardens at Home
60.You would find the passage in _____ .
A.an interesting novel B.a book about animals
C.a popular play D.a book about nature
2021年天津卷
A
I'm Kevin, a student of Grade 9. Most of my friends walk to school, but I like to ride my bike each day. I wake up at 7:00. After I wash my face and eat breakfast, I throw the schoolbag on my back. Do I have my books and homework? Yes, I do.
I take my bike, hop(跳)onto it and ride to school at 7:30. “See you later, Mum,” I say.
I pass my friends when I ride by. “Hi, Kevin!” they call when I pass. Mary does not want to ride with me. She does not like to wear a schoolbag. She likes to carry her books in her arms when she walks. She likes to kick the autumn leaves. But she likes to look at the flowers the best.
Not me! I like to ride my bike to feel the fresh air in my face. When I get to school, I lock my bike in the bicycle park. I walk across the field to say hi to Mr Brown and wait for my friends in our classroom.
46.What grade is Kevin in?
A.Grade 6. B.Grade 7. C.Grade 8. D.Grade 9.
47.What time does Kevin ride to school?
A.At 6:30. B.At 7:00. C.At 7:30. D.At 8:00.
48.On her way to school, Mary likes to _____ the best.
A.ride with Kevin B.look at the flowers
C.wear a schoolbag D.kick the autumn leaves
49.Why does Kevin like to ride a bike?
A.To take his mum with him.
B.To meet his grandpa.
C.To feel the fresh air in his face.
D.To show he is brave.
50.Where does Kevin wait for his friends?
A.At home. B.In the field.
C.At the school gate. D.In the classroom.
B
When the days grew long in the middle of summer, Lisa liked to go to the park and watch the clouds.
One day, Lisa saw a cloud that looked like a standing dragon. After a few minutes, it became a flying dragon. Then it seemed to change direction. Another cloud moved in to mix with it, and the dragon changed into a dancing elephant. Then it became a sitting dog, then a barking(吠,叫)dog, and then a tiger.
“This is better than TV!” Lisa shouted.
Mr Thomas, the music teacher at Lisa's school, was flying a kite with his son in the park. He heard Lisa's voice. He gave the kite string(线)to his son and came to Lisa.
“Hi, Mr Thomas!” Lisa said. “Look at those clouds. They keep changing! First they looked like a dragon, then an elephant, then a dog, and now a tiger!”
Mr Thomas looked up. “A tiger?” he said. “That looks like a horse to me. It's running towards the sun. That's so lively.”
Lisa looked again. He was right! “How do clouds know how to make so many shapes?”
“The clouds don't know how to make shapes. Your imagination(想象力)helps you see those shapes in the clouds,” Mr Thomas answered as the horse changed into a chicken.
51.What did Lisa like to do in the park in the middle of summer?
A.Train her dog. B.Watch the clouds.
C.Feed animals. D.Read books.
52.Lisa found that “a barking dog” in the clouds changed into “ _____ ”.
A.a dragon B.an elephant
C.a tiger D.a giraffe
53.What was Mr Thomas doing in the park when Lisa shouted?
A.Studying plants. B.Flying a kite.
C.Having music lessons. D.Playing tennis.
54.What did Mr Thomas think of the running horse in the clouds?
A.It was strong. B.It was shy.
C.It was noisy. D.It was lively.
55.According to Mr Thomas, what helped Lisa see different shapes in the clouds?
A.Tradition. B.Silence.
C.Imagination. D.Environment.
C
There are many deserts (沙漠) on the earth. And the following are some facts you may find interesting.
What are deserts like?
Deserts can be hot and dry places. Rain may not fall there for months or years. Some deserts are sandy and stony(多石的). Deserts can also be very windy places. The wind can change the shape of the deserts. It moves sand around from place to place.
Temperatures in the desert can vary enormously(非常). During the daytime, the temperature may reach 40℃ even in the shade (阴凉处). At night deserts can become very cold. In winter there may even be a frost (霜冻) in the early morning.
Living in the desert
The camel is sometimes called “the ship of the desert”. It stores food in its hump (驼峰) and can go for days without water. It has large feet which help it not to fall into the soft sand. Its long eyelashes (睫毛) keep out the sand during sandstorms.
An oasis is an area of the desert where water may be found. The water may be in pools or under the ground. People and animals visit an oasis for water and food. Plants grow at an oasis. Some farmers are able to grow crops here.
The Arabian Desert
The Arabian Desert lies between the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. In some parts of the desert, it is too hot for people to live. Oil was discovered under parts of the desert and in the Arabian Gulf. This oil has made some countries in the area very rich. Much of the money has been spent building fine cities with lovely parks and lakes, and people live a comfortable life there.
56.Which of the following can best describe deserts?
A.Hot and dry. B.Sandy and rainy.
C.Wet and stony. D.Windy and snowy.
57.The word “vary” in the passage means “ _____ ”.
A.be low B.be high
C.be similar D.be different
58.The camel has long eyelashes to _____ .
A.stay cool in deserts
B.go for days without water
C.help it not to fall into the soft sand
D.keep out the sand during sandstorms
59.According to the passage, people and animals visit an oasis for _____ .
A.frost and crops B.sand and stones
C.water and food D.money and oil
60.What is the best title of the passage?
A.What is the weather like in deserts?
B.What do you know about deserts?
C.How do people live in deserts?
D.Where is the Arabian Desert?
2022年天津卷
A
Passage 1(2022天津,A)
Steve is James and John's big brother. One day, when their mum left for work, James and John started crying. They didn't want her to leave. Steve tried to stop them crying and said, “Let's play hide⁃and⁃seek(捉迷藏). You hide and I'll count to ten. Then I'll try to find you.” Steve found James under a chair and John behind a door. They played over and over again. Each time, the two boys hid in the same places. Finally, Steve felt too bored with the game. “Let's take the dog for a walk,” he said.
When Steve walked the dog, he found James and John were running in the street. He thought it was so dangerous. Then he had an idea.“Anyone who walks back to the house with me can have some snacks!” Steve shouted.
At home, the boys ate some cookies and got ready for a sleep. James and John wanted a story. Steve told them the story about the little red hen. When their mum returned home, she was pleased to find the three sleeping boys.
1.James and John started _____ when their mum left home.
A.crying B.running
C.reading D.sleeping
2.Where did James hide during the game?
A.Under a table. B.Under a chair.
C.Behind a door. D.Behind a box.
3.Why did Steve feel bored with the game?
A.Because he was not good at it.
B.Because he didn't know where to hide.
C.Because his brothers made the room dirty.
D.Because his brothers always hid in the same places.
4.What were James and John doing when Steve walked the dog?
A.Staying in the house.
B.Shouting at Steve.
C.Running in the street.
D.Eating some snacks.
5.How did their mum feel when she found the sleeping boys?
A.Angry. B.Pleased.
C.Afraid. D.Sad.
B
Passage 1(2022天津,B)
People in the office usually sit for most of the day when they work. But this is bad for a person's health. When people sit for too long every day, they don't move very much. So it is easy to start getting fat. Sitting too long is also bad for their work because it makes them want to sleep. When this happens, people may make more mistakes in their work or spend more time finishing their work. Companies need workers to be healthy, so how do they fix the problem?
Some companies have different types of desks to help their workers. The first type of desk is the standing desk. The desk can be taller when a person wants to stand. It can also be shorter when the person wants to sit. Another type of desk is the walking desk. This desk is made so that a person can work while walking at the same time.
Workers in the companies like the different types of desks very much. They think these desks are quite useful.
1.When people in the office work, they usually _____ .
A.sit B.move C.run D.sing
2.What does the word “fix” mean in paragraph 1?
A.Cause. B.Solve.
C.Bring. D.Discuss.
3.How many types of desks are mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A.2. B.3. C.4. D.5.
4.What do the workers think of the different types of desks?
A.They are cheap.
B.They are traditional.
C.They are useful.
D.They are expensive.
5.The purpose of the passage is to _____ .
A.tell us the reasons for sitting
B.show the advantages of standing
C.introduce desks that help people work better
D.compare companies that provide different jobs
C
Passage 1(2022天津,C)
Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have very different uses.
Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress(压力) or losing weight. However, most people in tea⁃drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkey(土耳其), tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone's home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcoming. In the UK, homes and offices usually have teatime. Tea and other dishes are served at teatime in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends or co⁃workers(同事).
Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans. Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.
Is tea or coffee more common in your country? Between the two, which do you like to drink more?
1.Where did tea drinking start?
A.In Japan. B.In China.
C.In Turkey. D.In the UK.
2.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that people in the UK _____ .
A.drink tea to get fat
B.offer tea to say goodbye
C.think of tea as a bad drink
D.have tea to relax themselves
3.What is coffee made from?
A.Leaves. B.Sugar.
C.Dishes. D.Beans.
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 3?
A.Coffee came much earlier than tea.
B.Many people drink coffee to wake up.
C.Many people work on their computers in coffee shops.
D.Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops.
5.What is the best title of the passage?
A.The Smells of Tea and Coffee
B.The Prices of Tea and Coffee
C.The Different Cultures of Tea and Coffee
D.The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee
答案解析：
2019年天津卷
A
46. 根据第一段“It has been a month since my family left Hong Kong for England”可知，桑迪一家之前住在香港，所以选A。
47. 根据第二段“I love them because the rooms are much larger”可知，桑迪喜欢英国的建筑是因为房间大得多，所以选D。
48. 文中提到了桑迪的父母、弟弟杰克和桑迪自己，一共4口人，所以选B。
49. 根据第三段“But my brother Jack doesn't like moving to England because he misses his friends so much”可知，杰克不喜欢搬到英国，所以选C。
50. 信中桑迪主要讲述了自己一家搬到英国后的新生活，包括新学校、新家、家人对新工作的感受、自己交的新朋友等，所以选D。
B
51. 根据第一段“Tom was interested in raising money for homeless children, but he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers, so he kept quiet in his seat”可知，汤姆因为不够勇敢和陌生人交谈，所以在座位上保持安静，所以选D。
52. 根据第二段“Tom was hesitant(犹豫的), but he finally nodded”可知，当麦克小姐让汤姆试一试时，他最终点头了，所以选B。
53. 根据第三段“On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street”可知，汤姆和安吉拉在一条繁忙的街道上卖旗子，所以选A。
54. 根据第三段“The man smiled and put a five - dollar coin into Angela's collection bag”可知，第一个男人为旗子付了五美元，所以选A。
55. 根据最后一段“In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud”可知，他们卖完旗子后感觉很自豪，说明他们变得自信了，所以选C。
C
56. 根据第一段“But the easiest and cheapest way to improve your health is just to sleep eight hours or more every night”可知，作者认为改善健康最简单、最便宜的方法是每晚睡八小时或更多，所以选D。
57. 根据第二段“Having less sleep not only makes people feel tired but also causes accidents”可知，睡眠不足不仅会让人感到疲劳，还会引发事故，所以“sleep - deprived”意思是睡眠不足，即“Having less sleep”，所以选C。
58. 根据第四段“Perhaps they may listen to the advice of Dr. James Maas, an expert(专家)in sleep. He says,‘Sleep is like a credit(信用)card’”可知，詹姆斯·马斯博士认为睡眠就像一张信用卡，所以选C。
59. 根据第五段“Don't think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the night. That is a foolish(愚蠢的)idea which is held by people who have no imagination. You will be able to do more”可知，这位名人的话意思是晚上睡觉不会让人工作减少，反而会让人能做更多工作，即晚上睡觉是有帮助的，所以选B。
60. 文章主要讲述了睡眠对健康的重要性、睡眠不足的问题、原因以及睡眠的价值等，所以最佳标题是“The Value of Sleep”，即睡眠的价值，所以选A。
2020年天津卷
A
46. 根据文中“but I'm still thinking of the exciting city life in Hong Kong”可知，Judy认为香港的城市生活是令人兴奋的。“boring”意为“无聊的”;“exciting”意为“令人兴奋的”;“useful”意为“有用的”;“powerful”意为“强大的”。所以选B。
47. 由文中“I miss the delicious sweet soup so much”可知，Judy想念香港的美味甜汤。“stadium”意为“体育场”;“zoo”意为“动物园”;“sweet soup”意为“甜汤”;“school”意为“学校”。所以选C。
48. 根据文中“I will have tests on science and geography next week”可知，Judy下周将有科学和地理考试。“go to hospital”意为“去医院”;“go shopping”意为“去购物”;“have a picnic”意为“去野餐”;“have tests on science and geography”意为“有科学和地理考试”。所以选D。
49. 根据文中“I remember that you like our local hand cream, but it is quite expensive in Hong Kong. It's much cheaper here than in Hong Kong”可知，护手霜在新西兰比在香港便宜很多。如果在新西兰是45美元，那么在香港可能更贵，70美元符合这种情况。所以选A。
50. 由文中“It's almost the end of August”可知，Judy写信的时间是在八月。“May”意为“五月”;“June”意为“六月”;“July”意为“七月”;“August”意为“八月”。所以选D。
B
51. 根据“Children Can Cook”部分“The course is to improve children's knowledge in the kitchen. They will learn basic cooking skills...”可知，孩子们在烹饪课程中可以学习如何烹饪。“sell the food”意为“卖食物”;“buy the bowls”意为“买碗”;“learn how to cook”意为“学习如何烹饪”;“eat what teachers have cooked”意为“吃老师做的食物”。所以选C。
52. 根据“Little Writers”部分“The course is divided into two parts”可知，写作课程分为两部分。所以选B。
53. 根据“Acting for Fun”部分“Through acting and speaking in front of people, children will be more confident”可知，如果孩子们想变得更自信，应该参加“Acting for Fun”课程。“Acting for Fun”意为“趣味表演”;“Watercolour Painting”意为“水彩画”;“Little Writers”意为“小作家”;“Children Can Cook”意为“孩子们可以烹饪”。所以选A。
54. 根据“Watercolour Painting”部分“This course teaches children the basic skills of painting people and animals”可知，绘画课程教孩子们画人物和动物的基本技巧。“The importance of acting”意为“表演的重要性”;“how to buy proper ingredients”意为“如何购买合适的原料”;“famous stories and their writers”意为“著名的故事及其作者”;“the basic skills of painting people and animals”意为“画人物和动物的基本技巧”。所以选D。
55. 文章介绍了快乐儿童学习中心的夏季课程，目的是鼓励孩子们参加这些课程。“cook a meal for their parents”意为“为父母做一顿饭”;“act with their parents in public”意为“和父母在公共场合表演”;“join the summer courses at the learning centre”意为“参加学习中心的夏季课程”;“read more books during the holiday”意为“在假期多读书”。所以选C。
C
56. 根据文中“Green plants give us oxygen. Oxygen is part of the air we breathe”可知，氧气是我们呼吸的空气的一部分。“Sunlight”意为“阳光”;“Water”意为“水”;“Food”意为“食物”;“Oxygen”意为“氧气”。所以选D。
57. 由文中“Most of the water that a plant takes in goes back into the air”可知，植物吸收的大部分水会回到空气中。“goes back into the air”意为“回到空气中”;“stays in the plant”意为“留在植物中”;“goes into the ground”意为“进入地下”;“stays in the river”意为“留在河里”。所以选A。
58. 根据文中“because big trucks don't need to take your food to shops”可知，自己种植水果和蔬菜，大卡车就不需要把食物运到商店，这样就能减少污染。“cut down on”意为“减少”。“Cause”意为“引起”;“Accept”意为“接受”;“Reduce”意为“减少”;“Expect”意为“期待”。所以选C。
59. 文章主要讲述了植物在空气、水循环、食物、木材等方面的用途。“A Different Place”意为“一个不同的地方”;“The Uses of Plants”意为“植物的用途”;“Food on the Earth”意为“地球上的食物”;“Gardens at Home”意为“家里的花园”。所以选B。
60. 文章主要介绍了植物的相关知识，属于自然范畴，所以可能会在一本关于自然的书中找到这篇文章。“an interesting novel”意为“一本有趣的小说”;“a book about animals”意为“一本关于动物的书”;“a popular play”意为“一部受欢迎的戏剧”;“a book about nature”意为“一本关于自然的书”。所以选D。
2021年天津卷
A
46. 根据文中“I'm Kevin, a student of Grade 9.”可知，凯文在九年级，所以选D。
47. 由“I take my bike, hop(跳)onto it and ride to school at 7:30.”可知，凯文7:30骑自行车去学校，所以选C。
48. 根据“But she likes to look at the flowers the best.”可知，玛丽在上学路上最喜欢看花，所以选B。
49. 从“I like to ride my bike to feel the fresh air in my face.”可知，凯文喜欢骑自行车是为了感受脸上的新鲜空气，所以选C。
50. 依据“I walk across the field to say hi to Mr Brown and wait for my friends in our classroom.”可知，凯文在教室等朋友，所以选D。
B
51. 根据“When the days grew long in the middle of summer, Lisa liked to go to the park and watch the clouds.”可知，夏天中午丽莎喜欢去公园看云，所以选B。
52. 由“Then it became a sitting dog, then a barking(吠,叫)dog, and then a tiger.”可知，丽莎发现云中“一只吠叫的狗”变成了“一只老虎”，所以选C。
53. 根据“Mr Thomas, the music teacher at Lisa's school, was flying a kite with his son in the park. He heard Lisa's voice.”可知，丽莎喊的时候托马斯先生正在公园放风筝，所以选B。
54. 从“That looks like a horse to me. It's running towards the sun. That's so lively.”可知，托马斯先生认为云中奔跑的马很活泼，所以选D。
55. 依据“Your imagination(想象力)helps you see those shapes in the clouds”可知，托马斯先生认为想象力帮助丽莎在云中看到不同的形状，所以选C。
C
56. 根据“Deserts can be hot and dry places.”可知，沙漠又热又干燥，A选项符合，所以选A。
57. 由“During the daytime, the temperature may reach 40℃ even in the shade (阴凉处). At night deserts can become very cold.”可知，沙漠白天和夜晚温度差异大，“vary”意思是“不同，变化”，所以选D。
58. 根据“Its long eyelashes (睫毛) keep out the sand during sandstorms.”可知，骆驼的长睫毛在沙尘暴时挡住沙子，所以选D。
59. 由“People and animals visit an oasis for water and food.”可知，人和动物去绿洲是为了水和食物，所以选C。
60. 文章介绍了沙漠的特点、生活在沙漠中的生物、绿洲以及阿拉伯沙漠等信息，整体是关于沙漠的介绍，B选项“你对沙漠了解多少”符合主旨，所以选B。
2022年天津卷
A
1. 根据第一段“One day, when their mum left for work, James and John started crying.”可知，当妈妈离开家时，詹姆斯和约翰开始哭泣，所以选A。
2. 由第一段“Steve found James under a chair”可知，詹姆斯在游戏中藏在椅子下面，选B。
3. 从第一段“Each time, the two boys hid in the same places. Finally, Steve felt too bored with the game.”可知，史蒂夫觉得无聊是因为他的弟弟们总是藏在相同的地方，选D。
4. 根据第二段“When Steve walked the dog, he found James and John were running in the street.”可知，当史蒂夫遛狗时，詹姆斯和约翰正在街上跑，选C。
5. 由最后一段“When their mum returned home, she was pleased to find the three sleeping boys.”可知，妈妈看到三个睡觉的男孩时很高兴，选B。
B
1. 根据第一段“People in the office usually sit for most of the day when they work.”可知，办公室里的人工作时通常坐着，选A。
2. 前文提到长时间坐着对健康和工作都不好，公司需要员工健康，所以这里问的是如何“解决”这个问题，“fix”在此处意思是“解决”，与“solve”意思相近，选B。
3. 第二段提到了两种桌子，分别是“standing desk”(站立式办公桌)和“walking desk”(可走动办公桌)，所以选A。
4. 根据最后一段“Workers in the companies like the different types of desks very much. They think these desks are quite useful.”可知，员工们认为不同类型的桌子很有用，选C。
5. 文章主要介绍了两种能帮助人们更好工作的桌子，即站立式办公桌和可走动办公桌，所以文章目的是介绍有助于人们更好工作的桌子，选C。
C
1. 根据第二段“Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago.”可知，饮茶始于中国，选B。
2. 由第二段“In the UK, homes and offices usually have teatime. Tea and other dishes are served at teatime in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends or co - workers(同事).”可知，在英国人们喝茶是为了放松自己，选D。
3. 根据第三段“Coffee is made from beans.”可知，咖啡是由咖啡豆制成的，选D。
4. 根据第三段“Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago.”可知，咖啡出现比茶晚很多，A选项“Coffee came much earlier than tea.”说法错误;由“Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up.”可知B选项正确;由“many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.”可知C选项正确;由“Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends.”可知D选项正确，所以选A。
5. 文章主要介绍了茶和咖啡的起源、制作材料以及在不同国家的文化用途等，体现了茶和咖啡不同的文化，所以最佳标题是“The Different Cultures of Tea and Coffee”，选C。
