2019年全国统一考试（天津卷）英语独家解析(15)

39. What would a participant have to do with an essay of 1,500 words to meet the category requirement?
A. Include more information in the essay.
B. Remove the references.
C. Provide a cover for the essay.
D. Explain the details with illustrations.
40. What will the committee of teachers do on February 19?
A. Preview performances and documentaries.
B. Make comments on the materials.
C. Improve the participant’s first draft.
D. Collect a second proposal from the participant.
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. D 39. A 40. B
【刘凯解析】
这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了桑顿中学今年举办的历史展示竞赛的相关信息。
【36题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段It is an essential part of who we are today and who we will become.可知，历史告诉了今天我们是谁，将来我们要成为谁，它是我们重要的组成部分。所以根据第一段，了解历史的主要目的是更好地了解现在和未来。故C选项正确。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。由This Year’s Theme中的All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life for Americans throughout history.可知，所有的参加者都必须要说明通信或运输技术如何在整个历史过程中提高了美国人的生活质量。所以今年竞赛的主题是：技术提高了美国人的生活。故D选项正确。