2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试全国2卷英语试题及参考答案(精校打印版).doc

1、第 1 页 共 9 页2018 普通高等学校招生全国统一考试全国 2 卷（精校打印版）试题及参考答案英 语第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项.ASummer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/carers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in school a

2、nd online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalized. parents/ carers will be asked to sign to confirm their childs choices Activity Description Member of staff CostOutdoor Adventure （OUT）Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week, discover new perso

3、nal qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take part in a number of activities forms canoeing to wild camping on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the great outdoor environment.Mr. Clemens 140WWI Battlefields and Paris（WBP）On Monday we travel to London. After

4、staying overnight in London, we travel on Day 2 to northern. France to visit the World War I battlefields. On Day 3 we cross into Belgium. Thursday sees us make the short journey to Paris where we will visit Disneyland Paris park, staying until late to see the parade and the fireworks. Our final day

5、. Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights.Mrs. Wilson 425CraftyFoxes（CRF）Four days of product design centred around textiles. Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials. Bags, cushions and decorations. Learn Skills and leave with modern and unusual textiles.Mrs.Good

6、e 30Potty about Potter （POT）Visit Warner Bros Studio, Shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel in Streatley-on-Thames, guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations, picnic lunch outside Oxfords Christchurch, boating on the River Cherwell through the University Park, bef

7、ore heading back to Exeter.Miss Drake 150( ) 21. Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?第 2 页 共 9 页A. OUT. B. WBP. C. CRF. D. POT.( ) 22. What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs. Wilson?A. Travel to London. B. See a parade and fireworks.C. Tour central Paris. D. Visit the WWI

8、 battlefields.( ) 23. How long does Potty about Potter last？A. Two days. B. Four days. C. Five days. D. One week.BMany of us love July because its the month when natures berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels from British Columbias fields are little powerhouses o

9、f nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质 ). The yellow and oran

10、ge stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants, As for cherries (樱花). they are so delicious who cares? However ,they are rich in vitamin C.When combined with berries or slices of other fruits. frozen bananas make an excellent base for th

11、ick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen b

12、ananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a“soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a childrens party

13、; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.( ) 24. What does the author seem to like about cherries?A. They contain protein. B. They are high in vitamin A.C. They have a pleasant taste. D. They are rich in antioxidants.( ) 2

14、5. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas？A. To make them smell better. B. To keep their colour.C. To speed up their ripening D. To improve their nutrition.( ) 26. What is “a juicer”in the last paragraph?A. A dessert. B. A drink. C. A container. D. A machine.( ) 27. From which is the text

15、 probably taken?A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.C. A research paper. D. A travel brochure.第 3 页 共 9 页CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, som

16、e data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings, “the proportion(比例) who say theyhardly everread for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-y

17、ear-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children. ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per

18、 session.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel (建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hope

19、ful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading, Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents w

20、ho read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom (逼近) ahead ,parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.( ) 28. What is

21、the Common Sense Media report probably about?A. Childrens reading habits. B. Quality of childrens books.C. Childrens after-class activities. D. parent-child relationships.( ) 29. Where can you find the data that best supports“children are reading a lot less for fun”?A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragrap

22、h 3. C. In paragraph 4 D. In paragraph 5.( ) 30. Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor quality. B. It could be a waste of time.C. It may harm childrens health. D. E-readers are expensive.( ) 31. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Act as role mod

23、els for them B. Ask them to write book reportsC. Set up reading groups for them D. Talk with their reading class teachersDWeve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smart-phones or, worse, struggling with the

24、uncomfortable silence.第 4 页 共 9 页Whats the problem? Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among str

25、angers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble .Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease

26、 (润滑剂 ) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast .“Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk, “he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with othe

27、rs, not just communicate with them.”In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter, the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those wh

28、o chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband.”says Dunn .“But interactions with peripheral (边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also

29、.”Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of good manners, ”he says.( ) 32. What phenomenon is described in the fi

30、rst paragraph?A. Addiction to smart-phones B. Inappropriate behaviours in public placesC. Absence of communication between strangers. D. Impatience with slow service( ) 33. What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A. Showing good manners. B. Relating to other people.C. Focus

31、ing on a topic. D Making business deals( ) 34. What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A. It improves family relationships. B. It raises peoples confidence.C. It matters as much as a formal talk. D. It makes people feel good.( ) 35. What is the best title for the text?A. Conversatio

32、n Counts B. Ways of Making Small TalkC. Benefits of Small Talk D. Uncomfortable Silence第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分， 满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项 中选出能填入空白处的最佳 选项。 选项中有两项为多余选项。If you are already making the time to exercise，it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. 3

33、6 Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.第 5 页 共 9 页 Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. 37 Your metabolism (新陈代谢) gets a head start. 38 If you work out in the mornings,

34、then you will be getting the calorie (卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day，not in your sleep. 39 Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when y

35、ou are very excited. 40 If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.There are a lot of benefits to w

36、orking out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.A. You will stick to your diet.B. Your quality of sleep improves.C. You prefer healthy food to fast food.D. There is no reason you should exercise the mornin

37、g.E. You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise.F. After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.G. If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or youre doing it now, then listen up!第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分， 满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A 、B、C和D四

38、个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Two weeks earlier, my son, Ben, had got in touch. Hed moved to England with his mum when he was three and it had been 13 years since Id- 41 seen him. So imagine my 42 when he emailed me saying he wanted to come to visit me.I was 43 ！I arrived early at Byron Bay where we were supp

39、osed to 44 . The bay was 45 in sunshine, and there was a group of kayakers around 150m off the shore.Getting a little 46 , I realized one kayak (皮划艇 ) was In 47 . “ Something s not 48 ! I took off my t-shirt and 49 into the water. I saw there were two instructors on board and a man lying across the

40、middle. He was 50 violently. Linking arms with one of the instructors, I helped 51 the young man out of the water. He was unconscious and as I looked at his face, something 52 to me. Those brown eyes were very 53 .whats his name? “I asked the instructor. “Ben, “he replied, and immediately I 54 .That

41、 stranger was my son!The instructors called for an ambulance, 55 , after a brief stay in hospital, Ben was well enough to be allowed to 56 and later the family met up for dinner. We chatted about everything and then Ben 57 to me. “I just want to say thank you, “he said, “You 58 my life!“I still cant

42、 believe what a 59 it was. Im just so glad I was there 60 to help my son.( ) 41. A. also B. often C. even D. last( ) 42. A. delight B. relief C. anger D. worry第 6 页 共 9 页( ) 43. A. scared B. shocked C. thrilled D. ashamed( ) 44. A. talk B. stay C. meet D. settle( ) 45. A. bathed B. clean C. deep D.

43、formed( ) 46. A. faster B. closer C. heavier D. battle( ) 47. A. trouble B. advance C. question D. fit( ) 48. A. real B. right C. fair D. fit( ) 49. A. stared B. sank C. dived D. fell( ) 50. A. arguing B. fighting C. shouting D. shaking( ) 51. A. lead B. persuade C. carry D. keep( ) 52. A. happened

44、B. occurred C. applied D. appealed( ) 53. A. sharp B. pleasant C. attractive D. familiar( ) 54. A. agreed B. hesitated C. doubted D. knew( ) 55. A. Fortunately B. Frankly C. Sadly D. Suddenly( ) 56. A. return B. relax C. speak D. leave( ) 57. A. joked B. turned C. listened D. pointed( ) 58. A. creat

45、ed B. honored C. saved D. guided( ) 59. A. coincidence B. change C. pity D. pain( ) 60. A. on board B. in time C. for sure D. on purpose第二节 语法填空 （共10小题：每小题1.5分， 满分15分）阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Diets have changed in china-and so too has its top crop. Since 2011, the country 61 (grow) more corn

46、than rice. Corn production has jumped nearly 125 percent over 62 past 25 years, while rice has increased only 7 percent.A taste for meat is 63 (actual) behind the change: An important part of its corn is used to feed chickens, pigs, and cattle. Another reason for corns rise: The government encourage

47、s farmers to grow corn instead of rice 64 (improve) water quality. Corn uses less water 65 rice and creates less fertilizer (化肥) runoff. This switch has decreased 66 (pollute) in the countrys major lakes and reservoirs and made drinking water safer for people.According to the World Bank, China accou

48、nts for about 30 percent of total 67 (globe) fertilizer consumption. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture finds that between 2005-when the government 68 (start) a soil-testing program 69 gives specific fertilizer recommendations to farmers- and 2011, fertilizer use dropped by 7.7 million tons. That prevented the emission (排放) of 51.8 million tons of carbon dioxide. Chinas approach to protecting its environment while 70 (feed) its citizens“offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide,” says the banks Juergen Voegele.第 7 页 共 9 页第四部分 写作 （共两节，满