1、 1 2018 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 英 语 （考试时间： 120 分钟 试卷满分： 150 分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效 。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） （略） 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。 A Summer Activities Students
2、should read the list with their parents/careers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised, parents/careers will be asked to sign to confirm their childs choices.
3、 Activity Description Member of staff Cost Outdoor Adventure (OUT) Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week, discover new personal qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take part in a number of activities from canoeing to wild Mr. Clemens 140 2 Activity Description Member of
4、staff Cost camping on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the great outdoor environment. WWI Battlefields and Paris (WBP) On Monday we travel to London. After staying overnight in London, we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World War I battlefields. On Day 3 we
5、 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, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights. Mrs. Milson 425 Crafty Foxes (CRF) Four days of produc
6、t 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. Goode 30 Potty about Potter (POT) Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Y
7、outh 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 Parks, before heading back to Exeter. Miss Drake 150 21.Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping? A.OU
8、T. B.WBP. C.CRF. D.POT. 22.What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs. Wilson? A. Travel to London. 3 B. See a parade and fireworks. C. Tour central Paris. D. Visit the WWI battlefields. 23.How long does Potty about Potter last? A. Two days. B. Four days. C. Five days. D. One week. B Many of us l
9、ove July because its the month when natures berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbias fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection. Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, rasp
10、berries 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 orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherri
11、es (樱桃 ), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C. When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much swe
12、eter. 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 bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.zx.x.k If you have a juice
13、r, 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 4 childrens party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come ou
14、t 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. 25. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas? A. To make them smell better. B. To keep their colour. C. To
15、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 probably taken? A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine. C. A research paper. D. A travel brochure. C Teens and
16、 younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday. 5 While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help
17、 encourage more reading. According to the reports key findings, “the proportion (比例 ) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.” The report data shows that pleasure reading leve
18、ls for younger children, ages 28, 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 session.zxx.k When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议 ) parents looking for
19、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 hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for t
20、heir 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 who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read. As the end of school approaches, and sc
21、hool 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 the Common Sense Media report probably about? A. Childrens reading habits. B. Quality of childrens books. C. C
22、hildrens after-class activities. D. Parent-child relationships. 6 29. Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun“? A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3. C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5. 30. Why do many parents limit electronic reading? A. E-books are
23、 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 models for them. B. Ask then to write book reports. C. Set up reading groups for them. D. Talk with their readin
24、g class teachers. D Weve 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 smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence. Whats the problem? Its possible that we all have compromised conversational inte
25、lligence. 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 strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results
26、 in big benefits. 7 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(润滑剂 ) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana
27、 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 others, not just communicate with them. In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, inv
28、ited 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 who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience.
29、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. Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with
30、 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 first paragraph? A. Addiction to smartphones. B. Inappropriate behaviours in public places. C. Absence of communication be
31、tween 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. 8 C. Focusing on a topic. D. Making business deals. 34. What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk? A. It impro
32、ves 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. Conversation Counts B. Ways of Making Small Talk C. Benefits of Small Talk D. Uncomfortable Silence 第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分
33、 ) 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. 36 Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit. Your productivity is impr
34、oved. 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, then you will be getting the calorie(卡路里 )burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep. 39 Studies found that peop
35、le who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to 9 relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited. 40 If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food
36、 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 working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel
37、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 in the morning. E. You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise. F. After you exercise, you continue to burn cal
38、ories 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 完形填空 (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 Engla
39、nd 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 supposed to 44 . The bay was 45 in sunshine, and there was a group of kayakers around 150m
40、 off the shore. Getting a little 46 .I realized one kayak（皮划艇） was in 47 . “Somethings not 48 !” I took off my T-shirt and 49 into the water. I saw there were two instructors on 10 board and a man lying across the middle. He was 50 violently. Linking arms with one of the instructors . I helped 51 th
41、e 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 stranger was my son! The instructors called for an ambulance.55 ,after a brief s
42、tay 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 believe what a 59 it was. Im just so glad I was there 60 to help my son. 41.A.
43、also B. often C. even D. last 42.A. delight B. relief C. anger D. worry 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. formed 46.A. faster B. closer C. heavier D. wiser 47.A. trouble B. advance C. question D. battle 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 B. occurred C. applied D. appealed 53.A. sharp B. pleasant C. attractive D. familiar 54.A. agreed B. hesitated C. doubted D. knew
