1、 1 / 92018 年高考英语全国 II 卷(笔试部分)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 and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalized, parents/ carers
2、 will be asked to sign to confirm their childs choicesActivity Description Member of staffCostOutdoorAdventure(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 c
3、amping on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the great outdoor environment.Mr. Clemens 140WWIBattlefieldsand 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 c
4、ross 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. Wilson 425CraftyFoxes(CRF)Four days of product desig
5、n 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 30Potty aboutPotter(POT)Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel
6、in Streatley-on-Tames, 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 1502 / 921. Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?A. OUT. B. WBP.
7、 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 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 becau
8、se its the month when natures berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels from British Columbias fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain
9、 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 cherries (樱桃).They are
10、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 thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the ski
11、n 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.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in fr
12、ozen 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. 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 autho
13、r 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 speed up their ripening D. To improve
14、 their nutrition.3 / 926. 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.CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less
15、for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.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 encourage more reading.According to the rep
16、orts 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-year-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
17、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.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 readin
18、g. 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 their kids when it comes to reading, Data shows that kids
19、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 school vacation reading lists loom (逼近) ahead ,parents might
20、 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.4 / 9C. Childrens after-class activities. D. parent-child relatio
21、nships.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 of poor quality. B. It could be a waste of time.C. It may harm
22、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 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
23、 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 intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its
24、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 in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant
25、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 University Southeast .“Almost every great love story and each big business dea
26、l 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, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out
27、 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. “its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband.”s
28、ays 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 others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with
29、small talk. “Small talk 5 / 9is the basis of good manners,” he says.32. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A. Addiction to smartphonesB. Inappropriate behaviours in public placesC. Absence of communication between strangers.D. Impatience with slow service33. What is important for su
30、ccessful small talk according to Carducci?A. Showing good manners. B. Relating to other people.C. Focusing on a topic. D. Making business deals34. 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
31、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 TalkC. Benefits of Small Talk D. Uncomfortable Silence简答题(综合题) 第二节 (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
32、exercise,it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out ._Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for
33、the day._ Your metabolism(新陈代谢 ) gets a head start._ 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._ Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exerci
34、se energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you 6 / 9are very excited._ 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? Y
35、ou 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 energized all day long.A. You will stick to your diet.B. Your quality of sleep improves.C. You
36、 prefer healthy food to fast food.D. There is no reason you should exercise the morning.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 l
37、isten up!第一节(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 England with his mum when he was three and it had been13 years since Id 41 seen him. So imagine my 42 when he emailed me saying he wanted to come to
38、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 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 ther
39、e were two instructors on board and a man lying across the 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
40、 instructor. “Ben, “he replied, and immediately I 54 That 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 t
41、o 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. also B. often C. even D. last( ) 42. A. delight B. relief C. anger D. worry7 / 9( ) 43. A. scared B. shocked C. thrilled D. ashamed( ) 44. A. talk B. stay C. me
42、et 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. le
43、ad 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( ) 55. A. Fortunately B. Frankly C. Sadly D. Suddenly( ) 56. A. return B. relax C. speak D. leave( ) 57. A. jok
44、ed B. turned C. listened D. pointed( ) 58. A. created 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 (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 t
45、op crop. Since 2011, the country _(grow) more corn than rice。 Corn production has jumped nearly 125 percent over _ past 25 years, while rice has increased only 7 percent.A taste for meat is _ (actual) behind the change: An important part of its corn is used to feed chickens, pigs, and cattle. Anothe
46、r reason for corns rise: The government encourages farmers to grow corn instead of rice_ (improve) water quality. Corn uses less water _ rice and creates less fertilizer (化肥)runoff. This switch has decreased_ (pollute) in the countrys major lakes and reservoirs and made drinking water safer for peop
47、le.According to the World Bank, China accounts for about 30 percent of total _ (globe) fertilizer consumption. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture finds that between 2005-when the government _ (start) a soil-testing program _ gives specific fertilizer recommendations to 8 / 9farmers- and 2011, ferti
48、lizer 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 _ (feed) its citizens“offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide, ” says the banks Juergen Voegele.第四部分 写作 (共两
49、节,满分 35 分)第一节 短文改错(共 10 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。When I was little, Fridays night was our family game night. After supper,we would play card games of all sort in the sitting ro