1、高考英语全国卷II卷笔试试题2018年全国卷II卷笔试试题+答案2018年全国普通高等学校统一考试英语试题（本试卷共12页。时间：120分钟 总分：150分） 第二部 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15题;每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASummer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/carers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms wi
2、ll be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised, parents/ carers will be asked to sign to confirm their childrens choices.ActivityDescriptionMemberof staffCostOutdoor Adventure(OUT)Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a
3、 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 camping on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the great outdoor environment.Mr.Clemens140WWBattlefields and Paris (WBP)On Monday we tra
4、vel to London. After staying overnight in London, we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World War 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 firewo
5、rks. Our final day, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights.Mrs. Wilson425Crafty foxes (CRF)Four days of product design centred around textiles. Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials. Bags, cushion and decorations Learn skills and leave with modern and unusual
6、textiles.Mrs. Goode30Potty about Potter (POT)Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel in Streatly-on-Thames, guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations, picnic lunch outside Oxfords Christchurch, boating on the River Cherwell through the Univ
7、ersity Parks, before heading back to Exeter.Miss Drake15021. Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?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 bat
8、tlefields.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 colorful and sweet jewels from British Columbias fields are little powerhouses of nutrition
9、al 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 orange stone frui
10、ts such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into Vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries(樱桃), they are so delicious who care? 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 fr
11、uits 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 bananas will l
12、ast 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; they love
13、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.25. Why is fresh lemo
14、n 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.24. What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?A. A dessert. B. A drink. C. A container. D. A machine.25. From which is the text probably taken?A. A biolo
15、gy textbook. B. A health magazine.C. A research paper. C. A travel brochure.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, some data in the report shows that readi
16、ng 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 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
17、 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 had declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technolo
18、gy 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 hopeful data shared in the report shows
19、 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 who read more often, and parents who
20、 set aside time for them to read.At the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take the 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 ab
21、out?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 paragraph 3 C. In paragraph 4 D. In paragraph 530. Wh
22、y 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 models for them. B. Ask them to write book reports. C. Set u
23、p reading groups for them. D. Talk with their reading class teachers.DWeve 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? It is possible t
24、hat 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 strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say
25、 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 (润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director
26、of the Shyness Research Institute at Indian 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,
27、 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 who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive
28、feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,” say Dunn. “But interactions with peripheral (边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.”Dunn believes that people who research out to strangers feel a si
29、gnificantly 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 first paragraph? A. Addiction to smartphones. B. Inappropriate behavi
30、ours in public places. C. 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. Focusing on a topic. D. Making business deals.34. What does the coffee
31、-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. Conversation Counts B. Ways of Making Small Talk C. Benefits of Small Talk D. U
32、ncomfortable Silence第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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 improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready
