【精品】2018年高考全国2卷英语试卷以及答案(word解析版)

Exeter. 21. 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 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 love July because it's the month when nature's berries and stone fruits are inabundance.These colourful and sweet jewels from British Columbia's fieldsare littlepowerhouses of nutritional protection.

Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of theirseeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质)， iron and zinc（not that fruits havemuch protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants(抗氧化物质). The yellowand orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A andwhich 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 thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripebananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plasticbags or containers and freezeIf you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas willprevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on theirripeness and the temperature of the freezer.

If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or slicedfruit. Out comes a“soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away.

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This makes a funactivity for a children's party； they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top ofthe 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 lemon juice used in freezing bananas？

A. To make them smell better.B. To keep their colour. C. To speed up their ripeningD. 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 younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common SenseMedia report published Monday.

While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the reportshows that reading remains a big part of many children's lives, and indicates how parentsmight help encourage more reading.

According to the report's key findings, “the proportion(比例)who say they‘hardly ever’read for fun has gone from 8 percent of13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”

The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children. ages 2-8, remainlargely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, fromcloser 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)parentslooking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out thatmany parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.

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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 kidsand teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in thehome,more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who setaside 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 the Common Sense Media report probably about?

A. Children’s reading habits.B. Quality of children's books.

C. Children’s 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 4D. 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 children’s health. D. E-readers are expensive. 31. How should parents encourage their children to read more?

A. Act as role models for themB. Ask them to write book reports

C． Set up reading groups for themD. Talk with their reading class teachers

D

We've all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by peoplewho are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with theuncomfortable silence.

What's the problem? It's possible that we all have compromised conversationalintelligence. It's more likely that none of us start a

conversation because it's awkward andchallenging, or we think it's annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth thetrouble .Experts say it's an invaluablesocial practice that results in big benefits.

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Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can't forget that deep relationshipswouldn't even exist if it weren't for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease (润滑剂)forsocial communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute atIndiana University

Southeast.\small talk, \toconnect with others, not just communicate with them.”

In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor ofpsychology at UBC, invitedpeople 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 showedthat those whochatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffeeshop experience. \talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband.”says Dunn.\interactions with peripheral (边缘的)members of our social network matterfor our well-being also.”

Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense ofbelonging, a bond with others.Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging startswith small talk. \manners, ”he says.

32. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?

A.Addiction to smartphonesB .Inappropriate behaviours 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-shop study suggest about small talk?

A. It improves family relationships. B. It raises people's 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 CountsB. Ways of Making Small Talk

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